Dog Training Instructor's Course

Entry requirements: Students must have at least 2 years handling experience of different breeds and not just their own dogs, a passion for welfare and a desire to help others.  Course Fee  £1100 (Monthly payment plan available).

This course requires practical attendance and will involve both theory and practical elements with formal assessments.

This course supports the learning criteria for the KCAI Accreditation Scheme as we are a Kennel Club Preferred Educational Provider.

Evening classes starting Wednesday 27th April 2016. 7pm to 9pm for 12 weeks.

This is course is run partly indoors with some outdoor work that takes place locally but away from the College to include 'Real World' training.

There is both homework and the production of a portfolio as part of the assessment process.

Units Included

Unit 1. Qualities Required of a Dog Training Instructor, includes self assessment and skills analysis.

Unit 2. Planning and Running Sessions.

Unit 3. Setting individual objectives, assessing and evaluation progress.

unit 4. Recognising and overcoming problems.

Unit 4. Setting standards, exercises and levels.

Unit 5. Teaching Skills - practical sessions, with assessment.

Unit 6. Setting tests and exams.

Unit 7.Marketing and Professionalism

Unit 8. Policies, Procedures and Welfare

Course Modules

Module 1 - Animal Learning Theories

Module 2 - Dog Training and Behaviour Equipment and Evaluation

Module 3 - Canine Communication

Module 4 - Handling Skills, Control, Restraint and the Application of Learning Theories

Module 5 - Canine First Aid

Module 6 - Temperament Testing

Module 7 - Qualities Required of a Dog Training Instructor, Counsellor & Self Assessment

Module 8 - Dog Breeds and the influences on behaviour

Module 9 - Planning and Running Dog Training Sessions for Owners 

Module 10 - Teaching & Coaching Skills, Setting Individual Objectives, Standards, Exercises, Assessing, Levels and Evaluation Progress.

Module 11 - Marketing and Professionalism

Module 12 - Policies, Procedures, Health & Safety and Welfare within a Dog Related Business

Module 13 - Social, Sensory & Emotional Development of the Dog