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Dog Trainer Apprentice Program
Think you want to be a dog trainer?
Spend part time for three months learning the basics to see if you have what it takes to work not only with dogs, but humans and structured learning for yourself.
Dog Training is a wonderful profession for the right person. If it is you, don't let this opportunity pass you by.
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4 / Levels / From $325.00 |
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Dog Trainer Intern School
This Intern Academy entails an very intensive week of classroom lecture, teaching and handling skills acquisition, written and practical exams daily with a final written exam on Saturday morning with a Handler/Dog Practical Skills Demonstration exam on Saturday afternoon.
We will work with the following topics and skills:
How dogs learn and the science of learning.
Beginning Dog Training with hands on classroom practice.
Beginning Behavior Modification for working with problem behaviors, including Reading Dog Body Language.
How to teach a class of humans basic handling for beginning manners Levels I-VII.
The basics of owing or running a Dog Training Business, including Marketing
Upon arrival at class on Monday morning each student will be assigned the care and training of a local shelter dog. This dog's care will be the total responsibility of the student the entire week.
You will be instructed and practice the skills of training this dog in basic manners behaviors. You will learn how to conduct a Behavior Assessment on this dog plus an additional student's dog.
Each evening on your own, you will study the lecture materials covered during the day in preparation for a written exam the next morning.
There are no multiple choice questions on these exams, answers are all in hand written paragraphs constructed by you. We deem it essential that you understand training theory if you anticipate going on to become certified through the Certification of Pet Dog Trainers Council.
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3 / Levels / From $950.00 |
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Kennel Manager Owner School Intern Academy
Learn the boarding kennel business, while actually practicing hands on at an operating kennel in our three month live in Kennel Manager Intern Program!
If your dream is to own or operate a boarding kennel business, but you don't know if you would like it, or even how to go about it, this is your answer. Before you commit yourself and your own resources to the purchase of an existing kennel, the building of your own kennel, or going to work for an established kennel business. Our Kennel Manager Intern program will give you the experience and skills you need to operate your own kennel business or qualify as an experienced manager for someone else.
Our intensive "Live It!" hands on training academy for kennel management or ownership, is your opportunity for one of the best life changing careers available. If you love animals, have always wanted to work with animals plus dreamed of owning your own business. We have your answer. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for you. Our Kennel Manager Intern program consists of three full months of living the business of a Board Kennel Manager/Owner. You will immerse yourself in the daily operations of the boarding kennel business. You will have classroom lecture and training sessions. Plus, you will pass written exams on a weekly basis to make sure you are building a solid knowledgebase for owning or operating a Boarding Kennel Business.
Over the three months of your internship your training will include:
Basic Business Management Kennel Management Software Daily Kennel Operations Facilities Planning, Care and Upkeep Pet Care Technician Training for Levels I and II Basic Dog Training Basic Pet Grooming
This three month academy takes place at our boarding/training/grooming facilty that has been in continuous operation for over 20 years. Days will also be spent in operating our "sister" boarding kennel facility, so you will gain experience at two completely different locations and setups.
In addition we will have travel tours of operating kennels, humane societies and animal control facilities so you wittness first hand how like businesses operate.
You will gain the necessary knowledge and skills to certify in the American Boarding Kennels Association Pet Care Technician Levels I and II, and American Red Cross CPR/First Aid. All included in this course.
Due to the intense nature of this program, it must be understood that this three months you as the student will be totally immersed in the learning process and operating as a clone of a kennel manager/owner. You will be living the life of a boarding kennel manager/owner, meaning no days off, no holidays and catching up on your own life later on. It is strongly suggested that you do not bring anyone with you or even a pet. You will be immersed in the intensity of learning skills in three months that most people take a great many years to learn.
Study materials, written, audio, tape, and dvd are all provided upon arrival. During our weekday classroom discussions there will be daily assigned reading and other homework in preparation of the classroom work for the following day. Each Friday there will be a written exam on the materials we have covered during the week, with a final written and practical skills examination at the end of the course.
Cost of the course is $21,900.00, interns are responsible for their meals and personal items. Lodging is Non-Smoking on campus and is a part of the entire package which consists of sharing a three bedroom home with other interns. Kitchen and Laundry privelages included. If you do not intend to stay on campus, please contact me for an adjusted price. A non-refundable $5000.00 deposit holds a space in the academy for you. Balance due 45 days prior to the academy start date.
Campus Lodging is at Kennel Lane House, which will afford you the opportunity to watch the moon rise over the Appalachain mountains in the evening as you rest after a long day of learning. In the morning (if you are an early riser) you can watch the sun rise over the same mountain chain in the peace and serenity of our isolated campus. A real joy for all who experience the luxuary of staying with us.
Please contact us for a reservation form or if you have any questions.
Please email Kat at K9Cadets@gmail.com or phone 423-552-1416.
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1 / Three Month Live In Program / $21,900.00 |
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Dog & Puppy Training Classes
Behavior training utilizing a Levels system of achievement. Train at your own pace, through seven levels of accomplishment.
Sign up for a session of six classes, and take up to three months to complete attendance while working with your dog in your own lifestyle.
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6 / Weeks / $125.00 |
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Three Day Weekend Dog Training Camps
Come with a group, or schedule yourself.
Call about the availablity of camps. Most popular subjects include:
Shaping Camp - teaching by successive approximations.
Reliable Recall Camp - for dogs suffering from selective deafness, teach that dude to return when you call.
Ballistic Bowser Camp - for dog reactive dogs.
Plan Your Own Camp - got an issue that needs worked through? Call and let me design a special camp for you and your dog.
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1 / 3 Day Weekend / $500.00 |
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In Kennel Dog Training
I will train your dog as a resident of our kennel for a period of 21 days.
Before training, you are required to attend one of my FREE Orientation classes.
Also during the dogs stay at our facility, you will be required to spend one hour each week for a total of three hours at our kennel learning how to work with your dog.
Training includes basic manners behaviors. The dog is worked with individually each day for a minimum total of one hour.
By week three, your dog will also be responding to others. Each dog learns at its own level, and no aversive tactics are utilized in our training.
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1 / 21 Days / $650.00 |
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AKC CGC - Canine Good Citizen Evaluations
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