Canine Behavior Counseling Presents:
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM
Apprentice Trainer/Behavior Counselor Program
Description of Program:
This program is designed to educate future dog trainers and behavior consultants in various aspects of training and behavior modification. A variety of training techniques and supportive methodologies will be utilized and explained. Upon completion, the student will be familiar with a wide range of techniques, supportive methodologies, and legal/ethical considerations.
Application Requirements
- Completed written target application including $25 fee (refunded only if application not accepted)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Signed Medical release and copy of medical insurance information
- Signed Conduct Agreement
- Payment of $545 (includes $25 application fee)-payment plans may be available
Apprenticeship Program Requirements
Completion of coursework (20 hours)
- Learning Theory - 4 hours
- Speaking Dog - 3 hours
- Dog Breeds-1 hour
- Therapy and Service Dogs - 1 hours
- Inter-Dog Relationships - 2 hours
- Professional Ethics/business -2 hours
- Aggressive Dog - 3 hours
- Fear/Anxiety - 2 hours
- Animal Restraint - 2 hours
- Note: Credit will be given for classes taken elsewhere if final exam completed with a 80%
Satisfactory Completion of Hands-on Experience (45 hours)
- Therapy Dog -4 hours-Therapy Dog Academy 3 hours, 1 facility visit
- Obedience Class - 7 hours, Star Puppy Class (6 hours) Bicycling Dog (1 hour)
- Private Obedience - 5 hours (2 -90 minutes sessions), 1 hour weight pulling, 1 hour Canine Good Citizen test
- Anxiety, Fears and Phobias - 11 hours (2-2 hour initial consultation, 4-90 minute follow-up 4 hours sessions) 1 hour Canine Socialization Class
- Aggression - 15 hours ( 2-2 hour initial consultations, 4-90 minute sessions) plus 2 court evaluations (4 hours) , 1 hour Reactive Dog Class
- Choice (Students choice or area needs more work in) - 3 hours
Total program hours= 65
Note: all hours must be completed within 1 calendar year of acceptance of application.
Grade of at least 80% on final written/verbal exam at end of each class, and comprehensive program exam. For any class in which an 80% is not achieved on the exam, the class must be retaken at additional cost. If less than 80% on the comprehensive final, which classes and hands on hours need to be repeated (at additional cost) will be determined.
Upon successful completion you will receive:
- Certificate of completion
- Letter of recommendation/reference
- Option of being added on Canine Behavior Counseling list of approved contractors.
(Note: You must meet state requirements as an Independent contractor.)
Forms:
For more information, please contact
Canine Behavior Counseling
11652 East Ada Place
Aurora CO 80012
303-537-5146
[email protected]