Apprentice Level 1

Introduction To Positive Training And Animal Behavior

The goals and objectives of the Apprentice Level 1 program are to provide a basic understanding of animal behavior and the application of positive training techniques to dog training.  This program also exposes the candidate to basic techniques used in teaching dog owners how to train their dogs.  This program will help the candidate determine if a career in dog training and animal behavior is something they wish to pursue.  The candidate must be a self-starter, motivated, a good problem solver, and possess or desire to learn good people skills.

 This program is structured to provide instruction and education in three distinct areas.  These include observation and participation in group training, private lessons, boarding training , and one-on-one training, group discussion, and outside reading and audio-visual education.

 Successful completion of this program requires passing a written or oral test.

Prerequisite: None

 Commitment:

            Group Class Observation
                        2 Six Week Puppy Socialization Classes
                        2 Six Week Level 1 Basic Obedience Classes

            Private Lesson Observation
                        4 Lessons

            One-On-One Instruction
                        4 One Hour Sessions

            Indirect
                        20 Hours of Individual Instruction
                        Outside Reading and Audio-visual Viewing

            The above commitment requires twelve weeks and must be completed over an eighteen-week period.

Cost:                        $ 200.00