CANINE TRAINING & INSTRUCTING COURSE
As an advanced progression course, participants of the Canine
Training and Instructing course must have completed a relevant
course with a reasonable level of practical skills and complementing
theoretical knowledge in positive reinforcement based dog training.
As an advanced ‘combined’ course, the programme encompasses the
core requirements in knowledge of the ELISTA Education Canine
Behaviour and Training Foundation Course.
Course Overview:
The Canine Training & Instructing Course allows Learners
to advance their knowledge in dog learning and training, and to
develop and rehearse skills in the art of instruction. The course
prepares Learners for instructing pet dog training classes for
the public.
This course is accredited by the International
Society for Animal Professionals and run in association with
Compass
Education Ltd.
Course Content:
The course covers the following:
- Canine Behaviour and Training Review (home study for advanced
combined participants)
- Canine Communication
- Causes of Behaviour
- Behaviours and Problems and Solutions
- Application of Theory in Training and Problem Prevention
- Canine Assessment & Training (Practical)
- Instructing Dog Training Classes (Practical)
Course Delivery:
The course is delivered primarily as a home study course, with
four days of practical training and a further two days for student
instructing assessment. Assessments are continuous written, and
practical that involves training a rescue dog and instructing
a dog training class. Course commences with the first of five
home study modules the week of 5th October 2020. Practical
dates are: 11th-14th March 2021 and 29th-30th July 2021.
Course Fee:
Total course fee for ELISTA Education Canine Behaviour and Training
graduates making progression within 2 years is €500 (no early
bird discount applicable). For applicants who wish to register
for the course having completed an equivalent course the fee is
€900 (€750 with ‘early bird’ offer for applicants registering
before 1st June 2020).
Availability:
There are 12 places available on the Canine Training and Instructing
Course.
Applicants should complete the MAP20 Application Form before
1st June 2020 to receive ‘early bird’ registration fee discount
or otherwise before 31st July 2020. Applicants who have completed
an equivalent course, (for example the QQI/FETAC Level 6 Canine
Obedience Training Course) with a different provider, should fill
out all sections (including section C) on the MAP20 Application
Form available to download below.
Although this course covers common problem behaviours, the
course is not long enough in duration, nor detailed enough to
significantly warrant responsible and professional canine behaviour
consultation purely from it. Further study is strongly advised
for such a specialised field.
(Canine Training & Instructing Course Registration Form PDF
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