Dogstars ONLINE courses were created by Georgina Bradley professional dog trainer since 2001. CCPDT KA since 2005 and training trainers since 2011. Developed from working with animals for over 30 years. From working as a Veterinary Technician, Dog Assessment officer for the SPCA and training animals for films and TV for 20 years. DogStars is the first to offer this level of excellence and competency of training. We promote the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive (LIMA) training and behavior programs and techniques

To gain a Certified Trainer status from DogStars Training Academy one must complete 40 credits pass each module quiz with 75% or better.

Become a Trainer Online Modules – Start ONLINE NOW

ONLINE 1 – Husbandry Breeds and Intelligence Rankings : (2 credits – $150.00 plus 5% tax)

You will learn about basic animal husbandry check lists, where dogs came from and where they are now: Categories of breeds, Breed characteristics, Intelligence Ranking information.

ONLINE 2 – Animal Learning, Training Methods and Training Equipment : ( 6 KA-CEU credits $450.00 plus 5% tax)

Covering training equipment and how and when to use it. You will learn about how animals learn – classical and operant conditioning, lure training, praise and play method of training, extinction of behavior, timing of rewards, schedules of reinforcement, habituation, counter conditioning, flooding, socialization, training approach, and what to avoid doing when training any dog.

ONLINE 3 – Dog Body Language : ( 4 KA-CEU credits $350.00 plus 5% tax)

You will learn about how dogs communicate – Covering dog body language and the importance of noticing signs of important Calming signals and Stress signals. Temperament evaluation and assessment. Safe handling techniques and how to maintain leadership without physical dominance.

ONLINE 4 – Understanding Dog Behavior : ( 4 KA-CEU credits $350.00 plus 5% tax)

You will learn about how dogs play and relate to each other and humans in their surroundings. The development of dogs – from puppies to adulthood. How to re-socialize dogs with positive methods. How training methods effect behavior. Observing dog body language and the importance of noticing signs. Safe handling techniques and how to maintain leadership without physical dominance. Also covered is altering problem behaviours and preventing them from surfacing. Such as aggressive or fearful dogs, separation anxiety, barking, jumping up etc.

ONLINE 5 – The Business of Dog Training : ( 2 credits $250.00 plus 5% tax)

You will learn about how to structure a puppy group class, basic and advanced group classes and private consultations. How to communicate with clients effectively, maintain records, structure a game plan for clients that work in private settings. You will also learn to complete an intake evaluation form for clients and obtain behavioural and training history and review client goals. Legal responsibilities will be discussed as well as liability waivers and release forms. The module will cover marketing techniques and business strategies for starting a dog training business.

ONLINE 6 – Aggression in Dogs : ( 7 credits – 4 KA / 3 Skills ) $450.00 plus 5% tax)

You will learn about the various types of dog aggression, what are the causes, how to prevent and how to rehabilitate. How to safely work with aggressive dogs and plan a course of training for clients.

ONLINE 7 – Puppies and Temperament testing : ( 7 credits – 4 KA / 3 Skills ) $450.00 plus 5% tax)

You will learn about how puppies need special care when training.  Create check lists, how to do a temperament test on a 7 week old puppy.  Puppy biting, chewing and housetraining also discussed.

ONLINE 8 – Basic Dog Obedience: ( 10 credits $650.00 plus 5% tax)

You will learn how to teach a dog basic commands. Why basic training is important. Hands on practical sessions where you will learn – Walking nicely on leash, heel, sit, down, come on command in 3 different versions. The focus also is to build confidence in basic training skills with any dog.

ONLINE 9 – Advanced Dog Obedience : ( 10 credits $650.00 plus 5% tax)

You will learn how to teach a dog advanced off leash and distance commands. Why advanced training is important. Hands on practical sessions where you will learn – distance commands, long leash training, off leash training and increase distractions. The focus also is to build confidence in advanced training skills with any dog.

ONLINE 10 – The Art of Clicker Training Dogs Trick/ Acting Class : ( 10 credits ( 12.5 CEU credits – 5 KA / 7.5 Skills )$850.00 plus 5% tax)

You will learn how to teach a dog film behaviours & tricks for clients! The basics of clicker training and proofing the behaviours. Create a program for your clientele to enrich their connection with their dogs. This class is extremely fun – prerequisite required of basic obedience program.


 

2 thoughts on “Online course overview

  1. Sarah Wigmore says:

    Hi there! Our names are Michaela and Sarah, and we operate a dog walking business in Prince George, BC. We are interested in becoming certified dog trainers. Do you have any upcoming courses or programs available? Any information would be greatly appreciated!

    Thank you!

    • Georgina Bradley CCPDT- KA 2011 says:

      Hello! Yes we have online modules available now for you to start with. The in person modules will also soon be online – we will require videos sent to us to evaluate for the basic obedience and advanced obedience modules. These online versions will be available in late July. Other online modules from 1-7 are available no. To enrol please fill in our registration form and we will set up an intake interview asap to ensure we are the right fit for your goals to become a dog trainer!

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