Training courses

[charliemeg]

Hi everyone

I am new to the forum and was hoping for a little help.

I am currently a dog groomer so have experience with dogs and would like to expand my career by becoming a dog trainer too. Can anyone recommend any good courses?

Thanks in advance

[nick_j007]

Originally Posted by charliemeg

Hi everyone

I am new to the forum and was hoping for a little help.

I am currently a dog groomer so have experience with dogs and would like to expand my career by becoming a dog trainer too. Can anyone recommend any good courses?

Thanks in advance

I am taking a post graduate degree with these folk, and they are very good:

The Cambridge Institute of Dog Behaviour & Training

HTH,

Nick

[MMDogTraining101]

Nice to see your going for a course, although it's not always the best way because I think it's more of a learned over time practiced skill and you can do this without a course.

[nick_j007]

Originally Posted by MMDogTraining101

Nice to see your going for a course, although it's not always the best way because I think it's more of a learned over time practiced skill and you can do this without a course.

Yes, practiacal experience is critical...many people leave animal or dog behaviour university degrees without having touched a dog!

I have had years of nothing but day in and day out practical experience, and now is the time to 'validate' it through a work based learning degree at considerable expense both in terms of money and my time. The behaviour industry will soon be much more regulated, and people will more than likely only be allowed to practice if they are PG degree qualified. This is much closer than you might think. The CIDBT is the leading body for such education. Don't be left behind if it's your livelyhood!

Cheers.

Nick

[MMDogTraining101]

Oh of course it's good to if you alreay have had experience but for anyone new to or planning it as a career they should always start with a good ole book and their own dog, and if possible other dogs.

Then go for a qualification.

For me I don't know if I'll ever do a course, but I did like that training for Enlish police dogs, looks like a cool job to have.

[nick_j007]

Originally Posted by jaz050465

I have done LOADS of research on this. I am limited to one with either no practical elements or during weekends as I am a teacher.
Try;
Compass (Lvel 5 qualification) all distance learning
Myerscough College - Foundation degree - 2 years, 3 weekend practical sessions a year
CIDBT - apparently quite into dominance theory
Think Dog - level 4 but apparently will do higher level.
Also look at APBC website as they list loads of degrees.
Cape - expensive
Bishop Burton - no good for me but may be OK if you have flexible time off

I am conused about regulation as everyone I speak to seems to think thay their course will be the best. I don't think anything is definite yet.

let me know how you get on

I am learning with the CIDBT, and am not being directed down any 'dominance theory' approaches...where did you hear that?

Thanks.

Nick

[nick_j007]

Originally Posted by jaz050465

Would you recommend the CIBT?

Certainly yes

There are as you rightly point out other roads to follow and each may vary, so there is choice - which is a good thing.

The CIDBT is connected to the Middlesex University, so this adds genuine weight to the prospectus and then being recognised in the industry.

Well worth a look.

Nick

[nick_j007]

Originally Posted by jaz050465

Would you recommend the CIBT?

Certainly yes

There are as you rightly point out other roads to follow and each may vary, so there is choice - which is a good thing.

The CIDBT is connected to the Middlesex University, so this adds genuine weight to the prospectus and then being recognised in the industry.

Well worth a look.

Nick