TOY DOG INSTRUCTOR TRAINING PROGRAM
is a comprehensive 5 day training program focused on Toy Dogs and their special needs. Many instructors and pet parents can become frustrated with introducing a toy dog to an all breed training class.
In this course we will cover:
Health (medical, orthopedic)
Nutrition
Teaching Toy Puppies
Teaching Toy Dogs
Creating a Safe classroom environment
Curriculums
Socialization, Real Life Integration and much more.
This course is for exisiting instructors, assistants, and student instructors teaching public group classes.
CEU: 22 APPROVED CCPDTPre-Requisite: You should be familiar with general dog behavior, how dogs learn, clicker training, lure and reward training.
In addition to the instruction, your investments includes:
Class Materials: Manual for Toy Dog Instructors
Certification of Training
10 Pet Parent Guides (Puppy)
10 Pet Parent Guides (Adult)
Your business listed on
Toy Dog Instructor Directory
On going Teaching support from Shana Carranco, The Holistic Dog Trainer
On going Marketing support
Total Investment: $1295.00 (Value of $2500) EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT AVAILABLE (SEE SHOPPING CART)
CURRICULUM
DAY 1
Meet the breeds
Understanding Toy Dogs and How they Learn
(After the class: Instructor Candidate PowWow with Shana Carranco, The Holistic Dog Trainer)
DAY 2
Health Care
Behavior Issues of Toy Breeds
Nutrition
Training Methods
DAY 3
Teaching Toy Puppies
Teaching Toy Dogs
DAY 4
Curriculum and building safe learning environments
Socialization
Real Life Integration
DAY 5
Picture Day
Q & A
Homework Due
Final Exam
Graduation
(Please schedule between 8-10 hours outside the classroom for homework assignments.)
DOGS IN CLASS: You do not need to bring a dog to the class, but they certainly are welcome. You will need to crate your dog during some of the presentation, so please advise if you need a crate. The dogs that are welcome are those under 20 lbs. Those dogs in attendance may have learning opportunities if used as a demo dog.
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