Part time Practical Dog Training AC106

Practical Dog Training AC106
QualificationCollege Certificate
Qualification Level
Level : n/a
What do these levels mean?

Duration :1 evening for 6 weeks

Times :6 x Tuesday: 6.30 pm - 8.00 pm

Dates :2 courses:
3.11.09 - 8.12.09
23.02.10 - 30.03.10

Run by : Animal Care Department.
Tutor : Ann Bond

Awarding Body
Kingston Maurward College

Is it right for me?
Dog training can be a hard and frustrating task unless you learn the skills to communicate and teach your dog how to live in our challenging world. Through practical and theory sessions you will develop these skills and a better understanding of how your dog learns, which will help you develop a happy relationship together. By using positive reward'based training to motivate your dog you will be able to teach him good manners, while providing essential mental stimulation and fun. This is carried out in a small social group environment. If your aim is for a happy, obedient companion, to develop your existing dog training skills, or to progress your dog's previous training (this is an ideal progression from the Sociable Puppy Course) this is the course for both of you! Dogs must be a minimum age of 6 months and be fully vaccinated. If you have concerns over your dog's sociability with other dogs, please discuss with the tutor.

What qualifications will I need?
A dog capable of socialising with other dogs and people, and must be at least 6 months old and fully vaccinated.

What will I be learning about?
Theory and practical sessions on:

• How dogs learn
• Food and safe food use
• Foundations for sit, stand, down, stay, recall, loose lead walking and getting attention
• Teaching reliability and shaping
• Extending behaviours and using targets
• Nutrition and health care
• Introduction to dog agility

What is involved?
Theory and practical

Where will it take me?
Working with dogs for organisations such as police and security, rescue centres, boarding kennels.

What materials are required?
Writing materials. A lead and ordinary buckle collar (no check/choke chains). Soft edible treats cut into pea'sized pieces.

What is next?
Introduction to K9 Psychology.

How will I be assessed?
Practical assessment.

How much will it cost?
£70

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