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Program Title: Dog Obedience Trainer and Instructor Diploma program
Description: Do you love animals? Are you interested in studying their behavior? Now you can become a dog trainer/instructor. Dogs are intelligent and very faithful animals which is why they are being used in various fields now. Dogs are taking on active roles in law enforcement, search & rescue operations, security projects & human assistance; thus creating more and more opportunities for dog obedience trainers. Understanding dog behavior, communication, conditioning, training techniques etc can help you become a skilled dog trainer. As a dog obedience trainer, you will help owners handle their animals more effectively and also teach competition obedience. Dog Instructors also prepare dogs for security & law-enforcement work.
Syllabus: The course covers all aspects of Dog Obedience training and instruction. Topics include:
- Anatomy of the dog
- History and Ethnology of the dog
- Sensory Abilities of the Dog
- Social Behavior & Communication
- Learning Abilities
- Identifying Dog\'s postures
- Effects of genetics
- Testing and Selection of Dogs
- House training and Crate Training
- Basic Veterinary Issues
- Competition Obedience
- Agility Training
Accreditation: Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
Format of Education: Online & Correspondence Courses
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Employment opportunities for Dog Obedience Trainers are expected to rise more than 15% through 2012. According to a survey, there are approx. 62,400,000 owned dogs in the United States and the training business is a multi-billion dollar industry. You can choose to take up dog training/instruction as either a full-time or part-time career option. The salaries for full-time dog trainers are around $150 per hour and for part-time trainers they are $15 - $20 per hour.
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