Canine Communication Studies

Level III Apprenticeship Program

Level 3 Apprentice - 150 hours - $750.00

To help the trainer grow and gain confidence in training and behavior knowledge and skills, and prepare for a career as a professional dog trainer. Upon successful completion of this course, student should be prepared for a position as a paid trainer under supervision, or as a head trainer, depending on students prior background and experience coming into the course, and the degree to which s/he assimilated and can apply the course information.

Prerequisites for Level 3 Apprentice - 150 hours

Completion of Canine Communication Studies Level II Apprenticeship  or equivalent thereof. Equivalency requirement can be met through a combination of: demonstrated skill handling/training dogs using primarily positive reinforcement methods; submission of documented minimum of three years professional or six years personal/structured dog training experience, and passing of a written equivalency test.

Commitment for Level 3 Apprentice - 150 hours

Option #1: 4 months, one day per week, 8 hours per day plus 2-hour written and practical exam Option #2: 4 months, two days per week, 4 hours per day plus 2-hour written and practical exam Options #3: 8 months, one day per week, 4 hours per day plus 2-hour written and practical exam (All options: Assist with Academies as available)

Curriculum for Level 3 Apprentice - 150 hours
 

24 hours minimum (three full sessions) of Level 1 Class, teaching 16 hours minimum of Level 2/other advanced classes, observing, assisting and teaching as appropriate 8 hours minimum (one full session) of Level 2/other advanced classes, teaching 10 hours of private behavior work, observing, participating, and assisting as appropriate. 8 hours of discussion, review of: class observations; assigned reading; videos 8 hours  24 hours minimum assisting board and train activities and  behavioral assessments  20 hours minimum animal care/administrative assistance  1 hour discussion written final subject paper,  1 hour practical final exam.