Our Programs - School For Dog Trainers

It’s A Dog’s World K-9 Academy, Inc. ™, school for dog trainers is the place to begin your career in dog training. Imagine working as a professional dog trainer and absolutely loving what you do!

Start your career today! There are 3 courses to choose from. We suggest that students start with Level 1.


Programs Offered:

Trainers Course LEVEL 1- 
Pet Obedience & LearningTheory:

Hands-on dog training course. Boot camp for dog trainers!

You will learn the following:

  • Learning Theory - In this workshop students will be introduced to the science of how dogs learn.
  • Ethology - Students will be introduced to the history of the domestic dog, developmental periods in dogs, social organization, and canine communication (body language).
  • Basic Dog Obedience - Students will be introduced to basic pet obedience and its practical application. Students will learn:
    * How to approach an unfamiliar dog correctly and appropriately.
    * Basic obedience commands: Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Heel, Loose Leash Walking, Stand, Place, Wait, Leave It, Tricks, and Hand Signals.
    * The proper use and function of various types of training equipment
  • Basic Care and Husbandry for Dogs - Students will be introduced to animal nutrition, housing, boarding kennels, crates, vaccination requirements and schedule.
  • Basic Principles in Behavior - Students will be introduced to methods of dealing with problem behaviors such as: digging, jumping, playful biting, barking, chewing, and housebreaking.

Price:
$1,800 Summer Special (Normally $3,000)

Schedule: 
2 week course Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Start Date
End Date
Thursday June 17, 2010 Thursday July 1, 2010
Monday Oct. 25, 2010 Monday Nov. 5, 2010

 

 

Basic Trainers Course, Group Classes LEVEL 2:

 Learn to teach group classes

Trainer

Choose from any of our Basic Group classes to start!
Group classes are held in Chino & Temecula.

  • Participate in a 7 week group class with a dog of your choice.
    Understand the dog owners experience when participating in a group class.
  • Observe a 7 week group class (no dog).
    Observe and take notes on class structure, methods of teaching, and training exercises.
  • Assist in teaching a 7 week group class with a qualified instructor.
    Practice teaching skills by assisting the instructor teach a 7 week group class.

Price:
$495

Schedule:
Start Anytime!  Refer to our Group class schedule

 

Training

Basic Trainers Course, Private lessons LEVEL 3:

Learn to teach private lessons in client’s homes

Ability to go at your own pace.
Evening and weekend lessons to choose from.
In Home lessons are conducted throughout Southern California.
  • Observe a qualified, professional dog trainer conduct 4 private in home lessons with 3 separate clients.
  • Assist teaching a 4 week private in home session with a professional dog trainer with 3 separate clients.

Price:
$595

Schedule:
Start Anytime!