DOG TRAINING EDUCATION STARTS HERE
“The Dog Trainer Foundations course is THE best starting point to learn the basics of positive reinforcement training.”
— Ken Ramirez, Executive VP & Chief Training Officer, Karen Pryor Clicker Training
“We had so many opportunities to practice. My dog loved it, and I had a chance to really hone my skills.”
— Sharon McInally, KPA CTP and Dog Trainer Foundations graduate
“In the Dog Trainer Foundations course, you'll learn new skills and new ways to communicate with dogs. And, you and your dog will both have a LOT of fun doing it!”
— Karen Pryor
WE MAKE LEARNING EASY.
Jump-start your knowledge of
modern, positive dog training.
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Tablet, cell, desktop, laptop. All good to go!1. Learn to teach simple and complex behaviors using the three core techniques: capturing, targeting, and shaping
2. Train reliable behavior with a marker and reinforcers, without the need for corrections or physical control
3. Select, add, and strengthen appropriate cues for any behavior
4. Replace undesired behaviors your dog may have with behaviors you want
5. Distinguish between management and training, and know how and when to use each
6. Interpret dogs’ emotional states through their body language
7. So much more!
See all 20 Learning Goals.
MEET YOUR TEACHERS
Your Passion, Our Expertise.
Carolyn Clark
KPA FacultyRotary
Swimming
Ottawa, ON
Helix Fairweather
KPA FacultyHamilton fan
Nuts about nose work
Straw-bale gardening
Sherrie Yuschak
KPA FacultySunshine
Untraditional routes
BUILT TO LAST.
$249
A LOT OF LEARNING FOR A SMALL PRICE
A seven-lesson course
28 training games and activities, 40 videos
Unlimited course access for 12 weeks
An hour of 1:1 online coaching
Most people complete the course in 6-8 weeks
If you need CEUS, we have plenty
- The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)
- CPDT-KA
- KSA Knowledge: 10
- KSA Skills: 3
- CPDT-KA
- The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC):
- CEUs: 21