WHICH COURSE IS RIGHT FOR ME?


Foundations, Comprehensive, Professional?
Compare these courses side-by-side.
 
 

Summary
A course on the basics of modern dog training.

Available in Standard
or Immersion format.

Basic

  • all online
  • 6-12 weeks to complete
  • 1 hr of coaching (Standard) /
    5 hrs of coaching (Immersion)
  • 20+ training activities
  • 40 demonstration videos

Effort and Time

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Low

Enrollment
Enroll online, start anytime.

Experience Requirement
None

Tuition
$249 Standard / $599 Immersion Tuition credits towards DTP or DTC

Personal Goals

  • develop solid foundation of skills and knowledge.
  • train important behaviors and solve common behavior issues with your dog.
  • have fun activities with your dog.
  • quickest preparation for Professional program.
 

Summary
A deep course on the knowledge and skills applied in modern dog training.

Core

  • all online
  • 4-8 months to complete
  • 10 hrs of coaching
  • 25+ training exercises & activities
  • 68 demonstration videos

Effort and Time

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Medium

Enrollment
Enroll online, start anytime.

Experience Requirement
None

Tuition 
$999
25% tuition credit to DTP

Personal Goals

  • gain comprehensive set of skills and knowledge.
  • train your dog to a high level.
  • assist other trainers.
  • apply skills in a related setting like shelter work, dog walking, or veterinary office.
  • strengthen bond with your dog.
  • most thorough preparation for Professional program.
 

Summary
A complete education program focused on developing excellence in dog training, teaching others, and career success culminating in professional certification assessment.

Professional

  • online study+ home-based practice + real-time workshops with dogs 
  • workshops in-person or virtually
  • 6 months to complete
  • 60+ hours of coaching
  • 40+ training exercises, activities, & games
  • 250+ demonstration videos knowledge, training skill and teaching skill assessments

Effort and Time

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High

Enrollment
Apply online, start at fixed dates.

Experience Requirement
Requires a baseline of skills and experiences

Tuition
$5600-$6600
Tuition in foreign currencies selectively available
Dependent on program format and location
Tuition loan programs

Personal Goals

  • receive top professional education in dog training.
  • KPA certification.
  • build or enhance a career in dog training and behavior.
  • apply the skills to train both your dog and client dogs.
  • teach classes and private sessions.
  • work in related animal career fields.
  • gain dog training business skills.
  • gain a trusted peer network.