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THE REFINED CANINE, LLC
Celebrating TEN Years 1997 - 2007
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Celebrating TEN Years 1997 - 2007
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Apprentice Program Overview This program is broken into categories of interest and priced for cost-effectiveness. One may enroll in one level at a time. There is a 10% discount for enrolling and paying for all five levels up front. Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. Prior-authorization must be granted to skip levels and a test may be administered to determine competency in any area before one is permitted to advance to the next level. There is no time-limit on any part of the program; all components must be completed before credit is given for any part of the level. Each section will contain both required and suggested media (books and videos) which may change without notice as new material becomes available. Reading assignments may include whole books or excerpts. Online courses may be substituted for certain books or videos with the permission of the instructor. The student is responsible for purchasing or borrowing books or DVDs/videos. In addition to this classroom-style curriculum, students completing the entire program are required to serve a minimum of 100 volunteer hours at a local shelter (20 hours for each level), and to join the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (www.apdt.com). General requirements include, but are not limited to: attending regular meetings with Instructor (Michelle Douglas CPDT CDBC) which can be scheduled at the student’s convenience, living with and training student’s own dog(s), actively participating in the assessment and development of one’s own skills and learning process and exhibiting initiative to continue learning outside the scope of this program. Additional requirements are listed for each level. An individual’s requirements may vary and change to best suit the student’s needs. Level I – What you need to know BEFORE you begin training dogs ($500) ~ Ethology, Learning Theory & Canine COmmunication ~ People Communication ~ Husbandry & Health ~ Methodology & Equipment ~ Breed Identification ~ Evaluating Behavior - Defining normal & Identifying problems ~ Safety & First Aide, including Defensive Handling ~ Memberships & Subscriptions
Level II – Teaching classes ($1,000) Prerequisite: completed at least one (1) session with own dog and completed or tested out of Level I. Student will be required to observe and assist with at least three (3) sessions of classes during this stage. ~ Puppy Classes ~ Adult Classes ~ Group Dynamics ~ Kids in Class ~ Public Speaking ~ Training Shelter Dogs
Level III – Private Lessons ($1,000) Prerequisite: completed or tested out of Levels I & II. Student will be required to observe and assist with at least three (3) sessions of Private Lessons during this stage. ~ Basic Manners / Private Setting ~ Interpersonal Skills ~ Situational Preparedness (Safety) ~ Family Dynamics (working with kids) ~ Deciding what, when, where and how much? ~ When to refer
Level IV – The Business End of the Leash ($500) Prerequisite: completed or tested out of Level I (Also Levels II &/or III for trainers, this section may be applicable for pet sitters, dog walkers and groomers). ~ Liability Insurance, Legal-Ease & Uncle Sam ~ Advertising & Marketing ~ Location, Location, Location ~ Setting Prices ~ Retail Overview ~ Professional Ethics & Positive Regard ~ Networking & Resources
Level V – Behavior Counseling ($3,500) Prerequisite: Must have completed or tested out of Levels I-IV. Student will be required to observe and assist with at least three (3) Behavior Consultations during this stage. Student must apply to the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC). ~ Assessing Behavior (What is normal) o Species & Breed Influences o Developmental Stages ~ Information Gathering o History-taking o Observation ~ Identifying Problems o Separation & Isolation related problems o Guarding o Aggression (many types) o Fears & Phobias o Examining Dominance & Leadership o Social Signals/Miscommunication o Kids & Dogs with problems o Sibling Rivalry o Adolescent Issues o Elimination Problems o Destructive Behaviors o Anxiety Disorders & OCD ~ Putting it all together – Making an assessment ~ Developing A Plan o Thresholds, finding them and learning to work below them o Management o Building a relationship o Behavior Modification Protocols o Consequences, why does he do this? o Setting New Criteria o Scheduling o Raising the Bar ~ Getting Inside the (Knuckle) Head o Medical Factors that impact behaviour o Genetics, Domestication and the difference between dogs & wolves o What you need to know about neuroanatomy and neurochemistry o Complimentary Tools & Tricks of the Trades o What you need to know about drugs ~ The Other End Of The Leash o Family & Social Systems o Reading People o Counseling Skills o Professional Boundaries o Ancillary Support Services ~ When to refer o Certified Behavior Consultants o Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists o Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorists ~ Case Studies ~ Overcoming Obstacles o Non-compliance o When it isn’t working ~ There is always more to learn o Scientific Data Analysis o Other Resources o Other Species o Behavior Trends
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