Program Description
The Diploma of Agility Training is an in-depth and advanced exploration of dog training technology with a specialization in agility. This program provides the solid foundation of knowledge necessary to work at a top level with dogs in agility. This program of study would be of interest to anyone wanting to gain a solid foundational education in agility training.
There are both hands on and academic assignments in this program although the focus is on hands-on learning.
This program requires approximately 308 work-hours.
Students can expect to do a lot of studying and writing as well as actually working with dogs hands-on in this program, exploring the various topics in depth. This program will require the student to train an actual dog, hands on. See individual course descriptions for details.
Enrollment Package Includes
- Coursework document with assignments and course notes
- Student Handbook
- Access to Classroom, with transcripts from Guest Visits and handouts
- Free membership with IIACAB and to all issues of its journal JACAB
- Access to your Instructor for one-on-one guidance
- Principles of Learning and Behavior 104
- Dog Training Technology 105
- Agility Training - 223
- Ethics for Dog Trainers and Behavior Consultants 106
- Anatomy & Physiology 404
- Gait and Structure 405
- Sports, Conditioning and Fitness Training 408
- First Aid, Sports Injuries, and Therapies 412
A PRACTICUM and/or SUPERVISION program module can be added to this diploma program upon graduation. These programs are not required for the diploma but completion of either or both modules results in awarding of a new diploma reflecting the practicum or supervision program. Click here for details.
Tuition is in Canadian funds (Currency Converter), + 4% fee for for online payments. Textbooks not included in tuition. They may be purchased through http://www.dogwise.com, http://www.amazon.com, http://www.abebooks.com or http://www.half.com in most cases. Also check the Student Library. Canadian Residents 5% GST. Payment plan available for tuitions over $1000. See Enroll page for details on the payment plan option. Payment buttons may be found at the top of this page.
Option #1. $1500 Canadian (plus 4% service charge) = $1560.
Option #2. Payment plan. $810 & 6 monthly payments of $150, requested on the first of each month after enrollment and due within 7 days from then.
Course 2: 6.5 CEU
Course 4: 6.5 CEU
Enrollment
Visit the "ENROLL" page and follow the application instructions.
Notice: The Companion Animal Sciences Institute does not certify or guarantee that any graduate will be, without further training and/or experience, necessarily competent or allowed by law to provide professional consultation services, and students or graduates who choose to perform professional nutrition or fitness services do so at their own risk. We urge students and graduates to check any and all applicable laws and regulations in their area. The Companion Animal Sciences Institute assumes no responsibility or liability for any such professional consultation practices or resulting damages.