Companion Animal Sciences Institute

Program Description

The Diploma of Advanced Dog Training is an in-depth exploration of dog training technology. This program provides the solid foundation of knowledge necessary to work at a professional level with dogs and their guardians as a dog trainer. This program of study would be of interest to anyone wanting to make dog training a serious career.

There are both hands on and academic assignments in this program although  the focus is on hands-on learning.

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 requires approximately 238 work-hours.

The graduate would be awarded a Diploma of Advanced Dog Training and allowed the letters Dip.ADT. after their name. Graduation from this advanced program of study represents a significant achievement and credential well above the usual standard of knowledge in the field.

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

Courses (click on each title for course details)

Optional Practicum & Supervision Modules

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

uition 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. $1600 Canadian (plus 4% service charge) = $1664.

Option #2. Payment plan. $864 & 6 monthly payments of $160, requested on the first of each month after enrollment and due within 7 days from then. 

Schedule

The program begins as soon as your enrollment is complete and you receive your enrollment package. Although we allow 2 years for this course, you are free to complete the course sooner if you can, and we do allow extensions if need be. Note that you will see time limits for each individual course on the course pages, but when you are enrolled in a diploma program there are no intermediate deadlines. Nothing is due before the program time-frame listed here.

IIABC Approvals and Credits

Course 1: Approved
Course 2: Approved
Course 3: Approved
Course 4: Approved
Course 5: Approved and 15 CEUs
Course 6: Approved

CCPDT Continuing Education Credits

Course 1: 6.5 CEU
Course 2: 6.5 CEU
Course 3: 6.5 CEU
Course 4: 6.5 CEU
Course 6: 6.5 CEU

Enrollment

Visit the "ENROLL" page and follow the application instructions.