Companion Animal Sciences Institute

Over time, we revamp programs of study. This page identifies previous, but no longer available programs that may function to confirm the certificates and diplomas earned by students. To confirm the credentials earned by a CASI graduate, please feel free to contact CASI directly. Some courses may vary in the programs below. They have been adjusted to reference current courses where applicable.

Certificate Programs

Our Certificate programs, the Cert.CBST, the Cert.FBST and the cert.PBST programs were 5 course, 200 hour programs as opposed to the present 3 course programs until recently. These programs were composed of the following course:

Courses:

• Principles of Learning and Behavior 104
  
• Domestic Dog Behavior 103
  
• Dog Training Technology 105
• Functional Assessment 108
• Behavior Change Programming 114

Diploma of Advanced Canine Behavioral Sciences (no longer available)

This was our most advanced 4 year program of study in professional dog training and behavior consulting, that is, the technology of behavior. This program was replaced with the Diploma of Animal Behavior Science and Technology in order to make it species independent and allow for a greater range of specialization options as well as to make it more time intensive and less expensive.

Courses:

• Principles of Learning and Behavior 104
  
• Domestic Dog Behavior 103
  
• Dog Training Technology 105
• Functional Assessment 108
• Behavior Change Programming 114
• Professional Activities in Animal Behavior Technology 113
• Professional Ethics 106
  

Elective Options:

Option 1:

• Shaping Workshop 209
  
• Chaining Workshop 210
  
• Differential reinforcement Workshop 206

Option 2:

• Independent Study 109

Option 3:

• Aggressive Behavior in Dogs 208
• Working with Fearful Dogs 225

Option 4:

• Working with Challenging Clients 224
  

Option 5:

• Critical Thinking 102

Diploma of Dog Training and Behavior Consulting  (no longer available)

This was our 3 year program of study in professional dog training and behavior consulting, that is, the technology of behavior. This program was replaced with the Diploma of Animal Behavior Science and Technology in order to make it species independent and allow for a greater range of specialization options as well as to make it more time intensive and less expensive.

Courses:

• Principles of Learning and Behavior 104
  
• Domestic Dog Behavior 103
  
• Dog Training Technology 105
• Functional Assessment 108
• Behavior Change Programming 114
• Professional Activities in Animal Behavior Technology 113
• Professional Ethics 106

Diploma of Advanced Dog Training  (no longer available)

This was our 2 year program of study in professional dog training, that is, the technology of behavior. This program was replaced with the Certificate of Professional Dog Training Science and Technology in order to make it more time intensive and less expensive.

Courses:

• Principles of Learning and Behavior 104
  
• Domestic Dog Behavior 103
  
• Dog Training Technology 105
• Shaping Workshop 209
• Chaining Workshop 210
• Professional Ethics 106

Diploma of Advanced Agility Training (no longer available)

This was an advanced 3 year program of study in professional dog training specifically addressing agility training. 

Courses:

• Principles of Learning and Behavior 104
  
• Dog Training Technology 105
  
• Ethics 106 
• Agility Training - 223
  
• Anatomy & Physiology 404
  
• Gait and Structure 405
  
• Sports, Conditioning and Fitness Training 408
  
• First Aid, Sports Injuries, and Therapies 412