Certified Dog Trainer Course

If you have been searching for a Certified Dog Trainer Course online, then the ISCDT course is for you.  The course is designed specifically to help build your skills in becoming a Certified Dog Trainer. Each lesson features full page descriptive text, along with detailed training videos with examples of trainers, dogs and owners executing our techniques.

• Conditioning
• Training & Timing
• Website Overview
• Trainer Introduction

In order for dogs to understand what behaviors their owners desire, we begin by teaching marker training. This is done with a clicker or a verbal cue. Topics include:

• Marker Training
• Verbal Cue Training
• Stages of Learning
• Motivation

While dogs learn the same way, we encourage you to familiarizing yourself with the different class of breeds to understand behavior and the best way to help them fit into a home. Topics covered:

• Different Types of Breeds
• Breed Characteristics

Most people agree that a tucked tail means the dog is frightened or uneasy and a wagging tail indicates the dog is happy.  In reality, a wagging tail means a willingness to interact. Topics covered:

• Canine emotions
• Reason for negative behavior
• Phobias
• Human Behavior

It is imperative that dog trainers understand calming signals in order to alleviate stress and fear for the dog. We must educate clients on the importance of dog communication in order for the human and dog to live a stress-free life. Topics include:

• Understanding calming signals
• Sample calming signals

Each command begins with the acquisition stage. There is no specific timetable for each stage, like people, dogs learn at their own pace. Topics covered:

• Sit command
• Hand signal
• Verbal signal

Some puppy owners believe their dog cannot receive training until he is much older. In reality, it is never too early to train a dog. Topics covered:

• Importance of Socializing
• Crate Training
• Resolving Crate issues
• Housebreaking

The most important knowledge you can give a dog, is to recall on command. Not only is it beneficial when a dog gets away from its handler and runs, it can also be used to redirect a dog from a negative behavior/situation. Topics covered:

• Recall command – acquisition stage
• Restrained Recall – acquisition stage
• Recall Hand Sign
• Recall – generalization stage

Tiny puppies cause BIG problems, so we dedicated two chapters to this age group. Topics covered:

• Nipping
• Red Flags
• FRAP’s – Frenetic random activity period

From Chapter One, the Introduction, to Chapter Eighteen, Modifying Behavioral Issues, our Certified Dog Trainer Course online and offline versions are designed to teach you the necessary skills to become an ISCDT Certified Dog Trainer.  Whether you enroll in our Certified Dog Trainer Course online, when you complete it you will be prepared to:

• Train dogs professionally and with confidence
• Be prepared for our advanced training courses
• Answer questions from dog owners and provide quality / thoughtful / helpful answers
• Establish and market your own dog training business

To Purchase our Online Dog Trainer Course:

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2. On the Cart Screen select “add to cart” then proceed to checkout
3. Fill out all required information on the Checkout Page
4. You will be sent your login information automatically to the email address entered on the checkout page
5. Once purchased is completed to you will be automatically enrolled in the courses and sent to your Course Page
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The most dangerous place for a dog is outside the confines of your home and backyard. Topics covered:

• Heel Placement
• Heeling Your Dog

It is important that trainers are well versed in every tool –  Educating yourself on the benefits and pitfalls of each tool and the methods used helps you grow as a trainer. Topics covered:

• Training styles
• Collar Types
• Solving training problems

Place is an advanced command that takes a great deal of work to master due to the high level of distraction that often takes place while the dog is in command. Topics covered:

• Acquisition stage
• Automatic stage
• Generalization stage

The Leave-it command is used to stop a dog from exhibiting negative behavior so you can redirect them onto something more positive. Topics covered:

• Acquisition stage
• Automatic stage
• Generalization stage

Trainers are called in for a variety of behavioral problems, this chapter discusses top reasons people hire dog trainers. Topics covered:

• Behaviors requiring training
• Off Command
• Solving training issues

Just like any other job, trainers need to troubleshoot when working with their clients. Topics covered:

• Troubleshooting
• Owner communication
• Incorrect training techniques

Aggression cases are specialized cases and trainers require knowledge and instruction in this particular area. Topics covered:

• Canine genetics
• Aggressive behaviors
• Forms of aggression
• Muzzle Use

In this lesson we’ll discuss additional training problems and provide solutions to get you back on track with your client. Topics covered:

• Training fatigue
• Undesirable responses
• Corrective motivation
• Trainer & Owner response

The topic of correction is a long and intricate study.  This chapter is a very basic understanding of these concepts.

• Defining Correction
• Types of Correction
• Correction timing

To Purchase our Online Dog Trainer Course:

1. Select Purchase Button
2. On the Cart Screen select “add to cart” then proceed to checkout
3. Fill out all required information on the Checkout Page
4. You will be sent your login information automatically to the email address entered on the checkout page
5. Once purchased is completed to you will be automatically enrolled in the courses and sent to your Course Page
6. You may Login / Logout at any time.