When the staff at Conifer Canine got together to create the Dog Trainer College, we had very clear goals in mind. We wanted to produce graduates that not only know what they are doing as trainers but also excel in their skills. Our dog trainer courses revolve around providing three necessities for becoming a well-rounded, balanced dog trainer.
Information
We noticed that other schools out there either withheld information from their students, operated on a low ingrown level, or did not themselves have sufficient knowledge to be teaching classes. To be better than these, we decided that our dog trainer school will provide our students with an extensive amount of dog trainer information. We know that our students’ future clients will be asking them many questions. We set out to give our grads the solid answers that will provide results. Our grads have stated over and over that they were surprised at the abundant amount of information shared, that we helped prepare them for real-world situations, and that what was taught in the dog trainer courses really worked.
The result is that our graduates learn how to use various tools in training, understand the methods behind their training, and approach their training with a forward-thinking, progressive mindset. We help them sort through the low-level opinions that are often found on the internet or social media. We provide factual, scientific reasons about the “what,” the “why,” and the “how” of dog training. From the four quadrants of operant conditioning to intricacies of advanced detection work, our grads have a solid footing to provide effective results. Some have even said that their brain aches after receiving the information provided.
Implementation
Next, we also knew that becoming a dog trainer was more than training theory. Successful trainers must have practical training experience. Therefore, we designed our dog trainer courses to lean heavily in the direction of hands-on training. After theory is taught and reviewed, our students learn how to put this theory into an operational reality. From handling leashes, utilizing correct timing on rewards and corrections, and working with the dog’s temperament and level of experience, our students quickly learn that each dog is different and should be trained as an individual, not just with a cookie-cutter style.
This approach has enabled the Dog Trainer College to provide the most comprehensive and thorough dog trainer courses available. Literally no one can compare to what is presented at DTC. Students who have attended other schools before coming to DTC, are thrilled by the sensible applications which they learn here. By implementing these superlative processes, our school for dog trainers has become a national leader with an international reach as well.
Transformation
As the trainer information is shared by our staff and then implemented by our students, we soon see vast improvements in how the students are interacting with dogs. Their skill level launches into new horizons. It is a joy to watch students blossom! Those light bulb moments are beautiful. Some students struggle with timing. Some struggle with bite work. Some need additional explanation of scent theories. For others it may be tracking, or medical alerts, or first aid, or K9 case law. Eventually, it finds a foothold in their noggin, and they metamorphize into efficient dog trainers.
This is where the rubber meets the road. Theory is useless if it cannot be applied. Therefore, it is this transformation that produces good graduates. They start with (hopefully) open minds sitting at a desk learning from an Instructor. As time progresses in the course, students who apply themselves to learning will mature into a person who can confidently operate in a trainer setting to produce an improved dog. This is why our graduates are desired by trainer companies across the nation and those who start their own dog trainer business quickly gain traction.
If you desire to become a professional dog trainer that is knowledgeable, informed, and balanced, consider our dog trainer courses. Apply online to reserve your place in one of our astounding courses.
