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The Academy for Dog Trainers
12 recommendations and reviews from 7 people
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June 24, 2014
Nadine P. asked:Does anyone has any really good advise or knows a dog trainer in tranent area desperately in need of a change... Our dog was always a bit stubborn but behaving ok.. But the last 10 days he is completely out ilof control ignores us completely. He injured my partner that hevhad to get his finger stiched because the dog runned away wheb he tried to put him on a lead .. He jumped in to my knee and injured it so bad that i had to walk on kruges for a week. When my son (13 month old) is eating we have to put him on a lead as he jumpes up on the highchear... He diggs the trees out in the garten ripes all the flowers out ..grapes everything in the house that he can get and runns qway with it.. Even smashed our fishglas... My husband is shortly before giving up and selling him.. But i think there must be a reason and away to ger hom back to normal the weeks before he was fine and eveb calmed down alot.. We tryed everything you normally do with a dog he things it all fun and play... He is 6 month old American bulldog mix...
Sue S. replied:Nadine Peaston, your pup has been through alot (including major trauma), and is at a difficult age, showing several behavior problems. I urge you to work one-on-one with a positive professional trainer/behaviorist! You have had some suggestions above, please contact one of them. Most of these problems are pretty normal puppy/adolescent stuff, but will not be fixed quickly, nor by random information given on a FB group. Here are additional resources: For behavioural practitioners: COAPE, APBC, UKRCB, IAABC, AVSAB, CAAB, ACVB CCPDT certified trainers: http://www.ccpdt.org/ Karen Pryor Academy trainers: https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/find-a-trainer?source=kpctnavbar The Academy for Dog Trainers (Jean Donaldson) http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/ Victoria Stilwell certified trainers: http://positively.com/dog-training/trainersearch/ Pet Professional Guild trainers: http://www.petprofessionalguild.com/DogTrainingMembers Truly Dog Friendly trainers http://www.trulydogfriendly.com/blog/?page_id=2
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June 19, 2014
Maria L. asked:Hello dog trainer and behaviourists! Im looking into becoming a dog trainer - Where did you guys take courses and practice? TIA!
Sarah P. replied:Maria I took Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers it is an excellent program http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/
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April 28, 2014
Ban C. asked:We want to know who and what school you would recommend to someone wanting to be a dog trainer? Needless to say, we want to hear suggestions for schools that teach Force-Free / Pain-Free training methods.April L. replied:Jean Donaldson' Academy http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com
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April 6, 2014
Hilary A. asked:Question for all: Any recommendations for schools/training etc.. for someone looking to become at least certified as a dog trainer?.. and one that includes behaviorism, positive reinforcement, and goes beyond basic obedience into agility, rally, conformation, show/handling, as well as problem behaviors?
Mary H. replied:Tom Rose http://www.tomrose.com/ Michael Ellis's http://michaelellisschool.com/ Bridget Carlsen http://www.bridgetcarlsen.com/ Karen Pryor Academy https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/ Jean Donaldson http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/ Dognostics http://www.dognosticselearning.com/
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January 12, 2015
Christine M. asked:Hi im looking in to dog behaviour courses but while im checking them out i could use some advise on a reading list. Any suggestions to get me ahead. Thank you.Sally B. replied:Here is a copy and paste of a copy and paste from Jo Maisey . :) Hello :) This is a copy of a post I made earlier.. The first thing you must realise is that the dog training industry is unregulated in the UK. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer/behaviourist. Anyone can also set up an academy of dog training, charge a fortune and then issue a 'certificate' at the end of it. (I know little about the ADTB, so cannot say if they are science based or not. The six modules look incredibly basic though :/ I can also tell you that I know one of the trainers listed and she is really not very good. She still refers to outdated methods and has not heard of a very famous trainer and author. This suggests to me that it's not a great course :( . ) I would look for organisations that promote up to date, scientific based methods. Any courses that advocate 'pack leader', 'dominance', 'rank reduction' or 'balanced' should be avoided. Places that I know will promote modern training methods are: * COAPE http://www.coape.co.uk/ * IMDT http://www.imdt.uk.com/ * FdSc in Canine Behaviour and Training at Bishop Burton College http://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/.../foundation-degree... * Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/ * Ani Ed (Ireland) http://www.anied.ie/index.html * Sarah Whitehead's Think Dog http://www.thinkdog.org/ * Compass Education http://www.compass-education.co.uk/ No doubt there are others. Consider what level you want to learn at. Do you want theoretical and/or practical? Modular? I completed the FdSc at Bishop Burton, so can give you more information on that if you wanted. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMHO, anyone looking to set up dog training classes needs to look at the following: * Up to date knowledge of how dogs learn. Operant conditioning. The four quadrants. Premack. Reinforcement schedules. 300 peck. Lure and reward. Capturing and free shaping with a clicker... If not, look at appropriate training courses. * Knowledge of how to train not only dogs, but their handlers to train their dogs. Some knowledge of psychology is useful for this. Training courses again help with this. * Market research. What classes are there already? Is the market saturated? What can you offer that no-one else does? What fees will the market take? * Premises. Where? Where is the market? How far will people travel? Are there any suitable premises that will accommodate training classes? * Equipment. What do you need? Toys? Treats? Leads? Harnesses? Non-slip flooring? * Insurance. What do you need in order to be able to charge money for training classes? I'm sure there are many other things that slip my mind right now, but if you have a look at the websites linked in our file 'Associations you can trust to find a trainer in the UK' (link at the bottom of this post) they may give you further ideas Hope that helps! ~Admin~ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.facebook.com/notes/dog-training-advice-and-support/associations-you-can-trust-to-find-a-trainer-in-the-uk/637383576277203
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July 21, 2014
Sue W. asked:Not a dog training question but human so please remove if inappropriate. I am looking to do some distance learning dog related course, eg. Psychology, etc. loads on the Internet but want a reputable one. Any suggestions please?Sally B. replied:This is a copy and paste that Jo wrote for someone else with a similar question. The first thing you must realise is that the dog training industry is unregulated in the UK. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer/behaviourist. Anyone can also set up an academy of dog training, charge a fortune and then issue a 'certificate' at the end of it. (I know little about the ADTB, so cannot say if they are science based or not. The six modules look incredibly basic though :/ I can also tell you that I know one of the trainers listed and she is really not very good. She still refers to outdated methods and has not heard of a very famous trainer and author. This suggests to me that it's not a great course :(. ) I would look for organisations that promote up to date, scientific based methods. Any courses that advocate 'pack leader', 'dominance', 'rank reduction' or 'balanced' should be avoided. Places that I know will promote modern training methods are: * COAPE http://www.coape.co.uk/ * IMDT http://www.imdt.uk.com/ * FdSc in Canine Behaviour and Training at Bishop Burton College http://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/courses/pt/animal-management/foundation-degree-canine-behaviour-and-training-fdsc-pt * Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/ * Ani Ed (Ireland) http://www.anied.ie/index.html * Sarah Whitehead's Think Dog http://www.thinkdog.org/ * Compass Education http://www.compass-education.co.uk/ No doubt there are others. Consider what level you want to learn at. Do you want theoretical and/or practical? Modular? I completed the FdSc at Bishop Burton, so can give you more information on that if you wanted. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMHO, anyone looking to set up dog training classes needs to look at the following: * Up to date knowledge of how dogs learn. Operant conditioning. The four quadrants. Premack. Reinforcement schedules. 300 peck. Lure and reward. Capturing and free shaping with a clicker... If not, look at appropriate training courses. * Knowledge of how to train not only dogs, but their handlers to train their dogs. Some knowledge of psychology is useful for this. Training courses again help with this. * Market research. What classes are there already? Is the market saturated? What can you offer that no-one else does? What fees will the market take? * Premises. Where? Where is the market? How far will people travel? Are there any suitable premises that will accommodate training classes? * Equipment. What do you need? Toys? Treats? Leads? Harnesses? Non-slip flooring? * Insurance. What do you need in order to be able to charge money for training classes? I'm sure there are many other things that slip my mind right now, but if you have a look at the websites linked in our file 'Associations you can trust to find a trainer in the UK' (link at the bottom of this post) they may give you further ideas Hope that helps! ~Admin~
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November 20, 2014
Kristina B. asked:I want to become a professional K9 trainer. What school would you recommend and why? I have some experience as a K9 handler in corrections. I have three German Shepherds that I rescued. I want to help dogs and people!Jo M. replied:Hello Kristina :) I am not too familiar with organisations in the USA, but the first thing you must realise is that the dog training industry is unregulated in the USA. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer/behaviourist. Anyone can also set up an academy of dog training, charge a fortune and then issue a 'certificate' at the end of it. I would look for organisations that promote up to date, scientific based methods. Any courses that advocate 'pack leader', 'dominance', 'rank reduction' or 'balanced' should be avoided. Places that I know will promote modern training methods are: * Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/ * Victoria Stillwell Positively Dog Training https://positively.com/dog-training/become-a-dog-trainer/ * Karen Pryor Academy https://www.karenpryoracademy.com/ Hope that helps :) ~Admin~
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July 9, 2014
Stacey F. asked:Anyone studied with Compass or any other distance Canine course and would recommend them??Jo M. replied:Hello :) The first thing you must realise is that the dog training industry is unregulated in the UK. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer/behaviourist. Anyone can also set up an academy of dog training, charge a fortune and then issue a 'certificate' at the end of it. I would look for organisations that promote up to date, scientific based methods. Any courses that advocate 'pack leader', 'dominance', 'rank reduction' or 'balanced' should be avoided. Places that I know will promote modern training methods are: * COAPE http://www.coape.co.uk/ * IMDT http://www.imdt.uk.com/ * FdSc in Canine Behaviour and Training at Bishop Burton College http://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/courses/pt/animal-management/foundation-degree-canine-behaviour-and-training-fdsc-pt * Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/ * Ani Ed (Ireland) http://www.anied.ie/index.html * Sarah Whitehead's Think Dog http://www.thinkdog.org/ I have no experience of Compass Education, but have had a look at the content of some of the courses and they seem to be what I would like to see :) No doubt there are others. Consider what level you want to learn at. Do you want theoretical and/or practical? Modular? I completed the FdSc at Bishop Burton, so can give you more information on that if you wanted. ~Admin~
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June 27, 2013
Mel H. asked:I have searched the group with the key words but nothing comes up ... So my question is this: I am looking for some good upto date modern dog training and behaviour courses. If anyone has some recommendations that would be great :) Many thanksLeah R. replied:I can't recommend academyfordogtrainers.com highly enough! It's given by Jean Donaldson, is all online so it can be taken from anywhere in the world, is a go-at-your-own-pace program, and includes support for life. Plus the education is amazing - I had no idea that I didn't know some of the things I didn't know. :}Admin
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June 5, 2013
Nicole J. asked:hi does anyone know of a good canine psychology coruse ? xLeah R. replied:http://academyfordogtrainers.com - The best
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December 27, 2012
Lisa P. asked:Would really like some easy reading material on dog language and the quadrants, total leyman, any recommendations?Leah R. replied:IMHO, the best course is The Academy for Dog Trainers at http://academyfordogtrainers.com
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July 19, 2012
Sylvia G. asked:Hi i am really interested in becoming a dog trainer/behaviourist. I would really like 2 eventually wk 1 2 1 with people rather than in a group situation. I am asking if any1 could point me in the right direction with regards 2 which courses are the best 1s. I am going 2 contact some local training centres 2 try and get some hands on experience. I also foster dogs 4 a charity who trains assistance dogs so hv a little bit of experience but know i need alot more. Any advice/ideas would be gratefully recieved. Thanks.Leah R. replied:The best education ever: http://academyfordogtrainers.com
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