Certificates and Diplomas
Dog Trainer/Canine Professional Certificates
- Associate Dog Trainer
- Animal Hospice Care Certificate
- Canine Professional Diploma (Available in Fall, 2010)
- Canine Massage Therapy Certification
- Professional Groomers Diploma
- Diploma in Dog Behavior
- Veterinary Clinic Puppy Socialization Instructor
- Nutrition and Fitness Specialist
- Breeding and Genetics Diploma
- Diploma in Dog Behavioral Issues-Positive Reinforcement
- Toy Dog Care and Training
ETD offers two levels of Dog Training Certification and several other Certifications. The Dog Training Certifcations are designed like a college degree program. The ADT is similar to the core courses taken in college. The CP is like a college degree as you will be expected to have a good understanding of five specific areas in the study of dogs. You also have CHOICES from a set of courses on which specific courses you want to take.
Level I. Associate Dog Trainer (ADT) Students explore key areas such as: How dogs developed to be our companions, canine body language and how they interpret our body language, basic dog care, basic dog training using positive reinforcement techniques, how to end many common canine problem behaviors, and an advanced first aid course.
Level II. Canine Professional Diploma (CP) The Canine Professional Diploma (CPD) program at e-Training for Dogs, Inc., encompasses the key areas of study for current canine professionals: Dog Health; Breeding and Genetics; Dog Behavior; Dogs and Society; and Professional Business skills. This is the most "professional" canine course of study available today. It is designed by a former college professor and modeled after academic curriculums. This is similar to achieving a baccalaureate degree.
Specialty Programs:
Professional Canine Specialists Diplomas (PCS):
Animal Hospice Care Certification Through the SPIRITS in Transition™ two part series, people who are interested in providing end-of-life care for animals will learn how to provide the greatest possible support to these animal loved ones when they come closer to their departure. This puts euthanasia back in its rightful place, as indeed the last resort if comfort of the animal cannot be maintained.
Nutrition and Fitness Specialist This two part (9 sessions each) gives you a working knowledge of whole food nutrition that you can understand and apply. PART I: Be able to understand how to determine what is the right type of canine food or diet to purchase or recommend. Learn how to select a quality whole food nutritional supplement for dogs throughout life and life stages. PART II: Learn to identify every body system and the nutrients needed to make each system function optimally. Gain advanced knowledge in using whole food nutrition in health and disease.
Breeding and Genetics Diploma This Certificate/Diploma is designed for breeders, dog professionals or individuals interested in enhancing their study of dogs. Emphasis will be on the biology, evolution, genetics, and the early environmental influences on dogs.
Canine Massage Therapy Diploma Learn how to properly perform canine massage safely and effectively. The CMT Diploma is Certified by Treetops and accredited by the IACC.
Professional Groomers Diploma This Diploma builds on the fundamentals of pet grooming. Students will be fully prepared to work in a commercial salon or as a self-employed fully trained groomer.
Diploma in Dog Behavior Learn dog behavior from theory to application, from puppy training to advanced dog training. Learn the way dogs learn. Essential for anyone interested in the study of dogs, dog behavior and for those working with dogs in any capacity.
Veterinary Clinic Puppy Socialization Instructor This train the trainer course will teach you step by step instruction to help you hold classes within a veterinary clinic. It focuses on training Vet Techs (or others) to assist vet clinic clients in early puppy education, dealing with safety, health and nutrition, puppy manner imprinting, socialization, and general puppy care.
Toy Dog Care and Training These courses teach you how to understand toy dogs and how they learn. With the proper toy dog training, you will learn how to train toy dogs to become well socialized, confident canine companions.
Diploma in Dog Behavioral Issues-Positive Reinforcement This Certificate/Diploma is designed for breeders, dog professionals or individuals interested in enhancing their knowledge of the application of positive training techniques in working with dogs with behavioral problems. Emphasis will be problem behaviors and how to address them using positive reinforcement.
Coming in 2010:
Diploma in Dog Health and Nutrition
Service Dog Training Specialist
Animal Actor Diploma
Shelter and Rescue Professional
Kennel Management Diploma
Doggy Daycare Diploma
Hunting Dog Trainer: Retrievers
Hunting Dog Trainer: Pointers-Versatile Dogs
Herding
Search and Rescue
These Certificates encompass the key areas of study for current canine/pet professionals who desire to enhance their knowledge of animal care or for those individuals who intend to make animal care or training a career.
These Diplomas are accredited through the IACC, made available through the web-hosting services of ETD: IACC and ETD together, are the premiere educational source for animal care and training professionals.
Why a Certificate/Diploma?
Certificates/Diplomas are increasingly recognized by employers and clients as validation of special skills and knowledge. Certificates offer the possibility to study a concentrated area without the expense or time commitment of seeking an entire degree.
About Certificates/Diplomas
Earning a certificate or diploma demonstrates your willingness to make the time commitment necessary for professional and career development and success. A certificate is only as good as the knowledge and skills gained by the student. In other words, its quality is dependent on the Instructor, the Content and the Student. We stand behind you with our name on your Certificate or Diploma. This is not something we take lightly.
Validity of an Internet Program for a Dog Trainer
To be a dog trainer, one's training MUST consist of a large proportion of hands-on experience. Dogs are live creatures and you can not learn how to be a dog trainer without training dogs. Our internet-based courses are mainly "applied." This means you will be expected to take what you learn, apply it and prove (demonstrate) that you have applied it. How can this be done over the internet? Through the rich capability of the medium of course delivery used at E-Training for Dogs, Inc., we rely heavily on in-class discussion, presentation and VIDEO DEMONSTRATIONS. This means YOU will have to video your progress working with the dog in whatever homework you are given and send it to your instructor who will often share it in class. You will have to demonstrate your progress working with a dog. We are not a mail order school.
Accreditation:
- At E-Training for Dogs, Inc. we are seeking “specialized” accreditation wherever and whenever we can find a legitimate accrediting body. Unfortunately, there are not many legitimate specialized accrediting agencies in the canine professions. For example, our Therapy Dog I course is recognized by the Council of Certified Pet Dog Trainers. It counts for 5 CEU's if you are a CPDT. We have several other examples, dependent on the specialization area. Another is the Canine Massage Therapy Certification through Treetops in Canada. Watch for the accreditations on various Diplomas.
- “Instititional” accreditation at E-Training for Dogs, Inc. We currently provide web-hosting services for the International Animal Care College (IACC) in the UK. The IACC does accredit and provide Certification or Diplomas using both internal and external reviewers to oversee course and instructor quality. This review process assures the student of quality education.
About the IACC: The college works on behalf of its members to raise the profile of their professionalism and commitment to the animal care industry, by offering a range of qualifications to help them further their career development. We also provide information to the public about training and qualifications available and accrediting graduates and their businesses to promote trained and professional services in the industry internationally and the opportunity to take Continuing Education classes.
The college provides a quality assurance/accreditation of animal care professionals and businesses. All members agree to adhere to best practice and guidelines for their specialist field in the animal care industry when joining the College. All members will receive a Membership Certificate.
For more information on the IACC mission, code of conduct and membership, please click HERE.
