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The CBCC-KA Exam Study Courses will help prepare you to successfully complete the Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA) Exam offered by the Certified Council of Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

Are you a serious professional dog trainer or canine behavior consultant? Are you interested in gaining the knowledge to successfully complete the Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge-Assessed (CBCC-KA) Exam?

Whether you are new to the profession or seasoned as a dog training instructor or behavior consultant, you will increase your understanding of the science and practice of applied behavior analysis, canine biology and anatomy, behavior, ethology, body language, observational skills, canine development, health and life stages, along with consuylting skills and best practices through the the CBCC-KA exam study courses. There’s something here for all dedicated trainers and consultants to enhance your understanding and ability to work as a professional canine behavior consultant.

Become the newest certified CBCC-KA in your state and position yourself at the top of the industry!

The CBCC-KA exam study courses are also excellent for trainers and behavior consultants looking for a broad foundation in canine behavior and consulting.

I’m grateful for the high caliber and integrity of your on-line classes.

“I passed the CBCC-KA test.  Received the certificate in the mail today.  I’m so grateful that you suggested I wait until fall.  I was better prepared, but it was a rough exam.  I’m grateful for the high caliber and integrity of your on-line classes.   I enjoyed the challenge and knowledge that was presented in the classes I took.  As a college professor, I am quite critical of courses and information contain within.  You do an awesome job. Again, thank you.”   Vikki Dykstra, MA, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Cue It Dog Training, owner/trainer
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“I passed the CBCC-KA test.  Received the certificate in the mail today.  I’m so grateful that you suggested I wait until fall.  I was better prepared, but it was a rough exam.  I’m grateful for the high caliber and integrity of your on-line classes.   I enjoyed the challenge and knowledge that was presented in the classes I took.  As a college professor, I am quite critical of courses and information contain within.  You do an awesome job. Again, thank you.”   Vikki Dykstra, MA, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, Cue It Dog Training, owner/trainer

I know this is thanks to the course!

“I recently completed the CBCC-KA Exam Prep Applied Behavior Analysis course, and found out today that I passed the exam.  My highest score was in the Applied Behavior Analysis section and I know this is thanks to the course! A.S.”
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2016-12-08T12:39:13-07:00
“I recently completed the CBCC-KA Exam Prep Applied Behavior Analysis course, and found out today that I passed the exam.  My highest score was in the Applied Behavior Analysis section and I know this is thanks to the course! A.S.”

An Excellent Exam Preparation Strategy

“I cannot say enough about E-Training for Dogs CBCC PREP course. It is not cheap but worth every penny! It kept me motivated, focused and an excellent exam preparation strategy. Since we were not able to attend in- person conferences this year (2020) (hence no airfare, hotel and conference expenses)... I felt justified in registering for the course.” Dolores Murray, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
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“I cannot say enough about E-Training for Dogs CBCC PREP course. It is not cheap but worth every penny! It kept me motivated, focused and an excellent exam preparation strategy. Since we were not able to attend in- person conferences this year (2020) (hence no airfare, hotel and conference expenses)... I felt justified in registering for the course.” Dolores Murray, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA
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Student Information:
Below is a list of courses specifically developed for the CBCC-KA exam as specified by the CCPDT: CBCC-KA Content Area Study Courses. You may any number of the courses, from one of them to all of them.

Also included is a list of courses available at E-Training for Dogs that were not specifically developed for the CBCC-KA exam, but are CBCC-KA Optional Additional Study Webinars that also cover topics in the course outline. This list is only for your convenience and benefit if you feel you need more in a certain area of study.

Each course has different costs, length of study, number of lessons, homework requirements and study objectives. Please click on each to find out more.

We highly suggest you take at least 6 months to study for the exam, preferably one year.

CBCC-KA Content Area Study Courses:

Applied Behavior Analysis
Instructor: Sue Alexander CPT-KSA, CBCC-KA, CDBC

Anatomy, Physiology and Biology
Instructor: Rachel Tiessen, RVT, BSc

Ethology, Body Language and Observational Skills 
Instructor: Amber L. Drake, EdD (ABD), Ed.S, M.Ed., BSc

Health, Development and Life Stages
Instructor: Amy L. Pike, DVM, DACVB

Consulting Skills and Best Practices
Instructor: Chris Redenbach CDBC, CBCC-KA

Scientific Method
Instructor: Ashley Miller, PhD

CBCC-KA (Optional/Recommended) Additional Study Webinars

Understanding Canine Behavior

Becoming a Behavior Consultant, the Human in the Middle

Learning Theory Applied

Thinking Like a Trainer, Part I (Operant Conditioning in dog training and behavior)

Thinking Like a Trainer, Part II (Classical Conditioning in dog training and behavior)

CPDT-KA Exam Study Course

Select 90 minute webinars from our Ethology and Canine Behavior Lecture Series (ask us for recommendations)

Dog Origin and Early History

Ethics for Dog Trainers

Recommended texts:

For a full list of recommended study and reading, use the latest document at the CCPDT website in the: CBCC-KA Candidate Handbook

We do highly recommend the following books:
HANDBOOK OF APPLIED DOG BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING
HANDBOOK OF APPLIED DOG BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING VOL. 2 – ETIOLOGY AND ASSESSMENT
HANDBOOK OF APPLIED DOG BEHAVIOR AND TRAINING VOL. 3 – PROCEDURES AND PROTOCOLS

CCPDT Affiliation Disclaimer:
Please note that this course is not affiliated with nor endorsed by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT).  To prevent any conflicts of interest in both the presentation of this material and the CCDPT, certification by the CCPDT is independent from this study preparation.

You must also read and agree to the E-Training for Dogs, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions prior to taking a course: Click HERE to read these. You will be asked when you register if you have read them and will not be allowed to take the course if you do not agree to the terms.

CBCC-KA Exam Study Course – Canine Behavior Consulting Skills and Best Practices

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Course information: —This course is designed to help students understand the skills necessary to do a canine behavior consults AND to help prepare for Content Area V of the CCPDT’s behavior consultant test, the: Certified Behavior Consultant Canine-Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA).

Prerequisites: None

Purpose: To (1) help students to understand the skills necessary to do a canine behavior consult…NOT how to change canine behavior, but how to work with the human clients, the proper equipment to work with dogs, the humane hierarchy as a foundation in making behavior intervention decisions, the best practices and policies as a Certified member of the CCPDT, interpersonal skills, and ethics. (2) to take and pass the Content Area V of the CBCC-KA exam Consulting Skills and Best Practices.

Instructor: Chris Redenbach CDBC, CBCC-KA

Course Info:

This course, Canine Behavior Consulting Skills and Best Practices, 2nd Edition ©2019, focuses on understanding the skills necessary to do a canine behavior consult; mainly working with the human clients, and other involved humans such as the Veterinarian or Trainer. There will also be an emphasis placed on how to best study and take the CBCC-KA exam and the policies and practices of the CCPDT as a Certificant. Recently (2019) the CCPDT has slightly changed their areas of content and percentages of questions from each area. The area of consulting skills and best practices now accounts for 43% of the questions on the exam. So the 2nd edition of this course has been updated to reflect the increased depth and emphasis on this area of practice.

6 Lessons with 6 quizzes and a Final Exam to test your knowledge of the material and become better prepared to pass the CBCC-KA exam with the CCPDT.

Students in this course can expect to cover the following topics:

  • History taking skills for a behavior consult
  • Step by step process for a professional consult
  • Record keeping
  • Client coaching and training skills
  • The humane hierarchy defined by the CCPDT in working with dogs
  • How and when to do referrals to other professionals
  • Client Rights
  • Proper canine training and behavior equipment
  • The CCPDT training policies and position statements
  • Interpersonal skills important as a behavior consultant
  • Ethics in Practice

Text and required supplies: None

Quizzes and Final Exam:

Written (multiple choice, matching, true/false)

My Expectations of You as a Student

  1. Keep up with the assignments.
  2. Participate in any discussions–they are our “classroom”.
  3. Participation in a PRIVATE online Student/Instructor discussion forum.
  4. Let me know when you experience problems so I have a chance to assist you.
  5. Maintain honesty and respect toward your classmates and instructor.

What You Can Expect of Me

  1. Prompt answers to your questions and e-mail inquiries (with 24-48 hours, excluding weekends or holidays).
  2. Concern for your success in this course.
  3. Access to a PRIVATE online Student/Instructor discussion forum.
  4. Respect for you and your ideas in return to the respect accorded to me and others.
  5. Assistance in navigating the course.

Course “For Audit” 
This course is ONLY available “for audit.” This means there are no CEUs, no Certificate of completion, no interaction or feedback with the Instructor, and no admittance to the private student study group. It is “for your information only.” The content of the course is the same.
Audit Cost: $118.00 USD 

Length of time to access this course: The study for this exam is recommended to be 6 months to a year. Therefore, access to this course (Credit or Audit) will be allowed for 12 months. Extensions are available ON REQUEST for two additional testing periods after the 12 months at no extra cost. After that, there will be a fee to extend. AUDIT VERSION: 12 months-NO extensions without additional payment will be allowed.

CCPDT Affiliation Disclaimer:
This program is not affiliated with nor endorsed by CCPDT.

You must also read and agree to the E-Training for Dogs, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions prior to taking a course: Click HERE to read these. You will be asked when you register if you have read them and will not be allowed to take the course if you do not agree to the terms.

CBCC-KA Exam Study Course – Ethology Body Language and Observational Skills

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Canine Ethology Body Language and Observational SkillsCanine Ethology Body Language and Observational Skills

Course information: This course is designed to help you study for Content Area III-Canine Ethology Body Language and Observational Skills –of the CCPDT’s behavior consultant test; Certified Behavior Consultant-Canine Knowledge Assessed (CBCC-KA).

Prerequisites: None

Purpose: (1) To help the student gain a better understanding of canine ethology body language and observational skills. Have you ever wondered what your dog is thinking? Do you want to communicate better with your dog? Whether you’re a canine professional, a dog owner or just a dog lover, this course will provide you the knowledge necessary to better understanding man’s best friend. (2) to take and pass the Content Area III of the CBCC-KA exam Consulting Skills and Best Practices.

Instructor:  Amber L. Drake, EdD (ABD), Ed.S, M.Ed., BSc

Course Info:

Learning Objectives (Per the outline for the CBCC-KA exam):

  • Domestication of the Dog
  • Vocalization in Dogs
  • Canine Body Language
  •  Stress vs. Distress
  •  Breeds and Behavior
  • Observation vs. Interpretation
  •  The Human-Dog Relationship

Included in this course (course content):

  • 8 Lessons
  • Discussion questions with interactive feedback for each lessons
  • Handouts/Case Study for each lesson
  • Video Links for each lesson
  • 7- cutting edge 90 minute webinars on canine ethology, body language and observing dogs
  • Private online discussion forum
  • 7 Quizzes
  • Midterm Examination
  • Final Examination

You will also be able to interact in a private online discussion group with the Instructor and other students to better learn the concepts necessary to understand and correctly observe and interpret canine behavior and to prepare you for this portion of the CBCC-KA exam through the CCPDT.

Text and required supplies: None

Quizzes, mid term, and final exam:

Written (multiple choice, matching, true/false)

My Expectations of You as a Student

  1. Keep up with the assignments/discussions.
  2. Participate in any discussions–they are our “classroom”.
  3. Participation in a PRIVATE online Student/Instructor discussion forum.
  4. Let me know when you experience problems so I have a chance to assist you.
  5. Maintain honesty and respect toward your classmates and instructor.

What You Can Expect of Me

  1. Prompt answers to your questions and e-mail inquiries (with 24-48 hours, excluding weekends or holidays).
  2. Concern for your success in this course.
  3. Access to a PRIVATE online Student/Instructor discussion forum.
  4. Respect for you and your ideas in return to the respect accorded to me and others.
  5. Assistance in navigating the course.

CEU’s Available:
CCPDT: 15 CBCC-KA or CPDT-KA
IAABC: 15
NADOI: 15
PPAB/PPG: 15
ABCDT-L2 – 15 CEUs

Course Cost – $205.00 USD  

Course “For Audit” 
This course is also available “for audit.” This means there are no CEUs, no Certificate of completion, no interaction or feedback with the Instructor, and no admittance to the private student study group. It is “for your information only.” The content of the course is the same.
Audit Cost: $95.00 USD (click on the “Add to Cart” below)

Length of time to access this course: The study for this exam is recommended to be 6 months to a year. Therefore, access to this course (Credit or Audit) will be allowed for 12 months. Extensions are available ON REQUEST for two additional testing periods after the 12 months at no extra cost. After that, there will be a fee to extend. AUDIT VERSION: 12 months-NO extensions without additional payment will be allowed.

CCPDT Affiliation Disclaimer:
This program is not affiliated with nor endorsed by CCPDT.

You must also read and agree to the E-Training for Dogs, Inc. Standard Terms and Conditions prior to taking a course: Click HERE to read these. You will be asked when you register if you have read them and will not be allowed to take the course if you do not agree to the terms.

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