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Leah Dodd, Canada
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Prince George, BC, Canada

I am a dog trainer that specializes in fearful and aggressive dogs, as well as working dogs.

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Email: k-911dogservices@outlook.com

 

 

Joyce Wampler, Morocco

..JoyceWampler-Tangier2012. It is not the easiest program available. I studied all that was out there and found e-training to fulfill everything to move forward in the learning process. I have a few more goals, and will begin to settle in to refreshers and continuing education. I love learning and have really enjoyed experiencing the learning experience through the professionals you have enlisted in your programs. This will not be the last time you hear from me. I have other goals and desires to fulfill in order to help more people and animals. Many blessings to you, Heddie L.

I am a dog trainer in Morocco for the past three years. I just finished the Associate Dog Trainers course with E-Training for Dogs. I love it! I learned so much throughout the course. The teaching staff and Cheryl were very helpful and encouraging to me. I couldn’t have done it without them! I am excited to use my new dog training knowledge in Morocco. I plan to take more courses with E-training for dogs. Joyce W.

 

Petra du Toit, South Africa

PetraDuToit

Paws for People

www.happytailsdogtraining.co.za
082 6276201
Plot 21, Rusticana,
Vanderbijlpark
1911
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I am a pedigree German, bred and raised there, unfortunately without exposure to keeping dogs, and moved to Southern Africa in 1988. I got involved in dog obedience training in Namibia in 1993 when my first dogs, 2 staffies, ran my life. I started teaching training classes in 1995 (unfortunately the traditional way) and I even managed to pass the KUSA obedience A-Test with Shandy, one of the staffies. During this journey I started crossing over to more positive training methods and taught myself clicker training, which I now use in training all my dogs.
My interest in therapy work started in 2006, and in February 2007, I qualified with my Rottweiler Rayah as therapy dog team. In March 2009, with the help of friends and my husband Piet, we established our own therapy dog organisation, Caring Friends Therapy Dogs. I am currently working my Russian Black Terrier Aleks as therapy dog, since Rayah has mostly retired from the work. I also have 2 Golden Retrievers (Molly & Kimba), both being qualified therapy dogs, too.
In October 2010, I started my own dog training school, Happy Tails Dog Training Center, in the Vaal Triangle (South Africa), initially focusing on therapy dog training, but due to demand, extending into puppy and pet dog training classes. Although I had acquired my Advanced Behaviourist certificate with the Pretoria Technikon in 2003 and studied many books on positive training methods and canine behaviour, I felt I lacked more hands on experience and guidance. I enrolled in the ADT programme with “e-Training for Dogs”, to gain further qualifications and knowledge that would help me grow my training school into a professional establishment. Although the journey through the programme was long and tedious (only due to lack of time I could devote to my studies), it was a wonderful experience. The instructors were all exceptionally helpful and the study material of outstanding quality. I feel privileged to have studied under such reputable trainers and behaviourists, and have gained invaluable knowledge and experience throughout the modules. I now feel ready and equipped to grow my training school to new heights and my goal is to become the “Brand Name in Dog Training” in our area. Thank you, Cheryl, for your guidance throughout and for offering such a great programme. I look forward to attending more courses with the International College for Canine Studies, for further enrichment.

EQUINE MASSAGE COURSE

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Equine massage online course

Equine massage online course

Purpose: To learn when, how and why to apply equine massage in a safe and positive environment.

Course Information: Students will learn all the relevant Swedish massage therapy strokes; history and theory of massage; definition and purpose of massage for equines; creating a positive environment for massage; physiological effects of massage for equines; psychological effects of massage for equines; contraindications to massage for equines; assessment and treatment protocols for equines; an introduction to hydrotherapy for equines; equine biomechanics and kinesiology; case studies of common equine soft tissue issues. The massage course will also develop specialized massage skills to deal with a wide variety of health issues. Students will be introduced to the following specialized massage skills – acupressure, sports massage, lymphatic drainage massage, and the use of colour therapy. The equine massage course also introduces students to effective business development and sustainability skills and provides a wide variety of information on small business resources available through local, regional and national governments and financial institutions. The course also helps students perform 40 case studies. Students will be provided with a comprehensive manual and two instructional videos. The videos provide details on the assessment procedures – visual, palpation and gaiting including the impact different surfaces will have on the gait, the creation of a positive and safe working environment, all the massage strokes including the specialized massage protocols, a complete therapeutic massage session and a stretch routine. Each class will also contain video demonstrations.
Prerequisites: Equine Anatomy and Physiology
What you can expect to learn in the equine massage online course:
  • History of massage.
  • Theory of massage.
  • Contraindications of massage.
  • Creating a safe and positive massage environment.
  • Assessment protocols – including taking a case history, gaiting to assess soundness, palpation.
  • All Swedish massage strokes – including effleurage, raking, petrissage, kneading, tapotement, cupping and hacking.
  • Hydrotherapy.
  • Stretch routines – both active and passive protocols.
  • Creation of homecare plans.
  • Sports massage.
  • Lymphatic drainage massage.
  • Acupressure techniques.
  • Colour therapy.
  • The relationship between conformation, injury and rehabilitation.
  • The relationship between specific horse sports / athletic endeavours, injury and rehabilitation.
  • Business development.
  • Completion of the case study requirement of massaging 10 different horses at least 4 times.
Course Completion Deadline: This course has to be completed in totality within 8 months from the date of registration.
Course Length: Fourteen 90 minute sessions.
Cost: $600.00 USD

EQUINE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY COURSE

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equine anatomy and physiology

Purpose: In the Equine Anatomy and Physiology course you will learn the relationship between how the equine body is composed, how it works and the impact massage therapy will have on these systems.

Course Information: Detailed training in equine anatomy and physiology; equine biomechanics and kinesiology; understanding the relationship between anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology and massage therapy in horses. The course involves the use of three textbooks used by the Veterinary Nursing Program in the U.K. and 18 hours of classroom instruction. The course is designed to give the students the necessary information in order to understand the relationship between how the body is composed, how it works and the impact massage therapy will have on these systems. Knowledge level upon successful completion on the course will be equivalent to that of a Veterinary Nurse/Technician. Students will be provided with a free comprehensive manual. There are required textbooks, please scroll down for details.

Prerequisites: None

What you can expect to learn in the course:

  • The cell and cellular processes
  • Tissues
  • Integumentary System
  • Muscular System
  • Skeletal System
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Respiratory System
  • Lymphatic System
  • Blood
  • Nervous System
  • Endocrine System
  • Urinary System
  • Digestive System
  • Normal functioning of the above systems.
  • Pathophysiology of the above systems.
  • Anatomical terminology.
  • The relationship between anatomy, physiology and the rehabilitation process.

Course Completion Deadline: This course must be completed in entirety within 4 months from the date of registration.

Required Textbooks:
Students are required to purchase the following textbooks (Click on title to order).
Students need to have ONE of the following anatomy and physiology books:
Tartaglia, Louise and Waugh, Anne.Veterinary Physiology and Applied Anatomy – Revised Reprint: A Textbook for Veterinary Nurses and Technicians, Butterworth-Heinemann, London England, 2005
Reece, William O., Functional Anatomy and Physiology of Domestic Animals 4th Edition, Wiley-Blackwell, 2009
Bassert, Joanna M., and Colville, Thomas P., Clinical Anatomy and Physiology for Veterinary Technicians 2nd edition, Mosby, 2007
In addition, students nee to have ONE of the following colouring books:
Kapit, Wynn., Macey, Robert I., Meisami, Esmail., The Physiology Coloring Book 2nd Edition, Benjamin Cummings, 1999
Kanier, Robert A. and McCracken, Thomas O. Horse Anatomy, A Coloring Atlas, Alpine Publications, Loveland, Colorado, 1998
Students will need access to a Medical Dictionary either hard copy or online.

Instructor: Sheilagh O’Sullivan

Course Length: Twelve 90 minute sessions

Cost: $350.00 USD

Equine Massage Diploma Program

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At e-Training for Dogs we have partnered with Treetops to offer students a comprehensive program in Equine Massage Therapy.

Certification through: Treetops

Prerequisites: A solid working knowledge of horses (at least two years of experience as a rider, groom, trainer) as well as enthusiasm and interest in providing supportive health care through the use of massage to horses in need.

Purpose: This diploma program strives to develop fully trained, qualified and thoughtful massage practitioners who are able to conduct themselves safely and professionally as members of a equine health care team.

Possible career opportunities on completion of this diploma program: Self employment as a equine massage practitioner or as a employee within a veterinarian clinic, animal rehabilitation facility, humane society, rescue or other supportive equine care facility.

What students can expect to learn from this program:

  • Eighteen hours of online instruction in anatomy and physiology of equines.
  • This provides a unique opportunity to come back to each lesson with questions, concerns and insights after completing your homework assignments.
  • Homework assignments that ensure you master the material.
  • Students should prepare to complete 6 hours of homework each week.
  • Students must successfully complete the equine anatomy and physiology course before enrolling in the equine massage course.
  • A Test Out Option from the anatomy and physiology course is available for qualified students.
  • Twenty-eight hours of online instruction in the equine massage course.
  • Homework assignments and video submissions in the massage course will ensure you master the massage skills.
  • Students should be prepared to complete 6 hours of homework each week.
  • There will be a knowledge assessment at the end of each course that ensures students have successfully completed the course requirements and have a level of training that ensures they will be safe when working on their own animals and doing the case studies.
  • Lastly students must complete 40 case studies – this means massaging 10 different horses at least 4 times.

Diploma program length: Students must successfully complete both required courses as well as the submission of the case study massages. The maximum time allotted to complete all elements is 2 years. Please see below for specific course completion deadlines. The vast majority of students are usually able to complete the program within 12 months if they are working on the course material diligently. The required elements are:

Equine Anatomy and Physiology

Equine Massage Course

Equine Case Study Submissions (students will complete this as part of the course work in the Equine Massage Course).

Completion Rules:

Students must complete the ENTIRE Equine Massage Certification Program within 13 months of enrollment. Specific time limitations for individual courses are as follows:

Anatomy and Physiology Course 4 months from the date of enrollment

Equine Massage Course  9 months from the date of enrollment

Extensions will be granted for extenuating circumstances. Students must send a request in writing to the course instructor requesting an extension no less than 30 days BEFORE the term ends.

Complete Diploma Fee –

For Credit OnDemand: $1240.00

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Individual course pricing as well as Payment Plans are also available. Check out the course fee section for each individual course for details.

Instructor: Sheilagh O’Sullivan

Resources and Equipment Needed:

Internet access.

Digital camcorder to video homework.

Access to wide variety of friends and families horses for practicing equine massage techniques.

Student Information: This course requires participation in the Orientation Class at E-Training for Dogs, Inc. This short class will help make sure you are prepared to participate fully in the online Webinar class environment. Register HERE.

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.

Breeding and Genetics Diploma

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Breeding and geneticsAt e-Training for Dogs we are extremely pleased to be able to offer a comprehensive dog breeding and genetics diploma to assist dog enthusiasts and professionals to develop the knowledge and skills to provide informed breeding decisions.

Prerequisites: None

Purpose: This Dog breeding and genetics 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.

General Diploma Information: Individuals who are passionate about improving their breeding programs would greatly benefit from this unique program. It is accepted in the scientific community that the principles of natural and selective breeding show themselves in the resulting animal’s behavior as well as its physical characteristics. Studies tell us that genetics determine aproximately 60% of behavior and the environment (“how,” “when” and “what” in the raising of the dog) determine approximately 40%, as long as those environments are within a normal range of experiences. Since it is possible to exert a great deal of control over the genetic and rearing environments of canines, this Diploma is essential for a complete understanding of dogs in our society. You will explore key areas such as: species origin, evolution of the species, genetics, biology and the interrelationship of these on ability, conformation, temperament and behaviour.

What students can expect to learn from this program:

  • To understand the links between behavior and the origin, evolution, genetics and biology of the dog.
  • To understand how the evolutionary background, biology, and genetics, impact canine behavior.
  • To understand how the early experiences of canines impact their behavior.
  • To understand how the prenatal and postnatal environment can be optimized to affect a canine’s development and behavior.
  • Gain an understanding of complete canine genetics.
  • The Breeding and Genetics Diploma will be provided when all required courses have been satisfactorily completed.

Program Length: Most students work on the program on a part time basis and complete the program within 12 months.

Program Curriculum: Students must successfully complete the six (6) required courses.

Required Courses:

Canine Genetics

Health, Development and Life Stages of Dogs

Dog Origin and Early History

Breeding and Whelping

Puppy Imprinting and Bonding

Puppy Behavior and Socialization Course

Acknowledgement of Course and Diploma Completion: Letters of completion and where offered, Certificates, will be sent for each course as it is earned. The Breeding and Genetics Diploma will be sent once all of the dog breeding and genetics diploma criteria have been successfully fulfilled. Certificates and Diplomas will have your name, the course or diploma earned and a list on the reverse side of your accomplishments.

Resources and Equipment Needed: A computer with internet connection.

Instructors: Our Instructors are carefully chosen experts and excellent teachers in their area of expertise. We spend months developing one course so you and your dog can reach your goals.

Three Ways to Buy:

1. Full Price – single payment – $890.00

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2. Payment Plan – 9 monthly payments of $105.00 each (total diploma fee will be $945.00)
Please read the Payment Plan policy.




3. Pay as you go – purchase one class at a time. Simply click on the individual course pages above to access fee and registration details. Once you are registered you will be contacted by email to create your program and begin your courses.

Student Information:

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.

Please read our policy on refunds. Click HERE

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