Purpose: To learn the physical and behavioral characteristics of the different dog breed groups and how this information will help you to adapt your dog training based on the breed of dog.
Course Information: This course will cover the 7 internationally recognized breed groups, including their physical and behavioral characteristics and include information about how to
adapt your dog training to the different breeds and why. There is a 20 question quiz at the end
of this course that must be completed and passed by at least 75% required for Certificate of Completion or CEU’s.
Prerequisites: None
Recommended Reading: Canadian Kennel Club Book of Dogs, ( ISBN-10: 077360104X ISBN-13: 978-0773601048 )
What you can expect to learn from this course:
- Understand the differences between the breeds and what they need
- Learn to categorize dogs into groups and then breeds based on their physical structure and behaviour
- Familiarize the student to characteristics that differentiate dogs as members of different breeds.
CEU Status:
CCPDT- 1.75
IAABC – 1.5
ABCDT-L2 – 1.5 CEUs
Instructor: Sue Alexander, CPDT-KA, CDBC
Course Length: Approximately 90 minutes
Course Fee –
For Credit: $55.00 USD
For Audit OnDemand: $35 (no Certificate or CEU’s)
Student Information:
Access to this course will expire in 30 days. Therefore, you have 1 month to complete this course from the date of registration.
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.