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Canine Professional (DCP) Dog Trainer (DDT) Behaviour Consultant (DCBC) Bundled Certificates

Practicums

An unmatched opportunity to gains hands-on experience with dogs

It can be hard for dog trainers to get the hands-on experience they seek. Our practicum programs address this need so that you can gain the opportunity for quality hands-on training under the guidance of an experienced training team. We work with all dogs - any breed and/or behaviour- and offer a wide range of services to ensure you have the opporunity to work with dogs and their families in a variety of ways. We can fully customize your experience based on your areas of interest.

Practicums start Fall 2022. Please fill out the form below if you are interested in joining. If you are a current student, and wish to start sooner, email us at [email protected]. 

Weekly Practicums

Coaching Practicum

$375/week

Coaching ~5 hours/week

  • Ideal for professional trainers who are looking for specific experience.
  • Shadow our trainers as they conduct training.
  • Gain hands-on experience under a senior trainer's guidance.
  • Focus on one area of learning.
  • Structured programs available for puppy training, family dog training, and dog-dog interactions.
  • Day School hours not available for coaching practicum.
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Part Time Mentorship Practicum

$1250/week

Part Time Experience ~20 hrs/w

  • Ideal for local trainers looking for a more comprehensive experience.
  • Shadow our trainers as they conduct training.
  • Gain hands-on experience under a senior trainer's guidance.
  • Focus on 2 areas of learning/week.
  • Structured programs available for puppy training, family dog training, dog-dog interactions, group classes, private training, and complex behaviour.
  • One-on-one sessions with our Director of Behaviour & Education.
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Full Time Mentorship Practicum

$2200/week

Full Time Intensive ~40 hrs/w

  • Ideal for out-of-town trainers to gain the most experience within each week.
  • Shadow a variety of our trainers as they conduct training through the week, including day school, private training, group classes and online programs.
  • Gain hands-on experience under a senior trainer's guidance. 
  • Focus on up to 3 areas of learning/week.
  • Structured programs available for puppy training, family dog training, dog-dog interactions, group classes, private training, complex behaviour, and day school.
  • Weekly kick-off and wrap-up with our Director of Beahviour & Education.
  • Weekly one-one-one with our Founder & President.
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Monthly Practicums

Includes everything outlined in the weekly practicums over a longer period of time. We can develop programs and progression based on your desired areas of focus.

Coaching Practicum

$1500/month

Coaching ~5 hours/week

  • Focus on 1 area of learning.
  • Specific programs available:
    • Puppy training
    • Family dog training
    • Dog-dog interactions
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Part Time Mentorship Practicum

$4000/month

Part Time Experience ~20 hrs/w

  • Focus on up to 3 areas of learning.
  • Specific programs available:
    • Puppy training
    • Family dog training
    • Dog-dog interactions
    • Group class instruction
    • Private training
    • Fear/reactivity
    • Business consulting
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Full Time Mentorship Practicum

$7500/month

Full Time Intensive ~40 hrs/w

  • Focus on up to 5 areas of learning.
  • Specific programs available:
    • Puppy training
    • Family dog training
    • Dog-dog interactions
    • Group class instruction
    • Private training
    • Fear/Reactivity
    • Day School
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Contact us with questions or to be added to our wait list.

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