PROGRESSIVE DOG TRAINER – HIGHER DIPLOMA
Start: 17 May 2025
Saturdays –
CPT 2pm – 5pm all classes
JHB 2pm – 5pm – Practical classes 8:30am – 10:30am
The Progressive Dog Trainer Higher Diploma represents the pinnacle of advanced canine training education, building on the robust foundation established in Progressive Dog Trainer Diploma. This course is crafted for those who are ready to elevate their expertise and tackle complex behavioural issues with innovative, evidence-based methods.
In this higher diploma course, you will delve deeper into advanced training methodologies, master the intricacies of behavioural modification, and refine your skills to address the diverse challenges of modern dog training. Through immersive, hands-on modules and real-world case studies, you will gain the specialised knowledge necessary to distinguish yourself in a competitive market.
This programme is designed not just to enhance your technical skills, but to empower you to become a thought leader in the field of dog training, ensuring you remain at the forefront of industry developments and best practices.
Applying students should have completed the Progressive Dog Trainer Diploma or equivalent at another institution or established trainers seeking to deepen their expertise.
This course is run over 4 months on Saturdays from 2pm to 5pm and JHB Practical Classes run from 8:30am.
Students are required to have their own dog.
Course Requirements:
- Ability to train dogs to a standard level of obedience.
- You can commit to sessions on Saturday afternoons, over 4 months.
- You have additional time to read the subject specific literature and prepare your assignments.
Dedicate at least 2-3 hours daily to assignments. - You have a dog to work with at home.
- Your computer needs the following requirements: Windows 7-10 or Mac OS x, Internet
connection, broadband or wireless (3g or 4g/LTE), speakers and microphone, webcam, or built-in camera.
Course Modules
2. Advanced Training Skills
- Slow and fast lures
- Fading lures
- Marker-based training
- Primary and secondary reinforcers
- Capturing and shaping
- Prompts
- Behaviour chains
- Verbal cues and hand signals
- Movement as a cue
- Emotion and body language as a cue
- Proofing behaviours
- Generalisation
3. Engaging Dogs for Success
- Predatory motor patterns
- Sensory enrichment
- Enrichment on walks
- Kinetic enrichment
- Enrichment in the home and garden
- Training on the go
4. Planning and Tracking
- Training plans
- Management plans
- Criteria
- Splitting and Lumping
- Rate of Reinforcement
- Criteria testing
- Latency testing
- Training logs
5. Stress and its effect on Training
- How dogs respond to stress
- Visible signs of stress
- The autonomic nervous system
- The four F’s pertaining to dogs
- Creating calm
- Low-stress activities
- Training a dog to behave calmly
6. Psychology of dealing with clients
- Frame of reference and backgrounds
- Human reactivity
- Client compliance & motivation.
- Personalities
- Mindful listening
- Managing expectations
- Setting boundaries
Dates
- May – 17 and 24
- June – 14,21 and 28
- July – 12,19 and 26
- August – 9 and 16
Course Details
- 6 Module Course – intensive study over 4 months.
Students are assessed on weekly assignments, 2 projects, presentation of final assignment and an on-line verbal exam. Every module and project must be passed as well as the examination to gain the higher diploma. We require 100% attendance to qualify for the diploma, at the end of the course. - Venue: Online live webinars 2pm-5pm
- Practical Classes Cape Town 2pm – 4pm – Vista Nova Highschool, Loerie Ave, Pinelands.
- Practical Classes Johannesburg – 8:30am – 11:30am – Modderfontein, Edevnale
Fees:
Payment options:
- Full Course Upfront R13 500 or
- Installments R13 600
- Paid over 3 months as follows:
- R1000 non-refundable booking fee
- R4200 due by 16 May
- R4200 due by 27 June
- R4200 due by 25 July
Contact us to register
NB: To register for this course, please send an email to cbti@petsensecollege.co.za to receive the applicable registration form.
Note: Please do not download the registration form from the website as it does not apply to this course.
Contact: 083 407 1316 / 010 006 0193 Email: cbti@petsensecollege.co.za
I thoroughly enjoyed this course. Casey’s depth of knowledge is commendable, and the manner in which she conducted the classes was truly exceptional. Here’s to hoping for a Level 3 course someday!
