A Career in Dog Behaviour & Training
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In general you will need to learn canine behaviour theory
through academic study and this is a basis from which you
build upon. Learning how to solve the array of pet dog behavioural
problems presented to you and moreover to understand, empathise
and work with people. The majority of the human psychology
you need to learn is through practice and your own life experiences/interactions
with people.
Dog Training is not separate to dog behaviour - the two disciplines
are inexorably interlinked and few behavioural problems are
not countered, solved or managed without a component part
of obedience training.
Motivating dog owners and family members to alter their behaviour,
and viewpoints which in turn affects the dog’s behaviour
is most critical to success. Behaviour problems vary from
mild behaviour problems like pestering the owners for attention
or jumping up (nuisance behaviours) to the more serious such
as aggression. You will need to have a strong, but flexible
personality if you are to succeed and immense amount of patience
with people’s views on their dogs and their lifestyles.
Previous academic work (qualifications)
A degree in Animal behaviour, Zoology, Biology, ethology
can help form the a general basis of knowledge but are in
themselves not a foundation in core skills relating to the
domestic dog. Other skills to help you become successful are
small business management, using a computer and report writing.
A good grasp of human - pet relationships is very important
and for all these skills we also run courses at CIDBT.
The true way to learn is on practical courses where you learn
about how the best experts with real hands-on experience expertise
operate and teach. As you build up your course work and, if
relevant, marry this with your own current canine knowledge
or previous skills in dog training and behaviour, you gain
the cementing factors of knowledge.
The more people and dogs that you deal with the greater should
be your accumulation of personal knowledge to help you analyse,
observe and solve future complex behaviour in dogs.
Previous Qualifications, Experience.
People who have experience working with dogs hands-on in
the disciplines below will certainly have a great advantage
when it comes to joining our courses and quicken their fundamental
canine behaviour knowledge.
Remember most dog behaviour problems can be prevented by
a puppy receiving a good education, socialisation and dog
training lessons on a continuous basis until adulthood. When
this is neglected, for whatever reason, behaviour problems
can flourish and become most serious.
Foundation Occupations
• Kennel hand - canine husbandry work
• Groomer
• Veterinary nurse
• Veterinarian
• Rescue centre staff
• Dog carer, canine hydrotherapist
Foundation Occupations in dog training disciplines/knowledge
• Dog Trainer (hobbyist)
• Dog Trainer (Club/school)
• Dog Trainer professional (full time)
• Dog Trainer (Police, Guide Dogs, Assistance Dogs)
• Dog Trainers (trials, obedience competitions KC)
The CFBA & CIDBT Training Standards
The reason for certification in companion dog behaviour and
training professionals is to provide assurance to the public
that those certified by the CFBA Middlesex University and
the CIDBT have successfully completed an approved educational
program and an evaluation process assessing their ability
to provide quality skills in his or her specialty.
The CFBA serves to coordinate the activities of its governors
and to provide information to others concerning issues involving
specialisation and certification of such qualifications.
Certification is the public's assurance that you have met
rigorous, peer-developed and reviewed standards endorsed by
a British University that are also internationally recognised.
Certification is important for internal professional recognition,
external verification and accountability.
New Opportunities
At the CIDBT you can learn the necessary skills and develop
the knowledge required to become a proficient and skilled
dog trainer and behaviour practitioner, thus enjoying a career
working closely with people and their dogs.
When you study with the CIDBT you can enjoy tutoring with
experts in the field, thus providing you with well-developed
and proven skills to help you in your career choice and to
build upon your foundation knowledge.
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