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Many dog enthusiasts would love to learn the art of dog training as a career, but simply can't make the trip to Victoria to learn directly from Ben himself. By combining DVD instruction, web cam feedback on your technique, direct communication with Ben and his staff and the opportunity to visit us in Victoria, you will receive a solid foundation in understanding canine behavior and training. Ben's correspondence course offers you the opportunity to become a professional dog trainer with the flexibility of learning at your own pace. All this while in the comfort of your home!
You will be guided through several levels of Obedience Training to ensure your success when handling any breed of dog. In addition, this course utilizes a variety of teaching methods which cover many of the same commands taught to students participating in Ben's 12 week Professional Dog Trainers Program in Victoria.
Ben's correspondence program provides all students with the following:
- Bens Professional Dog Trainers Manual. You will receive extremely information that will prove invaluable when starting your new career. This is exactly the same manual students in Ben's 12 week Professional Dog Trainers Program receive.
- 9 DVD's that have taken Ben over two decades to produce! These amazing teaching products show you step by step all of the key ingredients to Ben's training philosophy. You will learn to use the same techniques as shown in the DVD's to get amazing results with your clients' dogs! Click here for complete details.
- Feedback when training your own dog (or a friend's dog) via web cam or by uploading your footage online. This is a unique opportunity to have Ben and his staff carefully watch your training skills and offer valuable insight and feedback that will make you the best dog trainer you can be.
- A minimum of 3 hours of one on one time with Ben or a senior instructor by phone, in person or by email to discuss any part of the course.
- A trained Wonderdog by the end of the course! You will you be learning to train dogs, but you will also have a highly trained dog by the completion of the program. Whether you use your own dog, a friend's dog, or a dog from a rescue shelter, you will learn all of Ben's trade secrets and have an amazing dog to show for it. You can work with as many dogs as you want while taking the program, however it is recommended that you take one dog throughout the entire training process for best results and consistency.
- An invitation to spend a minimum of 3 full days with Ben and his class during the Professional Dog Trainers Program to gain even more hands on experience. This is optional for all correspondence program students.
- Free follow up with Ben to ensure success after you graduate by email, conference calls and access to Ben’s facebook group exclusive to graduates from his program. Talk to any graduates that have completed Ben's programs and you will find Ben makes time for them years after their course is completed at no additional cost as their success is his success! Click here to see an example.
- Certificates are awarded to all graduates of the program.
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Program Curriculum:
Trainers Checklist
What you need with you when you're on the job
Safety Theory
All the information you need on keeping you and the dogs you are handling safe at all times
Responsible Dog Ownership
Information to share with your clients on what it takes to be a responsible dog owner
Group Session Lesson Plans
Lesson by lesson detailed class plans that have taken Ben decades to produce.
Theory notes on Advanced Obedience Training
Indefinite Long Down
Invisible Down Command
Off Leash
Group & Individual Training Contracts
It would be very difficult for you to imagine the time, effort and money we have put into creating the contracts that we use on a daily basis with our clients. When you enroll in our program, you receive the most updated versions of these contracts.
Walking Exercise
Complete on leash control with no pulling - ever!
Complete off-leash control in any situation
Sit Command
Hand Signal Only
Voice Only
Holding position under heavy distraction (using toys, treats, dogs, people)
Holding position from 600+ feet
Response while in Motion
Down Command
Hand Signal Only
Voice Only
Holding position under heavy distraction (using toys, treats, dogs, people)
Holding position from 600+ feet
Response while in Motion
Indefinite Long Down (1 hour +)
Invisible Down Command
Come Command
Hand Signal Only
Voice Only
While Playing (with a person, a toy or another dog)
Response from 600+ feet
Response under heavy distraction
If students are able to come to Victoria, they will also learn the following:
Heel Command
On and Off-Leash
Straight Heel
Jot-outs
Fast and slow
Start/Stop with automatic Sit
Circle right and left
90 degree right and left turn
180 degree right and left turn
Third degree
Automatic Heel (hand signal, no voice)
Zig Zags
Tight circle right and left
Heel hand signal only from a distance
Heel on the spot right and left
About turn towards dog
Down to Sit Command
Hand Signal Only
Voice Only
Commands while in Motion
From a walk or run
By handlers side and at a distance
While playing with another dog or person
For years, students have come to Ben from Europe, Southeast Asia, the USA and all points in between to learn how to become a Professional Dog Trainer. Ben's training has made news across North America and his institution is still the only Government Accredited dog training program in Canada . With all the information and assistance this program offers, you have a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a healthy and profitable future career as a professional dog trainer. We are available to answer any questions you may have, so why wait?! This is the time to make your move to start a career doing something you love!
Contact us today to get started!
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