Course Overview
You’ll learn the practical side of training dogs, as well as the reasons dogs behave the way they do – giving you a depth of knowledge that will make you a more effective trainer. You’ll also have practical exercises to try with your dog. Course fee also includes a complete training kit, including textbook and educational pet toys.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course
Key Topics
- Basic Canine Behaviour
- The Senses
- The Breeds and their requirements
- Housetraining and Overcoming Housetraining Problems
- Principles of Obedience
- Training Methods
- Practical Obedience Training
Qualification
ICS Pet Obedience Diploma
Support
As an ICS student you will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.
What's more, you'll have access to the ICS online Student Community, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.
Assessment
The course is assessed by multiple choice questions at the end of each study guide. At the very end of the course, students will sit a final assessment which is based on certain scenarios where the student has to provide advice in order to overcome the relevant problem. This final assessment is marked by the course tutor.
Kit items
Students will be supplied with the below equipment:
- Clicker
- Target Stick
- Training Treats Kong Flyer
- Kong Red behavioural toy
- Top to Tail textbook
What our students say
"The course materials were very easy to work through and clearly set out. Whenever I needed to speak to someone at ICS, I received good information and all the support I needed throughout my course. I would definitely recommend ICS, in fact I already have and I hope to take another course in the near future".
Clare Bottomley, ICS Graduate, Surrey.
Future Prospects
Animal Trainer, Consultant