Professional Development
Dog owners seeking professional training for
themselves and their dogs deserve to have access to a
system of recognition and accountability for
professionals in the business. The Kennel Club
Accreditation Scheme for Instructors in Dog Training
and Canine Behaviour has, slowly, evolved into a
comprehensive curriculum of self assessment processes
to categorise trainers and behaviourists. This should
provide an umbrella system that gives equality of
status between the variety of fields, standards and
personal interests. But we still need more
opportunities to learn good quality teaching skills and
dog training protocols.
Dogs have always deserved our
very best education. And no less they deserve the
people in charge of their learning and welfare to be
professional in their approach, education and quality
of service.
The Certification scheme has been
introduced from the demands of students and clients who
have expressed a need for a comprehensive teaching
program that incorporates a clear educational pathway
and provides a structure based on the very best dog
training protocols.
It provides:
u A
comprehensive range of courses in training specific
groups of people and dogs
u A
comprehensive range of courses in good teaching
practice for class or individuals
u A
supportive network of professionals
u Regular
opportunities for personal and professional development
u Quality
Assurance program of teaching and standards
u Recognition
of achievement
u Structured
study route, with mentor support
u Business
development opportunities
The Scheme has been developed by
very experienced and qualified teachers: Kay Laurence
(Cert Ed) and Helen Phillips (FETC). With a background
in course development, through Open College Network,
City & Guilds, Teaching in Further Education and
Assessment Programs in a variety of activities the
Certification scheme will combine the very best of good
adult teaching and highest standard of training dogs.
It is ideal for anyone wishing to
develop a career in dog training or as a support to
those already teaching. Participants will range from
people interested in teaching individuals to full time
businesses employing several teachers, trainers and
associated professionals.
Accreditation for prior learning
(APL) and prior achievement (APA) will be recognised,
and credit given towards the Kennel Club Scheme for
Accredited Instructors in Training and Behaviour.
Learning About Dogs Certification
Scheme operates in three areas:
A: on a personal level,
certifying knowledge, skills and understanding of
specific training skills with your own dog. Awards both
for yourself and for your dog. LADs Personal Assessment Scheme
B: as a provider of advice
on training, management and behaviour through a
professional business teaching people with dogs. LADs Teaching Diploma
C: as an assistant within a
professional business. LADs
Teaching Certificate
Puppy Life with Kay
Laurence
As an experienced breeder of
Collies and Gordon Setters, Kay has learned how to
develop a puppy to its full potential and prepare them
for the demanding twenty first century. Looking at neo
natal development through to adolescence, developing
cognitive and physical skills, nurturing innate skills
and plans for learned skills.
Ideal for anyone new to puppies,
with specific goals in mind for their next partner or
anyone involved with teaching puppy class.
Dates: Feb 23, Sep 13. Fee:
£45 CPD Credits: 2
Training Instinctive
Behaviours with Helen Phillips
Many dogs are bred to inherit
strong, instinctive behaviours. These are normally
triggered by specific stimulus, with specific responses
making the specialised dogs supremely suitable for
certain activities. Without careful development of
these instincts it can go horribly wrong, and the dogs
are left frustrated and uncontrollable, and seemingly
untrainable.
This seminar looks at the
development, stimulus, opportunities for positive
management and outlets to allow the dogs to enjoy their
heritage.
Dates: Mar 22, Nov 1. Fee:
£45 CPD Credits: 2
Biology of Aggression with
Lisa Clifton Bumpass
Learning the subtleties and
finese of Canine Body Language. Key skills for anyone
working with dogs, but especially helping clients with
aggressive dogs. Learn to recognise what the symptoms
are telling you, monitor changes and stress as they
occur. Read the evidence not the assumptions.
Lisa is an award-winning
certified dog trainer and behavioral consultant
specializing in aggression and difficult dog behavior
cases. Her website: www.astepbeyond.us
This seminar provide the basis
for the Biology of Aggression Unit. 2 credits.
Dates: May 24 & 25th Fee:
£90 CPD Credits: 2
Learning About Play with
Kay Laurence
Play is nature’s
schoolroom, it provides the ultimate experiences for
all types of learning. Learn to creatively adapt canine
play to meet our curriculum. Ideal for everyone who
enjoys games with dogs, and for developing super
performance.
Dates: Jul 12, Nov 9 Fee:
£45 CPD Credits: 2
Learning About Dogs
Teaching Course
A brand new course teaching the
very best of the Wag More Bark Less teaching style of
modern learning.
Integrate the benefits of clicker
training into teaching your clients.
Help build a positive
relationship with their dog.
Develop independant learners
Motivating learners, making the
most out of your teaching environment.
Ensure the learning is accessible
to everyone.
No of Days Attendance: 5.
Dates for 2008: Feb 11 - 15, May
9, 10 (part 1) Jun 13-15 (part 2), Dec 1 -
5
Course Fee: £550 inc course
certification
On successful completion
assessment can be taken for either the LADs Teaching Course Certificate or
Diploma.
Teaching Puppy Education
Course
Often this is the favourite class
to teach, but actually demands the highest
understanding of canine development.
Teaching People with Puppies,
developing their expectations, laying the lifeskills
foundations and beginning a positive life long
relationship.
Setting up learning situations to
develop all types of pups for today’s social
demands.
Teaching awareness of the basic
canine husbandry skills that compliment training and
behaviour.
No of Days Attendance: 5. Dates
for 2008 May 12 - 16
Course Fee £550 inc
certification assessment
On successful completion and
assessment process: LADs
Puppy Education Course Certificate
Teaching Junior Lifeskills
Course
This course cover the key skills
demanded by the average client for a “well
behaved” dog. It focuses on teaching juvenile
dogs making the transitions from charming puppies to
plesant adults.
The Lifeskills Record of
Achievement for Dogs (ROAD) is designed for this course
and teaching the skills to achieve Diamond Level will
be taught during the week.
No of Days Attendance: 5
Dates for 2008 Mar 24 - 28
Course Fee £550 inc
certification assessment
On successful completion and
assessment process: LADs
Junior Lifeskills Course Certificate
Teaching Senior Lifeskills
Course
The course covers the specialised
skills needed to rehabilitate dogs with non-extreme
aggression and social issues.
The Lifeskills Record of
Achievement for Dogs (ROAD) is also designed for this
course although progress will be entirely at the
individual rate.
No of Days Attendance: 5
Dates for 2008 Sep 15 - 19, with
Geert de Bolster
Course Fee £550 inc
certification assessment
On successful completion and
assessment process: LADs
Senior Lifeskills Course Certificate
Teaching Foundation Clicker
Course
It thrills us to say that the
average client has now not only heard of clicker
training, but seeks courses in clicker training. The
number of courses we schedule in one year is now double
that of 3 years ago. Practitioners soon discover that
although clicker training may appear to be simple the
skills are not easy to acquire.
We like to teach people for life
which demands the very best foundation in this exciting
method. This courses teaches you how to develop skills
in careful layers, inspire learners with small bites,
and build a clicker teacher able to pursue their own
clicker path.
No of Days Attendance: 5
Dates for 2008 Jun 16 - 20
Course Fee £550 inc
certification assessment
On successful completion and
assessment process: LADs
Foundation Clicker Course Certificate
Learning About Dogs
Assessor's Course
Assessment is becoming the
accepted format for measuring achievement and is a
critical part of any teaching programme. It gives
learners clear goals and regular feedback on their
progress. Formal assessment allows the teacher to work
with the client and ensure that the standards are
acquired.
No of Days Attendance: 1
Dates for 2008 Feb 13, May 11,
Nov 30
Course Fee £80 inc
certification assessment
On successful completion and
assessment process: LADs
Assessor Certificate
Learning About Dogs CAP Assessors
Certificate
Learning About Dogs K9Multi Sports
Assessors Certificate
Assessment
for both these Certificates is by distance learning and
with supervised assessment practice. Assessment Fee
£25. Learning About Dogs Assessors Certificate is
a pre-requirement for both these certificates.
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Box 13, Chipping Campden, GL55 6WX. 01386 430189
