Interested in making dogs your career?
I’ve always felt that every day with a dog, is a good day. And nothing is more fulfilling than doing work you love and are passionate about. When I chose to become a dog behavior consultant and trainer I discovered that there a number of ways to go about it. The first thing I learned was that the field of dog training is unregulated – meaning that you don’t need any kind of certification to become one. However, to be good you need knowledge and experience, so it’s very advisable to get some sort of education, allowing you to work with confidence and provide the best service you can.
The problem with most of the current certification programs is that they are very impersonal and often not functional when it comes to real world application. That’s why I created this program. To provide a more intimate, one-on-one learning curriculum that can be customized to your individual interests, and work on the things you want or need the most.
Personally, I learn more from doing than reading and testing. Although this program has required reading, and you will learn about the theory and terminology of the industry, there are no written tests. Instead, we will discuss various topics together, making sure that you’re not merely memorize words and phrases, but that you’re understanding the concepts and how to apply them.
We will also be working with dogs together and you will accompany me on some of my behavioral sessions so that you can see how I do everything (from handling the individual dogs to effectively communicating with dog owners). In addition, I will teach you about the business end of things so that you can learn from my mistakes and hit the ground running in your new career.
Since, the program is customized to your individual interests it’s also great for groomers, doggie daycares, and anyone who wants to understand dog behavior and training better. And, unlike most certifications, you pay monthly instead of everything up front. That way you can stop whenever you like or take time off. Although I’ve set it up as a four month program its open ended, so that if after you’ve completed your four month course, you still want to learn more, you can continue for as long as you like on a month by month basis.
PROGRAM DETAILS
Mentorship Length: 4 Months (additional months available if interested in continuing)
Cost: $598 per month or $2,292 in one payment (savings of $100)
Includes:
- Once a week meeting for 1-2 hours to discuss various topics and work with individual dogs, as well as some “field trips.”
- Books: A Better Life with Your Dog by Fern, The Other End of the Leash by Patricia McConnell, Canine Body Language by Brenda Alloff, How to Speak Dog by Stanely Coren
- Accompanying Fern on some of his behavior sessions to observe
- Observing and assisting in Fern’s group classes
- Mentorship Certification upon completion
For more information or to begin your mentorship send an email to ferndogtraining@gmail.com, or call 201-388-0266.
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