NEW DEVELOPMENTS
We are very proud to announce that our team is getting bigger and stronger. Helen Motteram will be teaching Behaviour consults, follow up reports and success with clients. And of course Dr Charalambos Petevinos and Dr Loucia Demetriou continue with the first aid and Concepts and Theories of Learning: Our need to know in collaboration.
All our certified trainers automatically become ICAN members and can use the official ICAN logo and if you qualify for Certified Animal Trainers then they can be listed on iCANs website.
BECOME A PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINER
New course dates to be announced soon
Our training program covers the following subjects:
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Classical, Counter and Operant conditioning
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Conditioned emotional responses (CER)
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Positive reinforcement
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Premack principle
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Ways to get a behavior
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Using Clicker
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Dog body language
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Group classes
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1-2-1 training
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Behaviour consults, follow up reports and success with clients.
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K9 fist aid
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Interactive play skills
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Concepts and Theories of Learning: Our need to know
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Assessment
The PDTA program takes up to 9 months to complete. While it's not designed as a full-time program of study, it does call for commitment. Through the program, you will be required to:
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Attend three (3) 5-day courses at Dog Coach School in Nicosia, Cyprus.
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Attend four (4) half a day courses, which are Concepts and Theories of Learning: Our need to know in collaboration with Frederick University, Interactive Play with Craig Ogilvy, Behaviour consults, follow up reports and success with clients with Helen Motteram and K9 First Aid with Dr Haris Petevinos
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2 reading assignments with Q&A online.
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60 hours of practical hands-on training at shelters with video documentations.
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Attend final assessment with written and practical examination.
COST 3,000 euro
FIRST AID WORKSHOP
New course Sunday 23 March 2025
9:30am till 2:30pm
The course is an excellent balance of theoretical and practical learning to ensure Candidates have the knowledge required should they ever be faced with an emergency first aid situation.
Not your average Canine First Aid Course, its very comprehensive, interactive, emotional and thought provoking.
This Course is taught by UK Qualified Veterinary Nurse Rachel Bean RVN
SUNDAY 23rd of MARCH 2025 9.30am - 2.30pm
LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS. ONLY 20 PEOPLE
Don't miss it!! Suitable for dog trainers, groomers, pet sitters, rescuers and pet owners
COST 70 euro (light lunch included)