Professional Dog Trainer (Animal Trainer)

Sierra Delta - FASTPORT

National (OA)

Documents

Individual state requirements may vary. Please contact your local apprenticeship office to ensure this version is suitable to your state’s requirements.

Work Process Schedule

Work Process Content

On the Job Training

Anonymous

OJT hours

Initial Dog Fundamentals

1.4K

a. Puppy Raising Etiquette b. Obedience, Basic/Intermediate/Advance c. Special Training/Tricks d. Training Aids/Collars e. Socialization

Canine Health

1.2K

a. Grooming b. Feeding and Nutrition c. Canine Stress & Anxiety

Canine Care and Kennel Management

1.2K

a. Instruction on Canine Mental and Physical Care b. Equipment Care c. Disinfection and Sanitation d. First Aid and Poisons

Veterinary Schedules/Procedures

200

Related Instruction Outline

Related Instruction Content

Training Provider(s):

290

RI hours

Introductions, Trainer and Dog Safety

History of Domestic Dogs

a. Service Dogs b. Working Dogs c. Education d. Pediatric Partners e. Referral services f. Program Veterinarian g. Clients

Benefits of Raising and producing a Service Dog

a. Self-confidence and sense of ownership b. Responsibility c. Establishing a relationship between person & dog d. Career opportunities e. Community spirit and teamwork

Introduction to animal husbandry

What does a dog need?

Introduction to different breeds as working breeds

Reasons that some dogs make ideal service dogs and others do not.

How to find great service dogs

Introduction of a PTSD level dog

Basic care of a service dog in training-Puppy raising.

a. House breaking b. Grooming c. Medical Care d. Bonding e. Training f. Relevance g. Proper attire h. Equipment

Basic care of service dog in training-Puppies

a. Grooming b. Medical Care c. Confidence building d. Conditioning

Basic care of service dog in training-Adults

a. Grooming b. Medical care c. Training d. Conditioning