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IAABC Foundation
Professional Dog Training: Science & Application

Sesiones

2025-05

 

 

Course Dates:

May 28, 2025 - Oct 15, 2025

Instructor(es):

Michelle Mullins CDBC, KPA CTP

Michelle Mullins CDBC, KPA CTP is the owner of Honest To Dog, LLC in Richmond, Virginia, USA and currently serves as the IAABC Foundation president. Michelle has been training dogs for 20 years and all of her work has the same objective - developing long, enriching relationships between pets and their people. In addition to her work in the pet product industry, she has worked with private clients for basic manners, puppy socialization, cooperative care training and through aggression issues. Michelle is passionate about a team approach, working closely with other trainers, certified behavior consultants and veterinary professionals. In addition to her IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant credential, she holds certificates as a Karen Pryor Academy (KPA) Certified Training Partner (CTP), a Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer, TAGteach Level One Certified and has completed the Master Course – Aggression In Dogs. Currently, Michelle focuses on providing educational content, presentations, and mentorships for pet professional organizations and as a guest speaker. She contributes to conferences, panels, podcasts, and consultations both on behavior case and pet product development.

Precios:

Estudiantes completos

$3800.00

Online Meetings:

Wednesdays at 10:00am EDT, beginning June 4th

Register

Cierra Jun 3, 2025


Training is simple, but it’s not easy! There’s canine learning to understand, practical skills and timing to master, and of course, the human part of the equation to consider. Professional Dog Training: Science & Application is a comprehensive 20-week program designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed as a dog trainer.


Program Highlights:


  • Each module features lectures and materials packed full of information and designed by a practicing dog training and behavior professional.
  • You won’t just be watching videos – throughout the program you will engage in weekly online meetings, projects, assignments, and topic-based discussions.
  • We learn better together! The program is designed using a community learning model; your active participation contributes to everyone’s educational experience and the success of the program.
  • Assessment of your work is iterative; you are always given an opportunity to improve!

Module topics include:


Principles of Learning Science; Practical Learning Applications; Body Language & Communication; Training & Management Tools; Puppy Fundamentals; Enhancing Animal Welfare & Management Through Enrichment; Husbandry & Cooperative Care Strategies; Client Communication; Client Instruction; Teaching Group Classes; Practical Ethics for Dog Trainers

CEUs:

 

Estudiantes completos

 

CCPDT

30.00 (CPDT-KA; CBCC-KA)

 

IAABC

36.00

 

KPA

30.0

 
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