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The DogSmith® School for Dog Trainers

The Training Theory: The DogSmith training theory is taught in classroom style meetings, lectures and discussions. Dog training students will be involved in discussions, presentations, group "teach-backs", seminars and daily homework.

The Training Tools: The DogSmith Training Center uses a wide variety of assigned readings, seminar DVD's and DogSmith training manuals.

The Training Goal: By the completion of training each DogSmith dog training student will have the theoretical knowledge to:

1. Pass the American Kennel Club CGC Evaluator exam
2. Pass the PCSA Pet Care Technician Level 1 & Level 2 exam.
3. Be prepared with the theoretical knowledge to take the CPDT exam (an additional 200 training hours required).
4. Pass The DogSmith Pet Care Technician First Aid Certification Training.
5. Pass the DogSmith Dog Training Center Diploma qualifying exams
6. Complete The DogSmith Puppy Pack Program with a puppy
7. Complete a training program with an adult dog, and teach the dog the skills required for The American kennel Club 'Canine Good Citizen' certification and The DogSmith Dog Training Skill Cards.

Dog Training Theory Covered Part One - Animal Husbandry Part Two - Learning Theory Operant & Respondent Conditioning and The DogSmith Proprietary MTR and ARRF Training processes Part Three - Dog Training Equipment Part Four - Skill Training, Acquisition, Fluency, Generalization & Maintenance Part Five - Dog Trainer Instructional Skills Part Six - Behavioral Change Programs Part Seven DogSmith Class Curriculums

Business Training & Pet Care Marketing Your Business and Customer Acqusition Financial Management Human Resource Management DogSmith Training Tool Kits DogSmith Continued Education Programs Pet Care Technician Certification DogSmith Educational Seminars & Outreach Programs Managing Your DogSmith Business & Future Business Growth and Development