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At Alpha Dog we offer you pet dog training while maintaining an enjoyable and relaxed learning environment.

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Accredited Qualifications in Dog Training & Behaviour. Part of the National Open College Network.

Dog Trainer Courses

The ‘Career As A Dog Trainer’ course is designed for anyone interested in working with dogs.

You may hope to work as a self employed Dog Trainer running your own classes, one-to-one training or Home Visit Behavioural consultations. Alternatively, you may want to work for an established Company as a Dog Trainer, Instructor, Behaviourist or Dog Walker.

People from all walks of life attend our ‘Career As A Dog Trainer’ course. We have attendees ranging from people with no experience of ever owning a dog through to participants that have been working with dogs all their life, but are looking to learn the finer points of how dogs learn, how to successfully coach owners and how to build up their own dog training, dog walking, residential training or home visit 121 business.

We illustrate how to apply years of animal research into daily dog training, we look at the most successful methods of getting the best results for dogs and dog owners alike. The course explores how the dog’s mind works, how best to motivate the dog you’re teaching and how to apply the best reward system to ensure the behaviours you teach stay learned!

We also look at practical handling skills, and the tools you’ll need to be the best Dog Professional you can be.

Looking for a career as a dog trainer? Check out the availability for the next Dog Trainer Courses

 

Please see below for feedback from past attendees of the two day

'Career As A Dog Trainer' Course. 

Hi Steve,

First of all, Thank you very much for the course this week. It was excellent and in two days I think I managed to learn and understand far better, the content of an entire year long module on the same subject at University! So thank you for that, I know a few lecturers that could do with coming on your course!

 

Thank you!

Becky ******* 

 

 

Hi Steve I want to take this opportunity of thanking you for a great couple of days. Having run my own outdoor activity centre for over 12 years, and as a learning support assistant to emotional and behavioural teenagers, I have heard shed loads of different teachers so it was refreshing to hear a humble teacher/trainer who is not only interested in showing off their own ability but to gain as much from the individuals as possible and also to let on how you stuffed up in the past too!!  You pitched every topic brilliantly and with a great sense of humour!  To come to someone with such a lovely positive and open style suited me and my style down to the ground.  Food was fab, people on the course were fab, great and varied, Alison and Sam were fab and above all, you and the dogs were fab! Thank you Cheryl ******   


 

Hi Steve
Really enjoyed the course over last two days. Learned a lot.  Really wanted to say thank you for all your staff and yourself for making us feel welcome and relaxed. Amazing hospitality.  Great learning environment.

Once again thanks.

Regards
Simon ***
   


 

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 Following the course I attended on the 18th & 19th of November, I thought it appropriate to give you my thoughts.  I thoroughly enjoyed the two days, I found it hugely beneficial to the work I do at my local club, from positive reinforcement, classical conditioning the three D’s, all are just a few of the methods I will be introducing in my training sessions.  ‘Fantastic’    


 

I’m just letting you know your training was not a waste of time, quite the opposite in fact. You've infected me with the bug for understanding and helping the crazy doggy world. (I used to have friends, now i have doggy friends, both 4 legged and 2 legged). Anyhoo, enough rabble, Hope all is good with you. Wag more, bark less. Lucy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ps. Be afraid Steve, I will be back!!!!!     


 

I was very, very nervous of attending your class, as my hearing aids are not working, but had no problem with hearing what you had to say. The snippet you made about not using words and having days of 'no talking' was music to my ears, so to speak.   


 

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Hi Steve,I just wanted to say thank you for the training. As A teacher myself I can’t believe how much I learned in two days, I haven’t stopped reading since. I have my first class tonight, so excited god help them!  Thanks again Jude **********   


 

Hi Steve

How's things?

Just wanted to share my good news with you as you were the one who really
motivated me to get started with this dog-training lark....

Been offered the job of Training and Behaviour Advisor at Dogs Trust in
Shoreham –
 Mandy ******  


 

I enjoyed the course so much that I started thinking about making a professional start as soon as I finish with my training at the hospital, next year. I would love to do the practical course, ….Thank you for teaching me everything I know and for being an inspiration.  

Vicky ****
   


 

I absolutely loved the course,  I've started practising on my Mums collieand looking at volunteering at a kennel club once a week..... I am moreinspired then ever!Wendy ********   


 

Started my **** course - first residential weekend 2 weeks ago.  Found it quite basic and didn't learn an awful lot of new stuff as had learnt most of what they taught (learning theory, clicker training and class planning) on your 2 day introduction course! ……………….So, things are progressing well and I'm getting lots of practical experience so you set me on the right path, Thank you.Pauline ****   


 

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Hi Steve & TeamJust wanted to say "Thank You" again to you all for such a fun and informative course. (A really good mix)It has really set me thinking about how I train and fired me with motivation, both of which are a pretty good place to be as a dog trainer?Ann H*** 


 

 Hi Steve

I loved the course I this week!
 Trudie M***  


 

Hi Steve Just wanted to thank you for an excellent 2 days training. I really liked your training style.  It has made my mind up that this is what I want to do and will now set about starting. I met some lovely people too…June Q***

 

I'd like to thank you for putting together this course.  I really enjoyed it.  It made me realise how little I knew about dog behaviour, I've also got to congratulate you on your kennels.  One can really see how much animals mean to you and how well you look after the dogs and their living environment.Gloria T***** 


 

I got some great great tips off you and can’t believe some of the things you taught us. Although I learnt  a lot of that in uni I didn't really think to apply it to my work.  That two day course taught me more than the three years in University ….. Mary ******  


 

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 P.S I never did thank you for the excellent 2 days I spent on your training.  It was extremely useful introduction to dog training and you motivated me to finally get off my backside and start making things happen! …..Mandy *****   


 

Hi Steve, A big thank you for the last 2 days, for the first time ever I was happy to be in a traffic jam on the M25 as I had so much to think about and process. I would so love to do the next course you talked about,  PAULA ***** 


 

 Once again brilliant course that I would recommend to anyone, I had fun and met with some nice people. All the best Mark ******   


 

Hey Steve First off let me say a big thank you for the Alpha Course. I really enjoyed it and it’s given me a much needed kick in the behind.   


 

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