Train the Dog Trainer

Your starting point to becoming a Dog Trainer...

Gain a FETAC Level 6 award for Canine Obedience and Training.

Dog Training Ireland is pleased to be able to offer 'Train the Dog Trainer' on behalf of FETAC QA Centre, MCX, registered no. 38332N. On successful completion learners will receive the FETAC Level 6 award Canine Obedience and Training (N32919).

• Unit 1 Evolution of the Dog
• Unit 2 Learning and Training
• Unit 3 Training Equipment
• Unit 4 Training Procedures
• Unit 5 Puppy Training and Socialisation
• Unit 6 Group Training Classes
• Unit 7 Specific Dog Training for Organisations and Industries
• Unit 8 Problem Behaviour Management

Assessment is in the form of Practical, Project and Examination.

• Those who want to work in the area of Canine Training and Obedience, offering Pet Dog Obedience and Puppy Classes (not Behaviour or Clinical Behaviour Modification work)
• Those who are already working with dogs and who wish to gain a recognised qualification and improve both on their theory and hands on skills
• Those who would like to understand more about how dogs learn and the area of Canine Training and Obedience

The FETAC award is an excellent starting point for study in the area of Canine Training and Obedience. On completion you will have a solid understanding of what is involved with working with dogs along with a recognised qualification.

The evening course will be run 1 evening per week. The course duration is 8 weeks of classroom tuition and a final week for practical and written exam.

The weekend course will run over four weekend days over four weeks, with two units covered in each classroom session, with an extra final week for practical and written exam, giving a total of five weekend days.

Both formats cover the same amount of tuition hours.

Students are encouraged to attend as spectators on Beginners Pet Dog Obedience level 1 and Puppy Socialisation and Owner Education courses. These courses run constantly at Dog Training Ireland, so there is plenty of choice to suit schedules. Current Schedules can be seen on our Obedience Training page.

For students outside of Dublin video footage of training exercises will be provided and reviewed during class tuition time.

There is also a 1500 word project which will have to be submitted.

Demonstration of practical skills is required and part of the assessment criteria. A video submission demonstrating these practical skills is required.

Written exam consists of 20 short questions and 5 long answers.

We ask that students arrive 30 mins early on the first night for registration. In the event of a change to the schedule, students will be notified as soon as possible.

Students are welcome to attend other courses available at Dog Training Ireland as spectators to gain experience prior to completion of this course.

All assessments and project work are graded by an internal assessor and an external assessor and there is a strict verification process.

Access to the internet and a valid email address is essential to participate on this course. You should be able to comfortably use the internet, email and Microsoft Word or equivalent.

Access to a dog is essential to complete this course as you are expected to train a dog a number of basic behaviours for your practical assessment.

If you are applying for an education grant towards the course fees please call or email so that we may provide you with the correct documentation and fill your documentation for the organisation providing the grant.

To pay via instalment, or if you are in receipt of an education grant, please complete your booking online and exit at the payment section. Then simply email us to receive further instructions and to receive a copy of your invoice.

Directions to our training centre are available here. For courses that are not running in our centre, please contact us for directions.

Should you need any extra information, please email us at info@dogtrainingireland.ie or 01 866 5088.

STRICTLY NO DOGS ALLOWED ON THIS COURSE.