This course covers the following units:

• 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.

The course is ideal for:

• 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. You will also have the opportunity to get hands on experience working in our very busy Dog Daycare and Training facility. On completion you will have a solid understanding of what is involved with working with dogs along with a recognised qualification.

The course will be run 1 evening per week with some compulsory weekend work for practical work. The course duration is 8 weeks of classroom tuition and a final week for practical and exam.

We will be accepting two groups onto this course.

Classroom Tuition Schedule
Group A - Course Schedule		Group B - Course Schedule
30-Mar Unit 1 Tuesday 6:30pm - 9:30pm 06-Apr Unit 2 Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm 13-Apr Unit 3 Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm 20-Apr Unit 4 Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm 27-Apr Unit 5 Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm 04-May Unit 6 Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm 11-May Unit 7 Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm 18-May Unit 8 Tuesday 7pm - 9:30pm		01-Apr Unit 1 Thursday 6:30pm - 9:30pm 08-Apr Unit 2 Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm 15-Apr Unit 3 Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm 22-Apr Unit 4 Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm 29-Apr Unit 5 Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm 06-May Unit 6 Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm 13-May Unit 7 Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm 20-May Unit 8 Thursday 7pm - 9:30pm

Students will also need to attend as a spectator the Beginners Pet Dog Obedience level 1 course (1 hour per week x 4 weeks) and a minimum of 2 puppy classes 1 hour each. These courses run constantly at Dog Training Ireland, so there is plenty of choice to suit schedules. Current Schedules can be seen here: http://www.dogtrainingireland.ie/training_classes.php.

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

Examinations:
Saturday May 29 - Written Examination from 10am - 12pm
Saturday May 29 - Practical Examination from 1pm - 5pm

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

Cost is €800 per student and there are only 12 places per course.

Contact us by email Info@dogtrainingireland.ie should you need any extra information.