Dog Training Specialist
Qualifications
| Qualification | Provider | NZ/International | Website |
| Certificate in Animal Management (Canine Behaviour and Training) |
Unitec | New Zealand |
Unitec |
| Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services |
Delta Society | Australia | Delta Society |
| Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) |
Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) |
USA | CCPDT |
| Diploma of Canine Behaviour Science and Technology |
Companion Animal Sciences Institute (CASI) |
Canada | CASI |
| Bachelor /Masters/ Doctorate Degrees: Science - Animal Behaviour, Psychology /Behavioural Science, Education, Zoology, Ethology, Ecology. |
Massey, Auckland, Otago, Waikato, Victoria Universities, AUT, Open Polytech |
New Zealand | University websites |
Courses / Short
Courses
| Course | Provider | NZ/International | Website |
| APDTNZ Annual Conference | Association of Pet Dog Trainers |
New Zealand | APDTNZ |
| Behaviour Modification 73224 |
Open Polytech - Psychology Department |
New Zealand | Open Polytech |
| Courses for Dog Professionals |
COAPE – Centre for Applied Pet Ethology |
International | COAPE |
| Dog Trainer Foundations |
Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behaviour |
USA | KPA Foundations |
| Dog Trainer Professional Program |
Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behaviour |
USA | KPA Professional |
| Dog Trainer Program | Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers |
USA | Academy for Dog Trainers |
| Applied Behaviour Analysis |
Behavior+ Works | USA | Behavior+ Works |
| Competency Assessment Programme (CAP) |
Learning About Dogs | UK | CAP |
Please note: To the best of our knowledge the
learning opportunities listed above are available via on line or distance
education however some may no longer be offered this way. Please enquire
with the educational provider about distance options.
Qualification Providers: If you have a course or
qualification that is for dog trainers and behaviour specialists please feel
free to contact us about having it listed. As this is a list of recommendations
the course programme will need to be submitted for review before it would be
listed.