Overview
Duration: 185 hours

Cost: $2,250

Purpose: To prepare you for a paid trainer role (under supervision) or potentially a head trainer role, depending on experience and assimilation of knowledge.

Prerequisites
Must have completed Level 2 Apprenticeship.

Attendance & Commitment
Strict attendance policy: missing classes requires make-ups or even full make-up sessions.

Opportunity to assist with academies for extra experience.

Curriculum Highlights
Teaching: At least 56 hours split across basic, intermediate, and advanced classes.

Observation: 35+ hours observing private training and advanced classes.

Shelter Work: 60 hours minimum, assisting with behavioral assessments and training shelter dogs.

Other: 20 hours of animal care/administrative assistance.

Discussion and review: 12 hours.

Final assessments:

Written paper on a selected special interest topic (2500 words after reading 3+ books).

A practical final exam involves training goals for your dog.

Special Assignments
In-depth research and paper on a behavior/training topic.

Practical goals with your dog.

Additional Notes
You must provide your medical insurance to attend.

No refunds are offered under any circumstances.

This is designed for someone earnest about dog training as a career, with a lot of hands-on experience, observation, and self-directed learning.

If you’re considering enrolling or have any questions about the program, like how it compares to other certifications or the typical career outcomes, I can help break that down too. What interests you most about this level?