Become a dog trainer
At Alpha Education we are aware that choosing an education course in canine behaviour and training can be a bit of a minefield! Many courses promise much, but it is important to know that they are offered by a professional and well-recognised organisation, have external recognition, such as Centre Approval from the Open College Network – as we do – and that the course material is written and tutored by those who actually do have specialist knowledge and are practitioners in the field.
With this in mind, the career / interest paths below are simply suggestions which other have found to be both enjoyable and successful.
All our courses are designed to be taken as ‘stand alone’ subjects, or can be mixed and integrated to form part of a career path or interest portfolio.
New to dog ownership, or just starting out?
- Think Dog! Foundation course
An excellent foundation in the care and behaviour of pet dogs - Think Dog! Certificate Course
An ideal foundation to the theory and practice of behaviour & training - Talk Dog
Understanding canine body language and facial expression
Your main interest: Pet behaviour counselling
- Think Dog! Certificate course
An ideal foundation to the theory and practice of behaviour & training - Think Dog! Intermediate
Practical applications of theory and practice in behaviour & training - Think Dog! Practical course
Two-day practical handling course to increase practical skills & techniques - Think Dog! Advanced course
A truly advanced and functional approach to canine behaviour & training
Interested in running exceptional puppy classes or training classes?
- Training for the Future
Puppy Class Instructor course - Talk Dog!
Understanding canine body language and facial expression - Think Dog! Practical course
Two-day practical handling course to increase practical skills & techniques - Think Dog! Certificate course
An ideal foundation to the theory and practice of behaviour & training
Already a trainer or behaviour practitioner, looking to increase your experience and knowledge?
- Dog-to-Dog Aggression
Ideal for those who have already completed Think Dog Certificate/Intermediate and/or Advanced - Behaviour Masterclasses
One-day speciality courses focusing on specific areas, such as Aggression, Communication signals, and Puppy problems - Think Dog! Practical course
Two-day practical handling course to increase practical skills & techniques
About the National Open College Network
The NOCN is a major awarding body providing national qualifications and a complementary range of national and local activities, including curriculum development and locally developed accreditation.
Accreditation is offered at four levels, Entry, Level One, Level Two and Level Three. This means that learners on accredited programmes can achieve credits for their learning at any of the four levels. These levels are compatible with the same levels of the National Qualifications Framework. OCN South East Region, supports learning and widens opportunity by recognising achievement through credit based courses and qualifications.
Click here to visit the NOCN website
Why choose an accredited course?
Accreditation is becoming increasingly important in a highly competitive world, and ensures that course structure, material, marking and moderation all exceed a strictly enforced educational standard. Make sure your investment of time, money and energy is genuinely recognised by choosing an accredited course.
We are proud that our courses, Think Dog! Certificate, Think Dog! Intermediate, Think Dog! Advanced, Dog-to-Dog Aggression, Training for the Future and Talk Dog! are accredited by the Open College Network (South East Region) – an external awarding body, which is recognised nationwide. Click here to visit the OCNser site.
