Instructor's Course
Become an instructor students rave about!
Wag It Games Instructor Training Courses not only help instructors who want to become Certified Wag It Games Instructors but any instructor that wants to enhance their skills as a teacher and trainer.
Next Course:
July 21 & 22, 9:00-4:00 each day
NH SPCA, Stratham, NH
$275.00 per working team, Includes training weekend, written test* and video submission*. (See "The Course" below)
$150.00 auditors, Only includes the weekend training
Approved by CCPDT to offer 9 CEUs for Certified Pet Dog Trainers
Approved by IAABC to offer 15 CEUs for Animal Behavior Consultants, 6 Observation hours & 6 Hands-On hours
July 20 6:00-8:00 Introduction to Wag It Games Workshop
$35.00 per working ream
$20.00 auditors
•Two days of training
•After the seminar participants submit a sample video of themselves teaching in a class setting
•Course Participants are eligible to take the Instructors Certification test at no charge
Course Content
Working with the human portion of the team
•Assessing student goals
•Group dynamics
•Using Positive reinforcement with the human portion of the team
•Teaching approaches for different learning styles
•Building camaraderie among students
•Wag It Games in a one hour class
•Seminar dynamics How to utilize a longer session, keeping teams fresh through a full day seminar
Working with the canine portion of the team
•Clicker Training, Positive reinforcement, Shaping
•Reading canine body language
•Canine behavior
•Building enthusiastic performance
•Canine stress management
•Dog/Handler relationship assessment
•The dog’s well being first and foremost
Additionally
•Wag It Games philosophy and benefits to dog and handler including our Heart Dog Program for disabled dogs
•Tricks and tips to make classes Fun Fun Fun!
•Wag It Games Skill divisions, exercises, rules, scoring and equipment and trials
This course will work extensively in the Shadow Skills and No Need for Speed Obstacle Skills.
We will also spend time with the foundation skills needed for Dog Ball and Sniff It.
*Additionally knowledge, experience and skill is needed to become certified in Wag It Games Agility. Dog Ball, Sniff It and Water Skills.
Why Wag It Games?
•There is something for everyone from puppy to senior and disabled dogs
•Wag It Games is the answer to "What can I do now?" for pet dog owners who are looking for more than basic manners.
•Wag It Games instructors are becoming known not only as exceptional dog trainers but as outstanding teachers
•Wag It Games instructors may offer training in selected skill divisions or all skill divisions.
•Wag It Games trials are designed for smaller facilities. Your facility can now offer a variety of competitive events
•Wag It Games Trials are a fun way for your students to test their skill while being supportive and building camaraderie. Ribbons, Prizes and Cheers are the icing on the cake.Trials are easy to offer and offer additional financial return for your facility
•Certified, instructors may offer Wag It Games classes, workshops and seminars and use the Wag It Games logo
•Wag It Games will promote Certified Instructors by posting biographical information, classes, events and contact link on the Wag It Games Web Site
•Curriculum guides are available for classes, workshops and seminars
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Instructor Certification Requirements
