My Credentials:
I am a graduate of CATCH Canine Trainers Academy: a state-licensed, seven-phase course in dog behavior and training which includes hands-on training, behavior fieldwork, and written exams.
Highlights of Subjects Covered and Tested:
Safe and effective handling of dogs for shelters, day cares, and training situations
Dog developmental stages from puppyhood to adulthood
Basic routines and disease prevention
Behavior evaluation/temperament testing
Basic and advanced obedience training
Pros and Cons of equipment and training tools
Learning theory, classical and operant conditioning
Behavior problem solving