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Apprentice Level 2
Level 2 Apprentice - 145 hours - $1,500.00
To build on a trainer's basic foundation of skills and information in preparation for a career as a professional dog trainer. Upon successful completion of this course, student should be prepared for a position as a paid trainer under supervision, or as a head trainer, depending on student's prior background and experience coming into the course, and the degree to which he or she assimilated and can apply the course information.
Prerequisites for Level 2 Apprentice - 145 hours
Completion of Peaceable Paws Level 1 Apprenticeship
Commitment for Level 2 Apprentice - 145 hours
This program is not based on a class schedule.
Apprentices are expected to attend all of the classes in any session that they agree to assist. Missing one or more classes may require a single "make-up" class or, at the discretion of the instructor and Pat Miller, may require an entire "make-up" session. (Apprentices may assist with Academies and Workshops as available)
Curriculum for Level 2 Apprentice - 145 hours
28 hours minimum (two full sessions, two classes per session) of Basic Class teaching
18 hours minimum observing private training or behavior consultations
21 hours minimum (at least 3 full Intermediate/Advanced sessions) observing advanced classes, assisting as appropriate
8 hours minimum teaching Intermediate classes
8 hours minimum discussion and review of class observations, assigned reading, videos
20 hours minimum assisting w/shelter behavioral assessments
20 hours minimum working with/training shelter dogs
20 hours minimum animal care/administrative assistance
1 hour - written exam
1 hour - practical exam
Level 2 Apprentice Cost: $1,500.00
Level 2 Apprentice - 145 hours - $1,500.00
To build on a trainer's basic foundation of skills and information in preparation for a career as a professional dog trainer. Upon successful completion of this course, student should be prepared for a position as a paid trainer under supervision, or as a head trainer, depending on student's prior background and experience coming into the course, and the degree to which he or she assimilated and can apply the course information.
Prerequisites for Level 2 Apprentice - 145 hours
Completion of Peaceable Paws Level 1 Apprenticeship
Commitment for Level 2 Apprentice - 145 hours
This program is not based on a class schedule.
Apprentices are expected to attend all of the classes in any session that they agree to assist. Missing one or more classes may require a single "make-up" class or, at the discretion of the instructor and Pat Miller, may require an entire "make-up" session. (Apprentices may assist with Academies and Workshops as available)
Curriculum for Level 2 Apprentice - 145 hours
28 hours minimum (two full sessions, two classes per session) of Basic Class teaching
18 hours minimum observing private training or behavior consultations
21 hours minimum (at least 3 full Intermediate/Advanced sessions) observing advanced classes, assisting as appropriate
8 hours minimum teaching Intermediate classes
8 hours minimum discussion and review of class observations, assigned reading, videos
20 hours minimum assisting w/shelter behavioral assessments
20 hours minimum working with/training shelter dogs
20 hours minimum animal care/administrative assistance
1 hour - written exam
1 hour - practical exam
Level 2 Apprentice Cost: $1,500.00