If you have always dreamed of becoming a dog trainer, the Hustle Up School for Dog Trainers is for you!

Brad Pattison's Certified Educator Trainer course is a six-week intensive course which provides you with information and practical experience to better understand our canine friends.

The training is based on establishing oneself as the alpha in the “pack” that is created in any environment with a dog. Through the use of body language, little verbal communication and no treats, this course is what sets Brad Pattison's apart from other Dog Trainer courses in the industry.

The CET course is designed for people who wish to follow their passion and to help dog owners become better caregivers to the family pet. It does not dive into behavioral issues- one is not a behaviorist upon graduating from the course.

Each student is required to bring a dog to class. If your dog has aggression issues towards other dogs, it will not be permitted to accompany you to class.

Please note that we do not use any forms of masking such as treats, or pinch collars.

COURSE INFORMATIOn


 - Start Dates
 - Times
 - Student Package
 - Course Overview
 - Final Exam
 - Contact Details

Start Dates: 2010 March 19th, 2010 - Kelowna, BC May 28th, 2010 - Kelowna, BC July 9th, 2010 - Kelowna, BC August 27th, 2010 - Toronto, ON* *(depending on minimum 6 students) September 3rd, 2010 - Kelowna, BC October 15th, 2010 - Kelowna, BC Halifax, NS* * (Dates TBA, dependent on min. 12 students)

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Times: . The course runs for 6 consecutive weeeks: Friday (11am. - 5pm) Saturday (8am. - 5pm) Sunday (8am - 4pm). . There will be breaks for lunch each day. (Hours subject to change due to weather). . Students are responsible for their own accommodations and transportation. . *Due to the nature of the course, days missed are not allowed. If time is missed due to extenuating circumstances, at the discretion of Brad Pattison Entertainment Corporation, this time may be made up through a future course date. Arrangements will then be made to write the final exam.

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Student Package: . Binder Pens Paper Hi-Liter 4 Hustle Up™ Collars 1 Hustle Up™ Leash Synergy Book Behavior Book

	Course Overview: . Establishing Alpha Building a foundation Dogs Developmental Cycle Basic understanding of Aggressions Non-verbal training On lead basics Street Safety Training Basic grooming Praise Hand signals Voice/tone Human sound signals Canine behavior Fears, anxiety and stereotypes Prevention of behavioral problems Customer service Physical exercise for you and the dog (hikes and workouts each day) And much more About 30% of the course is ‘in-class’, with the remaining 70% outdoors and throughout the city. Assignments, homework and quizzes will be given throughout the course.

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Final Exam: . There are 3 parts to the final exam, which are all held on separate days: . 1- Handlers Test (1-2 hours) 2- Written Exam (6-8 hours) 3- Multiple Choice Exam (3-4 hours) . A passing mark of 80% is required to receive your certification. Upon graduating, you will have an affiliation with Brad Pattison Entertainment Corp. This would include having your profile on Brad Pattison’s website, receiving referrals from the website’s e-mail requests and different opportunities to work alongside the Pattison Team. Brad Pattison Entertainment Corp. does not guarantee successful referrals.

Graduated students are required to attend a yearly mandatory CET Seminar for continued education. Failure to attend these seminars will result in one's profile being removed from Brad Pattison’s website (Some exceptions may apply).

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For further information, course fees and to receive an application form, please contact:

	Daniela Sodero daniela@bradpattison.com 250-451-9051 or fill out the Becoming a CET form