Dog Training Internship Academy

DTIA gave me a real understanding of the how and why of science-based, positive reinforcement training. Its a rigorous school schedule & program. Everyone gets something different out of this experience. If you are dedicated to learning about training and behavior, youll be able to take the knowledge from this program and apply it to any of your wo... rk in animal care. I now come into new training situations with the ability to pinpoint all the necessary information and make a plan with confidence. It really provided me structure in which I could finally study in depth, what I needed to. The wonderful trainers in the Dog Training Internship Academy (DTIA) helped make my dreams a reality. Though I had many years of experience working with animals of all sorts (e.g. dolphins, reptiles, rodents, livestock, dogs), I had very little experience in the field of animal behavior and learning. Specifically, I had little knowledge about dog training except what the media portrayed on TV. DTIA gave me a solid, science-based foundation in animal learning theory, and a lot of hands-on training to apply the theory. Not only do I have a greater understanding about how animals learn best and many hours of practice under my belt, but I also was given the skills to start my own dog training business right after graduation! Dog industry business consultant Veronica Boutelle recommended the DTIA program to me when I asked about apprenticeship programs. She is familiar with every program in the country and unequivocally pronounced the DTIA the best one available. Well, she didnt oversell it. Janis is an excellent instructor and a master of her industry. She prepared us thoroughly for every aspect of being a successful, effective dog trainer. I not only feel confident I can handle any behavioral issue that comes my way, I also know I have the training and tools to work with my clients in a professional and productive manner. I cant recommend it highly enough! As a business and career consultant in the dog services industry, Im often ...Read More