Apprenticeships, Mentorships, Workshops & more
upcoming workshops
Pet First Aid Course- will be offering quarterly.
next one: Sept 29th 2024 FULL
Jay Jack February 14-15-16
Defensive Handling Tactics & Play as the Way
Register here: https://form.jotform.com/231024360480242
MEntorship Program
Are you wondering how to become a dog trainer? Maybe you’re a new trainer looking to enhance your education and experience?
Our apprentice program is a comprehensive 3 month program that gives new or aspiring dog trainers a strong foundation in dog training as a career.
Our program provides apprentices with both extensive learning theory as well as hands on experience with clients and their dogs.
What we cover:
Learning theory
Socialization & puppy raising
Teaching behaviours
Equipment & pressure
Client relations (screening, intake, coaching etc)
Play, health, husbandry
Formulating a training plan
Practical Learning (shadowing lessons with professional trainers)
Supervised Training (BNT, private sessions)
Quizzes and homework assignments in each unit
Final exam
Those who complete the program may be offered an opportunity to do a BNT as part of their application for a full time trainer position with WWMO
cost: $3995 plus HST
Next intake Fall 2024
Start date Nov 21st 2024
Interested individuals should send an email to training@walkwithmeottawa.com
You will then receive a more detailed curriculum.
Once you’ve secured your spot with a deposit, you will receive a reading list and the dates for class
Virtual Mentorship Program
3 month online program- similar to our apprenticeship without the shadowing and hands on learning.
Group webinars
Private virtual sessions and video reviews
Quizzes and homework assignments
Final exam
Topics covered:
learning theory & socialization
teaching behaviours
play
equipment & pressure
ecollar & more
trouble shooting/behaviour modification
client relations and other services
business building & marketing
Interested individuals should send an email to training@walkwithmeottawa.com
You will then receive a more detailed curriculum.
Once you’ve secured your spot with a deposit, you will receive a reading list and the dates for the group webinars.
Cost: $2500 plus HST
Next intake Fall 2024