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Level 1 Certification

Level 2 Certification

DOG TRAINER CERTIFICATIONS

Our intensive world class program is designed for people looking to start a career as dog trainers.

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Program Cost

  • Level 1 Certification Program:  $2995 On sale for $1795

  • Video Only Option (no access to testing, coaching, or certification): $995

  • Cost is charged per course (Levels 1, 2, and 3 are charged separately.)

What’s Included in the Program

  • On and off leash obedience certification with problem solving for simple behavioral problems such as barking, digging, chewing, jumping, counter-surfing, and more. This is not a behavioral certification.

  • All Online.
  • Go at your own pace.

  • Written Testing and physical testing.

  • Educational Video Library with Over 250 training videos.

  • Live monthly coaching support during and after certification.

  • Business education including starting a business, marketing and advertising, and running private lessons and group classes.

  • Dog CPR and First Aid education.

  • Education on public speaking and client communication.

  • Your name listed on our website as a Level 1 Method K9 Institute Certified Trainer.

  • Level 1 Trainer’s Toolbox (Box mailed to you filled with training equipment and swag to get you started!)

  • Method K9 Institute Certified Trainer Logo to post on your website and business cards.

  • Graduation Certificate.

Our Level 1 Certification is designed to give trainers the knowledge to understand the WHY behind their training techniques, the practical skills necessary to adapt to each dog and each dog’s learning style, and communication mastery with client to achieve on and off-leash obedience with non-behavioral dogs. It is also designed to help trainers problem-solve a wide variety of behaviors such as jumping, barking, counter-surfing, digging, chewing, pulling, and more!

Method K9 Institute certified trainers receive step-by-step instruction for everything from dog psychology to starting their own business brand. These trainers receive extensive online and in-person education and experience.

 

Trainers also have lifetime access to personalized coaching as well as access to the most extensive training video libraries available in any dog-training program in the world - and the libraries are always growing!

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MEET

STEPHANIE
Vichinsky

STEPHANIE is an internationally acclaimed trainer specializing in methods for rehabilitating K9 behavioral issues.

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Learn from Our Guided Online Courses

What’s Included in the Program

  • Mild Behavioral Certification with problem solving for reactivity, fear, and anxiety.

  • Combination of online and in-person.

  • Online portion is go at your own pace.

  • 5 days of intensive in-person training.

  • Written testing and physical testing.

  • Education Video library with Over 150 training videos.

  • Live monthly coaching during and after certification.

  • Your name listed on our website as Level 2 Method K9 Institute Certified Trainer.

  • Method K9 Institute Certified Trainer Logo to post on your website and business cards.

  • Graduation Certificate.

Our Level 2 Certification combines online and in-person education to give trainers a full understanding of dog psychology and learning theory for mild behavioral problems such as fear, anxiety, frustration, and reactivity. Trainers receive hands-on experience and coaching as well as business coaching for board and train programs, employee management, and safety protocols.

Program Cost

  • Level 2 Certification Program:  $7995 On sale for $3995

  • Video Only Option (no access to testing, coaching, or certification): $995

  • Cost is charged per course (Levels 1, 2, and 3 are charged separately.) 

  • Cost for travel and lodging is not included.

In-Person Training Location

Level 2 and 3 include in-person classes that are held at our dog training facility in Post Falls, Idaho

3370 East Quad Park Ct.

Post Falls, ID. 83854

Tel: 208.964.4806

What’s Included in the Program

  • Moderate Behavioral Certification with problem solving for problems like aggression and resource guarding.

  • Combination of online and in-person.

  • Online portion is go at your own pace.

  • 5 days of intensive in-person training.

  • Written testing and physical testing.

  • Education Video library with Over 150 training videos.

  • Live monthly coaching during and after certification.

Our Level 3 Certification combines online and in-person education to give trainers a full understanding of dog psychology and learning theory for moderate behavioral problems such as aggression and resource guarding. Trainers receive hands-on experience and coaching as well as instruction on a wide variety of behavioral presentations and solutions.

Program Cost

  • Level 3 Certification Program:  $7995 On sale for $3995

  • Video Only Option (no access to testing, coaching, or certification): $995

  • Cost is charged per course (Levels 1, 2, and 3 are charged separately.)

  • Cost for travel and lodging is not included.

In-Person Training Location

Level 2 and 3 include in-person classes that are held at our dog training facility* in Post Falls, Idaho

3370 East Quad Park Ct.

Post Falls, ID. 83854

Tel: 208.964.4806

  • Name, business, and contact information listed on our website as Level 3 Method K9 Institute Certified Trainer.

  • Method K9 Institute Certified Trainer Logo to post on your website and business cards.

  • Graduation Certificate.

Level 3 Certification

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