CORE PROGRAM
A comprehensive program for learning about cat and dog behavior, implementing enrichment programs, and developing behavior modification strategies.
This program combines on-line and in-person programming to maximize students learning experience:
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Comprehensive on-line program that teaches the fundamentals of canine and feline body language and communication, safe and humane handling skills, training mechanics, using enrichment to impact behavior, and the fundamentals of behavior modification. Our intensive program uses effective, evidence-based adult learning principles and provides individualized feedback to each learner.
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Optional in-person workshop during which participants build toward fluency in the skills learned in the on-line portion. Our skilled facilitators work with students in small groups for maximum learning for a hands-on, fun, and dynamic learning environment.
Individuals, choose from one of three options: core anytime, core cohort, or core simplified!
Core Anytime
Cost
$500 on-line
$800 in-person workshop
(post completion of on-line modules)
Who can attend?
Anyone!
Duration
5 months starting anytime!
Enrollment
Enroll anytime! Click here.
CEUs
On-line
CCPDT: 30 CEUs
IAABC: 36 CEUs
In-person workshop
CCPDT: 16 CEUs
IAABC: 16 CEUs
Core Cohort
Cost
"Pay what you can" donation requested for on-line portion
$800 in-person workshop
(post completion of on-line modules)
Who can attend?
Limited to 50 shelter staff and volunteers per cohort (two cohorts per year); maximum of five people per shelter. Click here for the full eligibility criteria.
Duration
5 months starting February 1st or September 1st
Enrollment
Submit application during enrollment period
CEUs
On-line
CCPDT: 30 CEUs
IAABC: 36 CEUs
In-person workshop
CCPDT: 16 CEUs
IAABC: 16 CEUs
Core Simplified
Cost
$300 on-line
$800 in-person workshop
(post completion of on-line modules)
Who can attend?
Anyone!
Duration
3 months starting anytime!
Enrollment
Enroll anytime! Click here.
CEUs
On-line
CCPDT: TBD
IAABC: TBD
In-person workshop
CCPDT: 16 CEUs
IAABC: 16 CEUs
Note: this program includes the basics and foundations courses, only
Shelters, consider the core anytime for shelters program for 30-50 participants (staff and volunteers). Multiple shelters can pool resources to share costs.
Core Anytime for Shelters
(on-line, only)
Cost
$6,000
Who can attend?
Up to 50 shelter staff and volunteers
Duration
5 months starting anytime!
Enrollment
Enroll anytime!
Contact mara at shelterdogplay.org
CEUs
On-line
CCPDT: 30 CEUs
IAABC: 36 CEUs
Core Anytime for Shelters
(hybrid version)
Cost
$12,500
(includes in-person workshop cost)
Who can attend?
Up to 50 shelter staff and volunteers
Duration
5 months starting anytime!
Enrollment
Enroll anytime!
Contact mara at shelterdogplay.org
CEUs
On-line
CCPDT: 30 CEUs
IAABC: 36 CEUs
In-person workshop
CCPDT: 16 CEUs
IAABC: 16 CEUs