Certification – Earn Your Dog Trainer Certification Through Comprehensive Training & Practical Testing

Your certification is only as good as the professional dog trainer school you choose and how you apply the information. Many certifications are only earned through a written test with no course application, training or practical testing involved. CCS includes both written and practical testing to ensure the high quality of CCS Certified Dog Trainers.

As former columnist and Editor In Chief for CAPPDT – Canadian Association Of Professional Pet Dog Trainers, Founder & Chair of IPDTA – International Positive Dog Training Association and with over 700 quality CCS students and graduates in 17 countries, Norma Jeanne and CCS Professional Dog Trainer Certification are known and respected worldwide.

You will earn your Canine Correspondence Studies Professional Dog Training, Behaviour & Aggression Therapy accreditations through a series of written and practical tests. The written examinations will test your comprehensive dog training, behaviour therapy and aggression therapy knowledge. CCS accreditation also includes practical video coaching and testing to ensure that your dog training and dog handling skills are tested, proven and polished. Our practical testing and lifetime support sets us apart from other dog trainer courses and programs.

You’ll have the opportunity to earn four professional certification dog training, behaviour therapy and aggression therapy certificates, as well as the CCS Professional Dog Trainer, Behaviour & Aggression Therapy Certificate of Certification.

Professional Dog Training Course:
CCS Professional Dog Training Certificate
CCS Trick Training Certificate (Optional)

Canine Behaviour Therapy Course:
CCS Comprehensive Canine Behaviour Therapy Certificate

Canine Aggression Therapy Course:
CCS Comprehensive Canine Aggression Therapy Certificate

We set you up for success! If you do not pass the first time – no worries! You can keep submitting your examinations and practical videos until you earn your CCS professional dog trainer designation and certification.

International Positive Dog Training Association Designation

IPDTA was the first Positive Dog Training Association worldwide and has been setting the international standard for humane dog training, canine behaviour therapy and canine aggression therapy since 2002.

​After earning your professional dog trainer, behaviour and aggression therapy certification, ask Norma Jeanne if you qualify for an IPDTA membership/positive dog trainer certification.

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Certified Dog Trainer/Behaviour Therapist of Canine Correspondence Studies and International Positive Dog Training Association Certified Dog Trainer

Curriculum

The CCS Professional Dog Training, Behaviour & Aggression Therapy Career Course Consists Of Three Modules:

  • Professional Dog Training Module
  • Professional Canine Behaviour Therapy Upgrade Module
  • Professional Canine Aggression Therapy Upgrade Module

What you’ll learn

Course Options & Fees

The Canine Correspondence Studies professional dog trainer certification course
offers affordability and flexibility to fit your needs and lifestyle. There are no deadlines for a stress-free study program.

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Mentorship

The CCS professional dog trainer, behaviour and aggression therapy career course is a program with customer service that’s second to none.

Hands-on mentoring is available in many locations worldwide.

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Referrals

Do you know someone who wants to become a certified dog trainer, behaviour therapist and aggression therapist? If so, you can earn $100 for the referral!

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FAQs

Your most common questions answered regarding course materials, dog training certification, our fees and more!

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