The AIM QUALIFICATIONS Level 3 Award in Dog Training Theory is part of the Canine Training and Behaviour   certificate has been developed to provide learners with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career working in the canine care and   welfare sector.

It can be studied as a stand alone Award or as part of the Canine Training and Behaviour certificate.

 This qualification can be used flexibly to meet learner needs. Depending on the context of the learning and the needs of each   individual learner, the qualification can:

• prepare learners for employment;
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• support a role in the workplace;

• encourage engagement in learning.

 Prepare individuals to progress to a qualification in the same subject area but at a higher level or requiring more specific knowledge,

 skills and understanding;

  The qualification Canine Training and Behaviour has been designed to enable learners to

•  understand dog training instruction

• understand canine behaviour and communication

• run practical dog training sessions

• instruct dog training

Course content:

1. Understand the principles of dog training.

1.1. Explain the general principles of dog training.

2. Understand the equipment used in dog training.

2.1. Evaluate the equipment used in dog training.

3. Understand the principles of classical and operant conditioning.

3.1. Explain the principles of classical and operant conditioning.

4. Be able to apply classical and operant conditioning in dog training programmes.

4.1. Apply classical and operant conditioning principles to training dogs.

4.2. Evaluate different training methods.

4.3. Evaluate training programmes.

5. Be able to design a training programme for a dog.

5.1. Apply learning theories in the design of training programmes.

5.2. Explain how to teach a range of different exercises to a dog