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DOG TRAINERS

PAST COURSES

Canine Needs are proud to announce we will be hosting the 7 Day Dog Trainer and Behaviourist Course with world renowned dog trainer John Rogerson at Merkaba Community in Portugal next Spring 27 April to 3 May 2019.

John should need no introduction to anyone currently engaged in the study of canine behaviour and training as he is one of the most sought after speakers on the subject in the world today. In 2009 John was delighted when he was awarded his Kennel Club Accreditation at a ceremony at the Kennel Club in London.
John is a founder member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors, is the founder of Support Dogs and a founder member of the Kennel Club accreditation scheme for dog trainers and behaviourists.

Canine Needs is a successful, London based dog training and behaviour company established in 2011.

Your host, Hannah Greeno, founder of Canine Needs, has herself completed this course and has gone on to achieve success working and operating her dog business, which is highly recommended and well known for it's excellent level of customer service.

Merkaba Community is an off grid retreat space aiming towards self sustainability and dedicated to personal growth and development in a beautiful mountain setting. Rooms are located in two large, geodesic domes with stunning views. The menu is all organic and local vegetarian food.

FUTURE COURSES

Canine Needs Dog Training & Behaviour presents

THE 5 DAY INTRODUCTION COURSE

Next dates: 12-16th May 2025, 20-24th October 2025

Location: Portugal

Who is this course for?

This course is primarily designed for and aimed at people who want to become dog trainers or behaviourists. This course is also ideal for people who want to or already work with dogs in any field, who have taken on a challenging dog or who invest in dogs as a hobby.

Is it theory or practical?

This course is both theory and practical. You will be learning through a series of lectures and there will be ample opportunity to practice training local dogs.

Can I bring a dog?

There may be an option to bring your own dog, please get in touch with Hannah directly to discuss this.

What are the course fees?


The total cost for the course is £440

There is various options for self catered accommodation or Airbnbs in the area.

Is there a payment plan available?

Yes. The total for the course can be divided into 3 payments.

A nonrefundable deposit of £150 will be required to secure your place.

Two nonrefundable payments of £145 will then be evenly spaced.

You can also pay more and/or earlier if you would like to.

What is not included?

Flights

Transfers

Travel insurance

How do I get to the farm in Portugal?


You can fly to Lisbon or Porto international airports.

From Lisbon there is a pretty train journey or bus ride from Oriente station.

From Porto there is a bus available from Campanha. These options range from 5-20 euros one way.


From the local station, the location of the course is a 20 minute taxi ride (from around 25euro). It may be possible to ride share with other people on the course depending on arrival times.

You can also come by car of course, there is free parking available. Access to the location is via a dirt track.

You can even arrive in a camper van and save on accommodation costs.

Details of how to book the train or bus, accommodation options and payment schedule dates will be provided in your confirmation email.

ONLINE TRAINING COURSE FOR DOG TRAINERS

Online course format

6 week course £240

Content to be released every Sunday.

Q&A call every Tuesday.

Quiz sent out on a Wednesday, to be completed by Sunday morning.

Course content breakdown

Week 1. Introductory and overview of Canine Needs, including recommended reading list. History, types, breeds and how that impacts the dog's position in society and London/built up area dog culture.

Week 2. Puppyhood discussing breeders, Puppy Match, puppy farms, primary socialisation, puppies in the home. Establishing relationships and forming good habits, routines and secondary socialisation.

Week 3. Getting down to training, part one.

Week 4. Getting down to training, part two.

Week 5. Handovers, reports and moving forward. Common behaviour problems and programmes.

Week 6. The dog industry and current laws. Staffing, business and client management and development.

Additional information

There may be opportunities to shadow dog training sessions with clients in London if schedule permits at £25 per hourly session.

You will receive a certificate of completion.

Register your interest by emailing info@canineneeds.com

DOG WALKERS

YOU CAN BE A DOG WALKER, OR YOU CAN BE A

CANINE NEEDS TRAINED DOG HANDLER... 

WHICH WOULD YOUR CLIENTS PREFER?

In London parks today, dogs are growing more and more out of control, to the detriment of all around them, giving dogs and dog walkers a bad reputation and causing a nuisance to the public.

To be a dog walker, you don't just have to love dogs, although of course that helps! You need to have control of each one of your dogs all the time they are in your care and in public, and yes, that means not letting them run off, or over to other dogs/picnics etc. no matter how friendly he is!

In an effort to help get the dog walking situation under control before the current dog laws get any more strict, Canine Needs brings dog walkers the CN Trained Dog Handler Programme. It is designed to be a support for dog walkers, hone your skills and be the best at what you do!

The CN Trained Dog Handler package is a training and referral programme. It is designed for anyone that works with companion dogs, including the following:

  • Starting out and the dos and don'ts, your questions answered

  • Recently started your business and would like to become trained and recommended

  • long established business owners who want to keep up to date and on top of your game

  • would like to advance your skills or have taken on challenging dogs.

 

For an investment of £185 you will receive:

  • 1 hour park walk training session

  • The session can be with your dog, a clients dog, or join us with one of our dogs.

  • Overview of Canine body language, natural communication patterns, origins, relationship, play and aggression.

  • Access to a Facebook support group where you can exchange info, tips, free advice from professional UK trainers and even holiday cover

  • Completion certificate

  • A recommended Canine Needs Trained Dog Handler*

*For recommendations, a one off fee of £50 per client will be applicable. Please see below for details of what this entails below:

RECOMMENDATIONS

As a recommended CN handler you will maintain the training that the dog will have learned from a Canine Needs dog trainer, to improve the dogs' all-round behaviour outdoors, and prevent common problems from developing.

You will learn how to maintain the following:

·Loose lead walking on a collar and lead around busy environments, dogs and people.

·Teaching the dog to be motivated during the walk and focussed on you without treats.

·Practice sit, down, stay, and heel work based on the Kennel Club Good Citizen Test.

·Reinforcing and strengthening the recall command taught during the dogs' initial recall session.

Other non-desirable behaviours such as jumping up, biting and over-excitement can be focussed on during the walk by practising basic handling techniques and controlled greetings.

*Please note, you will be responsible for managing  your own clients.