Student Trainer Apprenticeship Program
The Little Angels Student Trainer Apprenticeship Program is the first dog training institute of its kind, as we have a tuition-free program available. As a non-profit organization it is the goal of Little Angels to better the community through dog training education, and specifically to assist the disabled through trained assistance dogs. We recognize the lack of truly-qualified assistance dog trainers throughout the world. As a result this program was created to empower those with the heart to help others with the education and skills needed to make our world a better place. Curriculum The hands-on experience is another aspect which sets our school apart. While other certificate programs offer written instruction and video, we offer you live, in-person instruction to meet your learning pace, and the opportunity to work directly with hundreds of different dogs going through training. You will also note that our school involves more hours and a higher commitment than other schools. We do not believe that most other schools provide the experience, skills, or proper education for true dog training. This is why there is such a lack of truly qualified service dog trainers and pet dog trainers. If you truly want to become a training professional, make certain to enroll in the right school. There are 3 programs available to approved applicants. Schedule for 1-year or 2-year Program Due to the fact that most of our students are working professionals or attending other college courses, training hours at the school are flexible and can be accommodated in either day, evening, or weekend hours. Class sizes range on average from 5-7 students, who will begin and graduate as a unit. Sessions are usually available several times per year. Schedule for Accelerated 3-month Program This program is designed for the student who is able to commit a 40-hour-week to their education. Most of these hours are spent at our facility with personalized instruction, training observation, and hands-on experience working with and training a large variety of pet dogs and service dogs. Students will also go on field-trips to learn to work with dogs in varying environments. We will accept no more than 2 applicants for this program in a 3 month period to insure the individual attention needed. Upon completion of either program students will receive a certificate verifying them as a graduate from the Little Angels Student Trainer Apprenticeship Program. Students can use their skills to assist in zoos or aquariums, work in kennel and boarding facilities, to train pets and their owners, or to accomplish our greatest goal - to assist the disabled in training assistance dogs either through our school as a professional training employee or personally as an individual. Location Our school is located in the East County of San Diego, California. (Santee, California) With convenient access to the 8, 67, and 52 freeways. Application and Enrollment Those who are interested in applying to either program should email to request additional information and an application packet. There is a one-time application fee of $35.00 to be sent in with your completed application packet. Please be sure to specify your request for the Student Trainer Apprenticeship Program application, as we receive multiple requests for service dog applications on a daily basis. littleangelsdogtraining@yahoo.com |
1-Year Program; Tuition-Free Over the course of the year *Student fosters a service dog puppy in their home and trains the dog to completion through the guidance and hands-on instruction of Little Angels Instructors. Weekly *1 hour of instruction with a Little Angels Instructor at the school. *6 hours of hands-on experience and training with dogs-in-training at the school. Monthly *Attend 1 hour training clinic in Coronado Island. *Complete monthly reading assignment and accompanied tests at home. 2-Year Program; Tuition-Free Weekly *1 hour of instruction with a Little Angels Instructor at the school. *6 hours of hands-on experience and training with dogs-in-training at the school. Monthly *Attend 1 hour training clinic in Coronado. *Complete monthly reading assignment and accompanied tests at home. Accelerated 3-month Program: $2,000.00 per month tuition Weekly *40 hours of weekly instruction, observation and handling experience. |
| *Study of the Dog (Includes the study of dog behavior, how animals learn and view the world, proper socialization, health care and grooming, various dog breeds and traits, animal husbandry, and maintenance.) *Teaching Good House Manners (Includes different ways of potty training, how to handle chewing, barking, jumping, digging, lunging, and rowdy behavior inside the home.) *Obedience Training (Includes various training methods for heel, sit, down, stay, wait, no, good, come, watch me, and place.) *Service Dog Etiquette, Regulations, and Laws (An understanding of proper behavior for a service dog in public, service dog advocacy, the handler's practices and maintenance for elevators, restaurants, etc., and the laws that protect the rights of the disabled.) *Service Dog Training Tasks (Includes instruction on various methods for teaching touch, under, brace, forward, tug, get it, paws up, pulling wheelchairs, opening doors and cabinets, searching for the phone or specific objects, search and rescue for individual disabled recipients, tether training for autism, turning on lights, dialing assistance dog telephones, retrieving dropped items, boundary control for crowds, and teaching to recognize and alert to panic attacks, drops in blood sugar, seizures, and food allergies.) *Handler Training (Includes instruction on how to train pet owners and disabled recipients to work with their dogs as a team, group instruction, and private lessons.) |
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