E-Training for Dogs Announces Availability of Two New Online Dog Training Classes for First Quarter of 2012

    WINDSOR, CO, February 10, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Praised by dog professionals, owners and enthusiasts all over the world, E-Training For Dogs new online courses include the Associate Dog Trainer (ADT) Diploma and the Dog Behaviorist Diploma.

February 10, 2012 - Windsor, CO - E-Training for Dogs, the most extensive online dog training educational site on the Internet and provider of a wide selection of webinars for the dog owner, dog trainer, breeder and canine enthusiast, announces two new online dog training classes available for the first quarter of 2012. Both diplomas are awarded through the International College of Canine Studies.

The new courses include:

Associate Dog Trainer (ADT) Diploma - The Associate Dog Trainer (ADT) Diploma course is a comprehensive educational program to assist dog enthusiasts to enter the exciting and rewarding career of dog trainer. Geared toward individuals who are passionate about improving their bonds with their own dogs or desire to become a dog trainer, the course will assist them in developing the necessary skills to become an effective dog trainer in the canine industry. The course focuses on helping the student learn how dogs developed to be our companions, how they learn, canine body language and how they interpret our body language, basic dog care, basic dog training using positive reinforcement techniques, how to end many common canine problem behaviors, and an advanced first aid course.

Dog Behaviorist Diploma - the Dog Behaviorist Diploma course assists dog enthusiasts in entering the exciting and rewarding career of a dog behaviorist. Through the course students will learn dog behavior from theory to application, from puppy training to advanced dog training, and learn the way dogs learn. This course is essential for anyone interested in the study of dogs, dog behavior and for those working with dogs in any capacity.

E-Training For Dogs offers two tracks of courses geared toward the Canine Professional and the Canine Enthusiast. The company was established in 2005 by Dr. Cheryl Aguiar to provide comprehensive educational programs to canine professionals as well as a vast array of Online Dog Training courses for dog owners.

The Canine Professional Programs are designed to develop canine enthusiasts into skilled professionals equipped to better serve their canine clients, and include courses in Professional Development Programs, Canine Certification Programs, Continuing Education Programs, and individual courses focusing on dog training, health care, dog behavior, breeding, genetics and more. Many of the academic offerings are eligible for CEUs with major organizations such as CCPDT and the IAABC. Diplomas and Certificates are issued through the International College of Canine Studies (ICCS).

The Canine Enthusiast Programs focus on helping dog owners who wish to obtain outstanding instruction in dog training from puppyhood through to top level competition. They will find a broad selection of courses to choose from that cover the most effective training techniques and approaches in use today that will greatly assist them in providing the best possible care for their canine companions. The courses focus on first aid, grooming, health care, nutrition, fitness, behavior and more.

The E-Training for Dogs courses are led by a variety of world-renowned trainers and dog related professionals including Monique Udell, PhD, who helped develop the Canine Cognition and Behavior Lab at the University of Florida; Barbara Handelman,M.Ed., author of the critically acclaimed book "Canine Behavior: A Photo-Illustrated Handbook; Ava Frick, DVM, owner of Animal Fitness Center, published author, and honored runner-up of the Hartz 2006 Veterinarian of the Year award; Rachel Friedman, a pet trainer/behaviorist, licensed independent social worker and owner/president of A Better Pet LLC; and Dee Ganley, a trainer for over 30 years focusing on how to create positive partnership with their dogs, and many more.

Heddie Leger, one of the first individuals to take the ADT course, shared her experience in taking the course from E-Training For Dogs. "This is a great program. I learned a lot and really enjoyed everything about the coursework, especially the lecture series. I will also highly recommend e-training for dogs to others, said (last name). "Thank you so much for your patience and for working with me on a personal level to help me complete the coursework. Thank you for all the wonderful support you have provided through this learning experience. I guess this means I can put ADT after my name now. Yahoo !!!"

Enjoyed by hundreds of dog professionals and enthusiasts throughout the world, E-Training For Dogs delivers a wide variety of educational courses and programs provided by top quality educators in the field via the Internet, allowing them to be accessible to everyone. The education programs are geared toward the canine professional as well as the dog owner and enthusiast.

About E-Training For Dogs

Dr. Cheryl Aguiar began E-Training For Dogs and the International College of Canine Studies after teaching Social Psychology and Directing the Family and Youth Institute at Colorado State University for over a decade. In this role, she was a Principal Investigator on a grant she authored with the US Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Children, Youth and Families. This project created a program to allow individuals to achieve a bachelor's degree in early childhood education online. As a result of this experience, Dr.Aguiar has created E-Training For Dogs to provide hundreds of dog professionals and enthusiasts throughout the world the ability to enjoy a wide variety of educational courses and programs by top quality educators in the field via the Internet. The education programs are geared toward the canine professional as well as the dog owner and enthusiast.

E-Training For Dogs is the first online dog training educational site offering a wide selection of webinars for the dog owner, dog trainer, breeder and canine enthusiast. All of the courses offered through E-Training For Dogs are available through the E-Training For Dogs website. For more information visit at http://e-trainingfordogs.com, call 970-231-9965, or [email protected].

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