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by Bhaugh on 19 May 2010 - 14:05
What exactly is a "Certified" trainer? I dont know any fellow dog trainers that I hang with have that title. Im sure its more to make the general pubic feel good that they hired someone who was certified. What can a school teach that years of actually doing the deed cant?
by leciesters doghandler on 19 May 2010 - 14:05
by GSDtravels on 19 May 2010 - 14:05
I wouldn't put much stock in an organization that doesn't proof-read content. While grammar, spelling and punctuation mistakes can be annoying on a message board, it sends up red flags on a website that's supposed to be professional. I'd venture to say they're more concerned about the dollar than about the dogs. Just another way to make a bigger buck!
by leciesters doghandler on 19 May 2010 - 15:05
i am looking at it now ..do you think its a kind of con ?
by Bhaugh on 19 May 2010 - 15:05
Ok I went to the site. So..... Now that I have I would like to know who actually runs the this program. I even read the fine print and there was nothing as to who actually runs it.
Its sad that someone can be "certified" with only 300 hours of training and take a written exam. Kinda gives the community a false sense of security that they picked the right person. Yes I know that they need to take CMU's so to speak to stay certified. Still doesnt do much for me.
This isnt a hate post at certified trainers. I really want to know. So if you are one and want to post. Great
Its sad that someone can be "certified" with only 300 hours of training and take a written exam. Kinda gives the community a false sense of security that they picked the right person. Yes I know that they need to take CMU's so to speak to stay certified. Still doesnt do much for me.
This isnt a hate post at certified trainers. I really want to know. So if you are one and want to post. Great
by GSDtravels on 19 May 2010 - 15:05
It's just not professional when there's an imcomplete sentence in the opening paragraph. To me, this is a red flag. Any professional organization worth what they're promoting, would be sure to at least get their ideas across using proper language. I could understand and forgive a typo or two in huge volumes, but when it's one page long and there's such a blatant mistake, well... Everybody's out to make a quick buck and this just seems like another way to rake in money and deceive people into thinking that because their trainer is "certified", they're automatically in good, competent hands. The sad part is, Joe Public will probably buy it hook, line and sinker.
by melba on 19 May 2010 - 15:05
There are no "certifications" for dog trainers in the US UNLESS through police or military. Any Joe can label himself a "certified dog trainer" and put out a sign for business. Those through the military or police are master trainers.
I have taken classes and apprenticed, thousands of hours cleaning up poo, grooming and training and I still learn something new on a daily basis. I can and do train dogs for Explosives/Narc/Apprehension and mantrailing/tracking.
All I'm saying is anyone can say they're certified, produce a certificate but it's not worth the paper it's printed on.
Melissa
I have taken classes and apprenticed, thousands of hours cleaning up poo, grooming and training and I still learn something new on a daily basis. I can and do train dogs for Explosives/Narc/Apprehension and mantrailing/tracking.
All I'm saying is anyone can say they're certified, produce a certificate but it's not worth the paper it's printed on.
Melissa
by VonIsengard on 19 May 2010 - 15:05
A certified dog trainer is a dog trainer who paid for a piece of paper to call themselves cerfified regardless of whether they have a year of experience of twenty. I would make an exception for sport certified helpers. --
by dAWgESOME on 19 May 2010 - 16:05
so although there is nothing more valuable then experince here is another orginazation
www.apdt.com/join/certification/default.aspx
If I were an average first time pet dog owner I would choose to go to a trainer with some type of cert versus one with out unless someone I knew and trusted refered me else where JMHO
www.apdt.com/join/certification/default.aspx
If I were an average first time pet dog owner I would choose to go to a trainer with some type of cert versus one with out unless someone I knew and trusted refered me else where JMHO
by melba on 19 May 2010 - 16:05
To become a member of the APDT you need $150 and a "certification" from the above posted link, costing $385 and take a test, 3 references and 300 hours in the last 5 years.
Yes, it is good to see that your dog trainer belongs to organizations related to training but I'd take that "certification" with a grain of salt. I would be happier finding someone who has been training for many years with proven success and no "certification" then someone who spends "300 hours in 5 years" training.
Sorry, the cert is bologna. The people who are good don't need these phony gimmicks because they have a steady word of mouth clientele
Melissa
Yes, it is good to see that your dog trainer belongs to organizations related to training but I'd take that "certification" with a grain of salt. I would be happier finding someone who has been training for many years with proven success and no "certification" then someone who spends "300 hours in 5 years" training.
Sorry, the cert is bologna. The people who are good don't need these phony gimmicks because they have a steady word of mouth clientele
Melissa
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