Dog Training

Question: Is http://www.casinstitute.com a legit place to learn dog training?

(Posted by: Fuzzy Liberal on 2010-02-23 15:00:01)

I heard on a forum it was decent, just wondering what y'all thought. is it worth the $ to get into? http:/ / www.casinstitute.com

Posted by: myhubbyisamotorheadfreak on 2010-02-23, 15:09:45

Look if u wanna learn dog training go find a animal training course thats what i did :) u well like it i did look up tafe couse or collage where ever u r look it up on the internet to see what it says if u more if they have email then email them if they have a phone then ring them look iam not a american but i never heard of them before yes it is worth it ..........

Posted by: dobiegirl on 2010-02-23, 15:09:58

As an aprentice dog trainer, i would say it would be a lot easier to learn dog training in person. reading about it is one thing but actually doing it is another. It would probably be better if you got a job at a local dog training facility (one that focuses on dog training, not petco or petsmart) and read behavior books on your own. I'm reading a really good book "The Dog's Mind " by Bruce Fogle. good luck and have fun!

Posted by: Schmemdog Millionare on 2010-02-23, 15:10:19

Sorry, I don't know for certain. Their methods are strictly positive reinforcement, and in my experience this is fairly ineffective, but I understand that some people believe in them. It's not a school I would attend, but if that's your prefered method, it looks fairly legit. Have you considered this place? I haven't taken any courses here, but have met many of the staff and found them to be professional and capable individuals who have a lot of respect for their dogs. tomrose.com/

Posted by: Rotten Rotts on 2010-02-23, 15:12:24

It doesn't look bad, at least it has some accreditation. I have definitely seen worse. Email them and ask about their methods. Of course you would need lots of hands on training also

Posted by: Maxi on 2010-02-23, 15:23:35

Its a correspondence course and you don't learn dog training filling in paperwork and doing paper based assignments..........it is yet one more business who has jumped on the bandwagon of people wanting animal related jobs.........it says nothing about the 'certificate and diplomas' being part of the accredited framework.....and they need to be and it is very easy for a real college to do this...........this unfortunately is another way to 'con' the general public that the trainer/ behaviourist is qualified....you can go into photshop and produce your own diploma which would just be the same, except you haven't paid someone else for the privilege of printing it...........dog training is a practical skill, not paper based and certainly not a tick list, pay your money and get your 'qualification' nor is it a buy a membership.............go and ask a quality trainer if you can assist or a local dog training club, you will learn more in a month than you will ever learn on this course.........as putting paper qualifications into reality is very different...........and I am not apposed to academic learning I teach animal behaviour at a University where the students do four years and have a one year placement and I have four students on their final year placement at my centre doing practical work..and every one of them has also done practical work at animal related businesses, like the zoo, wild life trust, rescue centres or with dog clubs and trainers.when they finish their degree it will mean something real.......many of these students fail in the first 6 months, great at the academic work however once assessed 'doing' the work they just can't do it, haven't got the natural instincts needed..my advice is don't waste your money not on this one anyway

Posted by: Dutch on 2010-02-23, 15:50:25

It's a "Hole " designed to throw money into....nothing more.