Promoting
the importance of starting dog training with knowledge is the main
focus of P.C.T.A. Professional Dog Trainer Association over the
years. The foundation of dog training is the process of building
trust between the trainer and the dog through positive
communication, rather than a brutal game after the dog's behavior
deteriorates! Therefore, to become a true dog trainer, one must
understand everything behind the growth and development of dogs, and
recognize their needs as the basis of training.
Trainers who understand dog needs are also mentors for dogs and
working dog users, and have a responsibility to assist or remind
them to maintain positivity, ensuring safety during training or on
duty. Hence, professional dog trainers must have a certain level of
canine knowledge and relevant experience, clear and correct animal
husbandry concepts, understand the survival and learning methods of
dogs at different stages, and even their lethal potential, in order
to carry out positive and effective training.
Hong Kong needs more excellent and dedicated dog trainers. The
Professional Dog Trainer Program [Blue Badge Course] is a
comprehensive group course for working dog trainers, aiming to
cultivate more positive dog trainers, professionalize Hong Kong's
working dog training, break away from the era when working dogs were
only known in name, and hope that more dogs receive positive care
and reasonable treatment, enhancing the value of dogs' lives is our
lifelong career.
The Blue Badge Course has never focused on quantity over the years!
The number of students in each class is limited to 10, and each
student must communicate with the tutor before enrolling to make
sure they understand the nature of the course. The application
deadline is three months before the start date.
Complete Learning Starts with
Positivity
[Course Nature and Advantages]
Throughout the Professional Dog Trainer
Program, we will do our best to provide all the knowledge, skills,
and experience related to working dog training, as well as venues,
facilities, and even working-bred puppies, so that students can get
the most complete learning elements, experience the career of a
professional dog trainer from learning, and learn along with the
growth of the puppies. This six-month-long program covers a wide
range of comprehensive topics, allowing each student to understand
the various problems and needs arising from the physical and mental
development of dogs during their growth stages, and to gain a deep
understanding of true positive dog training from multiple
perspectives of information, theory, and practice.
Complete learning is the unique and consistent teaching model of the
Blue Badge Course. Each session of the Blue Badge Course starts by
selecting the most suitable working-bred puppies, and using six
months of class time to cultivate them step by step into a working
dog capable of bearing responsibilities. In the process, students
must participate in every detail, such as daily physical and mental
care, record-keeping, socialization training, obedience training,
work awareness training, etc. The training period involves a large
number of different topics, including: canine senses, the impact of
surrounding people and environments on them, trainer ethics,
training venues, facilities, and kennel management, etc., so that
each student can get the most authentic knowledge in the course.
Since the first Blue Badge Course in 2008, adjustments have been
made every year to improve the course. Before the pandemic, we had
already built a new school for the Blue Badge Course, with a new
mode, new content, and more information for students to better grasp
the direction of training. At the same time, we added outbound
experiences outside of Hong Kong, opportunities to observe
international standard training competitions, FCI international
training inspector competition knowledge sharing (outside Hong
Kong), observation and experience of internationally-aligned
training centers (outside Hong Kong), and a course that includes
working dog training assistant. We have always received support from
training teams in different regions, making the Blue Badge Course
more professional.
Course Notes:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old, open to both men and women
are welcome.
Participants do not need any experience in owning or training dogs
The course requires a large amount of outdoor time and exposure to
sunlight
This activity is not suitable for people with weak physical health
or long-term illnesses
This course does not accept private applications from any
disciplinary forces
For information on course certificates,
student qualifications recognition, and course details, please click
the link below.
