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Professional Training In-depth Experience

 

Course Philosophy and Purpose

Complete Learning Starts with Positivity

Course Nature and Advantages

In this professional dog trainer program, we provide comprehensive knowledge, skills, and experience related to working dog training, including facilities, equipment, and even working-line puppies. This allows students to gain complete learning elements and experience the career of a professional dog trainer firsthand. The learning method follows the puppy's growth with practical implementation, hence the six-month duration. The course covers extensive topics, enabling students to understand the physical and mental development issues and needs of dogs during growth stages, gaining deep insight into true positive dog training through multi-faceted information, theory, and practice.

Complete learning is the unique and persistent teaching model of the Blue Badge course. Each course begins by selecting the most suitable working-line puppies, using six months of class time to gradually cultivate them into capable working dogs. Students must participate in every detail, including: daily physical and mental care of puppies, record-keeping, socialization training, obedience training, work awareness training, etc. The training period involves numerous topics, including: canine senses, the influence of surrounding people and environment, trainer ethics, training venue, facilities, and kennel management, aiming for students to gain the most comprehensive real-world knowledge.

Since its first class in 2008, the Blue Badge course has evolved annually, with each adjustment aimed at improvement. Before the pandemic, we built new facilities for the course, introducing new modes and content, providing more information for students to effectively grasp training directions. We've added outreach experiences beyond Hong Kong, opportunities to observe international formal training competitions, FCI international training judge event knowledge sharing (outside Hong Kong), observation and experience at internationally connected training centers (outside Hong Kong), and working dog training assistant classes. We continue to receive support from training teams in different regions, advancing the Blue Badge course towards greater professionalism.

Course Notes:

Students must be 18 years or older, open to both males and females

No prior experience in dog ownership or training required

Course involves extensive outdoor activities and sun exposure

Not suitable for physically weak or chronically ill individuals

This course does not accept private enrollment from disciplinary forces

2025 Latest Course

Four people are responsible for one dog, working in a team format, starting from zero to cultivate a German Shepherd wilderness search and rescue dog. The course begins with puppy selection and lasts six months, involving extensive breeding and training knowledge with hands-on experience throughout. The course is guided and assisted by former Fire Service Search Dog Team instructor, allowing students to gain extensive knowledge and practical experience through the puppy cultivation process. This is the most professional start for dog training students. Places are limited to two groups of students simultaneously, meaning eight people total. Except for outreach training periods, classes are held in the Fanling area. Two parking spaces are available with advance application. The training location does not accommodate visits.

Registration deadline: 30/04/2025. Puppies will be ordered after registration closes, estimated to arrive within two months. Students may participate in the on-site puppy selection process (self-funded)

Course start date: Begins when puppies arrive in Hong Kong, lasting six months

Course certificate issued by P.C.T.A. Professional Canine Training Association

Full course fee: HK$ 45,000.00

Registration method: Send student's name, gender, date of birth, contact number, and return mailing address along with full tuition crossed cheque payable to DOGS. Please write student's ID No. on the back of the cheque and mail to P.O. Box 87, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong Attn: Lau Kam Ho

Note: If applications exceed available places, acceptance will be based on check date order, thank you for your understanding

Course Details The 2025 Search and Rescue Dog Training Course aims to develop an outdoor search and rescue dog, but the course's primary focus is on student learning throughout the training process. The curriculum includes over sixteen theoretical and practical topics. Students must demonstrate teamwork capabilities, working in groups of four to care for one German Shepherd dog's daily needs and playtime, all under instructor guidance.

Class Schedule Classes are held on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 AM to 4 PM (6 hours), which are the main sessions. Additional flexible arrangements will be discussed during course meetings.

Course Objective We use search and rescue dog training as our goal to encourage students to approach the professional level more seriously and quickly, as search and rescue dog training is a highly demanding discipline.

Cross-border Experience Students who successfully register before March 31 will have the opportunity to observe international-level training competitions in Taiwan, experiencing working dogs' capabilities firsthand and gaining clearer insights into dog training.

Upon course completion, students will receive a SAR DOG TRAINER certificate and badge from the Professional Canine Trainers Association (P.C.T.A.).

P.C.T.C.

Professional

Canine Trainer Course