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Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2013 9:00 am
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 4:28 pm
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Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2013 5:49 pm
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 5:02 am
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 6:06 am
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Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:01 pm
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 12:44 pm
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:46 pm
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Gabrielle_AnimalLuver I was told that (here in quebec anyway) to train police dogs I had to, or it was strongly recommended to..take police technology. Which I thought was weird because learning all the laws doesn't have much to do with training dogs. The groomers that I know, have no actual education in it. However, any field involving animals, it doesn't hurt to have a DEC in animal health. But I would say get a job as an assistant and try to work your way up. It's VERY physical work though. Unless you have a lot of experience and get hired just for the finishing work. Training service dogs, again, animal health is a good start. But you could probably contact mira to ask about qualifications.
I guess in a way, knowing the laws can help to know what to train a police dog to do since different situations on the job and different violations of the law can require different courses of actions. So the dog would have to know various commands for various different courses of action so he can perform the correct task.
I have seen groups that provide education in grooming, but from what I can tell, it's not absolutely required. If I decide to go the route of groomer (which I probably will), I was most likely going to start as an assistant. I have applied for three grooming assistant jobs at different Petcos. I am greatly hoping I get the position! I already have some basic bathing knowledge and also knowledge of clipping nails since I usually do that myself with mine and my family's animals. I can lift my parents' 60 pound dog to put him into the tub, so I don't think I'd have much difficulty with that part. 45 to 50 pounds is a little easier for me (which is the weight lifting requirement for the positions I applied for). I still should work on my upper body strength so it's a bit easier to lift heavier dogs comfortably though.. ^^'
I'll be sure to contact Mira and find out more about the service dog training! Thanks! biggrin
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:48 pm
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:17 pm
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:24 pm
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Latrans CrissAngelLover12345 Latrans What kind of dog training have you done in the past? :] Mainly obedience training of mine and my family's dogs. I have also taught my parents' oldest dog several different tricks. You should try to get more professional type experience--either do a sport with your dogs or try to get hired on at a training place.
Unfortunately, I don't think we have any facilities around that we can do any kind of sport/sport training.. My dog, Bandit is the only one of our older three that is in good enough health (one is blind and has arthritis in his back, and the other has arthritis in his leg.. Bandit has absolutely no health issues) to do it, and I'm still working on the basic obedience with my mom's puppy, so it would be a while until he's ready for sports. He loves running so he'd be an excellent candidate for that though! And I think most places around here require some form of formal education or prior experience.. I will look into those though. I'll try to locate at least some kind of courses that are local that I could try for some sports. Agility would be fun I think! biggrin Thanks for the suggestions! biggrin
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:27 pm
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CrissAngelLover12345 Latrans CrissAngelLover12345 Latrans What kind of dog training have you done in the past? :] Mainly obedience training of mine and my family's dogs. I have also taught my parents' oldest dog several different tricks. You should try to get more professional type experience--either do a sport with your dogs or try to get hired on at a training place. Unfortunately, I don't think we have any facilities around that we can do any kind of sport/sport training.. My dog, Bandit is the only one of our older three that is in good enough health (one is blind and has arthritis in his back, and the other has arthritis in his leg.. Bandit has absolutely no health issues) to do it, and I'm still working on the basic obedience with my mom's puppy, so it would be a while until he's ready for sports. He loves running so he'd be an excellent candidate for that though! And I think most places around here require some form of formal education or prior experience.. I will look into those though. I'll try to locate at least some kind of courses that are local that I could try for some sports. Agility would be fun I think! biggrin Thanks for the suggestions! biggrin
Obedience and tracking would be more applicable I'd bet.
Where are you located, if you don't mind my asking?
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Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 2:41 pm
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Latrans CrissAngelLover12345 Latrans CrissAngelLover12345 Latrans What kind of dog training have you done in the past? :] Mainly obedience training of mine and my family's dogs. I have also taught my parents' oldest dog several different tricks. You should try to get more professional type experience--either do a sport with your dogs or try to get hired on at a training place. Unfortunately, I don't think we have any facilities around that we can do any kind of sport/sport training.. My dog, Bandit is the only one of our older three that is in good enough health (one is blind and has arthritis in his back, and the other has arthritis in his leg.. Bandit has absolutely no health issues) to do it, and I'm still working on the basic obedience with my mom's puppy, so it would be a while until he's ready for sports. He loves running so he'd be an excellent candidate for that though! And I think most places around here require some form of formal education or prior experience.. I will look into those though. I'll try to locate at least some kind of courses that are local that I could try for some sports. Agility would be fun I think! biggrin Thanks for the suggestions! biggrin Obedience and tracking would be more applicable I'd bet. Where are you located, if you don't mind my asking?
West Virginia. The part of the state I'm in doesn't have much.. >.<
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