Compass Education and Training

8 recommendations and reviews from 6 people

• Referral from January 9, 2015
  

  Emily M. asked:

  Hi - I am looking to undertake a long distance course to gain some qualifications as market research has shown me that a lot of people will trust a dog walker/sitter/day care owner etc., if they have qualifications. Plus I want to do a course for myself as I just want to learn, learn, learn all things dog! Could anyone suggest the best long distance courses out there? I have done a bit of research but all the prospectuses always say they same thing and it would be good to get your perspective having completed any courses first hand. Thanks in advance.

  

  Christine M. replied:

  I have done courses with compass education, they are accredited, and im about to do a behaviour course with them to. Have a look, it took me three months to decide as so many out there. http://www.compass-education.co.uk/

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• Referral from December 26, 2014
  

  Kathryn W. asked:

  Hello, I dont know if this is allowed - please delete if not! I am looking into doing a course in Dog Behaviour and Training, I work at a boarding kennels/rescue where I have been for 4 years ... I have just finished a course in Animal Care! I am 18, I have looked at doing a online course but would like some other options :) I have (and still do) a lot of work with rescue dogs, in the kennels and in foster I would love to go further and go into behavior/training! any advice would be brilliant - thanks in advance :)

  

  Karen W. replied:

  http://www.compass-education.co.uk/

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• Referral from April 22, 2014
  

  Rafaela K. asked:

  Hey, A friend wants to be a dog trainer. Any good courses in the UK for her to do? Maria Lobo Salvaje

  

  Lynsey P. replied:

  Check out Compass Education and Training (www.compass-education.co.uk) and International Animal Behaviour Training College (www.iabtc.co.uk). IABTC do some brilliant practical workshops and distance learning courses.

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• Referral from June 5, 2013
  

  Nicole J. asked:

  hi does anyone know of a good canine psychology coruse ? x

  

  Jane B. replied:

  http://www.compass-education.co.uk/

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• Referral from July 19, 2012
  

  Sylvia G. asked:

  Hi i am really interested in becoming a dog trainer/behaviourist. I would really like 2 eventually wk 1 2 1 with people rather than in a group situation. I am asking if any1 could point me in the right direction with regards 2 which courses are the best 1s. I am going 2 contact some local training centres 2 try and get some hands on experience. I also foster dogs 4 a charity who trains assistance dogs so hv a little bit of experience but know i need alot more. Any advice/ideas would be gratefully recieved. Thanks.

  

  Eric F. replied:

  http://www.compass-education.co.uk/ they have some pretty good online courses. It can ease you into the studying again without blowing your mind!!

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• Referral from June 15, 2015
  

  Bekki S. asked:

  Thank you for accepting me I am currently a dog groomer but would love to branch out into training I am looking for dog trainer courses in the south of England can anyone help me? Tia

  

  Sally B. replied:

  http://www.compass-education.co.uk/

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• Referral from January 12, 2015
  

  Christine M. asked:

  Hi im looking in to dog behaviour courses but while im checking them out i could use some advise on a reading list. Any suggestions to get me ahead. Thank you.

  

  Sally B. replied:

  Here is a copy and paste of a copy and paste from Jo Maisey . :) Hello :) This is a copy of a post I made earlier.. The first thing you must realise is that the dog training industry is unregulated in the UK. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer/behaviourist. Anyone can also set up an academy of dog training, charge a fortune and then issue a 'certificate' at the end of it. (I know little about the ADTB, so cannot say if they are science based or not. The six modules look incredibly basic though :/ I can also tell you that I know one of the trainers listed and she is really not very good. She still refers to outdated methods and has not heard of a very famous trainer and author. This suggests to me that it's not a great course :( . ) I would look for organisations that promote up to date, scientific based methods. Any courses that advocate 'pack leader', 'dominance', 'rank reduction' or 'balanced' should be avoided. Places that I know will promote modern training methods are: * COAPE http://www.coape.co.uk/ * IMDT http://www.imdt.uk.com/ * FdSc in Canine Behaviour and Training at Bishop Burton College http://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/.../foundation-degree... * Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/ * Ani Ed (Ireland) http://www.anied.ie/index.html * Sarah Whitehead's Think Dog http://www.thinkdog.org/ * Compass Education http://www.compass-education.co.uk/ No doubt there are others. Consider what level you want to learn at. Do you want theoretical and/or practical? Modular? I completed the FdSc at Bishop Burton, so can give you more information on that if you wanted. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMHO, anyone looking to set up dog training classes needs to look at the following: * Up to date knowledge of how dogs learn. Operant conditioning. The four quadrants. Premack. Reinforcement schedules. 300 peck. Lure and reward. Capturing and free shaping with a clicker... If not, look at appropriate training courses. * Knowledge of how to train not only dogs, but their handlers to train their dogs. Some knowledge of psychology is useful for this. Training courses again help with this. * Market research. What classes are there already? Is the market saturated? What can you offer that no-one else does? What fees will the market take? * Premises. Where? Where is the market? How far will people travel? Are there any suitable premises that will accommodate training classes? * Equipment. What do you need? Toys? Treats? Leads? Harnesses? Non-slip flooring? * Insurance. What do you need in order to be able to charge money for training classes? I'm sure there are many other things that slip my mind right now, but if you have a look at the websites linked in our file 'Associations you can trust to find a trainer in the UK' (link at the bottom of this post) they may give you further ideas Hope that helps! ~Admin~ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.facebook.com/notes/dog-training-advice-and-support/associations-you-can-trust-to-find-a-trainer-in-the-uk/637383576277203

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• Referral from July 21, 2014
  

  Sue W. asked:

  Not a dog training question but human so please remove if inappropriate. I am looking to do some distance learning dog related course, eg. Psychology, etc. loads on the Internet but want a reputable one. Any suggestions please?

  

  Sally B. replied:

  This is a copy and paste that Jo wrote for someone else with a similar question. The first thing you must realise is that the dog training industry is unregulated in the UK. Anyone can call themselves a dog trainer/behaviourist. Anyone can also set up an academy of dog training, charge a fortune and then issue a 'certificate' at the end of it. (I know little about the ADTB, so cannot say if they are science based or not. The six modules look incredibly basic though :/ I can also tell you that I know one of the trainers listed and she is really not very good. She still refers to outdated methods and has not heard of a very famous trainer and author. This suggests to me that it's not a great course :(. ) I would look for organisations that promote up to date, scientific based methods. Any courses that advocate 'pack leader', 'dominance', 'rank reduction' or 'balanced' should be avoided. Places that I know will promote modern training methods are: * COAPE http://www.coape.co.uk/ * IMDT http://www.imdt.uk.com/ * FdSc in Canine Behaviour and Training at Bishop Burton College http://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/courses/pt/animal-management/foundation-degree-canine-behaviour-and-training-fdsc-pt * Jean Donaldson's Academy for Dog Trainers http://www.academyfordogtrainers.com/ * Ani Ed (Ireland) http://www.anied.ie/index.html * Sarah Whitehead's Think Dog http://www.thinkdog.org/ * Compass Education http://www.compass-education.co.uk/ No doubt there are others. Consider what level you want to learn at. Do you want theoretical and/or practical? Modular? I completed the FdSc at Bishop Burton, so can give you more information on that if you wanted. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMHO, anyone looking to set up dog training classes needs to look at the following: * Up to date knowledge of how dogs learn. Operant conditioning. The four quadrants. Premack. Reinforcement schedules. 300 peck. Lure and reward. Capturing and free shaping with a clicker... If not, look at appropriate training courses. * Knowledge of how to train not only dogs, but their handlers to train their dogs. Some knowledge of psychology is useful for this. Training courses again help with this. * Market research. What classes are there already? Is the market saturated? What can you offer that no-one else does? What fees will the market take? * Premises. Where? Where is the market? How far will people travel? Are there any suitable premises that will accommodate training classes? * Equipment. What do you need? Toys? Treats? Leads? Harnesses? Non-slip flooring? * Insurance. What do you need in order to be able to charge money for training classes? I'm sure there are many other things that slip my mind right now, but if you have a look at the websites linked in our file 'Associations you can trust to find a trainer in the UK' (link at the bottom of this post) they may give you further ideas Hope that helps! ~Admin~

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