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TheIMDT offers a wide range

of Courses and Seminars for
Dog Trainers & Behaviourists

Founded in 1999 by Steve Mann the Institute

of Modern Dog Trainers (IMDT) is a Registered
Learning Centre for the Open College Network
and has gone on to become the leading body of
Education, Accreditation and Membership for
Dog Trainers and Behaviourists.

The IMDT gives individuals the education and support to become

successful dog trainers within their chosen career. With an emphasis
on quality education at all levels, The IMDT offers a variety of courses
covering all aspects of dog training and behaviour including: learning
theory, practical group class exercises, puppy foundations, aggression,
body language and behaviour modification.

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All Members of The Institute of

Modern Dog Trainers must agree
to abide by The IMDT Code of Ethics

The IMDT Code of Ethics ensures owners

and dogs receive the highest level of
professionalism and care.

This includes training dogs professionally with honesty, integrity

and in the best interest of the dog, owner, the public and
The IMDT. Members are also expected to actively provide and
promote force-free training methods and actively reject any methods
or equipment that may cause physical or mental discomfort.

Continued Professional Development through books, workshops & courses

Carry suitable professional insurance including public liability

Work within professional limits, seek referrals where needed

Provide and promote proven science based training

Avoid positive punishment as a tool for training

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The IMDT offers a wide range

of courses covering every aspect
of professional dog training

Whether youre just starting out or an established Trainer looking

to expand your knowledge The IMDT has courses to support all
stages of your professional development.

Half Day Courses:

Creating Compliance For Non-Compliant Clients!

Mind Your Own Business, K9 First Aid.

One Day Courses:

Canine Aggression and Rehabilitation, Perfect Puppy Foundations,

Canine Body Language, Impulse Control.

Week Courses:

Advanced Training and Behaviour (6 days), 2nd Chance Heroes (5 days).

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A wealth of information and

practical demonstrations

The IMDT 2 Day Career as a Dog Trainer

course is designed for anyone wishing to expand
their dog training & behaviour knowledge.

This course represents 50% of the curriculum required for the Open
College Network Level III Accredited Qualification Principles of Dog
Training And Behaviour. The course covers many aspects of canine
behaviour essential for todays modern trainer, including:

The science of how dogs learn

Exploring body language

Group class planning & dynamics

Building a one to one consultation

Behaviour modification & rehabilitation

Discover a variety of practical training techniques

Client motivation

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Dog Instructor training with

a hands on practical approach

The IMDT 4 Day Practical Instructor Course

is designed to give attendees practical
coaching skills in a group class environment.

The stepping stone many students need between knowledge

gained and real life experience.

The four day course includes:

Coaching exercises

How to teach

Class planning, layout and dynamics

Applying solid learning theory to practical classes

Teaching real people with real dogs

Client communication

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IMDTB is designed to support

Trainers in more complex
behavioural cases

The Institute of Modern Dog

Trainers Behaviourists (IMDTB) offers
education for professionals.

IMDTB educates trainers to identify, treat and supply

follow-up reports for cases where the dogs behaviour
has become a dangerous problem. Current courses cover
separation anxiety, dog to human aggression, resource
guarding and other specific behavioural issues.

You dont need a degree to be a behaviour expert, but

you do need to be educated correctly with the necessary
skills to apply that knowledge and ideally supported by
like-minded professionals.

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The IMDTB course curriculums

cover identification, treatment,
medication & the consultation

For those asked to help with behaviour problems there are very
few ways of learning how to accurately recognise, treat and report
on cases where the dogs behaviour has become a serious problem.

With all IMDTB courses covering the necessary aspects in detail,
including behavioural identification, treatment, medication, mental
and physical wellbeing and the necessary criteria for success on
a behaviour by behaviour basis, the IMDTB enables professionals
to help more dogs and just as importantly their owners.

Two Day Courses

Separation Anxiety, Resource Guarding, Dog To Human

Aggression, The Consultation and Follow-Up Report.

One Day Courses:

Working with Noise Sensitivity and Phobias, Abnormal

Repetitive Behaviours, Psychopharmacology and Behaviour.

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IMDT Practical Workshops are the

perfect courses for enthusiastic
owners and instructors

Everything you need to know either as a trainer looking to hold

your own workshops or to add to your tool box. Also great for
any owner looking to learn effective training techniques to use
with your own dog.

Be warned, these courses are addictive! Sue Walsh

Current courses include:

Loose Leaders

Happy Recallers

Funk Up Your Classes!

Happy Trackers Two

Happy Trackers

World of The Detection Dog

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The IMDT have developed three

outstanding OCN externally accredited
Tutor Supported Correspondence Courses

The Open College Network is a national awarding organisation

that is delighted to work with and accredit five different courses
provided by the IMDT at Levels 3 and 4. The Level Four Canine
Behaviour Consultation and Modification course was specially
developed in collaboration with IMDT.

The accreditation of IMDTs customised training ensures that all

of the courses meet the rigour of quality assurance standards
with processes in place for the assessment, internal moderation,
tracking and recording of individual learner achievements.

Each correspondence course is offered

exclusively by The IMDT:

Learning, Motivation & Reinforcement: Understanding

& Working with Canine Behaviour

Methodology: Understanding and Working with Canine Behaviour

Analysis & Application: Understanding and Working with Canine Behaviour

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A membership assessment
is available for those looking
to be affiliated with The IMDT

Through a comprehensive range of

Courses and assessment The IMDT offers
a recognised and accredited qualification.

As well as a qualification, the IMDT offers a supportive, positive network

of Members with a purpose of developing and offering the very best
dog training and behavioural advice. Applicants must complete a two
day assessment in order to be considered for membership:

Deliver an outdoor group lesson

Deliver a Puppy home consultation

Deliver a practical 121 training session and follow-up report

Sit a question & answer oral test

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Being a Member of The IMDTB assures

clients that you have undergone
a thorough & respected assessment

Being affiliated with The IMDTB

assures Owners that you have undergone
a face-to-face assessment process.

This results in the very best standard of behaviour consultation.

The IMDTB membership assessment is a three day process, during
which applicants will receive a Case Study and be asked to provide
behavioural advice and guidance on an individual basis:

Written Exam - General Behaviour Knowledge & Case study analysis

Video Analysis - Diagnose and prepare plan of action

Owner Consultation Interview ( pre-training )

Practical Training Session

Deliver a fully comprehensiveBehaviour Report

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Being a recognised accredited

trainer helps give you
a professional advantage

There are many added benefits to becoming

an affiliated Member of The IMDT.

Being recognised and identified by Clients as a Member

of The IMDT/IMDTB not only assures Owners that you
have undergone a respected Assessment process but also
offers many individual benefits too:

Added to the Find a Trainer directory on the IMDT website

10% Members discount on courses & seminars

Use of The IMDT(B) branding on all marketing

Biennial reassessments

Professional support & encouragement

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 Our Testimonials

The support has always been second to none and the courses are
so addictive! We have been with the IMDT for 5 years now and its the
best thing (career wise) weve done.

Jeanette Muldoon

You can attend courses and seminars safe in the knowledge

that without compromise, the information youll receive will
be the most relevant.

Helen Wainwright

One of the best courses for dog training I have ever been on.
This course gave me more confidence and guidance in 4 days than
a college course I had attended for a year.

Jen Feargrieve

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for Dog Trainers & Behaviourists

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Accredited
Education and
Qualifications
for Dog Trainers
& Behaviourists

01707 263836
info@imdt.uk.com
www.imdt.uk.com

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