CPDT's questions

• CPDT's questions shamrockmommy Posted : 8/1/2010 6:38:10 PM I am feeling somewhat uneducated lately, and I don't even have a degree of any sort. I was looking for something to do which could be independent study type thing but have to do with dogs. Since Echo and I adore my trainer, I thought about getting a CPDT just to have something that defines me- not necessarily to create a job for myself.. yet... since I am homeschooling my kiddos.  I just wanted something special for 'me'.  Is the test hard?  How do I prepare?  Any info for me?   Thanks! LIKE 4 REPLIES 420 VIEWS LAST POST ERICA1989 Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• oranges81 Posted : 8/1/2010 8:24:47 PM  Talk to your trainer if they're certified. I know for my certificate, I need 300 teaching hours, seminar hours, a reference from a vet and then the written test which is about 300$ I think... Lots of work. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• shamrockmommy Posted : 8/1/2010 9:34:06 PM OH bummer. I did not want to teach, just to learn and have some sort of accomplishment for myself. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• stardog85 Posted : 8/1/2010 11:39:37 PM  Yea CPDT requires 300 hours of instructing as the primary instructor within the 3 or 5 years prior to the test.  The test itself isn't that difficult if you know your learning theory and have the practical experience imo. 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login
• erica1989 Posted : 8/2/2010 9:34:10 AM what about just taking some behavior classes or something at your local community college? 0 LIKE Like Share You have posted to a forum that requires a moderator to approve posts before they are publicly available. Hey, it's way more fun when you sign up or log in Connect With Connect With Sign Up Login