Canine Enrichment Technician Certification

Helping Dogs Lead Fulfilled and Enriched Lives


Full Program Description

What The First Certified Canine Enrichment Technician Says About The Program

I have been interested in Enrichment since the first day I volunteered at a local shelter. I started working with the staff Animal Enrichment Specialist then devoted all my visits to the shelter doing enrichment activities with the dogs on campus. I noticed how important enrichment was to their overall emotional and mental wellbeing and I was hooked! I learned as much as I could, reading and taking classes, started an enrichment supply area in my home which now spans 3 rooms, and I began pursuing my dream of working with dogs. When I saw Dognostics Canine Enrichment Technician Program I knew it was for me! I have always implemented enrichment into the dogs session whom I visited but now with this new education and experience I can customize programs and help pet parents implement them too. The Canine Enrichment Program does not disappoint. It is well organized, teaches more than you can imagine, and explains the concepts in an approachable way. When I had questions arise I would email my instructors and heard back quickly with helpful responses. They are there to help you. I am so proud to have completed this program and to be the first Dognostics Canine Enrichment Technician and I'm already looking at more courses to enroll in! Thank you for this program! - Lisa Bartel

Course Curriculum


  Module One - What a Game Changer for Pet Dogs
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  Module Two - Skill Up - Your Professional Skills & Knowledge
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  Module Three - About Town - Your Leash Skills
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  Module Four - Nose Down - Your Scenting Skills
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  Module Five - Your CET Level 1 Enrichment Activities
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  Module Six - Home Assessment and Program Development
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  Module 7 Canine Enrichment Technician Certification Requirements
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Your Instructor


Tudge & Stapleton-Frappell
Tudge & Stapleton-Frappell
The Contributors
Niki Tudge - M.B.A, PCBC-A, CABC, CDBC SSA-CFT, Six Sigma Black Belt, HCITB TS1, TS2 & TS3 Certified People Trainer, Certified Facilitator and Business Project Manager.

As the founder and President of The Pet Professional Guild, DogNostics Career Center and The DogSmith, Niki has substantial leadership experience in the pet industry. Niki has published numerous articles on dog training and dog behavior and her pet dog training businesses have been featured in many publications including The New York Times. Niki’s professional credentials include; AABP-Professional Dog Trainer, AABP-Professional Dog Behavior Consultant, PCBC-A and PCT-A through the Pet Professional Accrediting Board and she has earned diplomas in Animal Behavior Technology and Canine Behavior Science & Technology through the Companion Animal Science Institute. Along with Niki’s business degree and MBA from Oxford Brookes University she is also a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, a HCITB TS1, TS2 & TS3 certified people trainer and a certified Facilitator and Project Manager.


Louise Stapleton-Frappell - B.A. Hons, PCT- A, PCBC-A, CAP3, CTDI, DN-FSG, DN-CPCT, CWRI

Louise is a Partner and Faculty Member of DogNostics Career Center and Board Member of The Pet Professional Guild. Louise has constantly built on her knowledge and furthered her education in the field of force-free, rewards based, science-based pet training. The creator of the DogNostics’ Dog Trainer Certification Program, Louise has presented at conferences internationally and has gained a reputation for expertly teaching and training humans and canines at her own establishment, The DogSmith of Estepona, in Southern Spain, where she offers a wide range of both group and private classes and pet dog services.


Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
Who is the program aimed at?
This first level, the Technician level is aimed at Dog Trainers, Dog Walkers and all Pet Professionals. The program creates the foundation for Level 2 and Level 3
How can this program help me deliver a Canine Enrichment Service
In the last module of the program where we discus the CET system, the approach with clients and we address how the materials, the skill and knowledge can be used to deliver new services and which services we recommend.
How should i price these new services when i implement them?
In the last module of the program there is a section called “Your Target Market” and “Penny for Your Thoughts”, these areas touch on how to price the services and who the end user is.
Does the program cover how to perform Enrichment Exercises
Yes, it covers a total of 35 Canine Enrichment exercises across seven categories, incorporating both passive and active enrichment types
What is required for Certification?
You can preview the certification requirements above. In short. Complete all the modules, submit your skill videos, take your final test, and be in good standing with the Student Code of Conduct

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