Q. How Do I Receive The Online Courses?

A. Participants should book their course/courses using the information provided on the "How to Enrol" page. Once the ADTB office receives bookings participants are sent an email "Welcome Letter".

In this email participants are given simple, easy to follow instructions explaining how to register on the ADTB members forum.

Once you have registered you will be able to access your course/courses. You then have a choice between studying the courses from our website, or printing out for home study offline. (Please note. Only ADTB members and course participants can gain access to the ADTB forum).

Q. Is There Any Benefit By Booking All 6 Courses At Once?

A. Those who book all 6 courses at once will receive (upon completion of the courses and paperwork submission) their first years membership within the ADTB free of charge (saving £25).

Q. What Time Factor Is Involved In Taking The Courses?

A. Each individual is different.Some people may have a lot of spare time on their hands and may complete the courses in a matter of weeks. Others may be in full time employment, have a home and family to look after and have very limited spare time. The answer is........ there is no time limit. Participants can complete the full set of online theory courses in their own time.

Q. What Do The Courses Cost?

A. The cost of each course is stated alongside the course description on the "ADTB COURSES" page. The total cost is £195. Participants can either enroll to undertake the full set of courses and receive their first years membership free or, enroll for each course individually.

Q. Do your courses offer a Diploma?

A. Participants receive a diploma for each course they successfully undertake. Those people who go on to pass their assessment and become an ADTB APPROVED INSTRUCTOR receive a second diploma.

Q. Is This Diploma Recognized?

A. It may surprise the reader to discover that there is actually no governing body in the UK regarding Dog Training. What is available at present are various organisations who offer courses at different levels with very varied prices.

People who are interested in taking Dog Training courses should shop around and try to find the courses which will suit their individual needs at a price to also suit. The ADTB is now in it's ninth year and is generally regarded as one of the most highly respected canine organisations in the UK today.

(Please see testamonials).

Q. Are The Courses Suitable For People Who Live Outside The UK?

A. Because the courses are provided online people from all over the world can become an ADTB ONLINE GRADUATE. To become an ADTB APPROVED INSTRUCTOR assessment must take place within the UK.

The cost of the assessment is £25.payable by the participant who must be prepared to meet their own expenses to travel to be assessed.

A full list of assessors, their areas and contact details can be viewed. Please email jenni@adtb.co.uk to receive this list.

Q. What Other Help Do You Offer?

A. Participants are given access to the ADTB members forum. On the forum they meet up with other people taking the courses. They have the opportunity to read many excellent articles relating to dogs.

The forum holds a "Serious Canine Discussion" room, a "Course Participant Section" "Ask the Experts" and a "General Chat" area. They can post mail seeking advice, contribute to problem solving and make many new friends who have the same interests.

Participants are also encouraged to communicate by email with their mentor Jenni Watson. Jenni will be delighted to offer any advice.

Q. Is it possible to hear any comments from people who have done the courses?

A. ADTB Testamonials

Dear Jenni,
I have just finished reading "What makes Dogs Tick" for the 5th time. I've made my whole family read it too.

It's really well put together and really makes you realize just what you have to consider as a dog owner for the benefits of your dogs health, and the different responsibilities as a dog trainer.

I am really happy with the insight it has provided so far and just wanted to say thank you, along with sending my booking form for the next course. I'm totally sold on doing all of them now!

Many thanks, and can't wait for this one!

Regards,
Amber Thomas

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I would like to give my opinion on the ADTB courses.

Since starting them in September I have completed the first two courses and have been very impressed. Initially I was slightly worried that they might be too academic for the likes of my good self to get my head around but actually I have found them to be extremely thorough and detailed with loads of practical tips and interesting course material.

Lots of support is on offer if it is needed. I am looking forward to continuing to the next level in the near future and I would heartily encourage anyone who is considering taking the plunge to DO IT!!

Paula Aitken

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Hi,

Im Malcolm Hewitt I started my ADTB courses in early May 2005,  I have just finished the Gold course and I am being assessed on Friday 4th November, 2006 at my own club PAWSITIVE DOG TRAINING which I started in June with my Daughters help (Who will also be doing ADTB courses in the very near future).

Regarding the courses they are very well laid out and the information is brilliant. I have learnt so much and I thought I knew a lot about dogs before. Also with Jenni in charge you feel its like a one to one basis she is so helpful and Pete, Carol and Brenda are the same, well I hope this makes sense.

(Malcolm and his daughter are now fully Approved ADTB Instructors)

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To whom it may concern

I am writing this reference with regards to the concerns the reader may have about the A.D.T.B on-line courses. I understand the full amount is not to be sneezed at and I too  was at first concerned, but I took the plunge and I can assure you everyone is genuine and trustworthy.

I would recommend these courses to anyone who wished to be involved in the world of our trusty canines.I am myself at the moment studying the gold course.I paid for the full set of courses and must say it is the best thing I have ever undertaken and wish I had done it many years ago.I can assure you this course is no sham and that you do have to use your brain.

Lesley Wilkinson

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Q. What do I do Now?
A. If you are interested in applying for one or all of our courses please go to the How to Enrol Page. Should you have any questions which we have not answered on the site please use the "CONTACT US" page. We will be happy to answer your questions.

Please Note - Within the ADTB we believe there are many methods of training dogs but we will only support those using kind methods. Should we receive a report that any of our Instructors have been found guilty of using cruel or over-harsh methods this may result in expulsion from the ADTB.