Welcome to The Hounds Grounds
Dog Trainer Academy
The upcoming courses have been broken down from our 3 month course into separate mini courses, making it easier for students to attend.
After you attend the Foundations Course (mandatory - prerequisite course) you may choose the courses that fall under the prerequisite course you have already taken. There are also free standing courses.
Check the hours of completion and dates/times before signing up. There are no refunds, transferring to another class or credits for trainer courses.
DETAILS
All Courses are Instructed by Founder/Owner and Head Trainer of The Hounds Grounds, Brandi Bryant. You will spend each Course learning and practicing all that Brandi has learned over many many years of training everything from Puppy Training to Behavior Modification in dogs with serious behavior issues.
You will be receiving years of Brandi's extensive experience and education along side the tens of thousands of dollars invested in her education in these courses. She has set up all of her training courses to build upon each other for a complete and well rounded education. Many trainers provide Shadow Programs or Workshops that are great for trainers that already have a solid understanding of foundational skills in Dog Training but not good for those that do not have the experience and education that is required to understand what those shadow programs and workshops are teaching.
Brandi was very fortunate to begin her career with a trainer that instilled foundational techniques, homework, journaling, hands on experience and a long internship. This made it very easy for her to pick up what she would learn in the following years from many world renown trainers along with her own studies. She is now offering complete programs for others to have an even more comprehensive understanding of dogs and dog training and behavior than any single program that she attended. She is combining her knowledge for much easier access than traveling to see many trainers for weekend workshops.
Most trainers courses are online book learning that does not allow for any practical learning. These courses are all hands on learning in a professional training facility. This is a huge benefit!
Please keep in mind the start date could be one week sooner or later than stated. We give ourselves a week on either side for possible events or other course date changes. Typically if there is a date change it will be one week later than stated date.
Learn in a Real Dog Training Facility
Course Location - The Hounds Grounds, Huntington Beach, CA
All Courses are Lecture and Hands on Training W/a Professional Dog Trainer
Homework, Quizzes, and Tests
Facebook group for video homework
Enrollment open for our next Foundations Course
This is a NON-REFUNDABLE COURSE. Limited space.
You can leave a NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $1500 to hold your spot. Course must be paid in full by start date
ask about our payment options
We take all major credit cards
Certificates
Certificates are given to those that show they fully understand the Curriculum, they pass their handling skills, safely protocols, are on time, tests/quizzes are passed and complete all of their homework in the manner in which it is asked.
Levels of Certificates
Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Excellence
The Hounds Grounds takes their educational program for students interested in becoming a dog trainer serious! We will not give certificates to those that do not pass all requirements.
Those Auditing a course are not eligible for any certificates (audit spots not available at this time)
MASTER CLASS
INVITE ONLY - CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Our Master Class is a Certification Program for those that have shown exceptional skill in our courses.
This Class is Invitation Only
Foundations in Dog Training
Mandatory
What you will learn:
Overview of Operant and Classical Conditioning
Canine/Human Body Language
Safety in Training/Bite Prevention
The Importance of Relationship Building
Proper Exposure & Socialization
Socialization vs Exposure
Critical Development Period
Genetics and the roll the play
Fulfilling the dog/breed
Layered Stress Model
Dog Training 101 - Basic Obedience & Manners for the Pet Dog
Behavior vs Obedience
April Course Open for Enrollment
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6 - 8 week course
Mentorship included
day to be determined each course
$5000
No Mentorship Included
$3500
4 Available Spots ONLY
a non- refundable deposit of $1000 to hold a spot must be paid in full 3 weeks prior to start date.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR THIS COURSE
Call us to learn more.
Puppy Development and Training
Prerequisite - Foundations in Dog Training
It all starts with puppies! Understanding puppies is critical if you want to be a proficient and exceptional trainer.
What you will learn:
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Puppy Development from birth through the very important Critical Development stages of a puppies life
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Understanding how to pick an exceptional breeder
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What should happen during the time a pup is with a breeder
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How to help clients pick a puppy
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How to set a client and puppy up for success - steps A - Z
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Puppy Manners A - Z ensuring pups start on the right paw from day one. Potty Training, Crate Training, Puppy Biting, Jumping and more
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Leash as communication not conflict. This will ensure you raise pups that do not become frustrated and reactive on leash
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Puppy Obedience A - Z - Getting your pups training started in the first weeks while they are a sponge, starting leash work EARLY, sit, down, place, recall and more
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Helping your clients understand the importance of exposure prior to vaccine completion and how to properly and safely implement.
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Exposure - How to and what to
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Proper Socialization
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and more
4-5 Week Course
Saturdays from 11a - 1p
$1250
Date TBA
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR THIS COURSE
Behavior & Tools
Prerequisite - Foundations in Dog Training
What you will learn:
Tools - 101
stop using them wrong - How to use them correctly
Learning to use tools for communication
Layering tools over behaviors
4 week course
$2500
Early Bird Registration $975
4 Available Spots ONLY
a non- refundable deposit of $1000 to hold a spot must be paid in full 3 weeks prior to start date.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR THIS COURSE
Business
License
Insurance
Contracts - what to cover
Booking & Managing Clients
Training Programs
Multiple Sources of Income - what you didn't think of
Keeping a Client for a Lifetime
Emails and Follow ups
How to build business
Word of mouth and referrals
Vet bills, refunds, etc.
Demo Dogs
and more
3 week course
$1500
4 Available Spots ONLY
a non- refundable deposit of $500 to hold a spot must be paid in full 3 weeks prior to start date.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR THIS COURSE
Combined Program
Prerequisite - Foundations in Dog Training
What you will learn:
Sports For Fulfillment
Full Understanding of Creating Relaxation & Putting it on Cue
Muzzle Training
Client level of ability
Dog level of ability
Understanding & Working with Fear & Reactivity
Confidence Building
Behavior Modification Basics
Tools
8 -10 week course
$5000
4 Available Spots ONLY
a non- refundable deposit of $1000 to hold a spot must be paid in full 3 weeks prior to start date.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR THIS COURSE
Sports and Enrichment
Prerequisite - Foundations in Dog Training
This course is great for Trainers, Rescues and Shelters
A Full Understanding of Tug and Training Through Game
Flirt Pole and Spring Pole
Confidence Building through Sports and Enrichment for the Pet Dog
Scent/Nose Work for the Pet Dog
Urban Agility - Helping your clients get creative
6 - 8 Weeks
$2200
4 Available Spots ONLY
a non- refundable deposit of $1000 to hold a spot must be paid in full 3 weeks prior to start date.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR THIS COURSE
Behavior Modification Basics
What you will learn:
Full Understanding of Creating Relaxation & Putting it on Cue
Muzzle Training
Client level of ability
Dog level of ability
Understanding & Working with Fear & Reactivity
Confidence Building
Ethical Dog Training
Where to begin with a dog having Behavior Issues
6 week course
$4500
4 Available Spots ONLY
a non- refundable deposit of $1000 to hold a spot must be paid in full 3 weeks prior to start date.
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS FOR THIS COURSE
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
You will be instructed by Course Developer Brandi Bryant.
(IACP), Professional member of the International Association of Canine Professionals, an AKC approved evaluator for the AKC Star Puppy, CGC and Advanced CGC programs, Head Training of The Hounds Grounds
Brandi has spent many years learning, practicing and honing her dog training/behavior skills. Spending years in continued study of methods, tools, courses, workshops, and learning form the worlds most influential dog trainers.
She understood from the beginning one method was never going to work on all dogs and to only use one method was a completely unfair approach. Specializing in behavior modification you must have an understanding of dogs on a deeper level than a one-size fits all approach.
Brandi's education reaches over Obedience, Behavior, Scent Detection, Sport, Trick, Dogmanship, Behavior Modification, Relationship Based Modification, Proper Conditioning and use of Tools, Methods of Motivation to Positive Reinforcement, and much much more.
The Hounds Grounds has been built on a Motivational Training Modality specializing in what the DOG LOVES in order to create what the owner desires. This creates a love for work and strong work ethic in our dogs. There are two sides in training, the most important side being the dogs!
Brandi is going to share with you her many years of knowledge and experience along with hands on learning in her Dog Training Facility. You will not find another course with the benefits Brandi and The Hounds Grounds has put together in this course. Learn how to start your dog training career properly.
Call to enroll in our Dog Trainer Courses