CAUTION ! 

    You’ve trained dogs _____.

    You’ve taught, as the full charge instructor,

         group ____ ; private _____.

Approximately how many dogs go through your training courses per year _____.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit three (3) copies of the completed form; your typed answers for each question; your video tape response to Section 5, question 21; and all other attachments.

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL. In answering the questions, keep in mind that NADOI wants to know your qualifications as an INSTRUCTOR.  Be specific in describing what you tell your students to do to train their dogs.  NADOI examiners are looking for step-by-step methodology rather than general descriptions.  Answer the questions in your own words.

Any response of “not applicable” should be explained as to why it is “non-applicable”.

Attach an extra sheet for questions requiring more space, making sure the question number is shown with each answer. Print your name the top of each page and number the pages consecutively.

Unless specifically stated in the directions, copies of handouts or homework sheets will not be accepted as the complete answer for any of the questions.  However, if you have handouts for students on a given subject, you may submit them as supporting information IN ADDITION to your responses, not in place of your responses.  The author of all handouts must be listed on the handout.

This questionnaire is geared toward the practical application of your knowledge. If you teach strictly competition obedience, you will need to approach your answers from the standpoint of either how you would apply competition obedience to real-life situations, or how you would handle the situation as asked.

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name_________________________________________
Home Phone________________________  Age_______
Address_______________________________________
City/St/Zip______________________________
E-mail__________________________________
Occupation ___________________________
Dog Business Name______________________________
Business phone_________________
Hobbies/Other Interests__________________________

PART 1: BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1. List the dogs you have personally trained, giving breed, level of training reached, and any titles earned, showing approximate dates of the highest titles earned.

2. Check any of the following types of dog training in which you are or have been active:

3. List any books and/or videotapes that influenced your instructing, including approximate publication/production dates. Also list any periodicals or discussion forums that influenced your instructing.

4. What courses or seminars, including approximate dates, have you attended that influenced your instructing? Did these include any that specifically taught instructing skills?

5. What, if any, previous experience did you have teaching or working with people before you began teaching people how to train their dogs?

PART 2: REFERENCE INFORMATION

6. How did you gain your instructing experience? If you assisted or apprenticed, for how long did you do so? If available, please provide the name(s) and contact information for the person(s) or organization for which you assisted/apprenticed.

7. Please give names and contact information, including telephone number(s) and/or e-mail address(es), of any individuals or organizations for which you taught dog obedience in the last ten years.

8. List any training schools, breed or obedience clubs, performance event clubs, or professional organizations to which you now belong or were involved in the past.

9. Please provide three names along with phone numbers and/or e-mail addresses that we may contact as references (i.e., veterinarian, pet professionals, dog club officers or past customers).

10. Please give the names of any NADOI members you know or have known in the past.

11. Have you ever applied to NADOI before? If so, when?

PART 3: GENERAL

12. What is your training philosophy and who/what (authors, instructors, seminar presenters, videos, mentors, etc.) were the most important influences in developing your philosophy?

13. List any dog care (grooming, health care) instructions you provide. If you use handouts to provide this information, you may attach them as your answer to this question.

PART 4: STUDENT INFORMATION

14. Have any of your students earned certification with any titling organization (AKC— include CGC, UKC, AMBOR, Therapy/Service Dogs, dog sports, etc.) on their dogs? If yes, list the most recent titles or certifications as well as the breeds of dogs.

15. What background information, if any, do you get from your students? If you use a form, you may attach it as your answer to this question. Give an example of how you would follow up on any of this information.

16. Please list three examples illustrating why you would refer a client to another trainer/school, veterinarian/health practitioner, or other dog professional.

17. Do you have a minimum age requirement for handlers in your classes and/or private lessons? If you do teach children, do you alter your curriculum/ teaching techniques to accommodate them? Please explain any alterations.

18. Do you allow more than one family member to handle the same dog in your classes and/or private lessons? Please explain your reasoning. If applicable, how are multiple handlers incorporated into the class or private environment?

PART 5: INSTRUCTING

19. What type of collar and leash do you routinely recommend for your typical beginner students? List other types of collars, leashes, and other training aids you recommend, putting those most used at the top of the list.

20. Describe briefly or in outline form the complete step-by-step teaching progressions you would give your students for each of the following exercises. Start with introduction of the exercise and include all progressions to a final response to cue/command. (Even if your basic or beginning courses do not complete all the steps of the progressions, be sure you include the complete teaching progressions in your answer to this question).

a) Sit on command

b) Down on command

c) Stay

d) Stay during petting, examining, or other handling by a stranger

21. Submit 3 copies of a video tape to demonstrate how you instruct your students to teach Walk on a Loose Leash.  Click here -> for  Video Tape Guidelines.

22. If you use alternative methods or equipment, explain how you use a typical alternative method and/or type of equipment to teach Walk on Leash. What are the reasons for using this alternative?

23. Describe in detail your instructions for teaching Come When Called. Start at the beginning and explain the progressions through to the final step of a reliable response to cue/command. Include what you tell the owner to do if the dog does not respond.

24. Explain why you would handle a student's dog.

PART 6: BEHAVIOR

25. Provide instructions you would give your students to address the following behaviors:

a) Persistent jumping up on adults; jumping on toddlers.

b) Stealing food off counters/tables.

c) Will not allow itself to be removed from the furniture.

d) Continuous digging in the back yard.

e) Puppy constantly biting at hands when physically restrained or petted.

f) Adult dog that persistently soils its crate.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS:
If you teach group training classes, answer Part 7a.

PART 7a: GROUP CLASS
(click here)

If you conduct private lessons, Part 7b.

PART 7b: PRIVATE
(click here)

If you do both, please complete both sections.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY

I understand that this application will not be considered unless it is accompanied by the non-refundable $20.00 processing fee.

I hereby certify that I have answered all of the above truthfully. I understand that any misrepresentation or material omission will constitute grounds for rejection of this application. If any misrepresentation or material omission is discovered after my acceptance, the matter may be referred to the Ethics Committee for immediate action, which action may include suspension or revocation of membership, or other disciplinary action the Ethics Committee may deem appropriate.

Signature_________________________________________

Date___________________

[ ] NADOI is a network of instructors based on the concept of sharing and free exchange of ideas. Your permission to reprint information submitted in your application, for use ONLY by the NADOI Education and Training Committee, may be indicated by checking the box at the beginning of this paragraph. If any information is reprinted, appropriate credit will be given. This permission pertains to training responses only and does not include personal information.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

When completed, submit three (3) copies of: the completed form, your typed responses, all attachments, and video tapes along with your processing fee to your ZIP CODE Regional Administrator listed below.

DO NOT USE REGISTERED OR CERTIFIED MAIL.

Make check or money order payable to NADOI. Please do not send cash.

00001-19999
NADOI Regional Admin.
Fran Tardif
124 Gray Corner Rd.
Woolwich, ME 04579

20000-54999 & Foreign
NADOI Regional Admin.
Gendy McMillen
37 Carballo Ln
HSV, AR 71909

55000-99999
NADOI Regional Admin.
Marlene Stachowiak
321 Fury's Ferry Rd.
Martinez, GA 30907