This course is designed with built-in flexibility for busy working professionals—many of our students balance dog training businesses, families, and other responsibilities. Because the program includes hands-on training, time needs vary, but we recommend planning for about 4 hours per week. Most students complete the course with a couple of weeks to spare.
The course is self-paced within a 12-week course period, with a built-in flex week so you can adjust your workload as needed. To help you stay on track, we provide soft deadlines, pacing guidance, and email reminders throughout the course. The final deadline is firm; however, we recognize that unexpected situations can occur. Cooperative Paws offers extension and deferral options for unavoidable circumstances. Details are provided in the Student Policy Information.