The journey to becoming a Dog Trainer or Dog Behaviourist is an exciting one, IMDT knows the route well.
We have a pathway that will inspire you, whether you are changing career, or this is your first career, we get it, we have been there too!
Not only can we provide you with a safe, interactive learning environment but we can also support you along the way to qualification and realising your dream of working with dogs.
The IMDT is the fastest growing Educator and Accreditor of Dog Trainers and Behaviourists worldwide.
To become an IMDT Member and therefore an IMDT Qualified Dog Trainer you would need to pass our dog trainer assessment.
Our Assessments are via zoom so you can access IMDT from anywhere in the world.
If you would like to know a little more about each section download the PDF’s
Results ….
Once you have completed your assessment, you will receive your results in approximately 4 weeks giving one of three possible outcomes: -
a)
Pass with Distinction, offer of IMDT Membership
This means the applicant has reached the desired standard to become an IMDT Member.
The overall assessment average will be 80% or over with no individual section under 55%.
b)
Pass with Merit, offer of IMDT Membership
This means the applicant has reached the desired standard to become an IMDT Member.
The overall assessment average will be 60% to 79% with the applicant achieving over 55% in at least 3 sections.
c)
No offer of IMDT Membership
This means the applicant has not yet reached the desired standard to become an IMDT Member due to one or more of the following:-
The average assessment score will be 59% or below
The applicant has not achieved above 55% in two or more sections of the assessment
The applicant has scored 40% or below in a section.
Any practices during the assessment that go against the I
MDT Code of Ethics will result in no offer of Membership
The assessment summary sheet will high-light areas to work on for the applicant to study before re-applying for Membership.
To book your IMDT Membership Assessment CLICK HERE
You then have the option to accept your IMDT offer of Membership, this opens all the amazing benefits of being an IMDT Member.
More Amazing News ….
If you have attended the 2 Day Career as a Dog Trainer, the 4 Day Practical Instructors course
and passed your IMDT Assessment, you have earnt an additional qualification.
The Open College Network Accredited Certification ‘Principles of Dog Training and Behaviour', Level 3.
What do you have to do?
You can book and pay for this at the time of accepting your membership offer. The OCN Administration, Verification and Registration Fee is £75 + vat = £90. We can then submit your work to the external Verifiers from The Open College Network. They then sign off your accreditation and send us out your certificate for posting.
Renewing your IMDT membership
We take pride in ensuring that all IMDT Members review their Membership annually to ensure continued development in line with other professions. Together with your yearly membership fee of £66incl vat if you are in the UK or Europe and £33 if you are in South Africa you will need to submit 15hrs of CPD.(IMDT ) or 40hrs (IMDTB)
Your first membership payment is due when you accept your membership offer, and this is set up by Direct Debit, so you do not have to worry about it again
To find out more about the renewal process please email
[email protected]
You can also read about Membership renewals on our FAQ page click HERE
Why so many owners search for an IMDT Qualified Dog Trainer or Behaviourist
When looking for a professional to help with their dog, clients want assurance that the person they invite into their home has been through a Rigorous Assessment Process, Adheres’ to a Strict
Code of Ethics and most of all has their dog’s Best Interest at the forefront of any training plan.
Book your IMDT Membership Assessment click HERE
IMDT Accredited Dog Trainers
The IMDT is a Registered Learning Centre for The Open College Network & offers Education and Qualification that is externally Verified, Quality Assured and Recognised within the industry
If you want to read more on the route to becoming an IMDT Accredited Dog Trainer or Behaviourist read
HERE