Canine Care &
Training Program
What is CCTP?
The Canine Care and Training Program (CCTP) is an accredited curriculum developed by Continental Kennel Club to teach high school students about the fundamentals of canine care along with the proper and ethical ways of handling and training dogs.
Students Will Learn
• Proper and responsible dog care
• How to train and communicate effectively with dogs
• Skills to succeed in fields such as animal science, husbandry,
and dog training
• Skills such as patience, persistence, critical thinking, and observation
Requirements
• 75 hours of classroom teaching time
• The completion of the CCTP Level 1 Student Workbook with a
“C” grade average or above
• At least 8 hours of hands-on work in a canine-related field (in
or outside of the classroom)
• A score of 80% or better on the CCTP level final exam
Get Certified to Teach CCTP
Option 1: Online
Continental Kennel Club has developed an online teacher certification training program. This program will require 24 hours of coursework, and upon completion, teachers will be certified to teach the CCTP Level 1 Curriculum.
What you'll get with CCTP:
Student Workbooks
Teacher Workbook
Follow-Along Powerpoints
Access to Online Course Videos
CCTP Downloadable Forms:
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