LEVEL 4 Calming Signals Approach DIPLOMA®
Advanced behaviour and problem solving
Who is it for?
This course is perfect if you want to work full time or part time with behaviour and problem solving.
This course is open to everyone who has completed level 1, level 2 and level 3, and who want to learn how to do consultations by Turid Rugaas using her methods.
Upon completion you will be a awarded Nordic Education Centre for Ethical Dog Training’s CALMING SIGNALS APPROACH DOG TRAINER AND BEHAVIOUR SPECIALIST DIPLOMA.
Subjects and Learning Objectives
- Hands-on pracical training doing consultations
- Consultation reports
- Very good understanding of dog langugage and observation skills
- Extensive understanding of behaviour related to fear, anxiety and aggression
- Extensive understanding of facilitating activities for dogs with basic problem behaviour
- Advanced training and problem behavoiur
- Dog advocacy and ethics
how does it work?
Online pre-recorded lectures, monthly live and recorded mentor meetings with feedback, self study and regular group zoom meetings, six practical consultations and final exam (home exam).
This course comprises extensive individual study and in-depth practical assessments.
Next start: 28th of August 2025
Dates zoom meetings:
Time: 7PM to approx. 9PM CET
All feedback sessions are mandatory.
All zoom meetings will be recorded.
28th August
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18th December (report 4 feedback)
15th January 2026 (report 5 feedback)
information:
Duration:
6 months
Teachers:
Lisbeth Borg de Waard
Dr. Amber Batson
Evy Kaparieni
Linda Rugaas
Jill Webber
Language: English
Final exam: Yes
