Refunds/Cancellation Policy
Because of the nature of the course and the small class size, cancellations are disruptive. If you book a spot, please make every effort to attend. If you do need to cancel, the following is our cancellation policy:
If you cancel…
More than 60 days from the course start date
10% of the course fee will be retained by us and 90% refunded to you.
Between 60 days and 31 days from the course start date
50% of the course fee will be retained by us and 50% refunded to you.
30 days or fewer from the course start date
No refunds will be issued; 100% of the course fee will be retained by us.
However, if within 30 days or fewer from the course start date, you are unable to attend due to the following circumstances, we will permit a transfer to another course:
- You test positive for COVID-19 with a viral test and can provide supporting documentation
- International travel restrictions prohibit you from traveling to the state of Washington
Transfers must be used for a class prior to November 2023 or be forfeited.
To cancel, please click on the cancellation link contained in your confirmation email. No refunds will be issued other than those listed in accordance with the policy above. If you are within 30 days of the course and meet the eligibility to transfer, please email theranch@clickertraining.com.
We strongly recommend travel insurance, especially for overseas trips. Insurance protects your overall investment if you are forced to cancel your registration. It protects you in many situations, including lost luggage or illness. Many independent agencies offer travel insurance, as do travel providers.
Requests to Transfer Registration
Transfers of registration to another student are permitted when requested at least 30 days prior to the start of the course. A fee of 10% of the registration total will be charged and must be completed prior to the registration transfer.
Transfers to a future course will not be permitted unless the eligibility requirements above are met.
Transfer requests must be sent via e-mail to theranch@clickertraining.com E-mails must be received by midnight US Pacific Time (PT) (GMT-7) to be processed on that day.
What if the course can’t be held?
At The Ranch, we always feature small class sizes that are conducive to learning and social distancing. We have ample outdoor space and will be adhering to the latest local, state, and federal guidelines to deliver a safe AND enjoyable learning experience.
Should Karen Pryor Clicker Training determine that it is not safe or feasible for a course to be held in person, you will have the option of transferring to another date or course or receiving a refund.
Related Courses
How does this course relate to the course Ken used to teach at the Shedd Aquarium and at Western Illinois University?
This is the same base curriculum Ken taught at both places, with a great new component. This course includes a hands-on component, allowing students to apply skills learned in the classroom by working with one of the resident animals (students will be assigned animals randomly and will be coached by members of the ranch team). This is an opportunity to see the skills discussed in class applied with different species, and a chance for students to work with a species they have never worked with previously.
How does this course relate to the Dog Trainer Professional certification program?
The two courses complement each other nicely. The “Across Species” course has served both as a great follow-up for graduates of the KPA program and as comprehensive preparation for the Dog Trainer Professional program. (If you complete the “Across Species” course, you will meet the educational criteria required for the Dog Trainer Professional program).
There is consistency in the science, principles, and best practices covered in the two courses. There are also distinct differences between the programs in pace, assessment, certification, and curriculum focus.
Dog Trainer Professional
The focus of the applied side of the course is on canines. While all of the theory and most of the skills are applicable across species, most of your work is with dogs.
This course is great for people who are becoming a professional dog trainer, teaching others to train dogs, and developing fluent training skills.
Courses are available in major metropolitan areas in the US and select international locations.
$5,300
Train
Your dog, other dogs, second species and people
Taught by
The Faculty of Karen Pryor Academy
Length
6 Months
Experience
Some experience required
Hands On
64 hrs + (supervised), plus practice hours
Modality
Online learning and live workshops; Scheduled deadlines, but self paced
Certification
Yes
Student to Teacher Ratio
10:1
Training for Professionals: Across Species
The focus of the applied side of the course is on hoofstock. While all of the theory and most of the skills are applicable to canines, all of your work will be with the hoofstock on the ranch.
This course is great for people who are working a in multi-species environment, increasing training confidence with non-canine species, preparing for, or following-up on, KPA Dog Trainer Professional program.
Courses are available in Seattle, Washington only.
$1,200
Train
An animal on The Ranch
Taught by
Ken Ramirez, EVP and Chief Training Officer of KPCT
Length
5 Days
Experience
No experience required
Hands On
Approximately 3 - 4 hours total
Modality
Live lecture in THE classroom, hands on at ranch; Instructor-paced
Certification
No
Student to Teacher Ratio
30:1
Discount for Dog Trainer Professional Program
Enroll in Karen Pryor Academy's Dog Trainer Professional (DTP) program within 18 months of completing the Training for Professionals course and receive a $300 tuition discount on the DTP.
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Eligible as Prerequisite for Dog Trainer Professional
Students who have completed the Training for Professionals: Across Species course successfully are considered to have met the training requirements to begin the KPA Dog Trainer Professional program.