At the School for Dog Trainers, we have been privileged to welcome students from across the globe. Since launching in 2006, graduates from over thirty countries have been through our programs and used our School as a springboard to make a significant difference to dog owners in their respective home nations.
Attracting prospective dog trainers from a variety of diverse backgrounds brings many benefits for both our school and our students. Each of our students has had different life experiences and unique interactions with dogs in their home country. This creates an environment where students can learn not just from our curriculum, but from each other too. With programs such as our International Scholarship, our student body continues to receive applications from around the world.
In the latest article in our Graduate Showcase series, we spoke to James Leung, Training Director at Hong Kong Canine. James holds a BSc in Environmental Studies and a certificate in Wild Animal Behavior. In addition to studying at the School for Dog Trainers, James has also trained at the Police Dogs Center in the Netherlands, receiving certification for tracking and KPNV decoy training.
In this interview, we asked James about his business, his background with dogs, and why he chose to study at the School for Dog Trainers.