CCS

Certificate in Canine Studies

The Certificate in Canine Studies (CCS) is a professional certification provided by the Northwest School of Canine Studies (NWSCS).

Founded by trainer Cristine Dahl, NWSCS operated for over two decades in the Pacific Northwest, offering rigorous, in-person education for aspiring and practicing dog trainers. The CCS credential reflects both academic foundations and hands-on skill in operant conditioning, classical conditioning, canine behavior, body language, and ethology.