im ABC certified.
the program itself was very much a "take what you get" kind of thing. mentor plays a huge part. a good mentor is definatly key.
they do promote positive reinforcment, ect..
how to use corrective tools (ie choke chains) correctly ect.
but having a good mentor makes a huge difference, i whent through 3 before i found someone i could be around, 1 just didnt care, 1 was overly forcefull and had aparently taken to the "cesar milan" method, and the 3rd was just plain mean, he promoted chokes, show collars ect to EVERYONE...
it was tough to fund someone i got along with and felt corretnly embodied what i throught a trainer and mentor should be...