How to Enroll in the Dog Trainer Program

(International Enrollment)

  1. Choose a teacher and location for your workshops
  2. Apply online today!

Application, Enrollment, and Tuition Details

Application submission

  • No deposit is required with the application.
  • There are three ways to submit your application:
    • Fax: 800-472-5425
    • Mail: Karen Pryor Academy c/o KPCT, 49 River Street Suite 3, Waltham, MA 02453
    • E-mail: Click the “Submit by Email” button at the end of the form
  • Download the Student Handbook for Academy policies.

Application processing schedule

  • Please submit your application at least two months in advance of the first workshop dates to allow processing.
  • Applications will generally be processed within fourteen business days.

Enrollment

  • You will be notified of the admissions decision by e-mail. 
  • Plan to enroll (to begin online lessons) approximately six weeks before the first workshop. The enrollment deadline is 30 days prior to the first workshop.
  • Upon notification of acceptance and receipt of enrollment instructions you will have two business days to accept and complete enrollment to save your spot.
  • Payment is due with enrollment. See Tuition and Payment section below.

Tuition and Payment

You may pay your tuition in full at the time of your enrollment or spread your tuition over the first four months of the program.

  • Standard tuition is $5300.
    • Payment should be made by credit card or check and is due with enrollment.
  • Extended Tuition: Four (4) monthly installments of $1400.
    • These amounts are charged to your credit card, PayPal account, or paid via electronic bank transfer. The first charge is processed as of the day of your enrollment. The subsequent three charges are processed on the same date of the months following the date of your enrollment. For example, if you enroll on January 10, you will be charged on the 10th of January, February, March, and April. Extended tuition is offered to make the course more financially accessible—a trial payment is NOT offered.
  • Once tuition payment is processed, you will be sent your username and password to begin the course.
  • Scholarship funds are periodically available for students. Visit our scholarship page to learn more.

Minimum Requirements (International Requirements)

  • Fluency in English
  • 18 years of age or older
  • A folder/binder and other standard school materials
  • Several dog training clickers
  • A computer with a broadband Internet connection and a printer
  • Either Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox (required for Mac users) installed
  • Latest versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player (free downloads at www.adobe.com)
  • Physical capability to handle dogs of different sizes and activity levels
  • Ability to travel to the Workshop location selected, on the dates selected
  • A dog to train regularly and bring to workshops
  • Access to at least one other animal of a different species
  • A human assistant (occasionally)