How to Become a Dog Trainer
Becoming a dog trainer can be incredibly rewarding!
Watch this short video to learn about your best options in this expanding field.
What's NEXT for Me?
BUILD YOUR SKILLS
Learn the building blocks of dog training with any of these courses!
Choose this option if you want to:
- develop a solid foundation of skills and knowledge, and have fun!
- train important behaviors and solve common behavior issues with your dog.
- get the quickest preparation for our Professional program.
Choose this option if you want:
- everything the Foundations course offers, but you benefit from extra coaching.
- additional support to work on areas of training that interest you most or troubleshoot when help is needed the most.
Choose this option if you want to:
- gain comprehensive set of skills and knowledge.
- apply skills in a related setting like shelter work, dog walking, or veterinary office.
- are already a dog trainer, and certification is not a goal.
- get the most thorough preparation for our Professional program.
Apply for the Dog Trainer Professional Program (DTP) within six months of successfully completing any of these preparatory courses and we'll apply up to 50% of the price you paid toward your enrollment in our DTP program!
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KEY THINGS TO KNOW
ABOUT Certification
BECOME A GREAT TRAINER WITH US
A Day In The Life
About the Dog Trainer Professional Program
Join the more than 2,600 certified trainers educated through our Professional program. It's based on the most up-to-date behavior science and modern training and teaching practices. It covers both the science and the practice of, dog training, behavior change, client teaching, problem-solving, and business management.
With four different formats—Regional, National, World, and Virtual—you can select the one that is the right fit for you and your dog.
