Application Deadline
Our Dog Trainer Professional program is for the highly motivated trainer who has specific goals for improving knowledge, skills, and career prospects. The course includes personalized instruction and coaching from some of the best teachers in the field.
Virtual | Central | Shelly Brouwer
Application Deadline:
August 19
- The Dog Trainer Professional Virtual Format is for the highly motivated dog trainer who is looking to advance his/her skills and career prospects to their highest levels. The program combines online learning with virtual workshops and virtual check-ins
APPLY NOW
Apply anytime before August 20, 2025
Apply by 06/23/2025 for Early Application savings of $200
Course Start Date
Your course begins on September 4, 2025
Virtual Workshop
Virtual Workshop Hours: 09:30 am - 3:30 pm Central Time
Workshop 1: October 25 - 26, 2025
Workshop 2: December 6 - 7, 2025
Workshop 3: January 17 - 18, 2026
Workshop 4: February 28 - March 1, 2026
Virtual Check-Ins
Virtual Check-Ins will begin at 8:00 PM Central Time and will last 1-2 hours.
Check-In 1: September 23, 2025
Check-In 2: November 11, 2025
Check-In 3: December 16, 2025
Check-In 4: February 3, 2025
Tuition
Dog Trainer Professional program: $6,600. Find out more about financing options, including our five-installment no-interest loan.
Apply by 06/23/2025 for Early Application savings of $200
Learn about our scholarship program for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Format
Virtual
- Online learning and virtual workshops
- No travel required
- Virtual 2-day workshops and Check-In meetings
- Video submissions are required
Faculty
Learn More About Becoming a Certified Dog Trainer
Subscribe to get access to our webinar Pathways and Roadblocks to a Successful Training Career with Ken Ramirez, and learn more about earning an industry-recognized certification and a rewarding career in dog training through our Dog Trainer Professional program.