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Our Dog Obedience Training Philosophy

At Animal Behavior College, it is our philosophy that creating a canine-human relationship built on positive interaction and consistency can: often deter future unwanted behavior problems; facilitate faster learning; and even solve some existing behavioral challenges. This philosophy incorporates scientific behavioral principles of operant conditioning and the LIMA approach: using the Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive method possible in every training case.

While our bias is positive reinforcement, we believe instruction on a variety of animal training methods and ideologies provides the most comprehensive education.

Our bias should not be interpreted as a condemnation of other dog training philosophies or dog training schools. It is not our intention to credit or discredit dog trainers who use more aversive training techniques than those emphasized in the Dog Trainer Program.

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My experience with ABC was nothing I expected. I got to do real work with real clients through the externship process and made so many connections!
Miraena RoceretoGraduate
My training at Animal Behavior College has been very valuable since day one with my first student, my dog Jane, whom I have been training since he was 8 weeks old. It is important for large-breed dogs to get training as soon as possible.
Jaime RoveroGraduate
When I first thought about going to ABC I was very nervous about it, not that I needed to be. It turned out to be very easy to enroll and the course itself easy to follow. I loved being able to study on my own time. So you could still work and have a life while going to school. It was a good experience for me, not only because of the things I learned but because of the support and guidance I received throughout the whole process.
Sharon J.Graduate
Great school. Good communication and the program was easy to follow. Learned a lot from the program and can’t wait to take another one.
Kelly B.Graduate
The materials in the courses are packed with information and knowledge from experts in the field. Text is easy to follow, and review sections really provide a way to retain what you have just learned in each section. Staff were polite and friendly, as well as knowledgeable about the courses they offer. I could not ask for a better experience while learning. THANK YOU!!!!
Russel M.Graduate

Dog Trainer Career Earning Potential in California

Dog Trainer Career Earning Potential

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Academy of Pet Careers, Indeed.com and Talent.com 2024. Hourly rates may vary in your area.

Dog Trainer Career Earning Potential in Texas

Dog Trainer Career Earning Potential in Virginia

*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Academy of Pet Careers, Indeed.com and Talent.com 2024. Own Your Own Business earnings statistics reference the prices charged in 2025 for private in-person dog training lessons, based on what multiple companies charge across various cities in the specified state. Hourly rates may vary in your area.

A Great Option for Dog Training Near Me!

We have endeavored to go beyond the mechanics of dog obedience training by teaching our students the importance of interspecies communication, and because our classes are offered online it feels like having a school for “dog training near me.”

ABC believes that by using a balance of meaningful rewards and following proven scientific training techniques, ABC Certified Dog Trainers will be able to provide safe, humane and effective dog training alternatives to the dog owning public.

We have endeavored to go beyond the mechanics of dog obedience training by teaching our students the importance of interspecies communication.

Ms. Debbie Kendrick
Vice President of Animal Behavior College, Inc.

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