Enrolling in a dog training school can make your dream of working with animals a reality. Dog obedience training lets you earn a living by making a difference in both human and canine lives. Certified dog trainers enjoy a variety of career options. They can start their own dog training business, work for an established dog training company, or work in an animal shelter or pet store.
As a dog training school, we provide you the education, practical skills and hands-on experience needed to become a dog trainer. As a student, you have the opportunity to study from home and get real work experience within your area.
In support of ABC’s strategic alliance with The Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and our commitment to keeping dogs safe from injurious training methods, our updated curriculum will continue to advocate science-based, positive reinforcement training philosophies, including using the least invasive minimally aversive (LIMA) training techniques. This enhanced curriculum now includes an additional 300 pages of information and features a beautiful, sleek graphic design and enhanced training videos with the goal of providing dog training students an improved learning experience. The improved curriculum also includes content on conducting remote training lessons; up-to-date information on how to get the most out of using both current and traditional marketing tools such as search engine optimization (SEO), social media, email and print media; and an expanded appendix of various training and business forms. Take a sneak peek at our new curriculum here.
The curriculum for the Dog Obedience Instructor Training Program is broken down into 11 stages that cover topics ranging from basic study of canines to business building tips. Each stage equips you with the knowledge and dog training skills necessary to advance to the externship portion of the dog training program. In stage 10, you can apply everything you’ve learned throughout your dog training course in a real-life setting.
Our Dog Trainer Program is approved and recognized by organizations like the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI).
Tuition for our Dog Trainer Program ranges from $3,499.00 USD to $5,547 USD, depending on your payment arrangement.* This cost covers your study materials, merchandise and externship. Our Admissions Counselors can help you choose a payment plan that’s right for you.
*Ask about our discount for Active Military and Veterans who enroll in our distance learning courses
The flexibility of our dog training school allows you to study from home at your own pace. Our program is perfect for those leading busy lives since you can take your dog training course online at your convenience. We have an amazing staff of Program Managers who help guide you along in the program. They’re dedicated to helping you succeed in each stage and answering your questions.
Our dog training curriculum is designed to teach you everything from positive reinforcement dog training philosophies to business building. We bring more than 100 years of professional dog training experience to our program with the goal of helping you become a successful dog trainer. You will also become certified in Pet CPR and First Aid.
Dog trainers can benefit from the fact their job has potential. With more than 89.7 million dogs in the U.S., there is an undeniable demand for dog trainers. You can stand out from the competition by getting your dog training certification from Animal Behavior College. By graduating from our program, you’ll have extensive knowledge and hands-on training. This is an important point. Is it possible to learn to become a dog trainer without attending a school like Animal Behavior College? Yes, it is. However, without the structure or knowledge it becomes more difficult, more time-consuming and far less efficient to choose and read the literally tens of thousands of books and online materials available. Additionally, you won’t get the supervised externship from a pre-screened professional. All of these reasons are why we’ve trained more than 17,000 dog trainers over the last 18 years.
You can become one of them! To learn how you can get started today, please call 800-795-3294 or fill out the form.
Please note: Animal Behavior College does not guarantee employment after graduation.
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