Iowa

Iowa Dog Obedience Training School

If you love dogs and want to help them live their best lives, becoming a dog trainer in Iowa may be the ideal career move for you.

There’s never been a better time to enter the dog training field!  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the job market for animal careers growing by 22% by 2029.  Dog trainers will be in high demand for the foreseeable future.

What Do I Do If There Isn’t a Dog Training School Near Me?

Not to worry! Animal Behavior College solved that problem more than two decades ago by offering an excellent online dog training program.  As long as you have access to reliable internet connection, you can enroll in our dog training school.

Within a year of enrolling at Animal Behavior College, you could be a certified dog trainer!  No matter where you live in Iowa, ABC’s online dog training course allows you to learn the vocation at home.

• Des Moines
• Cedar Rapids
• Davenport
• Sioux City
• Iowa City
• Ankeny
• West Des Moines
• Ames
• Waterloo

Online?  Don’t I Need to Work with Actual Dogs?

Naturally, real-world experience is necessary when learning to train dogs.  Over the years, the school has built an impressive network of professional dog trainers throughout the United States and Canada who serve as mentors to our students.  After completing the first 9 stages of the 11-stage course, students are paired with a local mentor and have a chance to practice their newfound skills.  By combining online coursework with a hands-on externship alongside a local mentor, ABC provides a solid foundation for our students.  Our graduates leave the program certified dog trainers with the confidence to succeed.

I’m Interested!

To learn how to become a dog trainer in Iowa, give us a call at 1-800-795-3294. An admissions counselor will be happy to walk you through the enrollment process.