The COVID-19 pandemic has changed so many lives. During the pandemic, many people moved to work from home temporarily. Many of these folks brought a dog into their lives, and the term "Pandemic  Puppies" was coined.  

Many have now transitioned back to work and are no...

Now more than ever, qualified Professional Pet Dog Trainers are in high demand. The unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic have changed the way we live our lives.  

During the pandemic, many people temporarily moved to work from home, and many of these folks brought a dog into...

• To answer this question, call a few dog training companies in your area. Ask what services they offer and how much they charge. You will be able to approximate what you will make in comparison.
• Once you do this, you will surely answer “yes, dog trainers definitely make good money”!

• It is advised to take a business program that has been developed specifically for the dog training industry. So, how do you start your own dog business? Try Good Dog Academy’s Exclusive Business for Professional Pet Dog Trainers.

• Dog trainers are typically expected to have formal training by completing courses at training schools.

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• Though there is some overlap based on experience and level of comfort from the professional, most trainers teach obedience, basic behavior modifications, and specific skills whereas behavior professionals tackle advanced behavior issues such as fear aggression, severe anxiety, compulsive...

• A thorough and broad-based education can take up to 7 months. This number depends on the student’s other commitments and ability to learn. This is for a foundation certificate.

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• Positive reinforcement trainers often use verbal cues, hand signals, treats, clickers, toys, and even games to help modify behaviour, correct bad habits, and even to teach tricks. Trainers use both positive reinforcement (giving rewards) and negative punishment (taking away rewards.)

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• A novice dog trainer with a good solid education can ask for anywhere between $45 - $65 per hour depending on location and other factors. Some trainers earn upwards of $125 per hour once they have a great deal of experience and have continued their education to include specialty and advanced...

• To become a certified Professional Pet Dog Trainer in Canada, you need to study both theory and practical techniques. You can get everything you need by enrolling in Good Dog Academy’s Professional Pet Dog Trainer Certificate Program.

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• To earn the title of Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, you need to successfully complete a 180-question multiple-choice exam and log a minimum of 300 hours training dogs.

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• A dog trainer is responsible for working with owners to create a unique training program to promote a dog's good behaviour. A few of the main duties of a dog trainer are identifying problem behaviours and developing training plans for the dog.

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