FAQ: What skills do you need to be a dog trainer?
Dec 16, 2020
- Patience, consistency, and excellent communication skills (both verbal and nonverbal) help a trainer to effectively teach their canine and human clients. The majority of dog trainers are self-employed, though some may work for a head trainer or as a part of a pet store's obedience training program.
Written by Good Dog Academy
Take a look at a great conversation conducted by Jaime Knowles (head trainer at Good Dog Academy) and Megan Loftus (PPDT program graduate at Good Dog Academy).
You will learn all about how Megan leveraged her certification into a fulfilling career working with dogs!
