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A dog trainer is responsible for working with owners to create a unique training program to promote a healthy owner/dog team.
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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Learning to be a dog trainer takes hard work and focus. Usually, people who want to become a dog trainer do so because they are passionate about helping dogs and their families.
Formal education is where to start. Work hard, take continuing education and enjoy the dogs and people along the way.
...As far as career options go, dog training is a powerful and rewarding choice for those who feel the need to help dogs develop strong and loving relationships with the humans they share their lives with.
With so many families inviting dogs into their homes to live life as part of their family, dog...
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...
Dog training can be a viable part-time career option, allowing the trainer to keep the security of working a full-time day job while offering training services on nights and weekends.
Once demand reaches a sufficient level, the trainer can make the transition from a part-time job to a full-time...
Dog trainers have high earning potential depending on whether they develop their own business, the facility they work at, the experience they have and the special skills they're able to deliver.
Some dog obedience trainers can make over $60,000 yearly, and up to $125 per hour.
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This number depends on the student and dog's previous experience and time they have available to train together.
A Dog Trainer Certificate should include thorough and broad-based education including theory, first aid and practical work.
This is for a foundation certificate.
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You have always loved dogs, and you have a natural way with them. You are considering a career that allows you to make money by helping dogs and their families as a professional pet dog trainer. Naturally, you have some questions about making money working with pets and dogs, and maybe you are...
