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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.
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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....
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 ca...
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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Good Dog Academy is the best choice for your professional pet dog training education. Our foundation and flagship dog program, Professional Pet Dog Trainer Certificate (PPDT), will provide everything you need to know to get started in the diverse pet dog industry. It will open doors that you might n...
