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Positive reinforcement trainers often use verbal cues, hand signals, treats, clickers, toys and games to help modify behaviour, correct bad habits, and even to teach tricks.

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A novice dog trainer with formal 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 training. Thi...

Becoming a Professional Pet Dog Trainer requires formal education such as what is offered at Good Dog Academy.

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 ...

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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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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