What You’ll Learn in a Cadaver Dog Training Course

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A cadaver dog is a working canine who helps law enforcement find dead people in disasters, accidents, murders, or suicides. They specialize in detecting the scent of human decomposition, including bodies that are buried up to 15 feet deep. Dogs have roughly 220 million olfactory receptors in their noses, making their sense of smell about… Read more »

In-Person vs. Online Dog Trainer Courses

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If you’re interested in becoming a dog trainer but are unsure if an in-person or online training course is right for you, we invite you to learn a little more about each to see which fits your needs and busy schedule best. Although in-person courses are typically the preferred option because of the hands-on training… Read more »

Becoming a Police K9 Instructor

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If you are interested in becoming a police K9 instructor but are unsure where to begin, we suggest you learn more about the police K9 instructor course from Dog Trainer College. This course will teach you the proper techniques for training both police dogs and their handlers and will give you specialized skills for training… Read more »

Choosing the Right Dog Training Course

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If you’re interested in becoming a professional dog trainer and are having a tough time figuring out which dog training course is right for you, there are several popular programs that our students have enjoyed and gained professional careers from. Three of our more popular courses are behavior and obedience training, master training and police… Read more »

What You’ll Learn in Detection Dog Training

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Joining a detection dog training program will give you the ability to train dogs in a wide variety of detection methods. Whether you’re looking to become an expert trainer of drug dogs, bomb dogs, cadaver dogs or want any other detection training, a detection dog course will aide you in becoming an expert in your… Read more »

Is Master Dog Trainer School Right for You?

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If you’re interested in becoming a dog trainer and can’t decide on your area of study, consider a master trainer course. Master dog trainers separate themselves from other trainers, as they have a wealth of knowledge in nearly every dog training technique, work with a wide range of dogs and have the hands-on experience needed… Read more »

Reasons to Become a Service Dog Trainer

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If you have a passion for animals and helping others, a career as a certified service dog trainer may be right for you. As a service dog trainer, you will learn how to properly train these incredible dogs and will have them prepared to work with their future handlers. This is a very fulfilling career… Read more »

What You’ll Learn in a Behavior & Obedience Dog Trainer Program

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No matter what specific dog training you’re interested in, you’ll need to use proper behavior and obedience techniques to have dogs work with you in a positive manner. Understanding why dogs act the way they do, what motivates the dog into acceptable action, and how to make corrections to their behavior is essential for a… Read more »

Life as a Student at the Dog Trainer College

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Let’s attempt to illustrate what a typical day looks like at Conifer Canine’s Dog Trainer College.  But, one of the advantages of attending the dog trainer school is that no two days are exactly alike. Once you decide to become a professional dog trainer, apply online here. We’ll get back with you ASAP with your… Read more »

German Shepherd Temperament

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After earnestly working/breeding/training German Shepherds for at least 30 years, Max von Stephantitz wrote, “I cannot remember a single shepherd dog who was not in love with children.” That is a far cry from where the breed is in America today.  Unfortunately, many GSDs cannot be trusted around children.  The reasons for this are numerous… Read more »