Sometimes beginner trainers get the feeling that they will always be on cloud nine with no problems etc. But in a real world, there will be problems and down times. Just like with most other jobs, the dog trainer will encounter high moments and low moments. Yes, there will be days when you don’t feel… Read more »
Category: Become a Dog Trainer
Becoming a Good Decoy
The “bad guy” in Schutzhund or other competition sports as well as protection and police dog training goes by a number of names, including decoy, agitator, helper, and others. His job is made to look easy by online videos and by some “backyard wanna-bees.” However, becoming a good decoy is a skill that takes some… Read more »
Dog Trainers Must Deal With People Too
Most people who are dog trainers chose that profession because they enjoy working with dogs. Working with dogs is certainly an important desire for dog trainers. Sometimes prospective trainers do not realize that training dogs also involves training people. A large part of a successful dog training business includes interacting with humans as well as… Read more »
Fully Operational Training Facility
If you have been on our website or visited our Blog, you’ve already heard of the many perks of attending the Dog Trainer College. But here’s one that may not have hit you yet. Students who attend the Dog Trainer College are able to acquire a top-notch education while observing a fully operational dog training… Read more »
Applied Training Experience
Those who wish to train dogs on a professional level will need a large amount of experience. Each one of the courses offered at the Dog Trainer College are purposely designed to be largely hands-on; roughly 70%. A solid dog trainer certification course will include practical training experience. It is true that a good trainer… Read more »
Why Become a Dog Trainer?
If you avidly enjoy working with dogs, you may want to become a dog trainer. Reputable dog trainers are in high demand. The hours can be long at times but the rewards are priceless! A person looking for a rewarding career, interacting with both canines and humans, may want to consider this challenging yet worthwhile… Read more »
Admissions Process
The Dog Trainer College utilizes an application process that is as simplified as possible. The easiest method is to apply online via the application form there. Applications can also be emailed or snail-mailed by request. Applications that are not made online will require a phone call to collect the application deposit. One question we hear… Read more »
Realistic Expectations in becoming a professional dog trainer
What can I expect in my quest to become a certified dog trainer? When a student enrolls in one of the exceptional courses offered at the Dog Trainer College, a major hurdle will be crossed. What the student knows about dogs will grow exponentially. Hands-on experience is gained. Hundreds of hours of priceless education is… Read more »
High Performance Level
Desiring to become a dog trainer? Consider this…. Many facets of our world are constantly changing – sometimes for the better, sometimes not. The same is true in the dog training world. Some great advances have been made yet some ill-informed mindsets have also become entrenched. Tools improve but the proper use of these tools… Read more »