Category: Dog Trainers

Common Mistakes Dog Trainers Make

Dog Trainer Tips

When you’re learning how to become a dog trainer, it is important that you form solid and reliable training methods from the beginning. There are certain practices that dog trainers should avoid in order to become effective, respectable trainers. Length of Training Sessions Many dog trainers, especially when starting out, have a habit of holdings… Read more »

Training Relies on a Trainer’s Skill, Not Just the Dog

Conifer Canine’s Dog Trainer College

When a police dog aids in a drug bust or helps to locate a missing person, the dog’s talent and skill for what they do is often praised, but the truth of the matter is that the dog’s trainer is equally deserving of praise. Just like professionals in any field need to train and gain… Read more »

Spring Training: Not Just for Baseball Fans

Conifer Canine’s Dog Trainer College

Spring is in the air, and you know what that means – spring training! But we’re not just talking about baseball players. Spring season is a good training time for dog trainers, too. At Dog Trainer College, we offer a comprehensive six-week behavior and obedience training course to get you started on your path towards… Read more »

Becoming a Master Dog Trainer

Conifer Canine’s Dog Trainer College

If you have ever wanted to become a master dog trainer, then your opportunity has finally arrived. At Dog Trainer College, we will teach you all the skills you need to be the best dog trainer you can be through our master trainer program. This incredibly comprehensive learning opportunity presents you with the chance to… Read more »

Five Scenarios for Scent Detection Dogs

Conifer Canine’s Dog Trainer College

A strong and developed sense of scent allows dogs to lead their handlers to the locations of different types of items. Regardless of location or distance, a canine handler needs to be able to work with their four-legged partner to find a difficult-to-find item or person. But what kind of situations should you prepare for… Read more »

Five Reasons Dog Trainer College Tops the Competition

Dog Trainer College is where people who love to train dogs come to learn the art of dog training from certified professionals in this very unique industry. There are many competing schools that claim to offer the most comprehensive and in-depth training, but there are many reasons why Dog Trainer College stands apart from any… Read more »

Become a Master Trainer – No, Not of Pokémon, of Dogs!

Have you been playing Pokémon Go? If so, you could be well on your way to becoming a master trainer. But in real life you can’t really make a living being a Pokémon trainer, but you can definitely become a master dog trainer! Here are four ways being a master dog trainer is better than… Read more »

Competition Dogs versus Protection Dogs

A common question we hear is…what is the difference between a competition dog/trainer and a real-world protection dog/trainer?  We’ll try – in the short span of this brief article –to answer the highlights. First, competition work is very structured and predictable.  The decoy must make the same movements in order to be fair to all… Read more »

Dog Trainer Career Outlook

Those who are looking to become a dog trainer are about to read some very exciting news! The field of dog training has seen nearly explosive growth in recent years.  And the great news is…the market is nowhere near full.  The US Dept. of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics gives animal trainers a 15% growth… Read more »