Tag: Become a Dog Trainer

Unique, Non-traditional Education

What makes an education at the Dog Trainer College so unique?  Thanks for asking. The training venue is set up completely different than traditional classrooms.  Here, you’re not stuck in a stuffy classroom all day.  Yes, an education at DTC includes lectures and classwork.  But one of the huge advantages of our type of education… Read more »

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 »

Why a Dog Trainer School?

dog trainer school

A School for Dog Trainers is just that… a school where trainers are trained. To be complete, the courses should be very thorough and taught by qualified, experienced, passionate instructors. If these are the case, the school will be a tremendous asset to those seeking knowledge in the dog training field. Why attend Dog Trainer… Read more »

Hands-on course vs. Online course

Online courses for dog training fill a need, typically for those who simply cannot travel. But dog training is very hands-on and practical. It is worth a little travel to find a reputable trainer school that offers the course/s that you wish to Major in. It is impossible to learn how to juggle a leash,… Read more »

Professional trainer perks

Conifer Canine’s Dog Trainer College

What makes training dogs on a professional level so rewarding?  We’re glad you asked 🙂 First of all, there is the reward of knowing you have completed a job correctly.  The satisfaction of a client evaluation form giving you a “thumbs-up” is a prize in itself.  There is the self-satisfaction of knowing you gave your… Read more »

Online course vs Hands-on

Conifer Canine’s Dog Trainer College

Those looking online to find out how to become a dog trainer are in for some strong marketing strategies.  Their are myriads of online courses promising to teach the student how to train dogs. Online courses for dog training fill a need, typically for those who simply cannot travel.  But dog training is very hands-on… Read more »