Tag: Dog Trainer Courses

Reasons Online Dog Trainer Courses Might Be Right for You

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In the modern world, the traditional classroom setting isn’t always the most convenient or accessible option for everyone. This is especially true for those aspiring to become dog trainers. With the rise of digital learning, online dog trainer courses have become a popular alternative to in-person classes. Here’s why an online course might be the… Read more »

Three Goals that we have for our Graduates

When the staff at Conifer Canine got together to create the Dog Trainer College, we had very clear goals in mind.  We wanted to produce graduates that not only know what they are doing as trainers but also excel in their skills.  Our dog trainer courses revolve around providing three necessities for becoming a well-rounded,… Read more »

Benefits of Online Dog Trainer Courses

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So much has changed about how we live our lives in the past few years. One of the major changes has been the ability to do so many more things virtually than we had in the past. School, work, and many other things can be down from the comfort of our own homes. Dog training… Read more »

What to Do Before Becoming a Certified Dog Trainer

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Becoming a certified dog trainer seems like the perfect job for so many canine lovers. But just because you are a lover of animals does not mean you will enjoy being a dog trainer or thrive at it. Still, many others will succeed if they choose to take that path. It takes a lot of… Read more »

The Benefits to Becoming an Obedience Dog Trainer

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Some people are meant to work with animals more than their fellow humans. There are a lot of jobs that offer you the chance to work with animals, dogs in particular. But few of those jobs offer you the kind of benefits you’ll get as an obedience trainer. Here are some of the benefits to… Read more »

The Importance of Service Dogs and Those Who Train Them

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The use of service dogs in America has increased over the years as our understanding of their utility evolves and the benefits they provide become clearer. Currently, there are estimated to be more than half a million of these dogs working in the United States, helping those who are suffering from a variety of ailments… Read more »

What Makes a Good Dog Trainer?

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It almost goes without saying that being a dog trainer is a very cool job. You get the satisfaction of helping people and animals and get to spend your days working with the best clients of all: dogs. While the job may appeal to a lot of people, it’s not for everyone. There are certain… Read more »

Will I be Able to Train Dogs after I take a Trainer Course

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Occasionally someone will ask, “Will I be able to train dogs after I take a trainer course?” We know the vast amount of effort and material that is put into our dog trainer courses, so we want to give a resounding, “Yes.” Yet, the adage sneaks into the equation:  “You can lead a horse to… Read more »

Choosing the Right Dog Training Course

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 »