Course Overview
Become A Certified Behavior And Obedience Dog Trainer
This intense, multi-faceted six-week course includes basic and advanced obedience training as well as identifying many problem behaviors and developmental issues. You will learn about different types of canine aggression and how to curtail these behaviors effectively. You will also learn about puppy development, house training, socialization and first aid, as well as skills you will need to run a business such as kennel management, marketing, and web design. The course is packed with helpful information stemming from a balanced training perspective.
Learn more about this course below and apply online to get started. Sign up for top-notch dog training courses and put effective, progressive training techniques and comprehensive knowledge to work at your new or existing dog training business.
A student from Indiana commented about the instructors at DTC: “I couldn’t have asked for better teachers. I could go as far to call them role models that I could look up to.”
Both financial aid and/or housing is available, if needed. With our competitive financing options, you can take this progressive course for as little as $100/month.* Sorry, we do not accept VA education or voc rehab benefits.
*Rates and term will vary according to individual credit score, co-signer (if any), and amount of down payment.
The start dates for this class are February 24, June 30, and October 6, 2025.
This course meets M-F from 9am to approximately 4pm
(Depending upon class size, weather, number of dogs to train, etc)
Classes are held on-site at our facility near Spencer, IN.
Six-Week Course
$4,900
What You Will Learn
- Learn how to work with the dog – not against him; bringing out the best in the dog
- Understand the concepts behind efficient training and the fundamentals of conditioning
- Be able to train dogs in both basic and advanced obedience
- Train a variety of dogs with a variety of needs using a variety of tools in a variety of ways
- Diagnose training problems and formulate a plan to overcome them
- Manage a kennel operation in a clean, healthy setting
- Grasp the proper (and improper) use of dog training aids
- Understand the importance of socializing puppies
- House-train dogs/puppies in the best way/s possible
- Know how a dog “pack” works
- Identify canine behaviors and signals
- Realize the need for socialization and how to be thorough in socializing puppies/dogs
- Recognize canine anatomy
- Diagnose different kinds of canine aggression
- Recognize a variety of breeds and their inherent differences
- Understand the nutritional needs of the canine and how best to meet them
- Recognize health issues of the canine and be able to administer emergency first aid
- Understand how breeding programs influence the health and temperament of the canine
- Establish the foundation for beginning your own dog training business
- Create your own website that will attract visitors and establish business credibility
- Understand how Search Engine Optimization works and what can be done to improve yours
- Utilize various advertising and marketing options
- Be able to effectively answer your client’s questions
- Realize the many kinds of training that you may consider offering to your clients
- Use social media as a means of marketing your brand/product
Curriculum Outline
- Conditioning
- Phases of Training
- Correction vs. Reward
- Puppies
- Housetraining
- Socialization
- Canine Anatomy
- Nutrition
- Canine CPR
- Canine First Aid
- Kennel Management
- Basic and Advanced, On/Off Leash
- Proper use of a Prong collar
- Proper use of a Remote collar
- Clicker Training
- Baiting/Luring
- Analysis
- Problem Prevention
- Treatment
- Breed Awareness
- Dog-to-Human Aggression
- Dog-to-Dog Aggression
- Website construction
- Search Engine Optimization
- Social Media
- Advertising and Marketing
