Category: Become a Dog Trainer

The Important Work You Enable as a Master Dog Trainer

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Becoming a Master Dog Trainer takes quite a bit of time, patience, effort, and financial investment. It’s more difficult and involves more rigorous coursework than just specializing in one specific area of dog training. But it’s worth it in the end and not just because you have a great ability to earn income. Master Dog… 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 Fast-Growing Dog Trainer Job Market

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For those who love canines, becoming a dog trainer may seem like fulfilling a lifelong dream: spending all day with the creatures they love while also providing a valuable service to both the animal and its owner. But like with any potential profession, prospective dog handlers may wonder what their job prospects are like. There’s… 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 »

Benefits to Becoming a Master Dog Trainer

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If you’re considering getting into the field of dog training, you may be interested in just one specialty at first. After a few years, however, you may want to add more skills, which will require more training. Instead, consider becoming a master dog trainer at the outset of your career to save time, learn more… 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 »