Timidity, shyness, and outright fear is a common malady in dogs. It’s not their fault; they either have poor genetics, have been abused, or have been improperly socialized (all human-caused problems). Dogs are commonly scared of men (they are seldom fearful of women), slippery floors, children, other dogs, crates, different ethnic groups, grabbing a collar,… Read more »
Category: Become a Dog Trainer
Dog Trainers Teach Dogs (and Owners!)
If you are thinking about becoming a dog trainer, or are currently enrolled in dog trainer courses, then you’re already halfway there—yes, we said halfway. Part of being a dog trainer is, of course, working with the dogs and understanding their behaviors. But the other part is working well with the dog owners. Keep in… Read more »
5 Dog Trainer Best Practices
Dog training doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time and effort to ensure that you’re delivering the best training to a dog and their owner. If you’re currently training or are looking to become a dog trainer, there are certain best practices that you should keep in mind in order to find success! Don’t be afraid… Read more »
What to Know About Dog Trainer Certification
Many certified dog trainers start off training just for fun: they have a pup at home or a friend’s dog who they love to train or teach new tricks, and they realize that they want to take that experience to the next level, if possible, and perhaps even turn it into a budding career. That’s… Read more »
The Importance of Training a Service Dog and their Responsibilities
Service animals support an individual in areas of their life where their disabilities take over. It takes a special type of dog to learn the necessary tasks and take on that role of devotedly serving their owner and mitigating their disabilities. And it takes a special type of trainer to work with a dog to… Read more »
What to Consider Before Becoming a Dog Trainer
So, you love dogs, but have you ever considered taking that next step to become a dog trainer? Becoming a dog trainer can be a wildly fulfilling career but there are some things to consider before taking the plunge. You must be good with people too! When becoming a dog trainer, you may think you… Read more »
Four Qualities of a Successful Dog Trainer
Like many dog owners, we here at Dog Trainer College understand the value of a trained dog. They’re loyal, obedient, friendly and able to learn new skills over time that could prove useful in a variety of scenarios. But that sort of discipline doesn’t develop overnight. Behind every successful trained dog is a successful dog… Read more »
Students Gain Training Skills, Dogs Gain Life Skills
If you’ve always dreamed of becoming a dog trainer, now is the time to start! When you sign up for lessons at Dog Trainer College, you’ll gain training skills while dogs gain life skills. You’ll work hands-on with experienced master trainers and with the dogs themselves. These lessons will give you the opportunity to learn… Read more »
Owning a Challenging Dog Can Make You a Skilled Trainer
Owning a dog is a wonderful experience, but owning a difficult dog can make that experience more challenging. However, if you have found that you’ve conquered those challenges as an owner, then you may have what it takes to become a certified dog trainer. By working with your difficult, but loyal companion at home, you… Read more »
