Dog Trainer

Question: Do you have to go to school to be a dog trainer, if yes than how long?

(Posted by: on 2012-02-06 11:38:44)

I want to be a dog trainer now and I wanted to know if you had to go to school.If I do than I have to get a summer job so I can pay for the class evan though I'm in 9th grade.

Posted by: ~Launi~ Command Your Power~ on 2012-02-06, 11:43:55

Yes you do. animalbehaviorcollege.com/

Posted by: catlover on 2012-02-06, 11:46:06

.Yes you do have to go to school.To be a professional trainer you have alot to learn.I have a german shepard and I had him trained by a professional.He has a list of credential's.I am in saint louis area so if you have time go to stldogsmart.com. Or google Casey Ray dog and you can see the training he went thru.Awesome trainer.I hope you go for it.And good luck. For the little cutie stuff no you dont.But to be a serious dog trainer and be certified in yes you do. obedience is ok for the cutie stuff sit stay shake very basic stuff.For serious dog training you have to go to school.dont be fooled

Posted by: Labman on 2012-02-06, 11:48:58

Anybody with or without qualifications can declare themselves to be a dog trainer and start taking people's money. Look at Ceasar Milan. Most universities offer dog training within their psychology department. You could also go to apdt.com Training and certification will add to your ability and credibility.

Posted by: Lacey UD, RE on 2012-02-06, 11:49:58

No you do not have to go to school to train dogs. You do even have to have much dog experience to call yourself a dog trainer. To be an excellent trainer you need to have trained many dogs of all sizes with all types of problems. Competing with your own dogs in dog events will help you get your name out there. At your age, try and get into a 4H club or junior kennel club so that you can learn how to train your own dog. Read books about training and watch dvds. There are many out there. Keep an open mind but don't be so open that your brains fall out. Find a good training mentor to help you. If you are going to take classes, start out with business classes. More businesses fail due to lack of business knowledge then anything else. You can also take some classes in animal and human behavior; animal husbandry, etc. Remember you are also training people so you need to be able to communicate with people. Yes, summer jobs will help you no matter what field you go in to. Work will make you responsible. Plus the more you work the more money you will make.

Posted by: !There is no cure for ignorance!call a vet! on 2012-02-06, 11:59:37

The trainer i used actually went to an obedience class in his area and studied with them and was eventually able to teach a few classes and went from there experience speaks louder than any amount of qualifications you can get

Posted by: Uuadson Batista on 2012-02-06, 12:24:26

I believe that the younger you teach your dog better. recommend a good training video lesson. Hope this helps. bit.ly/ xu0BLx