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trainers
The schools listed here all teach scientifically sound, ethical, and humane training practices. Each is highly respected within the training industry and offers different strengths, experiences, and skill sets. Trainers commonly attend more than one school.
Before you choose, take these variables into account: Cost, location, length of time, and the type of experience you want. |
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School: Animal Behavior College
Location: Online.
Web: www.animalbehaviorcollege.com
Notes: An online program augmented with local mentorships. The program consists of 11 classes or ‘stages’ completed at home at your own pace. Minimum time for completion is 40 weeks.
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School: Canine Behavior & Training Academy with Denise Mazzola
Location: Bedford, New Hampshire
Web: www.denisemazzola.com/btacademy.html
Notes: This 6 day intensive program is perfect for those contemplating a career change or anyone who's already begun the process. In addition to dog trainers, other dog pros are also encouraged to attend, including dog walkers, boarding businesses, veterinary technicians, and shelter employees. The program focuses on understanding canine behavior, learning theory, training skills, and building rapport with clients.
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School: Coaching People to Train Their Dogs Program with Terry Ryan
Location: Sequim, WA
Web: www.legacycanine.com
Notes: The program consists of two 5 day workshops, Levels I and II. Level I has no pre- requisites. The program is a mixture of classroom and hands-on work and covers a wide range of topics ideal for entry into the profession.
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School: Instructor’s Training Course with Pia Silvani and others
Location: Various.
Web: www.dogsofcourse.com
Notes: Two 5-day workshops are available, one on Teaching & Training, one on Consulting & Problem Solving. Both employ a mixture of theory and hands-on work in a shelter environment.
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School: Karen Pryor Academy
Location: Various.
Web: www.karenpryoracademy.com
Notes: Online coursework is combined with four 2-day weekend workshops scheduled over a 6-month period. Heavy emphasis on clicker training.
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School: Marin Humane Society Canine Behavior Academy with Trish King
Location: Novato, CA
Web: http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/Behavior/CBA.html
Notes: 12 consecutive Saturday sessions. Program is designed for busy people local to the area who would like to become professional dog trainers.
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School: Peaceable Paws Dog Trainer Apprentice and Intern Programs with Pat Miller
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Web: www.peaceablepaws.com
Notes: This school offers different multi-level programs for people wishing to become dog trainers or to advance their training careers. Programs range from 6 day intensives to 4 month programs meeting once per week.
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School: Raising Canine
Location: Online
Web: www.raisingcanine.com
Notes: A Beginning Dog Trainer’s course covering basic learning theory concepts, dog behavior, dog training, classroom techniques, private consultations, business practices, marketing. Online studies, plus two weekly phone calls to apply concepts to real-life situations. A mastery course: You study until you understand and can apply the concepts of learning and behavior.
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walkers & daycares
We cover dog walkers and daycares together because their educational needs are so similar—a strong emphasis on dog-dog behavior, pack composition and management, and reading canine body language. |
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School: Dancin’ Woofs Daycare Seminar
Location: Bend, OR
Web: www.dancinwoofs.com
Notes: 2-day workshop held in a bark-free, cage-free daycare setting.
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School: dogTEC Dog Walking Academy with Veronica Boutelle and Kim Moeller
Location: San Francisco, New Hampshire, Seattle
Web: www.dogTEC.org
Notes: This 4-day program is the only school and certification program for dog walkers. Appropriate for advanced and beginning walkers, as well as daycare operators.
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School: MegaDog Daycare Seminar with Robin Bennett, Colleen Pelar, and guests
Location: Various.
Web: www.dreamdogproductions.com
Notes: A 2-day weekend seminar held throughout the country, open for existing daycares as well as those interested in opening a daycare facility.
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School: Urban Tails Academy with Susan Briggs
Location: Houston, TX
Web: www.urbantails.cc
Notes: Programs vary greatly in length and breadth. Geared toward novice or experienced daycare operators.
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pet sitters & boarding facilities
Boarding facility owners will benefit from the seminars and resources in the walking and daycare section as well as those mentioned here. |
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National Association of Professional Pet Sitters Annual Conference www.petsitters.org
Pet Care Services Association Conference www.petcareservices.org
Pet Sitters International Quest Conference www.petsit.com
Basic dog training education will be helpful, too—see resources above. |
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