So you want to be a dog trainer? Get the right skills and knowledge to succeed as a professional trainer.

‘Of course I want to become a dog trainer!’ Do you love dogs? Do you dream of working with dogs professionally? To become a dog trainer, you need to be a proficient trainer and enjoy working with dogs. But there are a few qualities that can disqualify you. Read on

In this 15-minute chat, we talk with longtime dog trainer Valerie Pollard about the dawn of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers [http://www.apdt.com], why trainers should be excited about certification with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants [http://iaabc.org], and what dog training clients

In the United States, there are no formal requirements to become a dog trainer. Dog training schools and organizations have surged in popularity in recent years. Certification for trainers, however, is still new. So, why get certified? Benefits of certification The obvious perk being a certified dog trainer is that