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.

In this 15-minute chat, we talk with longtime dog trainer Valerie Pollard about the dawn of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, why trainers should be excited about certification with the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, and what dog training clients need most from their trainers. Valerie has been

Have you thought about becoming a professional dog trainer? If you enjoy working with people to solve dog problems, going pro with pups may be your calling. Read on to learn which dog trainer program is right for you. What’s involved? Being a professional dog trainer means you

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