Schools for Dog Training Instructors

Most people enjoy a well trained dog. However, few people know how to effectively train their canine. For this reason, they often seek advice and help from professional trainers. Becoming a certified dog trainer can be a rewarding and profitable job. The following schools for dog training instructors can get you on the road to a fulfilling career in the field.

  1. Penn Foster Career School

    • Penn Foster offers courses designed to teach students how to train dogs for general obedience, as well as how to prepare dogs for speciality work, such as in law enforcement. These courses also help instructors learn how to interact with pet owners. Penn Foster offers students the opportunity to learn from home. However, instructors are still available to answer any student questions that may arise. After completing the coursework (which can be done in as little as 10 months), students earn a diploma in dog training and a voucher to take the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI) exam.

      Penn Foster Career School
      925 Oak Street
      Scranton, PA 18515
      570-961-4033
      pennfoster.edu/dogtraining/

    Animal Behavior College

    • The Animal Behavior College offers students both independent study and hands-on experience in an 11-stage training program. Students learn the basics of dog training at home with a study book, and then participate in actual dog training sessions that take place in locations across the country. At the end of the program, students take an exam and earn a diploma.

      Animal Behavior College
      1-800-795-3294
      animalbehaviorcollege.com/curriculum.asp

    K-9 Solutions Center

    • The K-9 Solutions Center offers dog training courses that are mostly hands on. Training programs have low student-teacher ratios and can be customized to meet the needs of every student. Topics covered include puppy training, recognizing temperaments, health, agility, and more. K-9 Solutions Center also offers courses that prepare students to train and work with dogs in law enforcement and drug squads.

      K-9 Solution Center
      957 Dayton Lakeview Road
      New Carlisle, OH 45344
      937-771-1476
      dopedog.com/K9_trainer_instructor_course.html