What and where is the best school to become a certified pro dog trainer?

Posted: March 24th, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Common Questions | Tags: , , , , | 2 Comments »

I want to learn how to train dogs for task such as helping dog, ie seeing eye dogs, search and rescue. I know nothing about how to look for a school or course and to get into the buisness. Anyone with any info will be a great help! Thank you!

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2 Comments on “What and where is the best school to become a certified pro dog trainer?”

  1. 1 abagail490490 said at 8:05 am on March 24th, 2011:

    Get in touch with guiding eyes for the blind. They are always looking for people to take their puppies for about a year till they are ready to work. You can probably get more info from them.

  2. 2 lady M said at 8:10 am on March 24th, 2011:

    Most start out as pet dog obedience trainers and animal behaviorist’s then specialize in service dog skill.

    Volunteering at a shelter may provide good references and connections, volunteering at as a puppy walker or puppy raiser for a established service dog group will do the same. This is not a career for the faint of heart, it requires time, dedication, schooling and most of all a love for animals. People skills are also important.

    This should get you started

    So You Want To Be A Guide Dog Trainer?
    http://www.thepuppyplace.org/page16.html

    Assistance Dog Trainer Profile
    http://www.redgoldfish.co.uk/view_job_information.asp?gid=328

    Photo Credit: Baronet Photography

    SERVICE DOG RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE U.S. (BY STATE)
    http://www.inch.com/~dogs/service.html

    http://www.handi-dogs.org/

    Service Dog Directory
    http://www.wolfpacks.com/serviced.htm

    Iaadp
    http://www.iaadp.org

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