Dog
obedience trainer certifications serve multiple purposes.
Not exact matches
Dog owners tend to be more inclined to hire dog
obedience trainers that can show some form of valid
certification.
To become a certified dog
trainer, obtain dog training
certification, enroll in the Dog
Obedience Program (DOP) or to learn more about the college or the Student Saving Lives program, visit our website http://www.AnimalBehaviorCollege.com/info.
Since there is no universal
certification, the requirements differ according to each individual dog
obedience trainer program.
Individual states do not require dog
obedience trainers to pass a
certification test or obtain a license in order to begin working in this profession.
While there is no formal requirement for individuals to become certified as a dog
obedience trainer, most companies prefer to hire applicants who have obtained their
certification.
She has been a professional pet
obedience instructor since 1984 and was in the first group of 120 instructors to receive national
certification through the Association of Pet Dog
Trainers (APDT), of which she is a charter member.
I am a fellow dog
trainer, but I'm more involved with strictly performance training (agility,
obedience competitions, trialing, testing &
certifications) and can not spend the time trying to help dogs with behavioral issues.
We are an approved continuing education provider with the American Association of Veterinary State Boards,
Certification Council for Professional Dog
Trainers, Pet Sitters International, National Association of Dog
Obedience Instructors and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants.