I don't have any official qualifications, but I'm quite good: I trained my friends dog to open the refrigerator, grab a beer and bring it to me. Simple tricks I can teach dogs in a few minutes.
I was going to advertise home training visits on craigslist, but I'm not associated with any business so I don't know where to start. I'm not looking to make a killing, but I would like some reasonable compensation for my time. So how much should I charge?
And then how should I charge? (By the trick? Per hour of my time? Any other ideas?) If I had my preference, I would like to teach exotic tricks instead of the basics. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks
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Dog trainers typically charge by the hour. I'd start very low since you don't have the credentials to pull in clients and need to start the ball rolling with word-of-mouth advertising. Another way to build a reputation and expand your experience is to volunteer with a shelter rehabbing dogs with minor behavior problems. Most dogs surrendered to shelters would have a much easier time being adopted if they had a little brush-up on their basic training.
Let your vet know you are a dog trainer. They often maintain a list of local trainers to share with clients who inquire. Do the same with your local pet stores. Make sure these are people who know you and know your dog(s) so they can feel confident recommending you (having seen the results of your work first hand).
Actually, putting obedience titles on dogs is about the best way I know to get the word out about your training skills. Then teaching beginning obedience classes. Then you get some requests for private training through that.
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