#1 do you know any collages in this area that do classes on dog training? if not, what kind of searches should I do to find them? what should I look for?
#2 do you know any good "self teach" curriculum that I can purchase that can help to further my goals? do you have any books to suggest?
I have already been doing allot of research and reading, and actual training, but I want to further myself, so do you have any suggestions?
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There are several so-called "K9 Colleges" around the country. Each teaches you their preferred method and has classes about how to run a business. They each offer different "levels" of certifications. Basically, you'll get "certified" for whatever level you'd like to pay for. No matter how many books you read, how many colleges you attend, or how many certifications you get...none of that means you'll be able to train a dog. Your best bet is to apprentice under a seasoned trainer that not only knows every method, but who has a "Natural ability to read dogs". If you're one of the lucky few, you may have this ability already....or you may learn to understand it.
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- Don't know of any college classes specific on dog training, but taking an animal nutrition class or animal physiology may be beneficial. If I were you I would find a Dog Training business that is close and talk with them. Maybe work with them and get an idea of how the business works. There are many different methods for training dogs so I would recommend reading as many as you can just to get that diversity - different dogs respond to different things. I don't know if you are looking at this as a hobby or possible future business. If you are leaning business i would find a job with a trainer until you have the means to do your own thing.
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