Dog Health Questions: So I want to be a Dog Trainer...?

Im interested in joining the field of dog trainers, but am not sure where to start. Where can you go with a Dog training degree? Average Salary? What are the employers like?...Thanks Guys!!

Secrets to Dog Training Review - Is it Really the Best Dog Training Program?

Recommended Answer:
The dog training field needs more people passionate in dog training. I encourage you to pursue your interest. Get as much experience handling dogs, even if it's not in dog training. Cesar Millan from Dog whisperer started out at a dog grooming salon. My sister's Petsmart dog trainer started by just training her own dogs. You can volunteer at shelters, work at pet stores, train your relative's dogs, etc. Most popular dog trainer's business is all through word of mouth. If you are passionate and persistent in your job people WILL notice and you'll get where you wanna go.

Don't get discouraged by other people's opinions because no matter what you do, there will be people against you. Do what you believe and what's right. Best Wishes.

Choosing Between Dog Training Schools and Animal Behavior Specialists

• To get certificate, you will have to attend a dog training school and complete the required courses. but mostly dog trainers are self educated. they study the training methods and behaviors of dogs on their own, attend conventions, and learn from other trainers. There are no known degrees for dog training but some college do offer programs that are similar to the subject, such as behavioral psychology and veterinary sciences. Some dog trainers are self employed, some work for small businesses, and sometimes for other pet related businesses. The greatest first step to take is to join the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. It offers great opportunities and Information. The salary really depends on how good you are at it and how many skills you have. The average hourly wage is $10.50, but in order to really make a good salary you need to know what you are doing and know the business end of being a dog trainer.


• You start by finding a good trainer to teach you how to train dogs. I don't mean the box store trainer but a person who has trained large dogs, small dogs, nice dogs, mean dogs, hairy dogs, and hairless dogs. This person should have a good track record and should be able to prove it. Sure reading books and attending classes will help but nothing takes the place of good old experience. I'm always cautious about dog training schools especially online ones. Most cannot prove that a student can actually train dogs.
  
  I can't give you an average salary as most trainers train on the side as a hobby. Some full-time trainers do boarding and grooming as well as training, so it's hard to tell where most of the money is coming from. Most trainers are employers having their own business.
  
  To be a good trainer, not only do you need good dog training ability but you need to have good business skills and people skills. Some trainer wannabes forget that each dog they train comes attached to a person. A good trainer also has to be a good person teacher.


• There is NO "dog training degree". Period. Many trainers learn what they know by finding someone in the field to MENTOR them. They mentor on their own time and have a PT job on the side, unless they're lucky enough to find someone to pay as they train. Not very likely though.
  
  Salary can be as little as $9/hour (starter trainer, working under group or business) to as high as $20/hour (private trainer with 25+ years experience).
  
  If you work FOR a group, organization, or business then what the "employers are like" varies. Just like in any job you can get a great employer or a horrible one. When working for yourself, well.... you can answer that one. But either way you'll be dealing with people as well as dogs, and people can get NASTY when they don't hear what they want to hear or when they become frustrated.
  
  http://careers.stateuniversity.com/pages…
  http://www.simplyhired.com/a/salary/sear…


• Start training a dog. I'd get a labrador from strong working lines and title him with a utility in obedience, work him on scentwork and get him narcotics certified and therapy dog certified. If you really want a challenge, field trial title him. Then let your results speak for themselves to attract clients.


• Where can you go with a Dog training degree? No such thing as a dog training degree.
  Average Salary? Minimum wage to start.
  What are the employers like? Let's just put it this way...."You better have thick skin".