Dog Health Questions: Do you need a license to train basic dog obedience...?

Do you need a license to train basic dog obedience skills in Utah? I'm 14 and I love, i mean I absolutely LOVE, to work with dogs and train them.
Thing is, I want to earn money to adopt this dog, she herself is free but my parents don't have the money but say if they did we would take her in. I need a way to earn money and dog training popped into my head at once.
The only problem is:
Do I need a license to teach basic dog obedience?
If so how do I get one?
If not, do you have any business names?
I need something along the lines of... Well anything that goes with training dogs. I want it to be some thing that will catch their eyes though, not just "anna's dog obedience classes..."
I'm going to do one on one training with the dog also, so...
If you think I should not do this or I am legally, to young to achieve this, what else could I do?
I can't walk dogs because everyone around here just lets their dogs roam loose anyways so it would make no difference.
THANK YOU =)
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How many dogs have you trained? Have you handled an aggressive dog? There is an association called North American Professional Dog Trainer or something like that, but I think your age is against you.

I'd get my foot in the door by contacting your local obedience school and see what the requirements are for being an assistant trainer in either puppy class or novice. But I think your legal guardian would have to be on the premises as well.

Walking dogs when there are distractions (such as loose dogs) is part of being a dog walker, and also being a trainer. How would you handle a dog coming after the one you are walking?

Isn't the Best Friends (DogTown) shelter located in Utah? Try contacting them and see what they say.

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• You need to decide whether you want to start a business, or just make some money. You could simply advertise yourself on billboards, etc, like people do for, say--Piano Lessons.
  
  There are many ways to license yourself as a trainer, but you're too young.
  
  I wouldn't "name" your business, since you don't have a business license.
  
  Just remember to think small, and start small, so you don't get overwhelmed.
  
  Technically, I think selling lemonade is illegal...


• Try houskeeping instead, I know you don't get to work with doggies and such, but it brings in money and it's at a higher demand.

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Dog Health Questions: Should i take my dog to school for my presentation? (please read)?

i have a presentation on dog training tomorrow and i asked my teacher if i could bring my dog to show the class tricks she does and he said yes, but i dont know if i should i take her because she only knows how to sit, shake, and speak on command and i dont know if thats going to impress anyone, i am also doing a slidshow about dog training i kinda wanna take my dog but then again i kinda dont cause im afraid shes not going to speak on command and make me look dumb in front of the class, should i bother bringing my dog to school for my presentation?

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You know what, good for you for wanting to do that!!! So what if your dog doesn't perform on command... I think people will just be happy to see a dog there. If she doesn't do what you ask her, you can somehow fudge your whole presentation by saying "See, this is how hard it is to train dogs!" Maybe just ask everyone ot be really quiet, no clapping and stuff... right? Have some really nummy treats for her that she goes crazy over!
I'd be impressed if I saw you take your dog to school and showed me that you cared enough to teach her tricks... even if she didn't do them!
Give it a try, you never know unless you try!!!
Good for you!!

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• I think you should take the chance and do it! Remember, anyone who is mature will focus on your presentation and the facts you present, and will also understand that training a dog can be difficult, and that in high stress situations, some dogs have a hard time doing their tricks. Don't worry about it! Just stand tall, be confident, and be 100% FOCUSED on your dog! Make sure you have her favorite treat/toy to reward her and keep her focus on you, and practice before you go to your class! Believe in your dog's abilities! Doubting her won't help at all!
  
  I wish you and your dog the best of luck!


• I would say if you take her and even if she does no tricks at all, you are still doing a great thing just by taking her. Quite a few younger people now know almost nothing about dogs. That is because they live in apartment buildings or other places where they are not allowed a dog. By having a dog you already know more than they do. You can tell them all kinds of interesting things regarding behavior, and how to approach a strange dog. Only thing. You know your dog better than anyone one here. Is your dog going to be OK with a bunch of people trying to pet him after your presentation.


• Well. It depends.
  If you have faith in your dog then you should take her in.
  It also depends on when the show is. If it's close maybe take her in the next time when she's had more training. If it's far away get her a little more trained.


• Take your dog.
  
  Just make sure you give a warning before hand that the dog may not cooperate in the new surroundings. It'll make you more comfortable with your dog there (or at least it would cheer me up) and that always shows positively in a presentation. Plus, most people perk up when a dog is around, making your presentation more interesting. You may want to make sure no one in your class is deathly afraid of dogs first though...you could really freak some people out.
  
  Good luck on the presentation!


• Sure why not, you could first explain to the class that there's a chance that your dog will be nervous in front of everyone and might not comply. Everyone loves a dog though so maybe they'll be too preoccupied with how cute she is to even care about whether she did her tricks. However, if you're really worried about it and if you have a video camera, maybe you could record your dog at home doing her tricks and show the tape along with your presentation. Or do both, record her doing the tricks and take the tape as a back up in case she doesn't do the tricks.
  Good luck to you!


• I just watched The Big Idea tonight. People who THINK BIG and take reasonable risks become successful.
  
  So I say Go for it! Warn the class your dog will have performance anxiety (you can even make a joke about it). Then try it. I think it's great you're teaching your class about dog training, because a lot of people don't know much about it.
  
  Everyone will be very happy to see your four legged friend! I think the joy of having her there will be great.
  
  Good luck!


• Speaking from experience I would say to take your dog if there is someone who can take the dog home for you after the presentation. You don't want to make the dog stay there the whole day. As everyone has said already, just forewarn the class your dog may be to nervous to do all of the normal tricks.
  I think it is great that you want to use your dog in your presentation. When I was in school I did a dog training speech. I also did presentations at the state level. When I got to college it was all very familiar and comfortable for me to use my dog in that speech class. I have to say that I received an " A " every time and I loved being able to spend more time with my dog.
  Good luck to you. Be confident with yourself, a lot of kids do not know how to train a dog. Most of all have fun and enjoy what you are doing, it will show in your speech.

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