dotrain4u asked:


Are there any certifications or regulations nationally or statewide that I can check? Should they be a member of some professional organization of dog trainers? Would “bad” ones be listed with the BBB? What if they use shock collars or other pain methods to train the dog?

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Pit Bull Hugger! asked:

As I stated in another question I am really interested in learning more about do training after i graduate may 26th. Due to where i live I don’t really have the option of meeting other dog trainers and have really no idea how to get my foot in the door to learning. So I found a program it’s done both online and in real life. at the end of the 4-5 months i get to take a test and get a certification.

What I’m asking is, could the be a step in right direction to learning more about training dogs?

Here is the curriculum–
-http://animalbehaviorcollege.com/curriculum.asp
well i’ve grown up on a ranch and worked with the dogs we use to train cattle as well as i walked dogs for two summers. I know a lady her who shows aussies i’ve spoken with her before but i don’t know if i could ask her to be a mentor?

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illinoisspirit1 asked:


My finacees mother has very limited eye sight and has a sheltie that is her companion, though not specifically trained as a service animal it helps her control depression, loneliness and lets her know when people are around which she can not see. The apartment she moved into said that if she had a doctors slip she stating that a service animal would be beneficial she could have him, then after she moved into the apartment complex, they gave her a note saying they want certification of the dog, or she must get rid of it. Is this a violation of the ADA???

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