Jun
19
Christine B asked:
I absolutely love dogs and feel a real connection to them. Most dogs love me and get along with me really well. I thought I could put this quality to use in a profession that would make a difference. I am looking into becoming an apprentice guide dog trainer. Is this a rewarding job? Is it frustrating at times if the dog just doesn’t seem to be learning something? Does anyone know what positions like this pay? I live Long Island, NY. If you know anything about it or know someone who does it, can you please share your experiences. I have already looked at the website, but I’m looking for real life experiences, opinions and testimonials that I might not necessarily see on the website. Thanks!
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I absolutely love dogs and feel a real connection to them. Most dogs love me and get along with me really well. I thought I could put this quality to use in a profession that would make a difference. I am looking into becoming an apprentice guide dog trainer. Is this a rewarding job? Is it frustrating at times if the dog just doesn’t seem to be learning something? Does anyone know what positions like this pay? I live Long Island, NY. If you know anything about it or know someone who does it, can you please share your experiences. I have already looked at the website, but I’m looking for real life experiences, opinions and testimonials that I might not necessarily see on the website. Thanks!
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Jun
19
Becoming a dog trainer?
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Koukla asked:
I’m just wondering if anyone know how someone could get into dog training/rehabilitation? Kind of along the *tv shows* Dogtown or Dog Whisperer line. What if any schooling goes into it and how would someone go about getting a job at a dog rehabilitation center?
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I’m just wondering if anyone know how someone could get into dog training/rehabilitation? Kind of along the *tv shows* Dogtown or Dog Whisperer line. What if any schooling goes into it and how would someone go about getting a job at a dog rehabilitation center?
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Jun
19
Dog trainer certification/degree?
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Helena Handbasket asked:
I’ve always wondered what I would have to do to become a legitimate/certified dog trainer. Correct me if I’m wrong but it doesn’t seem like something you’d go to college for.
I’ve always wondered what I would have to do to become a legitimate/certified dog trainer. Correct me if I’m wrong but it doesn’t seem like something you’d go to college for.
For example, if I wanted to work at PetsMart as a dog trainer, would they hire me if I wasn’t certified (if there is such a thing)?
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Jun
18
How do I get into dog training as a profession?
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marmenta44 asked:
I only got my first two dogs 6 months ago and have really enjoyed transforming them into generally good citizens and am even interested in perhaps making it a career. How do I go about becoming a professional dog trainer? And maybe even walking dogs?
For clarification, I want to train for good behavior and solve behavioral issues
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I only got my first two dogs 6 months ago and have really enjoyed transforming them into generally good citizens and am even interested in perhaps making it a career. How do I go about becoming a professional dog trainer? And maybe even walking dogs?
For clarification, I want to train for good behavior and solve behavioral issues
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Jun
18
Roe vs.wade supporter asked:
im starting school at nova community to become a professional liscenced dog trainer, but i dont know exactly how i become certified. do they make you take a test after the training’s done? all i know is that its an 8 week course. every monday night for about two hours. i’m excited about it because i’m an expert on dogs. also i was wondering how much a beginning dog trainer gets paid
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im starting school at nova community to become a professional liscenced dog trainer, but i dont know exactly how i become certified. do they make you take a test after the training’s done? all i know is that its an 8 week course. every monday night for about two hours. i’m excited about it because i’m an expert on dogs. also i was wondering how much a beginning dog trainer gets paid
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Jun
18
Dog obedience/behaviorist?
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I am 16 and thinking about becoming a dog trainer basically. I used to breed and train labs for hunting, and I have a lot of experience and patience. How do I become a dog trainer? I know most people are self employed so I would need to know stuff about owning my own business, I have all that info as my dad owns his own business. But, how to I go about actually becoming a trainer?
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I am 16 and thinking about becoming a dog trainer basically. I used to breed and train labs for hunting, and I have a lot of experience and patience. How do I become a dog trainer? I know most people are self employed so I would need to know stuff about owning my own business, I have all that info as my dad owns his own business. But, how to I go about actually becoming a trainer?
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Jun
18
BRITTANY C asked:
IF I WANT TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER WHAT KINDS OF DOGS WILL I BE ABLE TO TRAIN, AND HOW MANY DOGS AT A TIME WILL I BE ABLE TO TRAIN?
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IF I WANT TO BECOME A DOG TRAINER WHAT KINDS OF DOGS WILL I BE ABLE TO TRAIN, AND HOW MANY DOGS AT A TIME WILL I BE ABLE TO TRAIN?
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Jun
18
Ginbail © asked:
I remember a time when the “rolled up newspaper” method of dog training was the accepted norm. Back then, many trainers taught their dogs to do amazing things (and do them quite well) using methods that most folks today would consider “cruel”. I’m not advocating any particular school of training here, but I was wondering: What happened that most people changed their training habits? How did positive reinforcement start, and do you think it will continue to be the preferred method of dog training?
Does anybody here really believe that folks who trained their dogs using harsh methods actually loved their dogs any less?
Is it really so bad to learn out of fear? Once again, I’m not advocating a particular training method, but if it works is it such a bad thing?
St. Lady raises a good point … I too learned many things out of fear of my parents’ reactions to things I did when I was younger. I learned right from wrong because I knew that wrong behaviors had negative consequences. I think I turned out OK. Couldn’t a dog?
Anybody who wants to read a good article about how Ian Dinbar started positive reinforcement and how he compares to Caesar Milan’s methods should definately click DogJudge’s link.
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I remember a time when the “rolled up newspaper” method of dog training was the accepted norm. Back then, many trainers taught their dogs to do amazing things (and do them quite well) using methods that most folks today would consider “cruel”. I’m not advocating any particular school of training here, but I was wondering: What happened that most people changed their training habits? How did positive reinforcement start, and do you think it will continue to be the preferred method of dog training?
Does anybody here really believe that folks who trained their dogs using harsh methods actually loved their dogs any less?
Is it really so bad to learn out of fear? Once again, I’m not advocating a particular training method, but if it works is it such a bad thing?
St. Lady raises a good point … I too learned many things out of fear of my parents’ reactions to things I did when I was younger. I learned right from wrong because I knew that wrong behaviors had negative consequences. I think I turned out OK. Couldn’t a dog?
Anybody who wants to read a good article about how Ian Dinbar started positive reinforcement and how he compares to Caesar Milan’s methods should definately click DogJudge’s link.
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Jun
17
Becoming a certified dog trainer?
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cookie asked:
I want to become a certified dog trainer to breed and train German Shepherds and then sale them. I would like to know if there is any classes out there that do not require you to have hands on training.
Yes, the hands on is the most important part and I’m in training classes with my dog right now and I’m trying to read everthing I can get my hands on. Also, I work with my dog about 3 times a day. But I just wanted to find a place that would certified me just from taking on line classes. But I plan on going to all the dog classes with my dog that I can.
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I want to become a certified dog trainer to breed and train German Shepherds and then sale them. I would like to know if there is any classes out there that do not require you to have hands on training.
Yes, the hands on is the most important part and I’m in training classes with my dog right now and I’m trying to read everthing I can get my hands on. Also, I work with my dog about 3 times a day. But I just wanted to find a place that would certified me just from taking on line classes. But I plan on going to all the dog classes with my dog that I can.
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Jun
17
anyone knows a good dog training school?
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Mike L asked:
i want to become a dog trainer and i was just wondering if theres a good dog training school in California?
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i want to become a dog trainer and i was just wondering if theres a good dog training school in California?
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