by VSA | Sep 2, 2026 | Blog Posts
How do you choose the best name for your dog training business? The right name is memorable, inspires confidence, and sparks emotional connection with your ideal dog-training client. But choosing a unique name in the crowded pet industry isn’t always easy....
by VSA | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog Posts
Certification in dog training is no longer a one-lane career, it’s a jumping off point for professional success. TL;DR: Becoming dog training certified opens the door to a wide range of career paths and strengthens roles across the animal care industry. It...
by VSA | Jul 7, 2026 | Blog Posts
By creating structured learning tools, you can reinforce your expertise with dog training clients For aspiring trainers and those developing a professional practice, strong communication is essential. Well-crafted client handouts for dog training helps extend your...
by VSA | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog Posts
Understand the factors that should influence your dog training prices. TL;DR: Setting the right dog training prices is one of the most important business decisions you’ll make as a professional trainer. Price too low and you’ll burn out trying to make ends...
by VSA | Jun 16, 2026 | Blog Posts
The demand for dog training endures, even during turbulent times. Here are some reasons why. Perhaps you’ve always had a passion for dogs, and dream of working with them, but also feel the need to be practical and wonder how this career might affect your future....
by VSA | Jun 15, 2026 | Blog Posts
What’s it like to assist Victoria with dog training on set of a television show? Shane Hartshorn, owner of Canine Education in Leicestershire, England, and a Victoria Stilwell Academy graduate, brings positive reinforcement principles, professionalism, and humor...
by VSA | May 4, 2026 | Blog Posts
Ready to turn your passion for dogs into your profession? Becoming a certified dog trainer is one of the most rewarding career paths available—but it requires more than just loving dogs. As a career, dog training blends teaching, science-led understanding, empathy,...
by VSA | May 1, 2026 | Blog Posts
This former physician has traded her white coat for a custom treat pouch Elisa Segal describes her career pivot from medicine to dog training like a homecoming. Growing up, Elisa watched every Jane Goodall special she could find on television. In junior high, she...
by VSA | Mar 23, 2026 | Blog Posts
The word ‘certification’ in the dog training world is confusing. Here we’ll explain what being a certified dog trainer really means – and what it doesn’t. The word ‘certification’ in the dog training world is confusing. As an unregulated profession, it falls to the...
by VSA | Mar 22, 2026 | Blog Posts
The concept of ‘certification’ in the world of professional dog training is not as clear as it ought to be. That’s why VSA partnered with Open College Network London to accredit its flagship professional course. A lot has changed in the world of professional dog...
