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This brief guide will walk you through what’s involved in becoming a dog trainer: the skills and mindset you’ll need, the importance of positive, force-free training methods, and how to choose an education path that prepares you for real-world success.

This VSA graduate and former physician has traded her white coat for a custom treat pouch for dog training.

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 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.

Helping dogs with separation anxiety first requires understanding their distress, explains Nicola Cook in conversation with Victoria Stilwell.

This visionary canine behavior expert showed us how to support adolescent dogs by truly seeing the world through their eyes

VSA has been officially recognized as a Qualified Center with Open College Network (OCN) London, with the Dog Trainer Course now accredited by OCN London as a Level 5 course.

Emily Ohara says the VSA Dog Trainer Course gave her the skills and confidence to operate a successful dog training business.

VSA Dog Trainer Course graduate Anne Bartlett-Bragg dreams of a positive new generation.

Very occasionally, something new happens that delivers an opportunity to truly move the ball down the field in our collective yearning to make the world better for dogs and the people who love them.
This is one of those things.