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Do you love dogs? Would you like to turn your love for dogs into a fulfilling career? Are you already a pet professional who wants to expand your knowledge and skills? There are many career opportunities for people who want to work directly with dogs. You’ll find...

Should you consider a career in dog training? If you have a strong connection with animals, have a curious spirit and enjoy helping both dogs and people, the short answer is…YES! Absolutely! Dog training is a great career on its own. It can also be a fantastic...

Are you considering a career as a professional dog trainer? Adding expertise in dog training can be a fantastic way to: develop a brand-new, life-long career path have an enjoyable side-gig build more flexibility into your work life develop skills you can use anywhere...

Considering becoming a professional dog trainer? Great choice! What should you know as you start your training journey? We asked one of our amazing staff members – a professional trainer for over a decade – to compile her list of the “Top Five Things I Wish I’d Known...

Words matter – even in dog training! Learn the difference between ‘cue’ and ‘command’ when training dogs.
Consider the phrases “I command you to bring me my slippers,” versus “When you hear the cue, that means pick up my slippers and deliver them to me.” One implies do this or else (the implication being you will not like the “else”) and the other is an opportunity to carry out a request.

It’s been called a golden era for those shopping for an educational experience to help them become professional dog trainers, but all those options can also be overwhelming for someone just beginning their educational journey. Here are 20 questions to ask when choosing the right dog trainer school for you.

Dog owners hear a lot of different things from a lot of different sources. What are the top five myths and misconceptions that professional dog trainers hear from their clients – and how can you help to dispel them?

Are you considering a career as a dog trainer, but not sure if it’s a good fit? Here at VSA we’ve worked with thousands of dog trainers across the globe to help them build successful dog training business that help dogs and people live better together. We polled our team to find out what the most important traits are in a prospective dog trainer.