dog trainer, a profession with a future!

You've heard dogs are man’s best friend. But do you know why?

Dogs were the first animal we domesticated, about 30 000 years ago – and they’ve been running beside us ever since. For thousands of years, we’ve been finding ways to better understand our four-legged friends and get closer to them. The first written dog training manual we’ve discovered dates back to 116 B.C - and we’ve learned a lot since.

If you love dogs, if you see the value they bring to our lives, knowing how to properly train them is essential. Maybe you’d like to spread the joy and help people get closer with their four-legged companion. Or maybe you’re looking to get to know your own dog better. To do any of that, you need to be able to understand dogs; you need to speak their language. You need to be a Dog Trainer.

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen” – Orhan Pamuk

During this Dog Training course, you’ll become familiar with different dog breeds and learn to tailor your approach accordingly. You’ll be able to recognize behavioral patterns and use positive reinforcement to achieve your desired results. You’ll also master several different learning systems and find out how to strengthen the bond between a dog and its owner. This course is designed to teach you to read and interpret a dog’s behavior, as well as influence it to give the dog and its owner a more fulfilling life.

This course is for people who want to:

  • get closer to their dog;
  • prepare for getting and training a dog
  • help others bond with their pets;
  • understand the relationship between a dog and its owner;
  • learn more about dogs and their role in our lives;

Whether you’re trying to improve your relationship with your pup, or are an animal lover looking to help others with their dogs, this course will give you the skills you’ll need. Discover the secret language of dogs – sign up for Dog Training now!

do you want...
  • to train your puppy effectively
  • to know how to turn every dog into a loyal companion who always listens well
  • to master different training methods and learning systems
  • to start as an instructor in a dog school or as an independent dog trainer
  • to study at home at your own pace, with online support from true animal lovers
Dog Trainer
Professional training
Coursle - Centre For Distance Learning
Guided home study
3-6 months on average
Diploma

€279

Program Dog Trainer
Dog Trainer online course
Course content
  • Introduction
  • FCI
  • Breeds: All you need to know
  • Behavior
  • Using positive reinforcement
  • Communication between owner and dog
  • The different learning systems
  • Teaching methods
  • Sources
Study course Dog Trainer
Competences and skills
  • Being able to identify different dog breeds means you'll always know the best approach for every situation
  • Being able to read a dog's body language gives you unique insight into their thoughts and behavior 
  • Being able to train a dog according to specialized methods turns you into a valuable 
Dog Trainer study course
Opportunities for the future
  • Dog Trainer
  • Animal Trainer
  • Animal Daycare facility employee
  • Dog shelter employee 
  • Dog sitter 

Will you join our team?

We are looking for motivated teachers who want to share their knowledge and know-how with our eager students! Do you have at least 5 years of experience being self-employed in your industry? Always passionately talking about your job? Do you want to teach our students your skills? Apply now. We are looking forward to meeting you!

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Accredited
and renowned school

The Centre for Distance Learning, part of Ondernemersschool BV, is the largest training provider in the Benelux. It organizes professional training courses for adults from all over the world through the distance learning system. The school is nationally and internationally recognized by various professional associations such as the Wellness Federation, the Centre for Professional Qualification and is registered in the Central Register for Short Professional Education (CRKBO). This means that the educational institution complies with the Quality Code for Education Institutions for Short Professional Education. Moreover, the Center for Distance Learning meets the strict quality requirements of ISO 9001:2015.