Dog Training

Question: How do you get a dog training license?

(Posted by: thehebrewhamm3r on 2009-06-10 22:48:35)

I am sixteen and was wondering if it was possible to get certified as a dog trainer at my age. I also live in California if that helps. If its possible to get the license, how long will the process take?

Posted by: Single Worker 1230 on 2009-06-10, 23:00:46

You do not need a license or a certification to train dogs. You just need to train a lot of dogs. Taking classes in animal behavior, learning theory, animal husbandry, business management, and the like will help but nothing beats experience. Start by volunteering to train dogs at your local shelter. Teach them the basics and it will make them more adoptable plus you will gain experience from working with a variety of dogs and dog problems.

Posted by: Rebel on 2009-06-10, 22:53:59

Hi Just google Trainer schools for dogs. There's lots of sites. Best of luck, Rebel

Posted by: Capeanie on 2009-06-10, 22:57:38

You mean for racing? You need to take diploma courses and set up a training complex,kennels,etc.Contact the racing dept and ask how to get a license. To be an obedience trainer you just have to learn how.

Posted by: Sacha Jane on 2009-06-10, 23:26:17

I'm a trainer at my local obedience school and I didn't really have to do much to get there. It's sort of an informal club, but I went up to the manager and asked him about training. We all know each other there so he knew how well I did to train my anti social monster. I had to try and work on a new dog I hadn't met before to asses my skills, then I got the badge. I don't know if you can at 16, you could still give it a shot.