Dog Training Academy
By Jayme Hanson
Professional trainers can earn up to $150 per hour, depending on their experience and the their location. To be a successful trainer, you must be proficient in dog behavior, learning theories, behavior modification, first aid (both human and canine), marketing and business management. The two most common ways to get in the dog trainer business are to apprentice with an experienced trainer or to attend a dog-training academy.

One of the most crucial skills a dog trainer needs to be successful is the ability to communicate ideas to a client - sometimes complex behavioral principles have to be conveyed in a clear manner to a person who is frustrated, angry and at their wit's end. The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) is based on humane training practices and the

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Most dog owners love their dogs, but having little knowledge about dog psychology, tend to attribute them with human characteristics and the result is a "badly-behaved", "problem" dog that can be a nuisance or even a danger to everyone around. An apprenticeship program will allow you to learn about dogs and how to positively affect their behavior. Professional dog trainers are in a unique position since nearly no overhead cost is need to start a dog training business.