What is the best dog training certification?

The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) is perhaps the best-known program for dog trainers and offers two certification levels: CPDT-KA and CPDT-KSA. Exams are administered each spring and fall to qualified applicants.

What certifications should my dog trainer have?

You need to find a dog trainer who is qualified. The best qualifications to look for include CTC, KPA CTP, VSA-CDT, VSPDT, and PMCT (those are the letters that will appear after your dog trainer’s name). Increasingly, dog trainers may have a relevant undergraduate or graduate degree e.g. in animal behaviour.

How do I become a certified dog trainer?

Tafe NSW offers the Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services. This government-accredited course is for those people wanting to build on their existing skills in the companion animal industry. The course takes 12-months (full-time) or approximately two years (part-time).

How much is a professional dog trainer?

Group dog training with a professional trainer costs $30 to $50 per class on average, while private training ranges from $45 to $120 per hour session. A 6-class package deal typically costs $200 to $600 while obedience training schools charge $500 to $1,250 per week. Get free estimates from dog trainers near you.

Are Dog Trainers worth it?

A good obedience school does more than teach your dog to follow commands. It improves your pup’s manners so they can get along with other dogs and humans in a variety of situations. Over a few weeks of training, you can watch your wild puppy transform into a well-mannered dog that feels at home in the world.

Who is the famous dog trainer?

HOST: Americans own about seventy-three million dogs. Many people have problems training their animals. Some are turning to dog expert Cesar Millan.

Are Petco dog trainers certified?

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Petco certified dog trainers undergo a complete training program that is reviewed by an independent board-certified veterinary behaviorist and updated regularly with current training methods and principles.

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