Professional Dog Trainer Courses
The Professional Dog Trainer Courses are designed to give students the knowledge, skills, and experience to become a professional dog trainer. The courses will have a heavy emphasis on teaching students to train dogs using Drew’s DK9 method through hands on experience and in-field learning. Using the DK9 method students will to learn take dogs up to an off leash level of reliability. Each student will have the opportunity to work on building their training skills by practicing with numerous dogs while under the guidance of Drew.
6 Week Professional Dog Trainer Course
During the program students will learn and gain experience in:
- On leash obedience
- Off leash obedience
- Proofing around distractions
- Behavioral problem solving
- Drew’s DK9 method
- Various training methods and techniques
- Training tools
- Pros and Cons to methods and techniques
- Training theories
Cost of 6 week program $4,995
10 Week Professional Dog Trainer Business Course
Starting a dog training business can be confusing and difficult! It takes more than just a love of dogs and the knowledge of how to train. This course can help you navigate your way through the process and get your business up and running.
The 10 Week Professional Dog Trainer Business Course expands on everything from the 6 week course and adds the knowledge and tools to start your own dog training business.
Gaining More Hands-On Dog Training Experience
During the 10 week program students will continue working on their training skills. Students will be responsible for taking multiple untrained dogs up to an off leash level of obedience reliability under the guidance of a professional dog trainer.
Learn How to Start and Run a Dog Training Business
During this portion of the course students will have the opportunity to shadow Drew during client interactions and see the daily operations of running a dog training business.
Students will gain knowledge and experience in:
- How to get your business started
- Business structures
- Website building techniques
- SEO
- Advertising strategies
- Promotional strategies
- Pricing strategies
- Program development
- Competitive analysis
- Choosing a name
- Choosing a logo
- Professional organizations
- Client interactions
- Sales techniques
Cost of 10 week program $7,995
Add-On Programs
- Kennel Management
- Doggy Daycare
- Group Classes
Additional charges may apply to add-on programs.
Here are a few examples of the DK9 method each student will learn.
Enroll Today…
Take the first step towards becoming a professional dog trainer and contact Dog Trainer University today by filling out the Contact Form, emailing info@DogTrainerUniversity.com, or calling 901-310-5826.