Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor
If you love dogs, why not pursue a career that allows you to work with them every day? Study how to prepare to become a dog obedience trainer/instructor with Penn Foster's online Dog Obedience Training Program. Our self-paced, mobile-friendly program can be completed in as little as eight months.
- Our Dog Obedience Training courses help prepare you to work for a dog obedience training facility, a pet store, or to run your own dog and puppy training classes.
- Employment for animal care and service workers is expected to grow by 17% in the next decade.*
- Penn Foster offers mobile-friendly courses, engaging content, and more to help you succeed.
- Our online programs are flexible enough for you to finish them at a pace that works for you, based on how much time you can dedicate to your coursework each week.
Save up to $190 Ends 4/29/2025
Cost of Program
$799
$989 Save $190
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$59/month, Start for as low as $20
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What You Will Learn
- The history of dog training and the scientists behind the scenes.
- The critical periods of dog development and how they affect behavior.
- The differences between classical and operant conditioning and how dog trainers use both techniques.
- Common behavior problems and how to build a successful dog training business.
Dog Obedience Training Career Outcomes
Animal Care and Service Workers
AVG SALARY*
$31,830/yr
NUMBER OF JOBS*
422,500
JOB GROWTH*
15% (much faster than average)
Our Dog Obedience Training Program is designed with job-readiness in mind. Study the skills you need in order to get started on your career path, or prepare to advance your current career, as a professional dog trainer.
State Licensing Requirements
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in certain fields are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered by your Penn Foster Program. You should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where you plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in your program. See the State Licensing page for contact information for state licensing/regulatory boards and certain industry licensing information.
Penn Foster College is not approved or regulated as a school by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
Dog Obedience Training Course Curriculum
- 5 courses
- 15 exams
- 1 submitted project
- 16.5 CEUs
Estimated completion time:
- Fast track = 5 months
- Average time = 11 months
With Penn Foster, you can learn at whatever pace works best for you. Some learners will be more comfortable moving faster, and dedicating more time, and the fast track estimate will apply to them. The average track will apply to most learners who can dedicate a few hours per week to completing their coursework. The estimated completion times are based on completion times for learners enrolled in this program from May 2021 - April 2022, excluding withdrawals.
The Dog Obedience Training Program at Penn Foster includes an introduction to dog training, dog social behavior and communication, unique traits of different breeds, addressing common behavioral problems, and more. Your courses include:
- Foundations of Dog Training
- Learning, Emotion, and Behavior
- Breed Characteristics, Teaching, and Addressing Problems
- Building a Successful Dog Training Business
Non-US residents: This is a United States-based institution with course materials that are geared toward US job and labor standards. Learners from outside of the US may find that some information and materials will differ from the current standards of their country. Please note, the materials for this program are in English and use the Imperial unit of measurement, not the metric system.
Show Full CurriculumDog Obedience Training Student Stories
Nevaeh T.
Penn Foster Graduate, 2023
“It was a fast learning process they help you when you need it and very easy to understand what you have learned.”
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Dog Obedience Training Tuition
Option 1: Pay in full
Save up to $190 Ends 4/29/2025
Cost of Program1
$799
$989 Save $190
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- Pay the full cost today
- No monthly payments
Option 2: Monthly Auto Pay Plan
Cost of Program1
$989
- Pay $59 per month
- Start for $20 down
- All major credit and debit cards accepted
Option 3: Monthly Mail Pay Plan
cost of program1
$989
- Pay $59 per month
- Start for $39 down
- Mail your payments
For students outside of the United States, an international shipping and handling surcharge of $75 will be added.
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Request Info Enroll NowOur Proven Dog Training Learning Model
Flexible
- Start anytime
- No exam due dates
- Self-paced
Interactive
- Digital study guides
- Self-check quizzes
- Images and videos
Connected
- 24/7 access to online resources
- Learning Resource Center
- Dedicated Learner Center
Supportive
- Expert faculty
- Robust learning resources
- Dedicated student services
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Dog Obedience Training FAQs
Can I make a career out of dog training?
It’s entirely possible to make a career out of dog training, whether you start your own training business or work for a pet store or dog training facility. With more and more people considering their furry friends to be close members of the family, their pet’s health and wellness is a priority. For dog owners, ensuring that their dog is trained and doesn’t show bad behavior is a vital part of raising a happy animal.
Are dog trainers in demand?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 15% increase in available jobs in dog training by 2033.* That means there’s no better time than now to start preparing for a career as a dog trainer.
What does being dog trainer involve?
Dog training courses cover essential topics such as how dogs learn, conditioning, how dogs learn, classical and operant conditioning, dealing with common behavior problems, and more. Through understanding the personality and social behavior of these animals, trainers are able to effectively plan out progressive training programs for clients.
Will taking this program help me train my dog?
The program is designed to prepare students to train all manners of dogs, as well as to understand the different veterinary issues, behavioral problems, or training methods that work best with specific breeds. Penn Foster's Online Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor Program can prepare you to train your own dog, though skills learned in the program may not be applicable to training other household pets.
Sources:
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Animal Care and Service Workers." Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed Accessed November 12, 2024.
Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
Disclaimers:
1 Depending on where you live, you may be charged taxes in addition to the total cost of your program.
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