Hello,
I'm Sharon Bolt and I’m the founder of Good Dogs!
I’m a dog expert who has been featured in more than 35 different newspapers, magazines,
TV and radio stations and I am regularly featured on BBC Radio Sussex and Surrey.
I've created a series of videos for people who want to become professional dog trainers
giving tips on how you can become a dog trainer, how to work with animals and how to have a
successful dog training career.
During this video I'd like to talk about dog trainer certification and whether you need
any particular qualifications in order to become a professional dog trainer.
The short answer is No you don't!
Currently in the UK and US there are no “official” governing bodies that regulate dog trainers
or dog trainer courses, which means that no dog trainer certification is legally required
in order for someone to be a dog trainer.
If you live in a country other than the UK or US please check to see if this is the same
in your country.
The fact that there are no legal requirements or qualifications needed in order to become
a dog trainer may sound a bit scary but people who embark on a dog training career without
experience and knowledge rarely last very long.
With this in mind it’s crucial that the dog trainer course that you choose has glowing
reviews, is credible and well established.
Choosing a dog trainer course that offers certification after you have successfully
completed the course is naturally preferable.
Here's 5 other tips about what to look for when choosing the right dog trainer course
for you...
1) The course MUST teach dog training methods that are kind and humane which means NO shouting
or hitting the dog.
2) If it's an online dog trainer course it's imperative that it includes both theory and
step-by-step video demonstrations showing exactly how to do the dog training methods
that are taught.
It needs to include how to understand a dog's mind as well as how to resolve the main unwanted
behaviours we see in dogs today, such as pulling on the lead, barking, aggression, jumping
up and separation anxiety.
If it's a dog trainer school that you attend it's important that it includes real life
‘hands-on’ dog training experiences as well as theory.
3) Make sure that the dog trainer course offers both dog training tuition AND in depth information
on how to set up and run a successful dog trainer business.
4) Look for dog trainer schools that include advice on how to build your confidence and
positive mindset as having these qualities are vital to your success.
5) There is on-going support offered after the course to help you with your dog training
career.
Becoming a dog trainer is certainly a great choice for people who'd like to work with
animals.
With the increased number of dog attacks, dog bites and dog owners at their wits end
with their dogs' unwanted behaviour there is certainly a demand for more professional
dog trainers and an opening for the right people to have successful dog training careers.
In order to help you with your dog trainer career, I've written an E-book that you can
download for free, which is called:
3 Simple Steps To Becoming A Successful Dog Trainer these steps consist of:
1) The Vital Part Your Mindset, Beliefs and Expectations Play in Becoming a Successful
Dog Trainer.
2) The Essential Part Dog Training Knowledge Plays In Becoming A Successful Dog Trainer
3) The Crucial Part That Business And Marketing Strategies Play In Becoming A Successful Dog
Trainer.
During the book I explain about these areas and give you tips on how to get on the right
dog trainer path.
I also reveal the secrets on how I first became a professional dog trainer - I hope you're
not too shocked!
You can get the E-book now by clicking on the link if it shows on the screen or in the
description box below.