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Job Description Must like working with people Must like working with animals Should have a basic understanding of learning theory Need to be able to work evenings and weekends Must be comfortable with public speaking Must be willing to learn from others, especially your clients and their dogs Must be able to “train-test-train” and modify your protocol as needed Must be willing to work within the parameters of the individual client’s capability

Pros Flexible schedule No formal education required Little to no startup costs Few business expenses Helping others

Cons Salary (locally ~$10,000-$36,000/year) No standardization or regulation No education required; most trainers are “self-educated” The feeling that failing your client may lead to the death of an animal

Certifications CPDT-KA - Certified Professional Dog Trainer Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers ACAAB - Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Animal Behavior Society CAAB - Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Animal Behavior Society CABC - Certified Animal Behavior Consultant International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants CDBC - Certified Dog Behavior Consultant International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants CCAB - Certified Clinical Behavior Consultant International Association for the Study of Animal Behavior DACVB – Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists American College of Veterinary Behaviorists

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Behavior Luring/Marking/Shaping Behavior Dog Training as a Career Dog Owner’s Resource