Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor

Career Diploma


dog trainer

Program Overview

Become a Professional Dog Trainer with at-home training from Penn Foster College International.

If you want to teach pet owners the art of handling their animals, prepare dogs for security or law-enforcement work, work for an established training center or even start your own business, the Dog Obedience Trainer Instructor Program from Penn Foster College is for you. You'll learn:

  • To understand dog behavior, communication,
    and use of the senses
  • How to influence dog behavior using conditioning and reinforcement
  • Housetraining, crate training, hunting training,
    and basic veterinary issues
  • How to deal with behavior problems and teach competition obedience

Flexible, Convenient, Self-Paced!
There is no going to class, no need to rearrange schedules. You choose the time and place to complete your coursework, and you work at your own pace. There's no one to rush you or hold you back.

You work independently, but not alone. Expert instructors and support staff - dedicated to helping you complete your coursework — are just a phone call or an email away.

Respected and Accredited
You'll earn your Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor Career Diploma from nationally accredited Penn Foster College. Over 13 million students have enrolled in our training programs, making Penn Foster one of the world's largest distance learning institutions.

Contact Penn Foster Today
We’ll send you FREE information – with absolutely no obligation! Find out more about Penn Foster's Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor Program, which includes:

  • All the books and learning aids you need
  • Instructional DVDs and training equipment to use in your new career
  • Unlimited, toll-free instructional support
  • Access to student services by website, phone, and mail

Get more information today and in as little as ten months from enrollment, you can be on your way to a career as a Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor!