http://www.inch.com/~dogs/protrainer.html The American Dog Trainers Network receives dozens of inquiries every week regarding how to become a professional dog trainer. Here are a few tips to help you get started.
Because if you are a mean trainer your dog will disobey you
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No. There is no offical "certification" to be a dog trainer. There are courses available. Check online. Some colleges have degrees in animal behavior, which would be a good background, but that likely wouldn't teach you to be a trainer.
There is no special place you have to live to become a dog trainer. But it might be a good idea, if you are considering moving, to live near a dog trainer college.
If you're good at it.
When looking for a good dog trainer you should check for any certifications they may have, their job history as it relates to dog training, and any references they may have.
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I always look for an establishment that has a good reputation. Ask people you know and trust for insight. I would also set up interviews at different dog training schools and bring your dog to see how he/she interacts with the trainer.
I personally think he is a wonderful dog trainer. I watch his episodes all the time.Answer AnswerThere is great controversy about Cesar Millan. Some believe he is a very good dog trainer, while others are greatly concerned about some of his training methods, stating some as too heavy-handed and dominating - something that most dogs do not react well to as far as training is concerned.
Here is a decent list of dog training schools in your area, many to choose from. : http://www.magicyellow.com/category/Dog_Training/Fort_Myers_FL.html
There is no licensing required to be a dog trainer in the USA.There are some certification courses available for dog training. There are also schools that offer training programs. Be very careful and do your research. There is nothing that is uniformly or nationally recognized.Of course, if you have a business, you have to have a business license. That is usually issued by the city or town you will be working in.
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