Online Dog Trainer Course

Become a Certified Dog Trainer

Our online dog trainer course teaches you to be a dog trainer so you can have a career you will love. Our course leads to certification at an affordable price.

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Teaching You to Teach Them
Become a certified dog trainer with our thorough and completely online course.

Certified Dog Trainer Course

Our online dog trainer certification program is designed to help you understand a multitude of dog training topics, ranging from unraveling various behavioral issues to turning frustration into success.

Online Dog Trainer Course

18 detailed lessons that prepare you to work in the field of dog training. The curriculum is self paced and developed to give detailed examples of how to train, solve problems and methods to use. Marker/clicker training is one of the most effective methods to help dogs learn. ISCDT students will learn the mechanics of marker/clicker training.

Supporting Example Videos

Our written courses are designed to take you through a multitude of dog training topics, from breed and characteristics to unraveling various behavioral issues. Our videos support the coursework as a visual guide.

Homework Assignments

To ensure you are prepared to work with canines as a professional dog trainer, ISCDT students must successfully complete arduous assignments in order to graduate from the program and earn the title of Certified Dog Trainer.

Hands-On Experience

Our online course requires that each student work hands-on with different dogs. These hours will be logged and videos will be required to show progress. We also offer interactive internship programs offer students the opportunity to complete the online course but also work alongside an ISCDT instructor. This program allows the student to work with dogs and their owners in solving real-life issues.

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Get started now on becoming an ISCDT Certified Dog Trainer with our Online Dog Training Certification Program. We can quickly and efficiently teach you how to train dogs professionally, whether its your own business or working for a rescue or company.

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Success Stories

See what our trainers have to say about our online dog training certification program.

I used to think that I was an alright trainer because I didn’t have any issues with my dog. However I didn’t know how much information about dogs I did not know. This course was very enlightening. I can fully now understand how a dogs’ mind works .The more you know the more you can train. My dog was trying to communicate with me but I didn’t know what he wanted exactly, until after the course. Even if you do not want to be a dog trainer this course is so valuable if you own a dog. My dog is way more balanced now. I want to thank Katie for all the help and pointers she mentioned to me. Do not think this is a pay-to-win course this is hard work but it is worth it. I recommend it to anyone.

Henry Jimenez

ISCDT is the best program around for people who want to become educated in dog training and behavior. I have learned so much from this course and highly recommend it!

Therese Villemure

If you’re looking for an incredibly thorough course that you can complete in your own time then ISCDT is for you. The level of detail in each chapter, coupled with the instructional videos, gave a completely comprehensive dog training learning experience. From the tools trainers work with to the more complex behavioral problems; this course has everything you need to get started.

Michael Oliveri

ISCDT is the best program around for people who want to become educated in dog training and behavior. I have learned so much from this course and highly recommend it!
– Therese Villemure

Credentials:
Certified Dog Trainer
Canine Behavior Practitioner
Certified in Canine Psychology & Behavior, ISCP
Studied Dog Emotion and Cognition, Duke University

I began my career working with animals in shelter environments. While many people feared pit bulls, I fell in love with the smart, loving breed. While I’ve enjoyed preparing shelter animals for new homes, I wanted to ensure that dogs did not wind up in shelter environments due to behavioral problems. Honestly, most behavioral problems are solved with the help of a professional dog trainer. Whether you recently welcomed a new puppy into your life, share a home with a spoiled pet or live with a challenging dog, I want to help.

I am also the proud dog parent of three rescue dogs. Nine years ago, I rescued Madison, my faithful boxer, from a family who could not handle her high energy. Over the years, we helped Madison overcome separation anxiety, dog aggression and the naughty behavior that frightened many visitors. She is a loyal dog and a much-loved family member.

On Mother’s Day 2015, we welcomed a three-year old boxer-mastiff mix to our home. This 92-pound teddy bear has mastered all training techniques in a short amount of time. Duke transformed from a runner to an assistant who happily aids my dog-clients suffering from dog aggression.

In February 2016, we welcomed Elsa, a one-year-old, blind dog with a host of health problems and slight food aggression. Obedience training transformed her into a confident, well-mannered dog, who also assists in my training lessons.

My family and I are fortunate to have shared our lives with these three wonderful dogs.

How did you get started in the Dog Training business?
I volunteered as a dog walker for a local town shelter and studied under a dog behaviorist. The other volunteers and I wanted to prepare the shelter dogs for their forever home and ensure they never returned to shelter life. Waving goodbye to the dogs as they drove away with their new families was exhilarating. Witnessing the terror on the faces of the new surrender dogs broke my heart. I wanted to bring them all home. Since that was not a possibility, I decided to help families before it got to the point that families relinquished their dogs. I studied hard and had the best mentor in the world. I have the pleasure of working for my mentor, Jessica Freedman, at Sublime K-9 Dog Training ever since.

What is your favorite challenge in training?
I adopted a one-year-old dog who was born blind. People thought I was crazy. This fabulous dog was an internet sensation. So many people wanted to welcome her into their homes, but feared the disability. I believe her disability increased her desire to learn. She is brilliant. I have had the pleasure of training dogs that are either blind or deaf. There is nothing better than watching a disabled dog thrive and an owner’s amazement at their dog’s ability.

What is the best advice you can give Dog Owners?
Please remember that dogs are not human. They do not think like us. They don’t act like us. They don’t speak our language. We must respect their species and learn how dogs think in order to teach them how to live in a human household. You will never find a better friend than a dog, sometimes it takes some training to discover the greatness

Online Dog Trainer Course

Become a Certified Dog Trainer

Tuition starting at $399

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