Certified Dog Trainer Course

At the ISCDT, we are excited to help you start your process of becoming certified in dog training. We provide you with the certified dog trainer courses you need to receive your certification, which you can do anytime and anywhere.

Whether you are interested in starting your career as a dog trainer or simply want to know how to better train your pet, our courses are designed to give you the knowledge you need to get started.

Our Certified Dog Trainer Course

There are many benefits to taking certified dog trainer courses from ISCDT, including:

Affordable course rates
Assistance from successful trainers of Sublime K9 Dog Training in Long Island, NY
Online certification courses from the comfort of your home
Videos that explain and teach important concepts

Receiving your certification is the first step to starting your career as a dog trainer. Our courses will help educate you on the basic concepts and skills that you need to be a strong and qualified dog trainer.

Additionally, we help you explore the different ways to grow your dog training business. We also have additional programs that are available after you receive your certification.

As you work through the different reading and video assignments, you will receive hands-on experience as you move closer to your certification.

Our Enrollment Process

To start your course and become a certified dog trainer, enroll online through our simple enrollment process. Once your order is finalized, you will be able to access the structured curriculum of our certified dog trainer courses.

At ISCDT, we pride ourselves on providing training at an affordable price and with the freedom to move at your own pace. Give us a call at +1-516-460-7448 for general inquiries about our courses and the enrollment process. We look forward to helping you achieve your goals and grow your business as a certified dog trainer.

Benefits of Dog Trainer Certification with ISCDT

Enroll now

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Work at your own pace

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Get certified in your own home

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Affordable course rates

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Assistance from the successful trainers of Sublime K9 Dog Training in NY

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Videos to help explain important concepts throughout the course

If you are:

– Someone who has or is currently training dogs and needs to formally build their skill set.
– Someone with exposure to other occupations within the canine industry such as: dog walkers, dog groomers, and/or dog boarding and want to expand your knowledge
– Someone informally training dogs, and wondering how to build a solid dog training career

Then let the ISCDT and our instructors assist you in building the career you have always wanted.

ISCDT Dog Trainer Program

Our program is developed and designed to provide you the basic knowledge and structure needed to become a Certified Dog Trainer. Our lesson outline will start off with introductory level training. We will then build on your dog training skills as we move through each lesson. Each lesson in our program features the following:

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Online & Offline Full Text Lessons

Each Lesson has a formal introduction, detailed course work, and homework assignment(s).

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Training Videos

Training videos are provided that will assist you in better understanding the coursework.

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Homework

There is homework for every Lesson, many of them require you to work hands on with a dog. Each homework assignment is reviewed and graded by ISCDT Instructors.

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Certificate

You will graduate and be provided with our ISCDT Certified Dog Trainer Certificate.

Dog Training Videos

Lessons are accompanied by training videos to add visual assistance to the topic of the chapter. You will have unlimited access to all of our dog training videos. These are excellent points of reference to our material that will allow you to visually:

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See the trainer execute training

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Watch the dog(s) response to training

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Learn how to communicate with canine owners

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Be prepared for common questions & challenges

Online Training Support

Another one of the benefits of Dog Trainer Certification with the ISCDT – The instructors at ISCDT will be available via phone, email and internal messaging during our business hours (9AM – 5 PM US EST), should you have any questions.

Business Development

Learn from the best. Our instructors own their own highly successful dog training business located in NY. We help our ISCDT graduates build their own business from the ground up, or improve on the one they already have. We provide a model from which you can succeed. We will guide you through the key tasks you should undertake to build your business and start to earn sustainable income. From building a website and social media platforms, to marketing your business in order for you to become part of the dog training community. ISCDT graduates are qualified for a discount rate from our partner, Business Insurers of the Carolinas, for liability insurance.

Dog Training Shadow Program

The ISCDT offers two different training certifications that include training time with Sublime K9 Dog Training. Sublime K9 is Long Island’s #1 rated dog training business. You will gain valuable hands-on training with dogs of all breeds and sizes, working with customers, and how to manage a dog training business, both online and off.

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