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ISCDT – Dog Trainer Program

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Dog Training Courses

Earn your dog trainer certification online, learn to run your own training business, or master housebreaking. Each course is self-paced and sold separately.

Most PopularCertified Dog Trainer SchoolCourse Level: Comprehension$399Full certification courseStart Your Own Dog Training BusinessCourse Level: Organizational$49For trainers going proHousebreaking CourseCourse Level: Comprehension$15For owners & trainers
Pit bull mix wearing a graduation cap after earning dog trainer certification
$399Paid once
Full certification course
Course Level: Comprehension

Certified Dog Trainer School

Our training curriculum is designed to provide you the structure you need at the beginning to get started, and then advances your knowledge and skill set as you move along through the program leading to our certification at the end of the course. The comprehension level course is online only. Please see FAQs for course outline.

1Understanding DogsLessons 1-5
2Core Commands & PuppiesLessons 6-10
3Tools & Advanced CommandsLessons 11-13
4Solving ProblemsLessons 14-18
  • 18 self-paced online lessons
  • Video homework reviewed by your mentor
  • 1-on-1 mentor support by email and video chat
  • Accredited by ICES International Accreditation
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Stage 1: Understanding Dogs
  1. 1How Dogs Learn
  2. 2Charging the Mark
  3. 3Breeds
  4. 4How Dogs Communicate
  5. 5Calming Signals
Stage 2: Core Commands & Puppies
  1. 6Commands: Sit & Stay
  2. 7Puppies
  3. 8Commands: Recall
  4. 9Puppies II
  5. 10Commands: Loose Leash & Heel
Stage 3: Tools & Advanced Commands
  1. 11Tools of the Trade
  2. 12Commands: Place
  3. 13Commands: Leave It & Drop It
Stage 4: Solving Problems
  1. 14Solving Problems I
  2. 15Solving Problems II
  3. 16Aggression
  4. 17Solving Problems III
  5. 18Modifying Problem Behaviors

Lessons include 52 video assignments and 4 written assignments. See the detailed course outline.

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Dog trainer leading a group obedience class at an indoor training facility
$49Paid once
Online course
Course Level: Organizational

Start Your Own Dog Training Business

Learn how to start your own dog-training business!

You have learned the craft of dog training and worked with countless dogs to enhance your skill. ISCDT- Dog Trainer Program now wants to help you turn your passion into your own professional dog training business. Our detailed course takes you through every aspect of starting your own dog training business.

  • The course assists you in understanding the industry and the training needs in your area
  • Describing the different programs dog trainers offer and which best fits your clients
  • Corporate organizational structures and which of them protect dog trainers
  • Corporate documents and tax forms
  • Signing lease agreements
  • Defining your brand
  • Pricing your program
  • Finding your niche
  • Finding your way amongst competitor trainers with a following
  • Social media to SEO
  • The importance of an online presence
  • How to run your first evaluation
  • Planning your dog training lessons after signing your clients
  • And much more
View the full curriculum (16 lessons)
  1. 1Running Your Own Business: Excitement vs. Reality
  2. 2The Importance of Business Planning
  3. 2aDog Training Services: Overview
  4. 3Defining Your Niche and Services
  5. 3aCrafting Your Sales and Elevator Pitch
  6. 4Choosing a Corporate Organization Structure
  7. 4aCorporate Organization Structures
  8. 5Hiring Legal Counsel for Commercial Leases
  9. 5aUnexpected Costs in Commercial Leases
  10. 6EIN & Bank Accounts
  11. 6aDefining Your Personal Brand
  12. 7The Logo
  13. 7aGetting Your Dog Training Business Ready
  14. 8The Purpose of Dog Evaluations
  15. 8aPricing Programs and Evaluations
  16. 9Final Thoughts
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Corgi puppy sitting on a puppy pad during housebreaking
$15Paid once
Online course
Course Level: Comprehension

Housebreaking Course

Designed for dog owners, aspiring trainers, and pet-care professionals, this course helps students build a reliable housebreaking plan that can be adapted to each dog’s age, temperament, and living environment. By the end of the course, students will have the knowledge and confidence to create lasting habits while reducing stress for both the dog and the owner.

  • Perfect for pet parents
  • Learn essential training skills
  • Quick, proven methods
  • Self-paced, 100% online
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  1. 1Don’t Allow False Beliefs to Prevent SuccessLesson + quiz
  2. 2Less Is BestLesson + quiz
  3. 3Marinating the LeashLesson + quiz
  4. 4Bells, Barks & Door ScratchingLesson + quiz
  5. +Guide to TroubleshootingBonus guide
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Your Certified Dog Trainer School

At ISCDT- Dog Trainer Program, we want to see your career blossom and flourish. Few things in our modern society are as fulfilling as working with dog owners and their dogs to bring them closer together. An untrained dog can bring tension into the dynamic, but with proper training from a certified and knowledgeable dog trainer, they can get along much better and respect each other’s wishes.

If you strive to become a certified dog trainer so you can bring joy to pet owners all over, look no further than our certified dog trainer courses. We will go through a range of crucial topics that will prepare you for a profession as an expert dog trainer. With online examples, homework, and even hands-on experience, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to thrive in this field.

Do you have any questions about the program? Be sure to explore the rest of our site. If you still can’t find what you are looking for, reach out to us today by calling (516) 460-7448. In-person training options available too. Please contact us for details.

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Enroll anytime and start today. Questions first? Call us.

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