Program Goals and Outcomes

Dog Obedience Training Goals and Outcomes

The Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor Career Diploma Program helps you learn the skills to train dogs and puppies, and can help position you for employment as a dog obedience trainer.

Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor

Career Diploma

5 months

As low as $59/mo

Full Program Overview

1-800-471-3232 (10AM - 6:30PM ET)

Program Goal

To provide students with knowledge of the skills required of dog obedience trainers. Students will learn about the various methodologies of dog training, how different dog breeds learn and develop, and how to start their own dog training business.

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to...

Describe the role of the dog trainer and identify the career opportunities available to trained dog-training professionals
Outline the different methods and equipment used in dog training and explain how these have changed over time
Define classical and operant conditioning and describe how these techniques are applied by dog trainers
Explain how generalization, discrimination, habituation, sensitization, and desensitization affect a dog’s ability to be trained
Describe the ethology of dogs and the role genetics play in dog behavior, including breed characteristics and their effect on behavior and training
Outline the critical periods of dog growth and describe how a dog’s maturity affects behavior
Identify and explain important business considerations involved in running a dog training business
Describe the various professional memberships and certifications available to dog trainers and the benefits associated with each