FAQs

It takes more than just a love of dogs to become a dog trainer. The professional dog trainer must be able to communicate with and instruct the dog owner to teach proper owner handling and problem solving. Professional dog trainers should enjoy working with people as much as or more than with dogs. A dog trainers’ ability to communicate and instruct people is crucial to success. The National K-9 School for Dog Trainers prepares students to handle and educate dog owners through classroom instruction and proper customer relation skills.

To train dogs of all sizes and personalities, individuals must also be in good general health and physically capable to work with dogs of various sizes and temperaments. If you have questions regarding the physical requirements of a professional dog trainer, please contact one of our instructors for more information.

In short, if you enjoy dogs, feel you can communicate effectively with their owners, and are in good general health, then a career in dog training could be for you.