Welcome to the School for Dog Trainers

In 1981 National K-9 established its School for Dog Trainers with the mission of offering interested individuals the skills and knowledge to pursue careers within the field of professional dog training. National K-9 graduates have created profitable and rewarding careers all over the United States and in more than 40 different foreign countries. In addition to our School for Dog Trainers, National K-9 offers: Obedience Training, Behavior Counseling, Puppy Preschool, and Boarding

More Than an Education

Your Career Starts Heres

The National K-9 School for Dog Trainers provides students with more than a basic education; students are offered the knowledge and skills required for professional dog training. The broad scope of National K-9’s curriculum immediately prepares students to begin a full-time or part-time career training dogs upon completion of our courses.
Professional dog training is a profitable and satisfying occupation whether as a main career or as a second income. Our three-week Obedience Behavior Course specializes in teaching students obedience training, behavioral counseling, puppy development, and customer relations with dog owners. Whereas, the six-week Master Trainer Course continues by covering the advanced aspects of today’s professional dog trainer; including retrieval, owner protection, assistance dog training, tracking/trailing, scent detection, and basic police K-9. The Master Trainer Course also provides students with information on dog care, kennel management, and insight into establishing a successful small business practice.

Over ninety percent of our students take the six-week Master Trainer Course

However, if you are not able to attend school for six consecutive weeks, you can begin with the three-week Obedience Behavior Course and complete the remainder of the Master Trainer Course at a later date. We recommend you take the six-week course if you intend to make dog training a full-time career.

The National K-9 School for Dog Trainers is regulated and approved by the Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools.

However, if you are not able to attend school for six consecutive weeks, you can begin with the three-week Obedience Behavior Course and complete the remainder of the Master Trainer Course at a later date. We recommend you take the six-week course if you intend to make dog training a full-time career.

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Our three-week Obedience Behavior Course specializes in teaching students obedience training, behavioral counseling, puppy development, and customer relations with dog owners.

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Our Philosophy

Educating those who have a genuine concern for dogs.

In addition, National K-9 prepares individuals for successful careers in dog training and canine behavior modification. Our experienced instructors instill their high standards of dog training skills and knowledge to students who possess a genuine interest in the improvement of the mental and physical well being of dogs, their families, and communities. All subject matter offered, both in the classroom and in practical application, is conducive to the success of our graduates.

Dedicated to advancing the profession of dog training

We encourage each student to approach dog training as you would any other educational endeavor. If you start by having preconceived notions about dogs and dog training, there is a possibility that you will not be able to broaden your knowledge base. At National K-9 we have spent our lives working with dogs and educating their owners. Training people who are interested in this rewarding career has become our primary goal.

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