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Become a Certified Dog Trainer with Brad Pattison’s HUSTLE UP Dog Trainer Certification Course

Are you ready to turn your passion for dogs into a rewarding, purpose-driven career? Brad Pattison’s HUSTLE UP Dog Trainer Certification Course is the most hands-on, science-based program for anyone serious about becoming a certified dog trainer.

 

Launch Your Dog Training Career with Confidence

Our exclusive dog trainer school is designed for people who want work-life balance, financial freedom, and a career that makes a real difference. The Certified Dog Trainer Educator (CTE) program gives you the tools to stand apart from ineffective treat-based dog training methods—and actually help dogs and their owners thrive.

Whether you're working with new puppies or dogs that have been failed by other trainers, HUSTLE UP gives you the knowledge and real-world experience to make a lasting impact.

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Why Choose Brad Pattison’s Dog Training Method?

Because it works. Thousands of well-trained dogs and empowered owners across Canada—and around the world—are proof.

Brad Pattison’s HUSTLE UP dog training method is built on real canine behaviour, not gimmicks or treats. With over two decades of experience, Brad’s approach is grounded in canine science and shaped by hands-on work with dogs, feral dogs, and wild canines like coyotes.

 

About Brad Pattison – Canada's Most Trusted Dog Trainer

Brad Pattison is one of the most respected names in dog training in Canada. His credentials include:

• Over 18 years studying wild and urban coyote behaviour

• Research on domesticated, feral, and feral-domesticated dogs worldwide

• Leader of multiple international animal rescue missions (Haiti, USA, Mexico, Canada, Australia)

• Author of four books, including the bestseller Brad Pattison UNLEASHED

• Host of three TV shows, including the award-winning At The End of My Leash

• Over 30 years of teaching live, in-person dog training classes

 

Start Your Dog Training Journey Today

The demand for qualified, certified dog trainers has never been higher. Start your journey with Brad Pattison’s HUSTLE UP Dog Trainer Certification and discover a career that gives back—to you, to dogs, and to your community.

👉 Apply now to join the next cohort of Hustle Up Certified Dog Trainers.

 

In HUSTLE UP dog training, Brad Pattison melds his comprehensive knowledge, diverse experience and passion for dogs into evidence-based instruction. The time is NOW to become correctly educated in the field of dog training.

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​How do you become a dog trainer? 

 

Education is everything

 

Becoming a certified dog training professional begins with a comprehensive and realistic training environment in which each student is supported. Instruction needs to involve in-person and hands-on learning in addition to theory. HUSTLE UP dog training certification starts with a 6-week intensive class which gives you the knowledge and skills to not only teach dogs, but more importantly, to teach dog owners how to build a collaborative and synergistic relationship with their dog.

 

The dog training industry right now is saturated with methodologies which do not work and are not based in science. HUSTLE UP dog trainers stand out from these dog trainer schools which rely on the use of treats, gimmicks, and fads like bean bags, shaking coins in a can, and food puzzles to redirect the dog’s attention temporarily. Instead, Brad’s methods revolve around educating the dog to resolve the issues permanently. This is where our school for dog training is different.

 

You will become versed in how a dog learns, what resonates with them and how they communicate. You will also learn how to interpret what a dog is communicating back to you.

 

Significantly, HUSTLE UP training teaches puppy growth and development. Brad has spent over 20 years studying puppies and mapping out their behaviours. This course will give you unique insight into Brad’s ground-breaking discoveries.

 

You will graduate with an arsenal of factual content and real-world experiences to help guide in your dog training, recognizing the individual qualities and personalities each dog has. HUSTLE UP dog trainer training will give you the tools to be successful in a field which not only needs more educated and ethical practitioners, but one which will offer you endless opportunities to problem-solve and foster positive and lasting bonds between dogs and their owners.

 

You will graduate with a clear understanding of how a dog can learn and be a successful dog citizen.

 

Many dog trainers claim to be the best in the field. We don’t claim we are the best. Our clients do that for us. HUSTLE UP dog trainer training is backed by Brad Pattison’s knowledge, passion and decades of diverse experiences in the field. If you want to be a legitimate certified professional dog trainer, this is the right place for you.​​​​​​​​​​​​

 

We’re not like other dog trainer schools

 

Students of HUSTLE UP dog trainer training get a direct line to Brad himself. Communication is vital to fostering on-going learning and problem-solving. Brad encourages collaboration to help problem-solve challenges. Looking at a dog’s individual training issues can be complex, so a network of knowledgeable professionals is a valuable tool. Teamwork is everything!

 

Brad has spent thousands of hours studying a variety of canine categories and behaviours. He has codified a series of tried-and-true dog training fundamentals which originate from canines themselves.

 

• Domesticated – Owned dogs

• Free-ranging owned dogs

• Domesticated/feral

• Free-ranging unowned dogs

• Feral dogs

• Coyotes

 

Dogs are exquisite animals who participate in our daily lives, often as our side kick or dog buddy. But, what about the millions of other dogs who are misbehaving and have not become the ideal companion animal? When K9 training schools fail to teach a dog owner and dog evidence-based and permanent skills and strategies, the dog will frequently pay the ultimate price: their life itself.

 

With HUSTLE UP advanced dog trainer training, you will set yourself apart from other training strategies which are designed to make life easy for a dog owner while setting a dog up for failure.

 

Example:

 

Courses to be a dog trainer which support treat-training create these unwanted behaviours in a dog:

 

1. Begging

2. Jumping up

3. Pulling on leash

4. Counter surfing

5. Stealing food from tables and counters

6. Searching for food on the floor

7. Taking human food from a child’s hand

8. Food aggression

9. Negotiation

10. Obesity

11. Eating garbage

12. Taking food from a hot BBQ and open fires

13. Drooling

14. Demanding barking

15. Refuses to listen if not hungry

 

Treat-training creates a zero, inauthentic, bond between owner and dog!

 

Your dream, your personality, your dedication and a HUSTLE UP certificate in dog trainer education is your recipe for success. Become part of our canine academy team and make a positive impact in dog training.

 

When you become part of our team, you receive wholesale pricing on dog leashes, dog collars, and all other branded dog gear and accessories. Your one-time tuition for the six-week HUSTLE UP Certified Dog Trainer Educator (CTE) course is only $6,985.00, plus 5% GST (Government Sales Tax); no franchise and royalty fees. We keep it simple; you keep the money you earn.

 

Never-ending Learning

 

Yearly workshops to keep your HUSTLE UP certificate in dog training keeps you relevant. We also offer a variety of additional dog trainer courses:

 

• Hiking with your dog

• Search and locate

• Wildlife etiquette, including bears

• Survival in the wild

• Rescue dog expert. This is the only course available in North America of its kind.

• Dog Behaviourist training is offered once a year, intensive 3-month, hands-on. Location of training is Canada and Mexico.

 

Why has the need for dog training classes never been greater?

 

• Since Covid, there has been a tremendous increase in pet ownership and, significantly, first-time pet ownership.

• There are many courses which claim to teach you how to be a dog trainer, but only one which relies on knowledge and experience rather than on trends, gimmicks, and treats. Brad Pattison HUSTLE UP training provides dog trainers with permanent training solutions.

• Food-based training has failed the dog population. On average, HUSTLE UP dog clients have seen 3 to 5 trainers before training with us. Once they have trained under our trainers, they don’t need to go anywhere else. They now own a successful dog citizen!

 

Are we a fit for you?

 

• Are you looking for a dog trainer course which links you to a collaborative community?

• Are you looking to be above average?

• Are you looking to become an industry leader when you are teaching your dog training programs?

• Do you have a desire to run your own business?

• Do you enjoy the outdoors?

• Do you have a love for dogs?

 

Brad Pattison HUSTLE UP certificate in dog training locations:

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Upcoming Locations & dates:

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• Vancouver, BC, June 6th, 2025 to July 13th, 2025

• Calgary, AB, July 25th, 2025 to August 31st, 2025

• Toronto, ON, September 26th, 2025 to November 2, 2025

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Contact us for a free in-person meeting, Zoom or telephone call to enrol in HUSTLE UP courses to be a dog trainer.

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