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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need experience to enrol in the Certified Dog Trainer Course?
No experience is required to register for the Certified Dog Trainer Educator Course. You just need a love for dogs! To enrol in the Dog Behaviourist Course you do need experience of the Certified Dog Trainer Course as a prerequisite or equivalent experience. Please discuss with Brad.
How long is the Certified Dog Trainer Course?
The Certified Dog Trainer Educator (CTE) Course is six(6) weeks, on weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sundays), but there are homework assignments during the week days of the course.
How much is tuition and are there payment plans?
Tuition for the Certified Dog Trainer Educator Course is $6,985, plus 5% tax and tuition for the Dog Behaviourist Course is $9,900, plus 5% tax. Yes, there are payment plans available. Contact us to see what your options are.
When I complete the Certified Dog Trainer Educator Course, can I start my own business?
Yes! You can start your own business, be your own boss, set and control your own schedule and work part time or full time. It's up to you!
How much money do dog trainers make?
Dog trainers can make as much as $8000 by training as few as 10 dogs. If a dog trainer educates 200 dogs per year they can make $160,000. Income varies and depends on whether they work part time or full time.
Are there opportunities for ongoing education for Certified Dog Trainer Educators?
Yes, once you graduate from the Certified Dog Trainer Educator Course, you are invited to take the Dog Behaviourist Course and other Dog Workshop Courses that you can offer clients such as Search & Rescue Workshops and Dog Hiking Safety Workshops and more!
Do you promote indoor group dog training classes or indoor group dog training classes?
Hustle Up Group Dog Training Classes are outdoor classes because this is where there are real-life distractions and situations for dogs and their owners.
Why is becoming a dog trainer so important?
Dog Trainers can make a meaningful impact in their community and create a healthy dog culture that dogs can benefit from. Many dogs need friends with a like-minded education to thrive in a beneficial environment. If you like to build community through your own dog and building long-lasting relationships, this is a career path that may be for you!
What's included in the tuition cost for the Certified Dog Trainer Educator Course?
There is the intense six-week, in-person, hands-on course on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Approximately 144 classroom hours and approximately 72 hours of observation, practice and study. This course is designed to prepare you to start a career as a Certified Dog Trainer Educator, the Synergy Between Man and Dog e-book by Brad Pattison, 5 x martingale collars (xxs, xs, s, m, l), 1 x 1" wide six-foot leash.
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