Dog training is an unregulated industry and unfortunately for many dog lovers out there anyone can advertise and claim that they are dog trainers and get a lot of money from you. The people who do this have not gone through any sort of training, licensing or certification of any kind. You need to perform a thorough background check of anyone you are considering to let train your pet so that it is well taken care of.
There are many individuals who consider being a trainer as a blanket cover for many professions that deal with dogs but this does not mean an individual knows anything about dog training or behavior. Even if the person happens to have a few dogs, that does not make them qualified to call themselves trainers. Picking the right person to train your dog will make all the difference in the world.
There are people who have veterinary specialist training and others who have other forms of certificates in to train dogs but the rest are just amateurs who are not fit to take care of peoples pets. With there being no regulations in place, people have taken advantage of this. However there are people who are qualified out there.
The first option you have is to find someone who is a certified pet dog trainer (CPDT). To be awarded with this certificate the person needs to have passed an examination and surpassed certain minimum requirements. The examination incorporates instructors skills, theory studies, husbandry and the proper use of the practice tools. The CPDT is also a continuing program with individuals required to sit for the exam every five years.
Search for people who have the certified applied animal behaviorist or CAAB qualifications. These people usually undergo extensive education, certain ethics and are required to meet a minimum cut off of experience in dealing with dogs. This will ensure that you are leaving your pet in capable hands.
You may also want to seek the services of a qualified veterinary specialist to train your dog. The specialists go through approved residency practice and other training on animal behavior for their skills. For the dog to be properly trained you need someone who understands the animals behavior and how to deal with it.
In your search you may have spotted many advertisements that claim to offer dog training services but some of them may have been put up by people who have no clue. There are those that are bold enough to say they have been trained yet they have not. You can confirm all these allegations on the net.
There are many individuals who consider being a trainer as a blanket cover for many professions that deal with dogs but this does not mean an individual knows anything about dog training or behavior. Even if the person happens to have a few dogs, that does not make them qualified to call themselves trainers. Picking the right person to train your dog will make all the difference in the world.
There are people who have veterinary specialist training and others who have other forms of certificates in to train dogs but the rest are just amateurs who are not fit to take care of peoples pets. With there being no regulations in place, people have taken advantage of this. However there are people who are qualified out there.
The first option you have is to find someone who is a certified pet dog trainer (CPDT). To be awarded with this certificate the person needs to have passed an examination and surpassed certain minimum requirements. The examination incorporates instructors skills, theory studies, husbandry and the proper use of the practice tools. The CPDT is also a continuing program with individuals required to sit for the exam every five years.
Search for people who have the certified applied animal behaviorist or CAAB qualifications. These people usually undergo extensive education, certain ethics and are required to meet a minimum cut off of experience in dealing with dogs. This will ensure that you are leaving your pet in capable hands.
You may also want to seek the services of a qualified veterinary specialist to train your dog. The specialists go through approved residency practice and other training on animal behavior for their skills. For the dog to be properly trained you need someone who understands the animals behavior and how to deal with it.
In your search you may have spotted many advertisements that claim to offer dog training services but some of them may have been put up by people who have no clue. There are those that are bold enough to say they have been trained yet they have not. You can confirm all these allegations on the net.
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