Can you make a lot of money as a dog trainer?

Dog trainers can work either full-time or part-time; there is employment flexibility in the industry. The average salary for a full-time dog trainer in the United States is $61,387, and the median salary is $45,000. The average hourly rate (including part-time trainers) is just over $50/hr.

How do I become a certified dog trainer?

For example, to earn the title of Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed with the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, you need to complete a minimum of 300 hours of experience training dogs in the last three years as well as pass a 180-question multiple-choice exam.

How do I become a dog behaviorist?

You will need to be educated to degree level or higher in areas specific to clinical animal behaviour including ethology, learning theory, human psychology, animal welfare, ethics and clinical case studies. There is a range of suitable courses designed for entry into the profession.

Is becoming a dog trainer hard?

Being a dog trainer is a lot of hard work, a lot of hours of not getting paid as you’re learning, and a lot of grunt work at the beginning. Anyone who says “you can retire at 55 as a dog trainer” or “you’ll make 100K a year” is a liar.

How do dog trainers make a living?

Private sessions to help make money as a pet dog trainer can be held in person or online. It is recommended that you offer online sessions only after successfully training in person for around 300 hours. To start, you could charge between $50 – $100 per hour for private one-on-one coaching.

What qualifications do I need to be a dog trainer?

You don’t need any formal qualifications to become a dog trainer or dog training instructor. You don’t need any specific school subjects. As always, good GCSEs in maths, English and science will give you the basic knowledge and skills to carry out important tasks associated with any job.