Nationally Recognised Training · RTO 41462
Become a professionalDog Trainer
Three nationally recognised qualifications in dog training, assistance dog work and animal assisted services. Theory online, practical with real dogs.
Nationally recognisedEnrol and start any timePractical training on real dogsPayment plans from $34/week
National Skills Training InstituteDog Trainer Academy is a faculty of NSTIRTO 41462Our courses
Three nationally recognised qualifications. Which one suits you depends on where you are starting and what you want to do with dogs.
Start hereACM40322Certificate IV in Animal Behaviour & TrainingThe core dog trainer qualification. Obedience, behaviour, canine first aid and running sessions with real clients.$6,00016 unitsUp to 24 monthsExplore the course ›SpecialisationACM40322Certificate IV — Assistance DogsTrain assistance dogs for handlers with disability. Task training, handler instruction and suitability assessment.$5,0005 unitsUp to 24 monthsExplore the course ›Shortest routeACMSS00035Animal Assisted Services Skill SetFor handlers bringing a dog into therapy, education or community programs. Safe handling and disability awareness.$2,0003 unitsUp to 12 monthsExplore the course ›
How it works
Theory online, practical with real dogs. No mannequins, and no pretending a qualification can be earned entirely from a screen.
1Enrol any timeNo fixed intake dates. Choose your course, complete the enrolment form and start your theory straight away.
2Study the theory onlineSelf directed and at your own pace. Coat and breed knowledge, behaviour, welfare, safe handling and the commercial side of the job.
3Train with real dogsPractical blocks at Master of Puppies under the mentorship of Will Paton. This is where you are taught the skills themselves.
4Qualify and workComplete your assessments in your own training environment and finish with a nationally recognised qualification.
Why train with us
A specialist faculty that does one thing, and does it properly.
Flexible learningStudy the theory around your life. Self directed, at your own pace, with up to 24 months to complete.
Qualified industry professionalsTrainers who work with dogs for a living, not just teach about them. Practical experience in every session.
Real world skillsHands-on training that applies directly to the job. You leave able to work with dogs, not just talk about them.
Nationally recognisedDelivered under RTO 41462 within the national VET framework. Your qualification is portable and holds real value.
Start training dogs professionally
Enrol and start any time, or tell us where you are up to and we will give you an honest answer about which course fits — including if none of them do yet.
Or call (07) 5575 2200 — 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday