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Honest guidance on training, behaviour and getting qualified
Practical articles on dog training, behaviour, assistance dog work and what a nationally recognised qualification actually involves. Written by people who train dogs for a living.
The Forgotten Half of Dog Training: Why Successful Trainers Master Human Psychology
The hardest part of professional dog training is not the dog. It is coaching the person holding the lead – managing their arousal, frustration and timing – and most new trainers are never taught it.
Is Dog Training Regulated in Australia? What Future Trainers Need to Know About Ethics and Standards
Dog training is not a licensed occupation in Australia, but animal welfare law, state equipment rules and the VET system all still apply. Here is what governs the job, what LIMA, force-free and balanced actually mean, and what to check before you enrol.
How Practical Dog Training Assessments Work When Studying Online
If you are looking at an online dog training course while holding down a full-time job, there is usually one question sitting
Why You Cannot Learn Dog Training from YouTube Alone
There is more free dog training content available now than at any point in history, and a lot of it is genuinely
Can You Become a Dog Trainer With No Experience?
Yes, and most working dog trainers started exactly there. Almost nobody arrives in this industry with a relevant background. The useful question
Do You Need a Qualification to Be a Dog Trainer?
No. You do not need a qualification to work as a dog trainer in Australia. There is no licence, no registration, no
How to Become a Dog Trainer in Australia
Almost everyone who asks how to become a dog trainer in Australia is surprised by the same thing: there is no licence.
Articles coming soon
We are writing a series on dog training, behaviour and what a nationally recognised qualification really involves. In the meantime, the course pages answer most questions.
See the coursesThinking about training dogs professionally?
Three nationally recognised courses, practical training on real dogs, and an honest answer about which one fits.