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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.
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.