Start your new career –
as a Professional Dog Trainer and Behaviourist
Starting a new career as a dog trainer and behaviourist is one of the most fulfilling and well‑paid paths you can take — a chance to work with dogs every day, help owners transform their lives, and build a business where you choose your hours, your clients and your income. With over 1,500 dogs trained across every breed, age and behavioural issue, you’ll be learning directly from an expert who has already solved the problems you’ll face in the real world.
The dog‑training industry is full of misinformation, especially around the “positive‑only” reinforcement method, so new trainers and their clients are often left confused and frustrated about how to move forward effectively. This programme cuts through all of the politics. You’ll get clear, honest, professional guidance on both positive reinforcement and corrective techniques — what works, what doesn’t, and how to apply each method safely, ethically and effectively. Nothing is left out — this is the complete roadmap to becoming a skilled, ethical and in‑demand dog trainer with a career you can build entirely on your terms.
We cover the correct use of training methods and tools, how to choose the right one for the dog in front of you, and how to build backup plans so you’re never stuck when a method doesn’t land. You’ll develop solid, reliable training techniques, from engagement and focus work to the core commands every pet dog needs, along with practical ways to implement them with real clients. Finally, you’ll learn how to start and run your own dog‑training business — from structuring sessions and pricing to communication, client management and building a reputation based on results, professionalism and genuine care.
Turn Your Passion for Dogs Into a Professional Career
Dog training is one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK — and skilled, certified trainers are in high demand. This is your opportunity to become one of them.
Our structured 12-module programme combines in-depth online learning with real, hands-on client experience so you don’t just study dog training — you practise it. By the time you finish, you’ll have the knowledge, the confidence, and the certification to start working with dogs and their owners professionally.
Certified by The Dog Wizard, this programme is designed to take you from complete beginner to confident, job-ready trainer.
What’s Included
8 Online Theory Modules (approx. 48 hours) Master canine psychology, emotional behaviour, breed tendencies, training techniques, and real-world problem solving — all delivered through engaging video lessons, guided discussions, and real case studies you can learn from at your own pace.
4 In-Person Practical Sessions (approx. 12 hours) This is where everything clicks. Held in the North West, UK, you’ll work directly with real clients and their dogs — handling live training and behaviour cases under expert guidance.
60 hours of guided, professional-level training — everything you need to launch your career with credibility and confidence.
The 12 Modules
| Module | Focus |
|---|---|
| Module 1 | How Dogs Learn |
| Module 2 | Breeds & Natural Tendencies |
| Module 3 | Dogs as Individuals |
| Module 4 | A Dog’s Needs |
| Module 5 | Emotions, Stress & Pressure |
| Module 6 | The Training Relationship |
| Module 7 | Essential Skills for Owners & Trainers |
| Module 8 | Applying Theory to Real Cases |
| Modules 9–12 | Practical Training With Real Dogs & Clients |
Why This Course — and Why Now?
✅ Certified qualification recognised by The Dog Wizard
✅ Real-world experience built into the programme — not bolted on afterwards
✅ Flexible online learning so you can study around your current schedule
✅ Small practical groups for personalised, hands-on mentoring
✅ Career-ready in 60 hours — no filler, no fluff, just what you need.
You don’t need years of experience to get started. You just need the right training — and this is it.