Dual Program

Dual Program

(Pet + Professional Combined)

For students who want the deepest level of hands-on experience, our Dual Program combines the Pet Dog Trainer and Professional Dog Trainer curricula into one seamless 9-month track. The extended timeline means more hands-on hours, more real-world scenarios, and more repetition of core skills, building the confidence and readiness that only comes with immersive, in-depth training. Graduates leave with a deeper skill set and more experience under their belt, ready to step into the field fully prepared from day one.

Build a Career that Changes Lives

For students who want the deepest level of hands-on experience, the Dual Program combines our Pet Dog Trainer and Working Dog Trainer programs into one seamless 9-month track. More time in the program means more hands-on hours, more real-world scenarios, and more repetition of core skills — building the kind of confidence and readiness that comes only with extended, immersive training. Graduates leave with a deeper skill set and more experience under their belt, stepping into the field fully prepared from day one.

WHY GO DUAL:

  • Earn two certifications in one continuous enrollment — no reapplying, no gap between programs
  • 1,048 total hours of hands-on training vs. 352 or 696 alone
  • Graduate qualified for both companion training careers and specialized/working dog fields (detection, protection, service and therapy, search and rescue, and more)
  • Save $2,999 vs. enrolling in both programs separately

Learn more about the programs:

Pet Dog Trainer Program
Professional dog trainer program
Course Catalog

$26,999

Tuition due in full by program start date

Program length

9 months (35 weeks)

Total hours

1,048 hrs

Schedule

Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm

Campus

Union, MO

Application fee

$60 (non-refundable)

Enrollment deposit

$650 (applied to tuition)

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2027 cohort dates

Jan 11 to Jun 25, 2027
Jul 12 to Dec 23, 2027

2028 cohort dates

Jan 10 to Jun 23, 2028
Jul 10 to Dec 22, 2028

Training Tools and Equipment

Students are encouraged to wait until arrival before purchasing new equipment. Many items are available through the academy. Budget approximately $1,500 for equipment (not including dogs, food, or vet costs).

Collar(s)$20 – $80
Crate(s)$40 – $250
Retrieval items and dumbbell(s)$5 – $60
6-foot leash(es)$20 – $120
33-foot long line$20 – $100
Specific odor scents$5 – $500
Dog reward toy(s)$10 – $100
Tracking tools$5 – $40
Agitation collar or harness$20 – $180
Bait apron or training vest$5 – $120
Training bench$40 – $120
Retractable leash$20 – $60