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Professional Dog Training Program
This program is the most comprehensive dog training experience. While there is no prior experience necessary to gain acceptance into this program, it is designed to provide students with the most in-depth education in the industry. This program is a six month program, with classes beginning every January and July.
Upcoming Class Start Dates:
January 6th 2025
July 7th 2025
January 5th 2026
July 6th 2026
Program Length: 25 Weeks 
About This Program
Professional Dog Training Program
This program’s curriculum encompasses a wider scope of training disciplines and theories than any other training school in the industry. It’s designed to turn students into exceptional training professionals in a wide variety of fields from behavior modification, service and therapy to launch their own dog training businesses, design, sell and conduct dog training classes, manage employees and compete at the highest levels in dog sports.
Start in the classroom with lectures, discussions and demonstrations, before moving to hands-on training. Explore how dogs think and learn, study the science behind training methods and develop foundational knowledge on a variety of specialized training applications, such as police/military and protection.
Program Details
Availability: January & July Sessions Annually
Length: 25 Weeks & 876 Course Hours
Evaluation: Dog Requirements, Performance Tests, Written Exams, Client Interaction Requirements, Attendance Requirements
Course List:
Dog Training Techniques
Dog and Puppy Selection
Puppy Imprinting and Socialization
Animal Behavior Science and Theory
Animal Health and Care
Basic Pet Obedience Training
Behavior Modification
Competition Obedience Training
Trained Retrieves
Dog Agility
Tracking and Trailing
Specific Odor Detection
Protection Development
Service and Therapy Dog Training
Client Instruction
Sales and Client Relations
Managing Fear and Aggression
Canine Problem Solving
Advanced Obedience Training
Competition Agility
Hunt and Service Dog Retrieval Training
Advanced Tracking and Search and Rescue
Police Canine Odor Detection
Police, Personal and Sport Protection
Mobility/Stability Service Dog Training
Medical Alert and Trigger Response Training
Business Development, Growth and Management
Professional Dog Trainer In-Store Externship
Tuition: $25,000
Finance Information
Open The Door To More Opportunities
Partnering with Kennelwood Pet Resorts grants Kennelwood Academy for Professional Dog Training students access to an extensive company network that spans beyond the U.S. as well as numerous potential career openings.
Graduates will have opportunities to work in a variety of areas within Kennelwood Academy and Kennelwood Pet Resorts. They will also be equipped to venture into self employment, veterinary hospitals, boarding facilities, grooming spas, the Department of Defense, police units, TSA, search and rescue organizations, private security contracting, service dog organizations, specific odor detection handling, protection training, hunting dog kennels and more.
