In this video, we break down what it actually takes to become a professional dog trainer. If you’re considering becoming a dog trainer, changing careers, or leveling up your current skills, this video will give you a clear, no-nonsense framework to decide if this path is right for you — and how to avoid the mistakes that cost people years of frustration and thousands of dollars.
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00:00 – How to Become a Professional Dog Trainer (The Roadmap) 03:16 – Training Philosophy + Finding the Right Mentor 04:30 – The Business Reality 06:42 – The 5 Paths Ranked 12:29 – Doing It Alone vs Understudying 16:51 – Dog Trainer Schools/Academies 22:39 – Why Our Academy Exists + What Makes It Different 28:26 – Final Takeaways + What You Should Do Next
