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Why Become a Dog Obedience Trainer?  

If you love dogs and want a rewarding career that can make a difference for pets and their humans, becoming a dog obedience instructor could be the right fit for you! Dog trainers can work in places like pet stores, shelters, or even start their own dog training business. 


Those working in animal care, such as dog trainers, can earn around $28,730 per year!

Why Choose Penn Foster Career School?

  • Accredited. This program is nationally and regionally accredited, meaning you will receive a licensed, quality education.
  • Self-paced. Learn online, on your own time, and at the pace that's right for you.
  • Mobile-friendly. Our custom-designed learner center is easy to use at home or on-the-go.
  • Supportive. Receive support from our certified instructors, teaching assistants, and student help staff.
  • Affordable. Choose from our flexible payment options to find the right plan for your budget. 

Dog Obedience Course Details

Through Penn Foster’s online Dog Obedience Training Program, you can learn the basics of becoming a dog trainer on your schedule. Our program consists of 11 courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant for performing dog obedience jobs in a variety of settings.


Your courses will cover topics such as how dogs learn, house and crate training, dog behavior, search and rescue training, and more! 

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Our Dog Obedience Program curriculum will help teach you fundamental skills to apply for positions in various environments such as training facilities, humane societies, pet stores, or to start your very own training classes. The Dog Obedience Career Diploma Program at Penn Foster includes an introduction to how dogs learn, behavior analysis, dog breed selection, search and rescue training, agility training, and more.

Get started today on your path to becoming a Dog Obedience Trainer with Penn Foster Career School’s accredited, online program.

Why Choose Penn Foster College?

Self-Paced Program

Accredited

Dedicated Faculty

Relevant Coursework

Affordable Education

Penn Foster College is nationally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC).

Learn at your own pace with no deadlines or due dates. Our flexible programs allow you to study anytime, anywhere.

Our experienced faculty members are here to help you through the program.

Course topics include information to help expand your knowledge and advance your career.

Low monthly payment options. Quality education that's affordable and accessible.

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We're here to help you with 0% interest and low monthly payments. Get started today and take the first step towards a new career. There is no classroom needed — learn it all at home at a pace that's right for you.


Penn Foster Career School, College, and High School have all met the high standards of integrity and performance set by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) in Washington, D.C. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

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*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. "Animal Care and Service Workers." Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed September 23, 2022.

Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.