To have a satisfying dog training career, you need to love, care and passion on working with dogs, regardless of age, breed or temperament. You have to understand that dogs don't understand human speech and most dogs can't be trained in a couple of minutes. Therefore, many hours of dedication and a great deal of patience is needed to guide the dogs to achieve the intended behavior. In other words, patience is the most important characteristic a dog trainer must possess.
Willingness to learn is also another important aspect a successful dog trainer should have. Many times a trainer will encounter behavioral problems with different breed of dogs, therefore, it is important to know exactly how to deal with them and take control of the entire situation. You'll have to be committed about learning new or even old dog training techniques to achieve that. With great dog handling skills, you will never be stuck in any situations and thus this will increase your confidence as a whole.
- Basic knowledge that you need to know includes the following:
- The history and background of every dog breed
- The skill of communicating effectively with different breeds
- Deal with complex behavioral problems such as phobias and aggression
- Elementary to advanced dog tricks and commands
- Prepare and train dogs for different competitions
- Knowledge on dog hygiene, nutrition and grooming (This is required for you to counsel and present)
- Training advice for your clients to bring up healthy, well groomed and well behaved dogs
Knowing all these knowledge are the very basics for you to get started with. You'll need to know more about certification and professional training advices before you can officially become a certified dog trainer.
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