Application Deadline
Our Dog Trainer Professional program is for the highly motivated trainer who has specific goals for improving knowledge, skills, and career prospects. The course includes personalized instruction and coaching from some of the best teachers in the field.
Virtual | Central | Laurie Luck
Application Deadline:
June 20
- The Dog Trainer Professional Virtual Format is for the highly motivated dog trainer who is looking to advance his/her skills and career prospects to their highest levels. The program combines online learning with virtual workshops and virtual check-ins
APPLY NOW
Apply anytime before June 21, 2025
Course Start Date
Your course begins on July 1, 2025
Virtual Workshop
Virtual Workshop Hours: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Central Time
Workshop Days: Workshops for this series are on Saturday/Sunday
Workshop 1: August 30-31, 2025
Workshop 2: October 11-12, 2025
Workshop 3: November 22-23, 2025
Workshop 4: January 03-04, 2026
Virtual Check-Ins
Virtual Check-Ins will begin at 6:00 PM Central Time on Wednesdays
Check-In 1: July 30, 2025
Check-In 2: September 10, 2025
Check-In 3: October 22, 2025
Check-In 4: December 03, 2025
Tuition
Dog Trainer Professional program: $6,600. Find out more about financing options, including our five-installment no-interest loan.
Learn about our scholarship program for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Format
Virtual
- Online learning and virtual workshops
- No travel required
- Virtual 2-day workshops and Check-In meetings
- Video submissions are required
Faculty
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Laurie Luck
- Email:
- laurie@smartdoguniversity.com
Learn More About Becoming a Certified Dog Trainer
Subscribe to get access to our webinar Pathways and Roadblocks to a Successful Training Career with Ken Ramirez, and learn more about earning an industry-recognized certification and a rewarding career in dog training through our Dog Trainer Professional program.