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Want To Be A Dog Trainer Because You “Don’t Like People”? Think Again

Posted on February 15, 2022February 15, 2022 by Jason Purgason

“To be honest, I want to train dogs because I don’t really like people. I just want to spend all of my time working with animals.” This quote m

How To Become A Police K9 Trainer

Posted on January 22, 2022January 26, 2022 by Jason Purgason

When it comes to forging a career as a professional dog trainer, there are a number of paths you can take. Some like to specialize in puppy obedience

Are There Too Many Dog Trainers? Actually, There Aren’t Enough Good Ones

Posted on November 30, 2021December 1, 2021 by Jason Purgason

When it comes to dog training, we often hear that the competition in the industry is fierce. In virtually every town or city in America - and increasi

Students – Past And Present – Talk About The Student Excellence Program

Posted on October 30, 2021November 2, 2021 by Jason Purgason

Attending the School for Dog Trainers is an immersive experience for all of our students. There are so many learning opportunities available - from th

What Our Graduates Say...

Jordan Biscardi, NY

"The course was above and beyond what I expected to get from it. I learned a lot more that I thought I would. Overall, it was a great experience!"

School for Dog Trainers

2013-09-23T13:40:22-05:00

"The course was above and beyond what I expected to get from it. I learned a lot more that I thought I would. Overall, it was a great experience!"

https://internationaldogtrainerschool.com/testimonials/jordan-biscardi-ny/

David Reiter, US Army

Highland Canine offers a great staff that I learned a lot from. They made for a fun and conducive learning environment! "

School for Dog Trainers

2013-01-18T05:38:07-05:00

Highland Canine offers a great staff that I learned a lot from. They made for a fun and conducive learning environment! "

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Janine Gauthier, NC

"I came to Highland Canine Training to learn to train dogs - especially dogs with problems. This course definitely met my needs!"

School for Dog Trainers

2013-01-19T00:04:50-05:00

"I came to Highland Canine Training to learn to train dogs - especially dogs with problems. This course definitely met my needs!"

https://internationaldogtrainerschool.com/testimonials/janine-gauthier-nc/

Ed McCormick, MO

"Jason is probably one of the most knowledgeable instructors I have ever had. A unique combination to be able to make both the hands-on training and the lectures fun and interesting."

School for Dog Trainers

2013-01-19T00:06:31-05:00

"Jason is probably one of the most knowledgeable instructors I have ever had. A unique combination to be able to make both the hands-on training and the lectures fun and interesting."

https://internationaldogtrainerschool.com/testimonials/ed-mccormick-mo/

Neils Seki, Japan

"At Highland Canine Training I got plenty of training experience and experience with problem dogs. I got the knowledge that I needed for dog training as well as plenty of advice for opening my own business."

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2013-01-19T00:07:30-05:00

https://internationaldogtrainerschool.com/testimonials/neils-seki-japan/

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