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The Importance of Working with a Variety of Dog Breeds

Posted on April 18, 2019April 18, 2019 by Jason Purgason

If there is one thing that training dogs has taught me, no two dogs are the same. Sure, two dogs may be similar, but they will never be the same. They have their individual preferences and personalities causing them to learn in different ways just like people. We often see when we start basic obedience…

What are students saying about the School for Dog Trainers?

Posted on April 13, 2019April 13, 2019 by Jason Purgason

Class 50 is just over halfway through our Master Dog Trainer program. This course provides students with the tools, experience and knowledge they require to become a professional dog trainer. Our students started their journey on January 7th, and their course will finish towards the end of June. This semester’s intake has seen a mixture…

Should I Become a Dog Trainer?

Posted on March 24, 2019April 13, 2019 by Jason Purgason

The chance to work with animals may be your dream job – but is becoming a dog trainer actually a viable career option? At Highland Canine, we offer comprehensive tuition at our School for Dog Trainers. Each semester, we see a new intake of students take a giant step towards fulfilling their ambition of becoming…

What to Bring to School

Posted on March 2, 2019April 19, 2019 by Jason Purgason

Every new journey you take in life will be stressful. Whether you are starting a new career or traveling to a new place, by nature most people experience stress during these times of change. For many students, preparing to come to our school causes quite a bit of stress. One of the most frequently asked…

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!"

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! "

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! "

https://internationaldogtrainerschool.com/testimonials/378/

Janine Gauthier, NC

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

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."

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."

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

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

Our Latest Podcasts

Episode 6: Dead Dog Beach

Yabucoa is a small town located in the southeastern part of the island of Puerto Rico. Yabucoa was known to be a place on the island where unwanted dogs were discarded. As such, a fairly remote beach with beautiful white sand and towering palm trees became known as “Dead Dog Beach”. For years this beach...…

Episode 5: Cautious Closure

When people are missing, often dog teams are called in to locate them. At times, Human Remains Detection dogs or cadaver dogs are utilized to recover the deceased body of a missing individual. These dog teams are often used by law enforcement to successfully prosecute cases and to provide evidence that would otherwise be overlooked. ...…

Episode 4: Thirty-One Kilo

Dogs have been officially serving as soldiers in the United States military since World War I. Known as (MWDs) or military working dogs they are trained for a variety of highly specialized tasks and actively contribute to U.S. combat operations. There are about 2,500 war dogs in service today, with about 700 serving at any...…

Episode 3: The Fearless Ones

Africa is known to be the home to the world’s most magnificent wildlife. Endangered animals are slaughtered so that a single body part, like tusks, pelt, or bones, can be sold illegally for massive amounts of money. For example, Rhinoceros horn is so valuable and sought after that it sells for nearly $30,000 a pound....…

Episode 2: Catching a Flight

It’s a fairly common occurrence for a bird and a plane to collide. Recently, a Japan airlines flight had to make an emergency landing due to a bird strike, while another commercial plane was forced to make an emergency return to Cardiff Airport in Wales after a bird hit an engine. Although rare, dogs trained...…