by VSA | Sep 11, 2026 | Blog Posts
TL;DR: Landing a successful dog trainer job takes more than simply loving dogs. It requires professional education, hands-on experience, networking, and a commitment to positive reinforcement training. This blog explores the most important steps aspiring trainers can...
by VSA | Sep 2, 2026 | Blog Posts
How do you choose the best name for your dog training business? The right name is memorable, inspires confidence, and sparks emotional connection with your ideal dog-training client. But choosing a unique name in the crowded pet industry isn’t always easy....
by VSA | Aug 15, 2026 | Blog Posts
Certification in dog training is no longer a one-lane career, it’s a jumping off point for professional success. TL;DR: Becoming dog training certified opens the door to a wide range of career paths and strengthens roles across the animal care industry. It...
by VSA | Jul 7, 2026 | Blog Posts
By creating structured learning tools, you can reinforce your expertise with dog training clients For aspiring trainers and those developing a professional practice, strong communication is essential. Well-crafted client handouts for dog training helps extend your...
by VSA | Jun 25, 2026 | Blog Posts
Understand the factors that should influence your dog training prices. TL;DR: Setting the right dog training prices is one of the most important business decisions you’ll make as a professional trainer. Price too low and you’ll burn out trying to make ends...
by VSA | Jun 16, 2026 | Blog Posts
The demand for dog training endures, even during turbulent times. Here are some reasons why. Perhaps you’ve always had a passion for dogs, and dream of working with them, but also feel the need to be practical and wonder how this career might affect your future....
by VSA | Jun 15, 2026 | Blog Posts
What’s it like to assist Victoria with dog training on set of a television show? Shane Hartshorn, owner of Canine Education in Leicestershire, England, and a Victoria Stilwell Academy graduate, brings positive reinforcement principles, professionalism, and humor...
by VSA | May 4, 2026 | Blog Posts
Ready to turn your passion for dogs into your profession? Becoming a certified dog trainer is one of the most rewarding career paths available—but it requires more than just loving dogs. As a career, dog training blends teaching, science-led understanding, empathy,...
by VSA | May 1, 2026 | Blog Posts
This former physician has traded her white coat for a custom treat pouch Elisa Segal describes her career pivot from medicine to dog training like a homecoming. Growing up, Elisa watched every Jane Goodall special she could find on television. In junior high, she...
by VSA | Mar 23, 2026 | Blog Posts
The word ‘certification’ in the dog training world is confusing. Here we’ll explain what being a certified dog trainer really means – and what it doesn’t. The word ‘certification’ in the dog training world is confusing. As an unregulated profession, it falls to the...
