The VSA Blog
How to Set Your Dog Training Prices
Setting the right dog training prices is one of the most important business decisions you’ll make as a professional trainer.
5 Reasons Why Becoming A Dog Trainer is a Smart Idea
The demand for dog training endures, even during turbulent times. Here are some reasons why.
Shane Hartshorn: Behind the Scenes of Dog Training Success
Shane Hartshorn stepped into the role of support trainer on Channel Four’s The Dog Academy
How to Become a Dog Trainer: A Quick Guide
This brief guide will walk you through what’s involved in becoming a dog trainer: the skills and mindset you’ll need, the importance of positive, force-free training methods, and how to choose an education path that prepares you for real-world success.
Elisa Segal: Working with Dogs by Design
This VSA graduate and former physician has traded her white coat for a custom treat pouch for dog training.
What Does It Mean to Be a Certified Dog Trainer?
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.
Why VSA Chose Accreditation with Open College Network London
The concept of ‘certification’ in the world of professional dog training is not as clear as it ought to be. That’s why VSA partnered with Open College Network London to accredit its flagship professional course.
Helping Dogs Cope with Separation, with Nicola Cook
Helping dogs with separation anxiety first requires understanding their distress, explains Nicola Cook in conversation with Victoria Stilwell.
Sarah Fisher: Watching Dogs Through New Eyes
This visionary canine behavior expert showed us how to support adolescent dogs by truly seeing the world through their eyes
VSA’s Dog Trainer Course Now Accredited by Open College Network London
VSA has been recognized as a Qualified Center with Open College Network (OCN) London, with the Dog Trainer Course now accredited by OCN London as a Level 5 course.










