The VSA Blog

Learn how to land a dog trainer job with tips on education, experience, networking, certifications, and growing your dog trainer salary.

​ 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....

Setting the right dog training prices is one of the most important business decisions you’ll make as a professional trainer.

Setting the right dog training prices is one of the most important business decisions you’ll make as a professional trainer.

Setting the right dog training prices is one of the most important business decisions you’ll make as a professional trainer.

The demand for dog training endures, even during turbulent times. Here are some reasons why.

Shane Hartshorn stepped into the role of support trainer on Channel Four’s The Dog Academy

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.

This VSA graduate and former physician has traded her white coat for a custom treat pouch for dog training.

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.