Learn to Be a Dog Trainer
Dog Trainer Courses for Every Level
The Victoria Stilwell Academy provides dog training learning experiences for all skill and experience levels. Whether you want to become a better trainer of your own dogs or are ready to start your journey towards working with dogs professionally, VSA’s course offerings have something for everyone.
Fundamentals of Dog Training & Behavior Course
Build a solid foundational understanding about how dogs think, feel and learn to make yourself a better trainer for your dog while setting the stage for advanced learning.
Dog Trainer Course
Experience the industry’s most comprehensive professional dog trainer curriculum and graduate ready to start your own successful business without leaving home and at your own pace.
DTC In-Person Track
Become a professional dog trainer through our premier learning experience featuring VSA’s unique hybrid learning models: in-person, online lessons, live Cyber Classes, and local mentorship.
Full refund of Fundamentals Course tuition after enrolling in the Dog Trainer Course!
Try Before You Buy
Test-drive VSA’s robust digital e-learning platform with the free Starter Course Building Your Dog’s Confidence and learn why canine confidence is an important indicator of your dog’s overall emotional health.
My time as an online faculty advisor for the Victoria Stilwell Academy has been incredible! It allows me the pleasure of working with many amazing students who are eager to learn and become part of the positive, force-free dog training community. The hours are very flexible and manageable and I find myself thoroughly enjoying each and every meeting with my students. It’s fascinating to learn each of their unique stories and their plans for their future in the pet profession and I’m proud and honored to know that I can be a part of their journey. Having the opportunity to assist such a bright group of driven individuals who already understand the importance of positive, humane training is utterly refreshing. I have formed lasting friendships with many of my students and as they grow their individual businesses, it has been a joy to follow their success in helping dogs and their guardians all around the country through the power of positive training.
Fundamentals of Dog Training & Behavior
Foundational course designed for dog owners and new dog trainers- State-of-the-art Digital E-Learning Platform
- Self-Paced HD Video Online Lessons
- Appropriate for Dog Owners
- Downloadable Resources
- Digital Certificate of Completion
- Graduate as Certified Professional Dog Trainer
- Appropriate for Aspiring Professional Dog Trainers
- VSA Graduate Certification
- Dedicated Faculty Advisor
- Private Facebook Group
- Trainer Search Listing
- Advanced Training & Behavior Modification Curriculum
- Business Branding & Marketing Curriculum
- Human Communication & Psychology Curriculum
- Group Class Curricula
- Private Lesson Docs
- Downloadable sealed certificate
- Printed Hard Copy Sealed Certificate
- Local Professional Mentor
- In-Person Intensives
- Live Cyber Classes
- Work Hands-On with Victoria & staff
- Eligibility for Graduation with Distinction
- Printed Course Binder
VSA's Industry-Leading Dog Trainer Course
Become a professional dog trainer at your own pace from home- State-of-the-art Digital E-Learning Platform
- Self-Paced HD Video Online Lessons
- Appropriate for Dog Owners
- Downloadable Resources
- Digital Certificate of Completion
- Graduate as Certified Professional Dog Trainer
- Appropriate for Aspiring Professional Dog Trainers
- VSA Graduate Certification
- Dedicated Faculty Advisor
- Private Facebook Group
- Trainer Search Listing
- Advanced Training & Behavior Modification Curriculum
- Business Branding & Marketing Curriculum
- Human Communication & Psychology Curriculum
- Group Class Curricula
- Private Lesson Docs
- Downloadable Sealed Certificate
- Printed Hard Copy Sealed Certificate
- Local Professional Mentor
- In-Person Intensives
- Live Cyber Classes
- Work Hands-On with Victoria & staff
- Eligibility for Graduation with Distinction
- Printed Course Binder
VSA's Flagship DTC In-Person Track
VSA's premier hybrid model professional dog trainer experience- State-of-the-art Digital E-Learning Platform
- Self-Paced HD Video Online Lessons
- Appropriate for Dog Owners
- Downloadable Resources
- Digital certificate of completion
- Graduate as Certified Professional Dog Trainer
- Appropriate for Aspiring Professional Dog Trainers
- VSA Graduate Certification
- Dedicated Faculty Advisor
- Private Facebook Group
- Trainer Search Listing
- Advanced Training & Behavior Modification Curriculum
- Business Branding & Marketing Curriculum
- Human Communication & Psychology Curriculum
- Group Class Curricula
- Private Lesson Docs
- Downloadable Sealed Certificate
- Printed Hard Copy Sealed Certificate
- Local Professional Mentor
- In-Person Intensives
- Live Cyber Classes
- Work Hands-On with Victoria & staff
- Eligibility for Graduation with Distinction
- Printed Course Binder
Test-Drive the VSA Experience!
Enroll in VSA’s free demo Starter Course Building Your Dog’s Confidence to experience the VSA online learning platform.
