Animal Behavior College

Have Questions? Call:

📞 800-795-3294

Animal Behavior College | Where Animal Lovers Pursue Animal Careers

Animal Career Specialists Since 1998

Start a Career in 6 to 12 Months

Become Certified in a Pet Career with Flexible Online Study. Help Animals. Change Lives. Because Caring for Animals Isn’t Just a Job - It’s a Calling.

36,000+Graduates
10,000+Locations
25+Years
7Programs
7 Career Paths

Choose Your Animal Career

Each program offers flexible online coursework to fit any busy schedule. Some programs include a local hands-on mentorship with all programs leading to professional career certification!

🐶
Dog Training Program

Earn your ABCDT certification and launch a professional dog training career.

Learn More →
🩺
Veterinary Assistant

Work alongside veterinarians in a NAVTA-approved program.

Learn More →
✂️
Grooming Program

Become a certified pet groomer with an included professional groomer toolkit.

Learn More →
🐕
Service Dog Trainer

Help people and animals with this high-impact, specialized career.

Learn More →
🦁
Zookeeper Assistant

Discover the world of exotic animal care and preservation.

Learn More →
🐠
Aquarium Maintenance

Turn your passion for fishkeeping into a rewarding career.

Learn More →
🐱
Cat Training Program

Be among the first certified cat trainers in North America.

Learn More →
Why ABC?

Why Choose Animal Behavior College?

🎓
Help Animals Every Day
Turn your love for animals into meaningful daily work. Every program teaches you how to improve the lives of the animals you care about most.
💻
Flexible Online Learning
Study from home on your schedule. Online coursework fits around your life - whether you work full-time or have a family.
🌿
A Growing Industry
The pet industry generates $150+ billion annually in the US. Animal careers offer stability, growth, and genuine job satisfaction.
📍
Career Ready in 6–12 Months
No four-year degree required. Start a purpose-driven career faster than you thought possible.
Simple Process

How It Works

1
Pick Your Program
Browse our 7 animal career programs and choose the one that matches your passion and goals.
2
Learn Online
Work through expert-created coursework at your own pace - study from anywhere, anytime.
3
Get Certified
Pass your exam, earn your certification, and launch a career you truly love.
Graduate Stories

What Our Graduates Say

"The materials in the courses are packed with information and knowledge from experts. I feel so prepared and confident going into my new career."
Russel
Dog Training Graduate
"The veterinary assistant program was amazing. It was great actually getting hands-on experience at a local clinic. I now work full-time at an animal hospital."
Robyn
Veterinary Assistant Graduate
"It turned out to be very easy to enroll and the course itself was easy to follow. I finished in under a year and I'm already working with animals every day."
Sharon
Grooming Program Graduate
"The online courses are a life saver for a busy working mom of 3. I was able to study at night and on weekends and still earn my certification."
Martha
Veterinary Assistant Graduate
"Other schools are so expensive. ABC was affordable and the online study made it possible for me to earn my certification without quitting my job."
Antonio
Dog Training Graduate
"This program not only equips you with the skills to train service dogs effectively - it gives you the heart and purpose behind the work."
Marc
Service Dog Trainer Graduate
36,000+
Graduates
25+
Years Training Animal Professionals
10,000+
Mentor Training Locations
7
Nationally Recognized Certifications

Launch Your Career: Start Today & Train Online!

Join thousands of graduates who turned their passion into a profession. No experience required - just a love of animals and a desire to make a difference.

Approved by Pet Industry Leaders

Recognized. Respected. Trusted.

ABC's programs are approved and recognized by the leading professional organizations in the animal care industry.

⭐BBB A+ Rated
🎓CCPDT
🐾APDT
🎉IAABC
✂NCMG
NAVTA Approved
✅BPPE Compliant
🎲25+ Years Training Pros
Loading...