Start Your Animal Career Here
If you have ever wondered how to become a dog trainer, pet groomer, veterinary assistant, cat trainer, aquarium maintenance professional, service dog trainer, or zookeeper assistant, Animal Behavior College offers online training for all of these careers across North America.
Online training for a hands-on career? Yes! Many of ABC’s programs combine online coursework with real-world experience alongside a professional in the field. Over 11,000 mentor facilities partner with Animal Behavior College–vet hospitals, pet grooming salons, and professional dog trainers. For ABC programs that require an externship, each student is paired with a local mentor so that he or she can observe and participate in the required tasks of their chosen profession.
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ABC offers locations in major U.S. cities and Canadian provinces, including:
- Los Angeles
- Toronto
- Chicago
- Houston
- Montreal
- Phoenix
- Vancouver
- San Antonia
- San Diego
- Dallas
- Austin
- Calgary
- San Jose
- Edmonton
- And so many more!
You may not live in one of these metropolitan areas, but our extensive network of professional mentors makes Animal Behavior College a great choice no matter where you call home. If you live in a less populated area and want to become a vet assistant, for instance, we have mentor veterinary facilities throughout the U.S. and Canada. If you want to learn how to be a dog trainer or dog groomer, we have thousands of professionals ready to mentor our students.
Take the first step on the path to a new animal career! Call 1-800-795-3294 to speak to an admissions counselor today.