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ANIMAL BEHAVIOR COLLEGE
Expand your animal care expertise with our flexible online short-term programs. Each course is packed with up-to-date, practical knowledge you can apply immediately - whether you're an aspiring professional or enhancing an existing career.
Master the essentials of shelter dog training and re-homing. This 250+ page program covers temperament assessment, defensive handling, and strategies for launching a shelter training initiative. You'll gain the skills to train dogs for adoption and host community seminars that positively transform the lives of shelter animals.
Approved for CEU credits by the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP) and the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI).
Learn how to conduct, market, and grow a private dog training business. This 300-page program covers sales techniques, communication styles, training plan development, off-leash behaviors, client compliance, and liability protection - everything you need to maximize your training practice.
Approved for CEU credits by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), and the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI).
Everything you need to launch your own pet sitting or dog walking business. This 400-page guide covers animal communication, basic nutrition, first aid, client relations, safety, and scheduling for dogs, cats, birds, small mammals, fish, and reptiles.
Approved for CEU credits by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI).
Understand commercial pet food regulations, label reading, and the nutritional needs of dogs and cats at every life stage. Learn how carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and supplements affect pet behavior and health, and how to guide clients toward better feeding decisions.
Approved for CEU credits by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI).
Give groomers, trainers, and veterinary staff the tools to calm and bond with every pet they work with. This program covers anatomy, massage choreography for different pet sizes and types, workspace setup, and how to develop a pet massage business.
Approved for CEU credits by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI). Note: state and federal laws regarding pet massage practice vary; students are responsible for understanding regulations in their state.
Get the skills to create and operate a successful doggie daycare business. Covers canine behavior, group management, safety protocols, financial management, marketing strategies, and client development - everything you need to launch with confidence.
Approved for CEU credits by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI).
Learn to establish and manage a thriving foster program within an existing rescue organization or animal shelter. Topics include volunteer recruitment, foster-animal matching, program sustainability, and practical tools that improve outcomes for animals in need.
Approved for CEU credits by the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors (NADOI).
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