Dog Trainer Courses
A Dog Trainer teaches dogs and their owners new behaviours and skills, addressing issues like aggression or social skills while requiring patience and strong communication.
AI Exposure
Low
Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Dog Trainer
Get qualified to work as a Dog Trainer with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
ACMMIC401
The ACMMIC401 Implant Microchip in Cats and Dogs course is ideal for animal care professionals such as attendants, veterinary nurses, and management officers. It covers both theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for aseptic microchip implantation in cats and dogs, ensuring minimal discomfort to the animals. Practical assessments involve microchipping under a veterinarian’s supervision. This unit is essential for those involved in animal identification and traceability, including veterinary s...
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ACM40317
Learn how to manage a pet shop or animal shelter with the ACM40317 Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services. It’s a nationally recognised training course that covers all aspects of pet care, companionship, and training. Learn about the care of cats, dogs, fish, amphibians, birds, and mammals, including young animals and breeding. The course also covers retail operations and business skills.Enquire now for the list of study units and next available training dates.
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How much does a Dog Trainer earn?
In Australia, a full time Dog Trainer generally earns $1,345 per week ($69,940 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Dog Trainer?
This industry has experienced strong employment growth in recent years. There are currently 1,100 people working as a Dog Trainer in Australia, compared to 840 five years ago. Dog Trainers may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Dog Trainer?
If you’re planning a career as a Dog Trainer, consider enrolling in a Certificate IV in Companion Animal Services. This course covers all aspects of pet care, companionship and training. You’ll explore a range of topics including retail operations and business skills.
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Gain practical skills to work in kennels or catteries, providing love, grooming, and safety to animals. Check your funding eligibility and apply today.
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These courses don’t just teach you how to catch and euthanise stray animals, you will learn underpinning state legislation and local government regulations, safety management approaches, and incident response.
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These nationally recognised qualifications will teach you the finer points of animal behaviour and refine your skills in behaviour correction.
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A Dog Trainer works with dogs and their owners to improve behaviours or teach specific skills. You might attempt to eliminate problem behaviours such as excessive barking or aggression or address an issue such as social skills. Dog Trainers may use techniques to get dogs to follow commands or perform particular tasks. You might work with domestic pets or working dogs.
Dog Trainers should be patient and have excellent animal handling skills. It’s important that you understand dog behaviours and can call on a range of strategies to help dogs reach their goals. Dog Trainers require good communication skills because you’ll usually be working with owners or other dog handlers.
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