Training Dog



Training Dog



Introduction

A dog trainer is someone who uses different techniques to teach dogs to perform certain tasks when they are signaled. A dog trainer might train a dog to assist the disabled or blind. A dog trainer also could be someone who trains dogs to know basic obedience for its owner's enjoyment. Finally a dog trainer might train their own pet to do neat or useful tricks to be To get information I search for things that had to do with dog performed in movies or shows.

I looked also for how to become a dog trainer. It was easier to find information on just animal training in the case of finding how much they make and what they do. I found tons of sites on training your dog which didn't help and also many sites for schools you can attend to learn to be a dog trainer. The information most useful was from a job encyclopedia .

Median hourly earnings of animal trainers were $10.54 in 2000. The middle 50 percent earned between $7.59 and $16.19. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $6.25, and the top 10 percent earned more than $20.85. (animal care and service workers) So as a dog trainer how much money I make could be allot or a little and I'd be spending allot to buy food etc. for the dogs. However over time if I work hard I can become a popular dog trainer and everyone will want me to train their dogs .

Discussion

Dog trainers need to graduate High School and take special training courses or attend special schools like Animal Behavior College. Some dog trainers learn by being an apprentice to a more experienced trainer. College isn't needed but if you take any courses dealing with animal health or behavior it can help you allot in the future. "It is important to understand what motivates a dog's behavior" (Training Philosophy)

Dog trainers train their dogs by using different techniques. One technique, known as a bridge, is a stimulus that a trainer uses to communicate the precise moment an animal does something correctly. (Animal Care and Services) Dog trainers use positive reinforcement by giving the dog a treat or praising it when it does something correctly. Training can sometimes take a long time or a little depending on the animal and what is being taught. In some cases the trainer cares for the dog at their own house and other cases people bring their dogs to special facilities where trainers will teach them. Sometimes the dogs belong to the trainer and are rented out to be in movies and shows.

Being a Dog trainer comes with benefits . Dog trainers have the capability to be their own boss and make their own hours. Another benefit is getting to work with dogs all day long. To become a dog trainer people don't have to go to college and could easily apply for a learn at home program to train them for the ...