Dog Training Internship Academy

Become an excellent dog trainer with our live coaching.
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5-Months to certify

Live your passion

Ever dreamt of becoming a dog trainer? Good thinking - it's a fantastic and versatile career!
The Dog Training Internship Academy at SF Puppy Prep will give you the hands on experience and certification you need to launch a thriving new career. Or, use the education simply to work with your own dog like a pro!
experienced Instruction

Master trainers give you a real-world education

Our trainers bring extensive experience from a broad range of animal training careers.

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part-time program

So you can learn and make sure your priorities are taken care of.

LIVE coaching & discussion

You get live, hands-on learning in real time.

Extensive OnLine support

Video library and interactive content to ensure your success.

OUR COMMUNITY

You're not alone!

Dog Training is all about community - both online and offline. Join our safe-space community of passionate students, talented professionals, and creatives who are looking to share their knowledge and ideas!
Dog and trainer
OUR Program

Science based, positive reinforcement training!

  •  5-month program: Start anytime!
  • Part-time study

  • LIVE 1:1 coaching

  • Extensive lecture and webinar content

  • LIVE learning discussion groups

  • Emphasis on Applied Behavior Analysis and leveraging the effect of environment on behavior

  • Focused on hands-on dog training and handling skills, behavior modification cases and client consultations
From the grads

"The wonderful trainers in the Dog Training Internship Academy (DTIA) helped make my dreams a reality. Not only do I have a greater understanding about how animals learn best and many hours of practice under my belt, but I also was given the skills to start my own dog training business right after graduation!"

- Alyssa Hosbach, Owner of Dancing Tails Dog Training

From the grads

"DTIA gave me a real understanding of the how and why of science-based, positive reinforcement training. I now come into new training situations with the ability to pinpoint all the necessary information and make a plan with confidence."

- Sathid Pankaew, Behavior & Training Coordinator, East Bay SPCA

From the grads

"Dog industry business consultant Veronica Boutelle recommended the DTIA program to me when I asked about apprenticeship programs. She is familiar with every program in the country and unequivocally pronounced the DTIA the best one available. Well, she didn’t oversell it."

- Erik Grendahl, Canine Behavior Consultant

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