Are you a dog lover...

• who wants to learn how to train dogs and teach others to train?
• who is short on knowledge and/or experience?
• who wants to know where to gain the knowledge and experience needed?

There are a variety of training programs available, from intensive residential courses to video correspondence courses. Listed below are some of our members' schools. The choice you make will most likely be based on your needs and your personal circumstances.

Bear in mind that some schools give considerable hands-on practice in training and instructing in a practical way. These schools may prepare you more thoroughly than those which offer only written coursework and/or dog training lessons. To become a successful dog obedience instructor, you must have the ability to train people as well as dogs.

Please remember that although these learning sources may provide you with a solid foundation in dog training and instructing, NADOI in no way implies or suggests that completion of these courses will guarantee your acceptance by NADOI as a Certified Member. Certified Membership requires passage of our Certified Application examination. You must meet our minimum experience requirements before you are qualified to take the exam.

While there are many places where you can learn to train a dog, NADOI only refers people to those schools operated by NADOI Certified Members.

Brenda Aloff's Virtual Training Academy. (Online courses)

"The Engaged Dog" and "FUNdamentals - Instructor Certification Course with Brenda Aloff". Brenda is a NADOI Certified Member who is a popular author and seminar presenter.

Legacy Canine Behavior and Training, Inc.  (Sequim, Washington)

Legacy president, Terry Ryan, is a NADOI Certifed Member. She teaches for the Karen Pryor Academy as well as hands-on Chicken Camp.

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