516406 - Dog trainer

Trains and prepares dogs to be friendlier, behave better, and communicate more comfortably with their owners and other people.

Main activities

* work with different breeds of dogs, age and sex, and also takes into account dog temperament and behavior;
* train dogs for various purposes, e.g., dog obedience training, behavior correction, dog sport events, police dogs, defense, rehabilitation and etc.;
* consult owners about their dog's behavior, care, feeding, and give recommendations;
* help dog owners cope with specific behavior difficulties, such as aggression, fears, or silence;
* observe dog behavior and evaluate it to determine what behavior improvements are needed.

Characteristic competences

* behave ethically with animals;
* knowledge of dog behavior and psychology;
* communicate and interact with clients;
* know animal species, behavior, diet and health;
* create individual dog training plans.