So You Want to Be a Dog Trainer: Step-By-Step Advice from a Professional

Have you ever considered a career as a pet dog trainer? Now, for the first time, a professional shares advice, tips and how-tos. You'll get specific, step-by-step instruction, presented in a down-to-earth, humorous way. What it's really like to work with dogs--and their owners; Can you make a living training dogs? (Oh, yes!); How to get an education (Hint: It doesn't necessarily involve school); Setting up your business; Advertising; Dealing with difficult clients; Group classes; In-home training; Phone tips; Safety Tips; Trainer etiquette; Products & tools you should be aware of; an extensive Resources section; and much more!

Nicole Wilde has trained and rescued both domestic and exotic canines (wolves and wolfdogs) for many years. She has done extensive work with rescue centers and city shelters in the areas of socialization, training and adoption. She runs a full-time training business, specializing in behavior issues, and believes in training both dogs and their owners with positive, gentle methods. Nicole is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and the author of Living with Wolfdogs and Wolfdogs A-Z.