Who licenses dog trainers?

[borzoimom]

lol, that makes sense....It's why I am enrolled to take pet CPR

Where can you get licensed in Virginia? Is there an overall state licesning or just an area one.

Its not by area its by state. I will find out from you know who down there where she got hers and let you know. You are not that far from here, and that should help..

[DrKym]

Applesnon,
There is no blanket org that oversees or for that matter requires you to have a certain amount of experience or success. There is no state, or county or government agency that sets even minimum standards.

There are several places that you can be certified, and all it means is you passed basic knowledge and have recieved in most cases, some hands on work with dogs.

I know several trainers, that have this certification and I wouldn't trust them to teach a dead dog to lie down.

I know several people that have no certification, that I would happily hand over my animal to.

That being said, if you think there should be an org. I will support any efforts you want to make and help anyway I can. As there should be some place to be able to look up a persons abilities and sucess or failures, and also a place to keep accurate info.

Kym

[borzoimom]

Applesnon,
There is no blanket org that oversees or for that matter requires you to have a certain amount of experience or success. There is no state, or county or government agency that sets even minimum standards.

There are several places that you can be certified, and all it means is you passed basic knowledge and have recieved in most cases, some hands on work with dogs.

I know several trainers, that have this certification and I wouldn't trust them to teach a dead dog to lie down.

I know several people that have no certification, that I would happily hand over my animal to.

That being said, if you think there should be an org. I will support any efforts you want to make and help anyway I can. As there should be some place to be able to look up a persons abilities and sucess or failures, and also a place to keep accurate info.

Kym

I agree- that is why I would not touch a licensed trainer that was not recorded with the better business bureau. That makes a traceable record..

[DrKym]

I am listed with the BBB for my rescue, for training, for Service animals, for my small shop, for the soaps that Jasper makes, and also for several other endeveours. BBB simply keeps track of complaints.
It doesnt regulate any of my endevours.

[applesmom]

I am listed with the BBB for my rescue, for training, for Service animals, for my small shop, for the soaps that Jasper makes, and also for several other endeveours. BBB simply keeps track of complaints.
It doesnt regulate any of my endevours.

Exactly! And you are listed with the BBB but NOT licensed by them.

[borzoimom]

Exactly! And you are listed with the BBB but NOT licensed by them.

Do you have a certification as a dog trainer??? Its not a business- its traceable by certifacations.

[DrKym]

Do you have a certification as a dog trainer??? Its not a business- its traceable by certifacations.

Shelly, you know I am a certified trainer, and a certified Service animal trainer. What guarantee is that? For all anyone knows I beat my dogs with carrots when no one is looking.

[applesmom]

Do you have a certification as a dog trainer??? Its not a business- its traceable by certifacations.

This is not about me or you. It's about licensing! The point is that there is no licensing currently available or necessary for dog trainers other than in some cases a business license.


As the site you posted stated, anyone can put out a shingle as a dog trainer--no dog trainers license is necessary or even available.

[DrKym]

Exactly! And you are listed with the BBB but NOT licensed by them.

Exactly, I am licensed to conduct these businesses, in my state and my town and my county. A few of them do have national orgs that we have to re test ever yr or so to prove we are keeping up with new info and practices.
But the BBB is like a D&B number. BFD. I have several of those too. Doesn't mean my soap is any better than Jack Jones on Main St. Means if you don't like it or my attitude or it's lather you may file a complaint, BBB will ask me to behave and play nice, If I do I get a cookie and no black mark if I don't them I get a black mark for running with scissors.