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Become a Dog Handler

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Become a Dog Handler At AZ Dog Smart we know that to become a dog handler, the type of training you get is very important.  When it comes to hiring…

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Learn How To Train Your Dog

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Learn How to Train Your Dog … Using Games Dogs love games. We love games. We love games with dogs. Did you know you can turn the games you play…

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How can I teach my dog the “Drop It” Command?

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Teaching your dog the “Give” or “Drop It” command Most dogs like to play games.  And more importantly they like to play games with you!  But what if you have…

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Oct 22
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School for Dog Trainers – Where you can learn to love your job!

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At AZ Dog Smart & AZ Dog Sports we take our school for dog trainers very seriously.  When it comes to hiring a new dog trainer, we only want the…

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Proofing your dog – The proof is in the training…

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Proofing Your Dog I see dog owners struggle with their dog’s behaviors and reactions on a regular basis. These owners often look at my dog and say things like, “if…

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Love Being A Dog Trainer – The best place for dog trainer training

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At AZ Dog Smart Academy, we specialize in dog trainer training.  It is our goal to give you the formal education you need to succeed in your new dog training…

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10 Tips for Bringing a New Dog Into My Household

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What’s the best way to bring a new dog into my household? I am a proud hu-mom to a total of five critters, four of whom live full time in…

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Become a Certified Dog Trainer – Reason to love this job

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At AZ Dog Smart we get asked all the time how does one become a certified dog trainer.  Our first question in return is, “do you want a job you…

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Be a dog trainer – Reasons to love this job!

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One reason you will love to be a dog trainer…. You will never be alone at a party…everyone enjoys telling you their own dog stories. Have you decided you want…

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Your Dog Training Career could look like this….Training a dog not to jump!

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In your new dog training career, you can train dogs not to jump on people making for happier dog families! How annoying is it to go visit a friend and…

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What does CPDT stand for behind a trainer’s name?

Just like most professional credentials, not all are common knowledge. CPDT-KA behind a trainer’s name stands for a nationally recognized certification of proficiency, and knowledge of science based training methods.

The trainers that have this certification have met a standard of knowledge that has been assessed by an independent council. They also need to have a minimum of 300 hours of dog training and related volunteer or professional experience within the last three years. They must follow a specific code of ethics which favors using a humane hierarchy of methodology; choosing positive and motivational methods, rather than force based training or compulsion methods. To read more about the specific requirements please visit CCPDT.org.