Become a Guide Dog Trainer - Dog Training Diploma (CPD Accredited)

What's included:

• Grab an enrolment letter as a gift!
• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
• Fully Online Recorded Class
• 24/7 & Lifetime Access
• Online support
• No hidden fees

The Become a Guide Dog Trainer – Dog Training Diploma is a detailed, structured course designed to shape your expertise as a dog trainer with a focus on guide dogs. It covers everything from basic canine behaviour to specialised support dog techniques. Whether you’re exploring this for a career or to refine your understanding of dog behaviour, the course gives you a strong foundation in theory, welfare knowledge, and training methods essential for any professional dog trainer working with assistance dogs.

This CPD-accredited course allows you to build deep insight into how dogs learn, how to communicate with them effectively, and how to tailor your approach to suit guide dog needs. A skilled dog trainer understands the balance between compassion, consistency, and communication. This course prepares you to meet those expectations through clear frameworks and detailed modules on obedience, sensory support, and behaviour correction—all essential for anyone looking to grow into a knowledgeable dog trainer in the guide dog field.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the responsibilities and goals of a guide dog trainer.
• Learn canine communication crucial for every dog trainer's success.
• Explore behavioural techniques used by an effective dog trainer.
• Study sensory training methods required of a guide dog trainer.
• Build obedience strategies suitable for any skilled dog trainer.
• Gain insight into public behaviour shaping as a dog trainer.

Who is this course for?

• Animal lovers interested in becoming a professional dog trainer.
• Beginners curious about work as a guide dog trainer.
• Pet owners wanting techniques from a certified dog trainer.
• Volunteers preparing to support a registered dog trainer.
• Charity staff aiming to understand guide dog trainer methods.
• Freelancers wishing to grow their dog trainer knowledge.
• Students pursuing a future as a guide dog trainer.
• Career changers exploring the role of a dog trainer.

Career Path (UK-Based Jobs & Average Salaries):

• Dog Trainer (Guide Dogs) – £24,000/year
• Assistance Dog Training Specialist – £26,000/year
• Animal Behaviour Technician – £22,000/year
• Canine Welfare Officer – £25,000/year
• Dog Training Programme Coordinator – £28,000/year
• Self-Employed Dog Trainer – £20,000–£35,000/year (depending on clientele)