How Do You Become A Seeing Eye Dog Trainer?
• Attend college and earn a degree related to animals, such as zoology. Although it is not dog training specifically, it helps to understand the anatomical, biological and physiological side of animals when training them. It will also give you an edge on the competition when applying for a dog training position. • Volunteer at an animal shelter or veterinary hospital to gain experience working with animals and people. As a seeing-eye dog trainer, you must be able to work compatibly with both, as you are training the dog to interact appropriately with people. Volunteer experience also looks good to an employer on an application, as it shows you are passionate enough about the field to work for free. • Seek employment working with dogs directly. If possible, try to get into a dog training position, even if it just through your local pet store. You may need to start in a different position such as cleaning obedience schools, or working as a clerk, then work your way up, as training positi
