Why AnimalSense Academy?

Whether you are looking to change careers or learn more about dogs, AnimalSense Academy is for you. If dogs are your passion, you have a new home.

The mission of the AnimalSense Academy program is to provide Academy participants with a comprehensive introduction to the dog-training profession. This includes:

Animal Sense Academy

  • Training skills
  • Classroom instruction
  • Learning theory
  • Behavior modification
  • Dog training administration
  • Exposure to many facets of the professional dog industry
  • Building collegial relationships / professional collaboration skills

Academy participants will engage in a variety of learning opportunities, all designed to offer the most complete dog training education experience in the nation. Students will do everything from observing and assisting at actual group dog-training classes, participate in externships at a wide variety of dog related businesses, and meet with their supervising instructor(s) regularly for one- on-one skill practices and progress updates. Successful completion of the Academy program may even lead to an opportunity to become a staff trainer with AnimalSense, but this is not guaranteed.

Prospective AnimalSense Academy participants are required to:

  • Submit a cover letter and resume detailing your education and work experience.
  • Complete an Academy application.
  • Complete an in-person interview.
  • Commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week. One absence per class session is permitted with the prior permission of the supervising instructor.
  • Be willing and able to follow the directions of the supervising instructor(s) and other AnimalSense staff, and provide any assistance that is requested by the supervising instructor.
  • Execute a confidentiallity / non-disclosure agreement.