How Much Money Does A Dog Trainer Make?

Obviously, that depends on the number and type of dog training certifications held, your location, and how many customers you choose to instruct. Most private lessons range from $30-100 per hour. Group classes based on an average of 12 students, one hour per week for a minimum six weeks, at $95 per student would provide a gross income of $1,140 per class. At an average 10 group classes per week, your gross income would be $11,400 every 6 weeks, or $136,800 per year.

Board-training, which can be done in your spare time, can bring in an additional $750-1,000 per dog, per month. Few careers offer this much freedom, opportunity, and the ability to earn back tuition costs within several months of graduation. Make no mistake- this is the opportunity of a lifetime!

Professional Dog Trainer Career Options

In addition to the flexibility of choosing the quantity of customers and hours you choose to operate, you always have a host of other options available when certified through Jo-Thor's Academy For Dog Trainers. Here are just a few of the things you can do with a Jo-Thor's certification:

• Start your own business or work for an established dog trainer.
• In-home training.
• Board Training.
• Canine day schools and care centers.
• Training competition obedience dogs.
• Consulting with owners regarding problem dog behavior.
• Teaching canine obedience classes.
• Dog talent training for commercial and printed advertisements.
• Conformation handling.
• Judging for the AKC in obedience, conformation, agility, etc.