How to Become a Pet Behavior Consultant

Become a Better Behavior Consultant

Learn, Grow, & Refine Your Skills

Have you always dreamed of working with animals but don’t know how to become a pet trainer?

Are you already working with training clients but have been struggling to grow your business?

No matter where you are in your pet behavior consultant or pet professional journey, Pet Harmony can help.

Learn from our certified and seasoned behavior consultants through private coaching, group coaching, and online courses you can complete at your own pace.

Start or grow your own pet behavior consulting business with the expert support you need to cultivate a sustainable and fulfilling career.

Or advance your behavior modification skills so you can change the lives of more pets and their people for the better.

Explore all the coaching and professional development options for pet behavior consultants and aspiring pet trainers that we created with you in mind.

And remember, we’ll be here for you every step of the way!

Coaching Call

A one-session fresh pair of eyes for a problem you’re stuck on including business or professional development (case reviews only available for program members).

The Practice of Enrichment & Training for Pet Professionals (PETPro)

Improve the quality of life for pets, their people, and you their professionals so you can achieve your career goals faster.

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Why Our [Professional] Clients Love Us

I am so happy I joined Pro Campus a few months ago -- the best on-line learning environment I've experienced to date! Allie and Emily are thoughtful, engaging and super-smart instructors. I love their open-minded 'deep dives' into different topics and practical hands-on strategies. Pro Campus has helped me to build my business, and to work better with current clients. It has provided a template for how to progress as a behaviour consultant, along with a supportive community to help me get there!

"Speaking with Emily and Allie when I've needed to make sure I'm on the right track or when I've needed a fresh set of eyes on a case has provided me with new tools and a supportive source of advice that not only impacts how I address the case in front of me, but also how I view behavior cases in the future. I always walk away a better consultant and I'm so appreciative that they recognize this need in our field."

"Pro Campus has been a game changer not just for my business but for me personally. Not only do I have access to Allie and Emily, but as well as a solid group of like minded individuals. This group has given me the opportunity to talk through cases and brainstorm where I previously had no outlet. Not only that, I have access to mentoring sessions with Allie, where I can discuss cases, business ideas or fine tuning protocols. I had a particularly tough case that I feel Allie has been extremely instrumental in helping me refine my approach. This group is ideal for every experience level, it keeps you learning and thinking. Plus, the positivity and morale boost of the group is instrumental in my own enrichment."

Another Celebration Spotlight: Allison grew the number of her clients in 1 month by 300-600% after just one free coaching call

How to Become a Pet Trainer or Behavior Consultant

What skills do you need to be a pet trainer?

The key to being a successful pet trainer comes down to the way you treat your clients (pets and humans alike!). Strong communication skills are vital, as well as a confident and calm attitude. If you want to work as a behavior consultant, it’s also important to have a strong understanding of animal behavior and the connection between pet and human behavior.

What qualifications do I need to be a pet trainer?

It depends on your goals. The pet training business is not regulated in the United States and many pet trainers work without any specific education or qualifications. At Pet Harmony, our pet behavior consultants have a variety of training credentials and certifications. In our Mentorship program and Pro Campus membership, we can work with you to determine the certifications and education programs that are right for you and your goals.

What is CDBC certification?

CDBC stands for Certified Dog Behavior Consultant. If you want to start a behavior consulting business, becoming a CDBC is one of the best things you can do to add credibility to your business and boost your training skills. With a number of CDBCs on our pet behavior consultant team, we can help you determine if this credential is right for you. We do not, however, offer certification through our professional development programs.

How does PETPro support dog trainers or behavior consultants who are newer to the profession?

When you are first entering the field, figuring out HOW you’ll work with clients can be a big obstacle. The Pet Harmony Enrichment Framework provides a structure for working with pets and their people that helps organize and standardize your workflows. The PETPro curriculum also focuses on the client experience, and provides additional coursework on starting, marketing, and sustaining a business. Weekly group coaching calls and user forums provide opportunities for networking and crowdsourcing information from other professionals. Finally, learning how to meet the needs of pets and their people is not sustainable without meeting your own needs. PETPro provides resources for creating and maintaining your own enrichment practices in order to avoid burnout.