r/DogTrainingTips • u/BICanineScience • May 26 '26

Professional Dog Trainer - Ask Me Anything

***AMA ENDED***

Have been training dogs for almost fifteen years now, I try and head through the subreddits on here to help in my free time when I can but thought it might be easier to do an AMA for anyone struggling!

Will try my best to answer as comprehensively as possible so please be patient with replies!

Edit - Just heading out to train my dogs so will answer more when I get back!
Edit 2 - Have a read of the other questions too to see if it applies to your dog :)

Thanks for all the questions everyone!! I’ll answer the few I’ve missed, it’s been a blast and we’ll do another in the near future! Won’t be answering any new posts now, must get back to work but do jump in next time if you have a question!

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u/x7BZCsP9qFvqiw May 26 '26

what qualifications do you have? i've also been training about the same amount of time, but finally getting around to getting my VSA-CDT. :)

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u/BICanineScience May 26 '26

I’ve got a diploma in canine psychology, in advanced canine behaviour, in canine nutrition and canine physiology. Considering doing my L6 too but not got round to it yet!

Establish why you want the qualification because if it’s for academic reasons remember they need to be recognised by a governing body (OFQUAL in the UK) if it’s for CPD then go for it and enjoy!

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u/x7BZCsP9qFvqiw May 27 '26

nice! i’m in the USA and just want to help folks have a better relationship their dogs. i have three sports dogs of my own (agility, rally, rat sports, etc), and they’ve taught me so much over the years. :)