You’re Already Great With Dogs. Now Learn to Train Them.

You already know how to care for dogs — now learn how to lead them. This guide walks you through the key steps to turn your skills as a veterinary professional into a fulfilling, flexible career in training. Whether you want to supplement your income or shift into behavior work full-time, this gives you a clear path forward.

You’re used to structured routines, systems, and protocols — and that’s exactly what makes you a great fit for training. This guide shows you how to set up a professional, trusted dog training business, even if you’ve never worked outside a clinic before.

You’ve seen stress, fear, and tension in the exam room — but training requires an even deeper eye. This guide helps you decode subtle canine body language so you can address issues before they escalate — at home, in public, or during training sessions.

You already watch tails, ears, eyes, and posture — but training requires seeing how those signals combine.

This guide helps you read behavior in context — not just as isolated cues. A wagging tail with tense eyes and a tight mouth tells a very different story than the same wag paired with soft ears and a relaxed body.

Learn how to interpret sniffing, yawning, lip licking, head turns, paw lifts, and more — so you can understand what dogs are really trying to say before behavior problems escalate.

Your background gives you a unique edge. Whether you’re drawn to fear-free methods, reactivity, or working with dogs post-surgery or post-rescue, this guide helps you discover where your natural strengths as a vet tech meet real training opportunities.

You’re already ahead of the curve — but don’t start with guesswork. This guide shares the most common mistakes new trainers make (even those with dog experience) and how to bypass them with confidence.

ear real stories from trainers — many of whom started out just like you — and learn practical tips on dog behavior, client work, and building a business outside the clinic.

Want to talk through your goals and background? Book a free discovery call with Joe and find out how to turn your vet tech experience into a future in training and behavior.