Trainers teach animals a variety of skills, such as obedience, performance, security, and assisting people with disabilities. They familiarize animals with human voices and contact, and they teach animals to respond to commands. Some will operate kennels for boarding or doggie day care offering basic vet care and grooming.

Career Opportunities

Own your own business
Retail – selling trained dogs
Animal Shelters
Pet Stores
Veterinary Clinics

Program Coordinator

michael.kordusky@bridgevalley.edu

304.205.6750

Program Requirements

First Semester

ENGL - 109 Writing for the Professions 3
MATH - 109* Applied College Math 3
TRNG - 150 Training Puppies 3
TRNG - 155 Testing and Selection of Dogs 2
TRNG - 156 Kennel Management and Practical Dog Care 1
TRNG - 157 Basic Obedience 2

Semester Total: 14

Second Semester

COMM - 100 ~ Oral Communication 3
MGMT - 155 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3
TRNG - 152 Behavior Problems and Modifications 4
TRNG - 153 Canine Breeds 3
TRNG - 158 Advanced Obedience 2

Semester Total: 15

Third Semester

BUSN - 106 Introduction to Business 3
MGMT - 160 Funding Your Venture 1
MGMT - 170 Opportunities Analysis 2
PSYC - 101 ~ General Psychology 3
TRNG - 151 Basic Veterinary Issues 3
TRNG - 154 Training Service or Assistance Dogs 3
TRNG - 161 Training for Search and Rescue 2

Semester Total: 16

Fourth Semester

ACCT - 185 Survey of Accounting 3
BUSN - 298 Business Studies Seminar 1
CHEM - 100 Consumer Chemistry 3
MRKT - 220 Social Media Marketing 3
TRNG - 159 Training Tracking Dogs 2
TRNG - 162 Training for Detection Work 3

Semester Total: 15

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