Why becoming a dog trainer in Spain in 2023 could be a great opportunity 💜.
Firstly, the interest and demand for dog training services have been increasing in recent years. More and more people value the importance of having a well-behaved and balanced dog, which has created a greater need for professionals in the field of dog training.
Furthermore, awareness about animal welfare and a positive approach to training have gained relevance. Pet owners are looking for trainers who use respectful methods based on positive reinforcement, which opens up opportunities for those with knowledge and experience in this approach.
At Offside Dogs, we have also observed growth in the pet services industry in general, which includes not only dog training but also care, nutrition, and other related services. This creates an expanding market with various employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for professional dog trainers.
Based on the records of the European Pet Food Industry Association in 2019, it is estimated that there are approximately 6,733,000 registered dogs in Spain. Furthermore, around 40% of Spanish households share their lives with a pet, which represents around 20 million registered companion animals.
Although we are not making any absolute claims as entrepreneurship always depends heavily on the entrepreneur, we believe that 2023 presents a favorable scenario for becoming a professional dog trainer in Spain due to the increasing demand for training services, the appreciation of positive training approaches and animal welfare, as well as the widespread growth of the pet services industry.
Moreover, becoming a dog trainer can have significant professional and personal advantages. Even if you don’t want to pursue dog training as a profession, simply getting to know your dog better and improving their quality of life is worth it. It can also serve as a plan B in the future if you decide to leave your current job. You never know when you might need to use your dog training skills!
But especially because of the bond you create with your own dog. With a better understanding of how dogs think and learn, the ability to make a good living, and the opportunity to meet many new people (and dogs), there are many reasons to consider this career!
At Offside Dogs, we have seen how many people have gone from seeing it as a hobby to dedicating themselves full-time to this profession. Currently, with our expertise in marketing and sales, we are helping many trainers make a living from this profession and grow as owners of their dog training business.»
If you love dogs and want to help others, then this Professional Dog Trainer course could be perfect for you. And who knows, you might even discover that you enjoy working with dogs more than you ever thought possible.
🐕 If you’re looking for a professional change and you love helping animals and people, we personally recommend this Professional Dog Course training. It is the best and most professional course in Malaga and Andalusia. It is by far the best Dog Training School in Malaga, and the number of students is very limited, allowing for highly personalized academic training with real practical experience. They only offer this course twice a year and only in Spanish, although they have had foreign students.
For these reasons, we would like to present the best Professional Dog Trainer Course in Malaga, Spain (In Spanish, accredited by ANACP). In this course, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Spectacular facilities for theory and practice, the best in Malaga.
- Developed skills that provide immediate job opportunities.
- Real cases with dogs.
- Quality content and topics.
- Accredited instructors + veterinarian.
- Certificate and professional license.
- Personal growth and improvement in quality of life.
- Networking opportunities in the canine world.
- Proven methodologies.
- Possibility to pursue the Level 3 Professional Dog Instructor in Security Operations and Civil Protection.
There is a before and after when you take this Professional Dog Trainer course. There is still everything to gain. 💪
🚨 Please verify this information with local authorities, municipalities, universities, or the relevant entity. The information expressed on this blog and website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute or imply a substitute for competent professional advice. The detailed information provided here may not be accurate and may vary over time.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Professional Dog Trainer Course in Malaga:
How long does it take to become a dog trainer?
The Professional Dog Trainer courses approved by the ANACP (National Association of Professional Dog Trainers) require a minimum of 180 hours of in-person training and up to a maximum of 500 hours for the Professional Dog Trainer courses. The duration of the complete course varies depending on the dog training school, but the course presented here is approximately 5 months long, including the included professional practice hours.
What education is required to become a dog trainer? To work as a Professional Dog Trainer, you need to have passed all the competency units of the «Base Dog Trainer and Technical Trainer in Behavior Modification» professional course and provide the necessary documentation to certify it. Wink wink! Everything you need to become a Professional Dog Trainer is offered here, in the in-person course at the most professional school in Malaga, which starts in September and ends in February. * Send us an email for more information: info@offsidedogs.com
How much does a dog trainer earn in Spain?
Like any entrepreneur or employee, it depends.
As a freelance dog trainer in Spain, it will vary depending on your aspirations and goals, available time, energy, knowledge of finance, marketing, sales, and business organization. We can affirm that our colleagues, as independent trainers, bill between €2,000 and €3,000 per month, up to €5,000 (and even more 💪).
As a hired dog trainer in Spain, if you are employed by a company or a dog training school, the salaries vary widely in the private sector. As an employee, salaries range from a minimum of approximately €1,000 net per month (take-home pay) to approximately €2,500 net.
What is needed for a dog training center?
This will depend on the type of business you want to establish. The requirements and necessary documentation vary depending on the project: dog training school, dog boarding facility, dog park, will there be practical or only theoretical training? Will you sell products?
In most cases, you will be required to present a preliminary plan and have suitable land compatible with this activity according to your city’s urban planning regulations. This involves obtaining a business license issued by the municipality.
For example, some legal requirements to open a dog training school may include:
- Contacting the urban planning authority in your area.
- Ensuring that the land where you want to establish the school complies with existing urban planning regulations.
- Obtaining the declaration of a zoological nucleus.
- Submitting a detailed project for the school or training facility, including information about the activities you will carry out, a site plan, the layout of buildings and facilities, accommodation capacity, and the dog breeds you will host.
- Technical and sanitary report prepared by a registered veterinarian. You may need to certify that the hygienic-sanitary conditions of the dog training school or facility are suitable to guarantee the health and well-being of the animals.
- Other requirements specific to the municipality or local authorities.
What is better to study, Ethology or Dog Training?
First, I would ask you what you want to achieve with your studies, what your goals are, and based on that, decide what is best to study. Let’s first look at the differences between an Ethologist and a Dog Trainer.
The basic difference is that an Ethologist studies animal behavior in their environment, whereas a dog trainer is solely responsible for training dogs. However, to claim this would be false. We can’t simply say that only an ethologist studies dog behavior and that a dog trainer only «trains dogs.»
Beyond what the theory states about the difference between an Ethologist and a Dog Trainer, we can affirm that a Dog Trainer also studies canine behavior and its relationship with their own or other species. However, this will depend on the dog training school where you receive your professional training. In this Professional Dog Trainer course, we also study canine behavior. In fact, the title you obtain is «Professional Dog Trainer and Technician in Modification of Undesirable Behaviors.»
Keep in mind that in Spain, to become an ethologist, you need to have a university education and then pursue a specialized master’s degree in ethology. These additional training programs are open to individuals with university degrees in fields such as Veterinary Medicine, Biology, or Zoology.
Currently in Spain, to become a dog trainer, you can train in private dog training schools without even needing a high school diploma. IN OTHER WORDS, ANYONE CAN HAVE THE LUXURY OF BECOMING A DOG TRAINER 💪🐕🚀💜
But dear dog lover, be very careful when choosing where to train because being a good professional, training dogs in a healthy and balanced way, requires a deep understanding of canine behavior. Even a trained dog trainer can collaborate with an ethologist to work on behavioral issues resulting from an organic problem that goes beyond discipline or lack of training and is linked to the dog’s health. A dog trainer can even receive training in alternative therapies such as essential oils… among other complementary disciplines… in the end, everything adds up in the canine world!
Is a license required to work as a dog trainer in Spain?
Having a professional dog trainer license not only allows you to validate yourself as a professional with your clients but starting in 2025, it will be mandatory in Spain for all dog trainers to be accredited to practice this profession.
The Professional Dog Trainer course in Spanish offered here is taught at the best dog training school in Andalusia, and you will receive a diploma accredited by the ANACP with the competency units established in the Official State Gazette (BOE). The license you obtain as a Professional Dog Trainer and Technician in Modification of Undesirable Behaviors can be recognized by the Ministry of Education.
Would you like to become an Accredited Professional Dog Trainer? Take the leap! 💪 info@offsidedogs.com
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*Disclaimer: This is a personal opinion and does not guarantee that all students will have the same experience. 🚨 Please verify this information with local authorities, municipalities, universities, or the relevant entity. The information expressed on this blog and website is for informational purposes only and does not constitute or imply a substitute for competent professional advice. The detailed information provided here may not be accurate and may vary over time.
