Education and Training Persons interested in this work should check carefully any school for dog trainers. They should definitely visit a dog training center in order to compare and evaluate instructors and training methods. Although the military and the police train dog handlers, the training they offer is not appropriate for many dog trainers. Seeing Eye in Morristown, New Jersey, teachs training of Seeing Eye dogs. Each program offers basic and advanced training of students.
Programs extend form six to twelve weeks in length.
Studies include obedience training, support dog training, dog care and kennel management, protection, tracking, police work, and medicine. Students learn about breeds and their characteristics. In dog care they study dog anatomy, diseases, and treatment. Kennel management covers design, maintenance, sanitation, and the feeding of dogs. Basic courses cover the training of household pets.