Time Requirements 200 hours of study and hands-on work at the Animal Behavior Center of New York. A strong desire to work with dogs and dog owners. Academic study in psychology, ethology, biology, health or social sciences, education or equivalent is helpful but not necessary. Good business sense will get you up and running in your own practice or working for others.
Practical experience handling domestic dogs is a plus.
The motivation to learn goes without saying. An excellent size for a maximum learning experience. Upon successful completion of your internship, you will received a certificate stating that you have completed an internship at the Animal Behavior Center of New York and will receive a professional certification by Canines of America as a Canine Trainer and Behavior Therapist. Food and travel is at the intern's expense.