We are a 100% positive reinforcement training organization. What that means is that we avoid shock collars, e-collars, prong collars, and other adverse methods, and instead use dog psychology, and studies to get dogs to obey their handlers’ commands. We believe that training is the #1 factor in having a healthy dog. Some of our clients have calm dogs who just need to learn manners, but we also get many owners, who need help with their highly reactive dogs. Some may define “reactive” as dogs who bark at others, but we also train dogs who urinate when they see new people, and dogs who become reactive aggressive upon seeing new people and animals at a distance. Through our apprenticeship program, you will work your way up to this level, as our community needs more trainers like us.

We first prioritize dog and handler safety, and second prioritize education. There are many misunderstanding when training dogs, which cause avoidable severe behavior issues.

Our training is focused on handler education, and we provide on-going support to ensure our clients tackle the root of behavior issues as soon as possible. This is why our trainers are all required to be pet first aid certified, and get their training certification as well.

We are looking for an upbeat, patient, and athletic individual who is comfortable meeting strangers, and can handle great danes and cane corsos, and puppies! If you are hesitant, don’t worry, contact us, and we’ll teach you how to work with big dogs! You’ll get bonus points if you are analytical, and have great communication skills.

We require you to shadow our trainers for the minimum span of one year, and learn how to handle easy dogs, as well as highly reactive dogs. We have several levels you would need to work through, and consistently show your crisis situation leadership skills. When everyone has panicked, you will learn to take charge and stabilize the situation.

To participate in our apprenticeship program, you must:

🐶 Be at least 18 years of age
🐶 Be authorized to work within the US (we do not offer sponsorships)
🐶 Submit and successfully pass a drug screening and a criminal background check
🐶 Complete the one year apprenticeship before earning your PractiPUP apprenticeship certification
🐶 Complete and sign the Apprentice Program application and terms
🐶 Read, understand and sign the Apprentice Code of Ethics
🐶 Submit a non-refundable application fee of $100.00

Most apprenticeships are unpaid, or require you to pay thousands of dollars for one year of one-dimensional training. We understand what it means to be human, so we will work with your schedule as reasonably as we can. We are also a EEO and ADA friendly employer, and also aim to make all of our content easily available to those with disabilities.

First and foremost, this apprenticeship is meant to benefit you, so we will be offering you the following benefits:
🐶 Family and friends discount if they enroll their dogs in our program

🐶 Team appreciation gatherings and event

🐶 Business operations training

🐶 And more!

This program will be what you make it, so run forward and let’s accomplish big things!

Great! We’d love to meet you.

Contact us today to schedule a time for us to meet! You can complete your application after we chat, so that you can be sure you are ready for this one-year commitment.