My journey to becoming a dog groomer almost ended before it began because of my misconceptions about online schools. If you want to become a groomer but are skeptical about online schools–as I was–I’d like to share my story. In Animal Behavior College, I found a hybrid program that offers a perfect blend of online […] The post The Digital Groomer: Is Online Dog Grooming Training Effective? appeared first on Animal Behavior College ..read more

When I decided to become a dog groomer, I never envisioned how much of my training and professional development would be online. I just assumed I could get some sort of entry level position at a grooming salon and learn what I needed to know, but that didn’t pan out. And with no dog grooming […] The post Online to In-Store: Transitioning from Virtual Learning to Real-World Dog Grooming appeared first on Animal Behavior College ..read more

At Animal Behavior College we believe that all dogs deserve the best shot possible at finding a furever home. For shelter dogs, the outlook can be bleak. The ASPCA reports that close to 400,000 dogs are euthanized every year in the U.S. A lot of these are healthy dogs that could have made wonderful pets. […] The post Transforming Shelter Dogs into Family Pets: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at ABC’s Students Saving Lives Program appeared first on Animal Behavior College ..read more

Congratulations to Our New ABC Certified Dog Trainers, Veterinary Assistants, Pet Groomers, Cat Trainers, Aquarium Maintenance Professionals, Zookeeper Assistants and Service Dog Trainers! July 25th, 2024 to October 10th, 2024 ABC Honor Roll Graduates Ashley BennettCarolyn BensonBrianna BooneTaneisha BrownKelcie ChaseAmber CloseVona DarnellMisty DixonAdrian FloresHannah ForsythGina GrimesSteven HillsSkye JenningsAndrea JordanJacqueline KelleyAnthony LopezKatherine LynchBrittany MastersColleen MerkleyElliott MillerTabitha MontanezRhianna Montanez VelezStephanie NovakMeghna ..read more

By: pawTree Home Office Whether you are looking to pay off debt, build an emergency fund or simply break the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle, having multiple streams of income increases your earning power to help you reach your specific goals. Multiple streams of income can have a major impact on your finances. Even extra income of $500 each […] The post The Benefits Of Multiple Streams Of Income appeared first on Animal Behavior College ..read more

By: The Cloud Star Staff We all know that the best way to motivate a dog during training is with an irresistible treat. Once the dog realizes a delicious goodie awaits her, she will quickly learn to respond to the trainer’s commands  and perform desired behaviors. But what if training treats could do more for […] The post Multi-Tasking Treats: How Treats With Supplemental Benefits Can Help Your Clients’ Dogs appeared first on Animal Behavior College ..read more

By: Coastal Pet Products Staff Dog and cat lovers know all too well that shedding is a natural, necessary process for pets. When armed with the right home grooming tools, you can effectively manage your client’s pet’s shedding and keep their homes fur-free. Before we explore our top Safari® by Coastal grooming tool recommendations, let’s […] The post Don’t Dread the Shed: Coastal’s Grooming Tool Recommendations appeared first on Animal Behavior College ..read more

By: The Charlee Bear Staff When training a pet, it’s common to experience periods where little to no new progress is being made. Just as humans sometimes become burned out or grow tired of their usual routine, pets can hit a wall during training sessions and show signs of disinterest in learning new tricks or […] The post Recognizing Training Plateaus and How to Overcome Them appeared first on Animal Behavior College ..read more

By: Andis Company In the ever-evolving grooming industry, tools and techniques continuously advance to meet the demands of both professionals and consumers. With so many grooming tools on the market today, it can be a challenge to know which clippers and blades are best suited for use on your clients, but no matter what new tools […] The post Widen Your Horizons appeared first on Animal Behavior College ..read more

By: Steven Appelbaum ABC President & CEO Hello everyone, and welcome to another edition of “What’s Waggin”. Hopefully, everyone is keeping cool.  I say this because, as I write this, we just got through a brutal heatwave in September.  In Southern California, September is one of the hottest months.  This year, we had a solid […] The post What’s Waggin’ – Fall 2024 appeared first on Animal Behavior College ..read more