Become a
Dog Trainer

Work your dream job with the Wag n Tails Trainer Apprentice Program

Saving dogs through education, what could be better?

Meet the Start of Your Next Chapter

At Wag n Tails, our mission is to strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners using education, community, and fun. With our Trainer Apprentice Program (TAP), we teach you our industry-leading, science-backed methods to dog training and care.

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Why Us?

The Wag Method

Pioneered by expert trainer, Christine Fox, the Wag n Tails system is based on the latest research and science of dog training. The goal is not force, but a stronger relationship between pets and their parents. In business since 1999, Wag n Tails has developed a proprietary method for Dog Training that is not only effective, but also prioritizes fun and mindfulness.

Learn more about Christine Fox here

Our system is:

The Program

Length: We suggest carving out about 10 hours per week for the online coursework.

The weekly "Monday Meet Up Sessions" will be held on Monday evenings at 7 PM EST. These sessions are recorded for anyone who can't make it!

With this program, you will not only have the tools and resources to potentially begin a new career path should you choose, but you will understand how to communicate with dogs and humans on a powerful, fundamental level.

The Trainer Apprentice Program is for people who want to know more about how dogs think, learn and communicate. 

Christine and the entire Wag Team work very closely with all TAP students so the course size is limited.  Send along your info, with no commitment so we can talk more about moving you forward on your training journey.

Submit your interest now!

Calling all dog lovers

Are you involved in:

Then you’ve come to the right place!

What You Learn

The Specifics

By the end of the course, you will learn how to:

But wait! There’s more! You’ll also learn:

Certified and Dedicated

Meet Your Instructor

In this program, you will have hands-on experience with several certified Instructors. All of which are certified through Wag ‘N’ Tails, The Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, Catch Canine Trainers Academy, or The American Kennel Club. Our founder, Christine Fox has been in business and teaching dogs for twenty years.

Book a 15-minute strategy call with Christine to learn more about TAP.

What our graduates have to say

Don't take our word for it

Got Questions?

Apprentice Program FAQs

We pride ourselves on staying educated and current on all the newest developments and training methods. We update and change our programs regularly so they are always geared towards real-world daily circumstances based on the latest findings in scientific discoveries in the learning process and what pros around the world have discovered in the training spectrum.

Nosework has recently presented itself as a great way for dogs to relieve stress. Excellent for the average dog and pet parent for example. Also, therapy dog testing is on the rise.

Definitely! There has been much more research performed on the dogs brain recently. How many words can they learn? Can dogs feel emotions? They certainly can and they can learn as many words as a young human toddler. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G.

You will get a certificate of completion from Wag ‘N’ Tails, which you should be very proud of! Also, past TAP grads have used this course to prepare themselves to successfully pass the Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) qualifying exam to earn their certification title. 

Yes. Most likely YES. Let’s talk after you’re holding your fancy grad certificate!

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CLASSES ARE BACK!

Group Classes are back in session – rebooted and better than ever. Our group classes are designed to tackle the COVID-related needs of modern pet parents. We address a variety of topics in a casual and fun group setting, including:

And so much more!

Group Seminars returning in the Spring. Inquire for early access.