What are the prerequisites for guide dog trainer?

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What are the prerequisites for guide dog trainer?

Answer 1

Hi there I work for Guide dogs for the Blind in UK (see my profile). U don't need any special qualifications but u do need to be able to handle dogs well. A lot of our trainers start in kennels and obtain the C&G in Dog health and welfare. From there u can apply for trainer positions as they come up but be warned, the competition is fierce. Last job that came up had 600 applicants!!!! If u wanted to be a Guide dog mobility instructor (the next level up from a trainer that inc. training the dog to advanced level and training the guide dog owener to work with dog) then u need a degree

Answer 2

Excellent Physical Health

Stamina

A Background in Animal Training

A College Degree

The Ability to Teach or Coach

Good Public and Interpersonal Communication Skills

These are just the basics. How do you stack up? Guide Dog instructors must be a unique combination of major league athletic coach, social worker, animal behavioralist, mobility specialist, public relations expert and much more. t if you want to pursue this career.

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