Animal Behavior College
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Animal Behavior College (ABC) is the premier vocational college for anyone who wishes to train for a career working with animals.  Animal Behavior College offers two courses; a Certified Dog Obedience Trainer Instructor program and a Certified Veterinary Assistant program as well as Continuing Education Programs.  Our unique program combines in-home study with a hands-on externship taught by working industry professionals.  This gives ABC students the flexibility to study at their own pace while tailoring their education around their unique family life. 

Animal Behavior College offers full scholarships to eligible military spouses through the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Financial Assistance program, also known as the MyCAA. The MyCAA provides 100 percent tuition assistance to all eligible applicants.  Eligible applicants include spouses of Active Duty members of the Department of Defense and activated members of the National Guard and Reserve Components.

Fill out our contact form to receive free information about the ABC programs and whether you are eligible for free tuition to attend Animal Behavior College.  An ABC Admissions Counselor will walk you through both the qualification and enrollment process. 

At Animal Behavior College We Provide:

  • Years of experience working with military families, just like yours!
  • Specialized career training in the rapidly growing animal industry.
  • An extensive curriculum written by animal industry experts.
  • The convenience of an in-home study program with invaluable hands-on training.
  • Nationwide training locations in all 50 states, local to you!

Certified Dog Trainer Program –
Love Dogs?  As an ABC Certified Dog Trainer, you will possess the skills necessary to help make a difference in the life of every dog you work with. A well-trained dog has the opportunity to live a lifetime within a family structure, allowing the human-animal bond to flourish.  Graduation from this program affords you the ability to open your own dog training business or work for someone else as a professional dog trainer. ABC Certified Trainers reap the benefits of a rewarding career and a mobile profession that allows them to work either full or part time anywhere in the United States.  Although many ABC graduates go on to open their own businesses, hundreds of ABC Certified Dog Trainers have taught classes at Petco and Petsmart.  The ABC Dog Trainer Certification is well-recognized within the animal industry and both of these pet superstores are keenly interested in anyone with ABC Certification. Tuition for the Certified Dog Trainer Program is $3,195 and includes all course materials.

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Dream of a career caring for animals?  “Veterinary Assistants are the voices of the animals in need,” says an ABC graduate.  ABC’s hands-on Certified Veterinary Assistant program will train you for a fulfilling career working in a veterinary hospital environment.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for professional veterinary services will rise more than 22% by the year 2014.  This represents one of the largest growth opportunities available as the pet care industry continues to explode.  This demand will open the door to many possibilities for animal lovers wishing to pursue veterinary assistant careers. This is largely due to pets becoming a more valued member of the family dynamic. Graduation fromthe ABC Veterinary Assistant Program can launch you into a
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variety of exciting animal careers, such as a: Veterinary Assistant, Veterinary Technician, Pet Care Specialist, Kennel Worker, Doggie Daycare Operator, Animal Shelter Worker and many more. Tuition for the Certified Veterinary Assistant Program is $2,615 and includes all course materials.

Certified Groomer Program –
As an ABC Certified Groomer, you will have the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with clients and their pets.  A professional grooming career affords individuals a creative profession that is also fulfilling, as it contributes to the overall health and well-being of a variety of animals. Groomer’s responsibilities include; bathing, brushing, clipping and manicuring pets on a regular basis.  As a groomer you will also be asked to recommend different products to pet parents that will help to enrich the pet’s look and quality of life.  ABC Certified Groomers can work in a grooming salon, mobile grooming enterprise, animal shelter, veterinary office, or even start their own grooming businesses.  In addition, because grooming professionals spend a great amount of time handling pets and inspecting them closely, they are most likely to detect physical conditions that owners may not otherwise notice.  Properly checking the animal’s ears, teeth, eyes, coat and overall condition is vital to providing clients with excellent grooming services and goes a long way in preventative health care. ABC course materials include over 25 grooming tools that are essential for all groomers to have as part of their toolboxes, including clippers, blades, shears, brushes and combs. Tuition for the ABC Certified Groomer Program is $3,745 and includes all course materials. 

Personal Program Manager –
Although the first portion of the program is done in the privacy of your home, you will not be alone. An ABC Program Manager will be appointed to you upon enrollment and they will be with you every step of the way! They will be there to guide you through the program, counsel you, answer all your questions, and grade all your exams. Your personal Program Manager will contact you shortly after enrollment to get acquainted and welcome you into the program. At that time, you will be given the Program Manager's toll free number and email address for future interactions as you journey through the program.

Flexible Hours –
By choosing to enroll in the ABC Home Study course you can keep your present job while training for a new career. The ABC Home Study program provides mobility and flexibility to military families.  It is essentially a classroom in your living room, which means no added expenses will be incurred for housing at a remote on-site location, and no time will be wasted by driving back and forth to a classroom every day.

Hands-on Training Leads to Career Opportunities!  
Research shows that employers are interested in hiring applicants with practical training experience.  ABC offers this valuable hands-on component as part of each program. 
After students successfully complete the in-home study portion of their course they are authorized to move on to their hands-on externship. ABC assigns students to work with either professional dog trainers or veterinary clinics/hospitals, depending on the program.  Training locations are available nationwide, in all fifty states right in your neighborhood!  Once there, students utilize the knowledge acquired during the home study and apply it to real-life, hands-on working situations.  The externship is a priceless component of the ABC courses and will set you apart from the competition with future employers.

Great Job Placement Opportunities
Animal Behavior College offers continued support to students, well after graduation.  Both courses offer comprehensive, detailed business building and job placement information that is solely dedicated to helping students find a job or help them to start their own business. 

 


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STATE LICENSURE and APPROVAL
Animal Behavior College is a private vocational school approved under California Education Code Sections 94915 and Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. This approval indicates that Animal Behavior College has been visited and reviewed pursuant to state standards, and that the curricula is consistent in quality with the curricula offered by traditional institutions.