Animal behavior college Reviews

I enrolled and completed the Dog Trainer Program offered by Animal Behavior College. My experiences were positive. I am a bit perplexed by reviews claiming that the school is a scam. I spent 16 months in this program and can assure all reading that it is not. The program is a self study course coupled with a hands on portion. Prior to selecting ABC, I researched a number of other schools. Some only offered book work and no hands-on component. Others required that I relocate to a location near their facility so that I could participate in a traditional brick and mortar classroom program. This option was the most costly and not really feasible for me. After careful consideration I decided that ABCs educational model would be suit my needs. The ABC program worked for me because I am a self starter and had the discipline to set aside time each day for study. During this portion of the program students have access to a program manager but I required minimal contact. I had one question about an answer I submitted on one of my tests and while I had to wait a few days to get a response, the answer was thoughtful, thorough and helpful. I could see how if someone was a high maintenance kind of person, how they might want to consider a more traditional classroom approach, but again the prices for those programs were thousands of dollars more and not anything I required. The hands on portion of the program was very interesting. I approached this part as I did whenever I started a new job. Listen, pay attention, don't be afraid to ask relevant questions and play nicely with people. Not only did I learn a great deal, but was offered the opportunity to help assist this trainer after I graduated the program. This allowed me the chance to get even more experience. Becoming a dog trainer is a second career for me. I have been in the workforce for 30 years and dog training is something I plan on doing for many years to come. As a result of this program, I now have a small dog training and pet sitting business.

If I could give zero stars I would. Completely rude unorganized and all they care about is getting your money. They do not answer your questions and when you ask a direct question that they do not know, they hang up the phone. All the bad reviews are right....I m sorry for everyone who lost money in this place and I thank those reviews, you saved me from losing my money on a place like this.

Admission counselor was rude and condescending. I had to email several times in order to get a response, and when she replied, she made it seem like I was wrong for emailing her. She diminished my four years of professional experience. If you can t accommodate my request, simply just say sorry we can t. Don t proceed to diminish and belittle me and my experience with words. I was speaking to her on the phone and had to just hang up because I was so upset. I m very disappointed to say the least. The fact that they couldn t accept professional experience in the direct field says a lot. They d rather accept and certify someone with no experience in the field rather than allow a person already in the field into the program. It s ashame and makes it seem like a scam.

Summary:
If you are a bored military wife who wants to waste your education benefits, go here! It s perfect for beginners who don t know anything about animals. They will suck up all your benefits dry!

If you are a professional or have experience, avoid! If you are looking for the formal certification, this place isn t for you. They will give it to a military wife who can scoop cat litter and pet a cat. But, they won t give it to a professional with actual experience on a resume.

I ve been with the program since June 2020. I chose ABC because it was recommended to me, when I expressed going back to school to begin a different career. Their staff is helpful, friendly and easily accessible. I can take courses online and later in the program I will have hands on training with a animal hospital or clinic. Mentors are available to help guide you during the program. I highly recommend this vocational school to jumpstart your animal career.

If I could give ABC zero stars I would. Accreditation does not signify a good college. With that being said, this college is a total scam. I paid tuition in full, completed the entire course, and I still don t have my certificate.
Let me explain further: It s been TWO AND A HALF YEARS. Yes, 2 and 1/2 years since I ve been waiting for my externship. They email me once every month or two claiming they re looking diligently which is clearly fabrication. If you express any sort of warranted frustration they tell you you re not respectful and send you this pre-typed paragraph .
At one point they had the nerve to blame it on covid, like what is the excuse for the year and a half prior? If there was a way to get my money back I would. Complete and utter waste of time, effort, and money. This place is a joke and the epitome of a scam. I gave them time and way too much patience. They do not care to give you a return on your investment once they empty your pockets.

I just submitted my stage 9 exam for the Dog Training program. I have very much enjoyed this experience and have been able to go at my own pace, being a mother of 2 girls durong Covid, homeschooling them and raising an epileptic puppy has its own challenges. My program manager has been wonderful at understanding when times got too tough and I needed a little extra time to study. I highly recommend this program for those who have a passion for dogs.

Have had 3 program mangers since I started. 5ech has been down, can't get call backs , emailed requesting extension day before due date.. 5/21/21. never got a response. Now 5/27/21 still no response. Not sure worth the money. I was so excited to go thru this program. I am determined to get thru it. I love all animals especially dogs. Bit dint feel very supported.

Currently doing the dog training program and have been enjoying it! My program director gets back in touch with me quickly whenever I have questions. The curriculum is made for people who want to start out dog training without any background experience so I feel I have a bit of an edge which is helpful, I highly recommend turning in the beginning stages of your assignments early as it does get a little difficult in the later phases so a headstart will help. So far I've enjoyed it with no complaints.

I have sent one of my employees to this course as I want to offer behavior training as one of our services. The on line classes were ok. But too generalized. It s been 2 months trying to do externship. Communication is very poor. I tried calling my self with no call backs.

I've been studying at ABC since December and everyone has been so nice and helpful! I'm taking the Vet Assistant courses I love that I'm able to take my courses on my own time and I can contact my Program Manager at anytime!