Trainer Shadow Program
You’ll observe training, ask questions, learn why certain decisions are made, and then get hands-on opportunities to apply what you’re learning.
Contact MVK9 to discuss your goals and build your personalized Trainer Shadow experience.
Ready to take your training knowledge to the next level?
The MVK9 Trainer Shadow Program is an immersive, hands-on experience for aspiring dog trainers and current trainers looking to expand their knowledge, sharpen their skills, and gain experience working with a variety of dogs.
Instead of bringing your own dog, you’ll step into the day-to-day training environment at MVK9 and gain hands-on experience working with dogs currently in our training programs.
Whether you’re looking to begin a career in dog training or you’re already a trainer wanting to further your education, this program gives you the opportunity to learn through observation, instruction, and hands-on experience.
Your Trainer Shadow experience is designed to help you understand not only how to train a dog, but how to think and problem-solve like a trainer.
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3–5 Day Immersive Trainer Education & Hands-On Experience
Work directly with Whitney Whitacre and experience the day-to-day training process at MVK9.
Ready to take your training knowledge to the next level?
GET HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Learning how to train dogs requires more than working with one dog.
During your Trainer Shadow Program, you’ll have the opportunity to work with MVK9 dogs currently in our training programs, allowing you to experience different breeds, temperaments, personalities, skill levels, and training challenges.
You’ll observe training, ask questions, learn why certain decisions are made, and then get hands-on opportunities to apply what you’re learning.
EXTREMELY PERSONALIZED TO YOU
No two MVK9 Trainer Shadow Programs are the same.
This program is built around you — your current experience, your goals, the areas you want to improve, and where you want to take your career as a dog trainer.
Whether you’re starting from the beginning and want to learn how to become a trainer, or you’re an experienced trainer looking to expand your knowledge and strengthen specific skills, we customize your time at MVK9 accordingly.
There is no cookie-cutter curriculum. We meet you where you are and build your Trainer Shadow experience around what will benefit you most.
A Dog You Can Take Anywhere.
Board & train programs that build real obedience and a calm state of mind, right here in Minerva, Ohio, and serving the nation.