Distance Learning at Animal Behavior College
About ABC
ABC was founded in 1998 by Mr. Steven Appelbaum. At that time, Mr. Appelbaum was the owner and President of Animal Behavior & Training Associates, Inc., (ABTA), the largest independent dog training company in the United States.
Why Study with ABC?
Flexible Hours — Study from the Privacy of your Own Home
By choosing to enroll in the ABC Home Study course, you can keep your present job while training toward your new career. The ABC home study program is essentially a classroom in your living room, which means no added expenses will be incurred for missing time at work or driving back and forth to a classroom every day.
100 Percent Financing Available
Financing your education allows you to learn now and pay later. ABC's student friendly finance plans have many benefits, with payment arrangements as low as thirty dollars a month.
Receive Guidance Each Step of the Way
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 e-mail address for future interactions as you journey through the program.
Nationwide Locations Available
ABC is physically located in the state of California, but we work with students across the United States to get established!
Becoming a Dog Obedience Instructor with ABC
The ABC Dog Obedience Instructor Program is available to dog lovers nationwide and its quality coupled with affordability makes it a viable choice for the professionally minded. This program is perfect for the serious student just starting out or for the professional trainer looking for formal certification.
Learn from the Best
The ABC Dog Obedience Instructor Curriculum is structured to offer each student the convenience and cost of an online program with the added benefit of working one on one with some of the most talented dog trainers in the industry.
ABC's comprehensive curriculum is eleven stages long and expands over 800 pages. The first stages of the curriculum give you a strong foundation of academic and theoretical knowledge about dogs. Once a strong foundation has been established, ABC students will be given the authorization to observe and participate in dog training sessions being taught by ABC Mentor Trainers. This is a priceless component of the curriculum, as you will have the opportunity to see the experts in action.
Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Financial Assistance Program.
The Military Spouse Career Advancement Account Financial Assistance program, (MyCAA) offers eligible military spouses full scholarships to attend Animal Behavior College. The MyCAA provides 100% 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. Since all Animal Behavior College courses qualify for full tuition scholarships under MyCAA, applicants may elect to enroll in multiple ABC courses. Consult an ABC Admissions Counselor to find out if you are eligible for this full scholarship today!
