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Specializing in animal career training programs since 1998

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If you are serious about a career as a dog trainer, cat trainer, pet groomer, veterinary assistant, zookeeper assistant, aquarium maintenance professional or service dog trainer, then Animal Behavior College is the right choice for you. Animal Behavior College (ABC) has been helping animal lovers pursue animal careers since we started offering our dog training certification program over 25+ years ago. Founded in 1998, Animal Behavior College cares about our students’ success and future careers within the pet industry. 

Each and every student will work directly with a Program Manager who possesses real-life work experience in the vocation they are teaching. All ABC Program Managers are experts in their chosen field of study and are here to guide you through the program of your choice.

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Our Mission

Can helping animals have better lives make the world a better place? At Animal Behavior College, we believe the answer is a resounding yes. We are dedicated to helping animal lovers pursue a wide range of professional animal related fields. ABC is committed to guiding animal lovers toward rewarding careers as dog and cat trainers, veterinary assistants, pet groomers, aquatics maintenance specialists, zookeeper assistants and service dog trainers. We pursue excellence using science-based programs to help students achieve competence, professionalism and career transformation. Our goal is to improve the lives of animals through the success and passion of our graduates.

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Animal Behavior College

Is a vocational school approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
Has an A+ Rating with the BBB
Has successfully trained and graduated over 55,500 students to date
Provides in person, real world tat over 11,000 locations across the United States and Canada for our dog training, grooming and veterinary assistant students.
Allows all graduates lifetime access to the online curriculum and all future updates
Provides a personal and expert support system for each student
Offers a flexible and convenient school schedule
Features affordable tuition and student friendly financing options
Students will be eligible to sit for a variety of independent certifications

ABC Supports Our Military

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100% student-friendly payment plans are available to qualified U.S. and Canadian students. Please contact us directly to discuss payment arrangements customized to fit your needs. *Some plans require set up of payment auto-debit.

ABC Supports Our Military

If you are a military spouse or veteran, you may be able to use your benefits to cover the costs of tuition. Please contact us directly to discuss eligible programs.

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STATE LICENSURE AND APPROVAL

Animal Behavior College is a private vocational school approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (www.bppe.ca.gov) under the California Private Postsecondary Education Act of 2009 and Title 5. California Code of Regulations Division 7.5. Private Postsecondary Education. The Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education approval means that this institution and its operation comply with the standards established under the law for occupational instruction by private postsecondary educational institutions. Institutional approval is subject to continual review and the institution must reapply for approval every five years.

DISCLAIMER

Please be advised that Animal Behavior College (“ABC”) is the exclusive entity authorized to provide certifications and/or degrees from Animal Behavior College. Moreover, such certifications and/or degrees are only conferred by ABC following a student’s completion of an ABC-administered program. No other entity or individual has authority to confer certifications and/or degrees on ABC’s behalf. Any other entity or individual who attempts to do so is acting without express or implied authority from ABC. 

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GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at https://www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
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