Puppy Training

Puppy Training Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: September 26th, 2024

Unruly pups can be a handful, but starting a puppy training business offers a rewarding way to help pet owners while turning a profit. Simply put, you’ll be providing behavioral guidance and obedience training for puppies, ensuring they grow into well-behaved dogs.

Begin by gaining certifications in dog training and behavior to establish credibility. You’ll need to develop a curriculum that covers basic commands, socialization, and housebreaking, tailored to meet each puppy's unique needs.

Marketing your services effectively through local vet offices, pet stores, and social media can build your client base. One-to-one sessions are key, but consider expanding into group classes or online tutorials to maximize income.

For animal lovers who enjoy hands-on work and seeing tangible progress, puppy training offers both satisfaction and a steady income stream. Take the leap and make a positive impact on both pets' and owners' lives while building your own business from the ground up.

In this list, you'll find real-world puppy training success stories and very profitable examples of starting a puppy training that makes money.

1. Happy Hound University ($96K/year)

self-worth as an entrepreneur is not tied to the success or failure of your business. Stay true to your passion, be patient, and don't be afraid to ask for help or seek mentorship. Stay focused on providing value to your customers and building genuine relationships, and success will follow.

How much money it makes: $96K/year
How much did it cost to start: $0
How many people on the team: 2

I Turned My Love For Animals Into A Growing Dog Training Business

As a side hustle turned full-time job, Mary Thompson's Happy Hound University dog training business brings in an average of $6,000 a month and growing, with her best month yielding over $12,000, largely due to personal referrals from vets, animal shelters, and other dog owners.

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