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k9HS Online School
dog Behavior. Education. Courses.
By k9HS Online | Canine High School
Strength lies in
knowing when to ask for
help
we
got
you
What
About
Dog
Training?
Our Online School provides online courses and an educational blog to support pet parents wherever they are—anytime, anywhere.
However, sometimes what we really need is human guidance. That’s why our school offers virtual services with our IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, Carlos.
Get expert insight from someone who can analyze your situation from a fresh perspective, guide you in the right direction, and help you find the solutions you need.
Dog training is best done in person when:
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The focus is on physical skills such as leash walking, agility, or structured obedience.
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Hands-on coaching is required for precise technique (e.g., advanced competition training).
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Socialization in controlled environments is necessary.
However, behavioral modification does not always require hands-on work—it requires deep assessment, strategy, and a clear action plan, all of which can be delivered virtually. If you're looking for basic obedience and skill-building, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer is a great choice. But if you're dealing with complex behavior challenges, a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant—even through virtual consultations—can provide the evidence-backed expertise necessary for real, lasting change.
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant | Virtual Assessments & Consulting
Online Tutoring Sessions | Online Courses | Educational Blog
Resources and Educational Tools For Professional Trainers
Online Services
Our Online Services are conducted via Zoom. Virtual Assessments, Consultations and Tutoring
Understanding
the
difference
CPDT-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
1. Specializes in teaching obedience cues and essential life skills, such as sit, stay, recall, loose-leash walking, and polite greetings.
CPDT-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
2. Works primarily with pet parents to build skills through hands-on practice, part of a structured training program.
CPDT-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
3. Training is often straightforward and can be conducted in school programs, group classes or one-on-one sessions.
CPDT-KA
Certified Professional Dog Trainer
4. Ideal for puppies, basic manners, sports training, and general obedience. Helpful for building engagement between dog and pet parent.
CDBC
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
1. Specializes on modifying complex behavioral issues with a focus on issues such as aggression, severe fear, phobias, reactivity, and separation anxiety.
CDBC
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
2. Uses evidence-based behavior modification strategies grounded in psychology and animal behavior science.
CDBC
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
3. Requires individualized intervention plans, ongoing coaching, and behavior modification strategies tailored to the dog’s needs.
CDBC
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant
4. Best suited for dogs with severe anxiety, trauma, or deeply ingrained fear-based behaviors, and complex reactivity or aggression cases.
Both Certified Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA, CPDT-KSA, etc.) and Certified Dog Behavior Consultants (CDBC, ACAAB, etc.) play essential roles in supporting pet parents and their dogs. While their expertise overlaps in some areas, their focus and approach differ significantly.
