Community Overview. San Antonio, Texas, is tackling obesity, a health condition that is prevalent throughout the city of 1,327,407 residents. In Bexar County, where San Antonio is located, 65.7% of adults are overweight or obese. In Texas, 32.4% of children aged 10-17 are overweight or obese.
Becoming Certified. 1  1. Research programs. You can choose to attend a four year college or university that offers a degree in Animal Behavior. 2  2. Receive your certification. It is possible to earn your certification as a dog trainer without completing coursework. 3  3. Find an apprenticeship.
The dog will need to demonstrate the ability to perform the task in various environments. Most dogs require 1-2 years to become a service dog and be fully trained in public access skills. The training cost of working with a professional trainer at $150 an hour would be about $7,200 a year.This is a fraction of the $25,000 it would cost you to purchase a fully trained service dog.he total cost is variable depending on the behaviors the dog is being trained to perform, the previous obedience training the dog has had, and the amount of time the owner/ trainer can devote to the training practice.