Animal Training
Animal training is the act of teaching animals specific responses to specific conditions or stimuli. Training may be for purposes such as companionship, detection, protection, and entertainment. The type of training an animal receives will vary depending on the training method used, and the purpose for training the animal. For example, a seeing eye dog will be trained to achieve a different goal than a wild animal in a circus.
In some countries animal trainer certification bodies exist. They do not share consistent goals or requirements; they do not prevent someone from practicing as an animal trainer nor using the title. Similarly, the United States does not require animal trainers to have any specific certification. An animal trainer should consider the natural behaviors of the animal and aim to modify behaviors through a basic system of reward and punishment.
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Matching Animal Training Colleges
Lamar Community College
At least 2 but less than 4 years; Public; $6,136 average out-state tuition; $3,680 average in-state tuition |
Becker College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $34,650 average out-state tuition; $34,650 average in-state tuition |
Bergin University of Canine Studies
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $9,375 average out-state tuition; $9,375 average in-state tuition |
Saint Francis University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $38,852 average out-state tuition; $38,852 average in-state tuition |
SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill
Four or more years; Public; $16,980 average out-state tuition; $7,070 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Animal Training Majors
Diversity in Food and Natural Resources ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities |
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award Up to $15,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship is available to students entering the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be enrolled in the College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences. You must also demonstrate a contribution to diversity, high academic achievement, leadership and community involvement to be... View Scholarship Details |
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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel ScholarshipHeritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County |
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award Up to $20,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship is available to students from Bartholomew County attending Purdue University. You must be enrolled in the School of Agriculture to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Farmer Lee Jones ScholarshipThe Trotter Project |
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award $10,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Farmer Lee Jones Scholarship is available to students majoring in agriculture. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Purina Animal Nutrition ScholarshipPurina Mills, Inc. |
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award $5,000 |
deadline April 17, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Purina Animal Nutrition Scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students who have experience showing or caring for large/small livestock animals, equine, or poultry (not house pets). Selection is based on a 1,000-word maximum essay addressing the following topic: “What inspires you to care for animals? Share your motivations for... View Scholarship Details |
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Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Scholarship - RAFRochester Area Foundation - Minnesota |
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award $5,000 |
deadline March 29, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Scholarship is available to junior, senior, and graduate students Southeast Minnesota. To be considered for this award, you must be committed to sustainability in the fields of agriculture and forestry, have demonstrated leadership and communication skills, and be interested in pursuing a career in... View Scholarship Details |
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Dutchess County Memorial Sheep ScholarshipDutchess County Sheep and Wool Growers Association |
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award $4,000 |
deadline May 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Dutchess County Memorial Sheep Scholarship is available to students majoring in a field of study related to agriculture. You must be a current or former Hudson Valley 4- H/ FFA member to qualify for this award. This award is renewable for up to two years. View Scholarship Details |
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IPSA ScholarshipIndependent Professional Seed Association |
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award $4,000 |
deadline April 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe IPSA Scholarship is available to students studying in the field of agriculture. View Scholarship Details |
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Career Pathways ScholarshipLos Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline April 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Career Pathways Scholarship is available to students who are currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in a two - year degree or certificate program. You must be a resident of Northern New Mexico to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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San Antonio Livestock Exposition ScholarshipSam Houston State University - College of Arts and Sciences |
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award $3,000 |
deadline August 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarship is available to entering freshmen majoring in agriculture at Sam Houston State University. You must be a Texas resident, take at least 12 credit hours per semester, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and comply with S.A.L.E to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Dairy Shrine Kildee Graduate School ScholarshipNational Dairy Shrine |
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award $3,000 |
deadline April 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Dairy Shrine Kildee Graduate School Scholarship is available to junior and senior-level undergraduate students who plan to study a dairy-related field as a graduate student. To be considered for this award, you must have been a top 25 All-American contestant in the past three National Intercollegiate Dairy Cattle Judging Contests or a... View Scholarship Details |
Animal Training Related Majors
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Animal Sciences
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
- Agricultural Business and Management
- Agriculture
- Equestrian/Equine Studies
- Food Science and Technology
- Horse Husbandry/Equine Science and Management
- Animal Health
- Veterinary Anatomy
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
- Large Animal/Food Animal and Equine Surgery and Medicine
- Horticultural Science
- Agricultural Communication/Journalism
- Agronomy and Crop Science
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Animal Breeding
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
- Agricultural and Horticultural Plant Breeding