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

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Vocational Scholarship Program

Unitedag

Up to $30,000 December 31, 2024 See Details

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The Vocational Scholarship Program is open to employees affiliated with an active UnitedAg member company. You must be seeking agriculture-specific education and training at certified vocational schools, trade schools or other institutions, complete the online application and submit a one-page resume with portrait photo, 2 letters of...

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Vocational Scholarship Program

Unitedag

award

Up to $30,000

deadline

December 31, 2024
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Description

The Vocational Scholarship Program is open to employees affiliated with an active UnitedAg member company. You must be seeking agriculture-specific education and training at certified vocational schools, trade schools or other institutions, complete the online application and submit a one-page resume with portrait photo, 2 letters of...

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Jockey Club Vision Scholarship

Jockey Club

$20,000 January 03, 2025 See Details

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The Jockey Club Vision Scholarship is open to minority students in academic pursuit of majors for future employment in the equine industry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled full-time. Preference is given to students with an expressed desire to secure employment in the Thoroughbred industry.

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Jockey Club Vision Scholarship

Jockey Club

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$20,000

deadline

January 03, 2025
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The Jockey Club Vision Scholarship is open to minority students in academic pursuit of majors for future employment in the equine industry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled full-time. Preference is given to students with an expressed desire to secure employment in the Thoroughbred industry.

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Jockey Club Advancement of Women in Racing Scholarship

Jockey Club

$20,000 January 03, 2025 See Details

Description

The Jockey Club Advancement of Women in Racing Scholarship is available to full - time, female students who are pursuing a career in the equine industry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.

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Jockey Club Advancement of Women in Racing Scholarship

Jockey Club

award

$20,000

deadline

January 03, 2025
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Description

The Jockey Club Advancement of Women in Racing Scholarship is available to full - time, female students who are pursuing a career in the equine industry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award.

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Jockey Club Scholarship

Jockey Club

$15,000 January 03, 2025 See Details

Description

The Jockey Club Scholarship is open to students in academic pursuit of majors for future employment in the equine industry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled full-time. Preference is given to students with an expressed desire to secure employment in the Thoroughbred industry.

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Jockey Club Scholarship

Jockey Club

award

$15,000

deadline

January 03, 2025
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Description

The Jockey Club Scholarship is open to students in academic pursuit of majors for future employment in the equine industry. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled full-time. Preference is given to students with an expressed desire to secure employment in the Thoroughbred industry.

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Jockey Club Benevolence Scholarship

Jockey Club

$15,000 January 03, 2025 See Details

Description

The Jockey Club Benevolence Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students who are facing financial hardship and are in academic pursuit of majors for future employment in the equine industry. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in order to be considered for this award. Selection based on financial need,...

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Jockey Club Benevolence Scholarship

Jockey Club

award

$15,000

deadline

January 03, 2025
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The Jockey Club Benevolence Scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students who are facing financial hardship and are in academic pursuit of majors for future employment in the equine industry. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 in order to be considered for this award. Selection based on financial need,...

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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Up to $15,000 Varies See Details

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The 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...

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Diversity in Food and Natural Resources Scholarship

University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

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Up to $15,000

deadline

Varies
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The 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...

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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

Up to $20,000 Varies See Details

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The 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.

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J. Albert Finkel and Irma Jane Finkel Scholarship

Heritage Fund - the Community Foundation of Bartholomew County

award

Up to $20,000

deadline

Varies
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The 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.

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National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship

Durango - Rocky Brands

Up to $15,000 December 31, 2024 See Details

Description

The National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship is open to female first-year college students who are pursuing a career within a segment of the western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports industries. You must have existing ties, experience, or affiliation with western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports...

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National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship

Durango - Rocky Brands

award

Up to $15,000

deadline

December 31, 2024
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The National Day of the Cowgirl Scholarship is open to female first-year college students who are pursuing a career within a segment of the western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports industries. You must have existing ties, experience, or affiliation with western, agriculture, farm and ranch, equine, or western sports...

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Agricultural Advancement Scholarship

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement

$10,000 January 03, 2025 See Details

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The Agricultural Advancement Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students who reside in MidAtlantic Farm Credit's territory. You must be planning to pursue a career in an agriculture - related field to be eligible for this award.

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Agricultural Advancement Scholarship

Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement

award

$10,000

deadline

January 03, 2025
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Description

The Agricultural Advancement Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college students who reside in MidAtlantic Farm Credit's territory. You must be planning to pursue a career in an agriculture - related field to be eligible for this award.

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Jack Goodman Scholarship

Jockey Club

$6,000 January 03, 2025 See Details

Description

The Jack Goodman Scholarship is open to students enrolled in the University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled full-time. Selection is based on academic achievement, proposed career path in the racing industry, and previous industry involvement.

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Jack Goodman Scholarship

Jockey Club

award

$6,000

deadline

January 03, 2025
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Description

The Jack Goodman Scholarship is open to students enrolled in the University of Arizona’s Race Track Industry Program. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled full-time. Selection is based on academic achievement, proposed career path in the racing industry, and previous industry involvement.

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