Become a Dog Trainer

Lindsay Stamper poses for a photo with her staff and numerous dogs.

Our Dog Trainer Apprenticeship Program offers an exciting opportunity for aspiring trainers to learn the art of professional dog training from the best in the business. Through hands-on experience and expert mentorship, you'll gain the skills needed to work with dogs of all breeds and behaviors, from basic obedience to more complex challenges. Whether you're passionate about helping dogs or looking to turn your love for animals into a rewarding career, this program is the perfect place to start. Sign up today and take the first step toward becoming a certified dog trainer with Taking the Lead!

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Day of Week	Start Time	Start Time AM/PM	Start/End Time Separator	End Time	End Time AM/PM
Tuesday	7:00	AM	-	7:00	PM
Wednesday	7:00	AM	-	7:00	PM
Thursday	7:00	AM	-	7:00	PM
Friday	7:00	AM	-	7:00	PM

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Wombatsupreme

1 month ago

Euchre was designated a Dangerous Dog after he lost control and made an unprovoked attack on a woman passing by our house. We knew that we had to take measures to be sure this never happened again, and we found Taking the Lead and Lyndsay.I was hesitant at first about using an e-collar on my dog, but Lyndsay showed me how it would work painlessly to correct behaviours and trained both me and my husband on its use. Now I would recommend it without hesitation!The set up of the program was great. Euchre spent one day a week at the training facility. When we picked him up in the evening we got a half hour class to learn what Euchre had worked on that day, and practiced it with supervision.Lyndsay and her whole staff were upbeat and encouraging throughout the program. I felt totally comfortable asking questions, and they made themselves available by phone, text, and email at any time between lessons.Euchre is a different dog after attending Taking the Lead. He has less anxiety and no longer needs his meds, and he can walk past strangers, dogs, rabbits, and squirrels calmly and focussed on me. Cats are another matter, but we are working on it!The court has vacated his Dangerous Dog designation thanks to his training at Taking the Lead! I cannot recommend Taking the Lead highly enough.

Suzanne Shoger

1 month ago

Our entire family had such a positive experience working with the team at Taking the Lead. Our 7-year-old Boston Terrier had been “acting out” towards her 8-year-old Boston Terrier sister. Both girls had been through “typical” puppy and dog training programs when they were younger and had gotten along well until the post-covid years hit. Separation anxiety and resource guarding became an issue for our younger Boston who would occasionally try to attack her sister. Not wanting things to get worse for either dog, we reached out to Lindsay. During our first meeting, it became evident that we as humans would need to make some changes to re-establish healthy boundaries with our dogs. We enrolled our younger dog in a 6-week TTL course and committed to doing the work necessary at home and behind the scenes to help her succeed. The results have been well worth it. We are no longer having issues with our younger Boston; she is more calm, has far less anxiety, and no longer acts out in dangerous ways with her sister. We are once again a joyful, peaceful family of 4. The bonus is that we learned so much about how to create a positive environment for everyone, not just our “problem child.” The TTL staff, to a person, loved our dog and taught her - and us - well. They were extremely accessible every step of the way, and continue to provide support and encouragement. The combination of weekly day-long sessions with our dog as well as weekly human training sessions provided much deeper learning than traditional dog training programs. TTL has been the most worthwhile investment we have made in our dogs; I wish we had known about them when our girls were much younger.

Michelle (MO)

1 month ago

Mary Napier

1 month ago

Ace we got Ace about 5 months ago 6 months ago going on 6 months ago and he was really a good dog and he's still very good job but he's much calmer and does obey commands I love that puppy more than anything in the world well worth the money

Nick Salemi

1 month ago

My wife and I recently completed the 6-week general obedience course with our dog, Bo, and the experience has been outstanding. Lindsay and her team made sure every aspect of the training was tailored specifically to Bo’s needs. The intake process was impressively thorough—making us confident his reactivity was manageable. It’s clear they’re invested in personalizing their approach to each dog’s unique personality and needs.One major highlight was the fact that training supplies were included. During the program, they recommended a different collar that would better support Bo’s heeling, and they even ordered and provided it free of charge. This small adjustment has made a huge difference, and Bo’s heeling has improved tremendously in a short amount of time.The staff here are truly exceptional—patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about their work. They always seemed upbeat and supportive, which speaks volumes about Lindsay’s leadership.Bo loves practicing his drills. He came back from each session happy and more engaged. I can tell he’s enjoyed the process, and it’s been fun for us too. Every dog deserves the opportunity to experience what Lindsay and her team offer! Highly recommend!

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