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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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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John Deere Ag Tech Scholarship - FSCCFort Scott Community College |
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award $3,000 |
deadline August 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe John Deere Ag Tech Scholarship is available to students at Fort Scott Community College who are enrolled in the John Deere Tech program and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. View Scholarship Details |
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Kenneth R. Imig ScholarshipUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Kenneth R. Imig Scholarship is available to students at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of ACES. You must be a resident of Iroquois County and demonstrate financial need and an interest in agriculture to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Charles Ennis Rice Agricultural ScholarshipArizona Western College |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Charles Ennis Rice Agricultural Scholarship is open to students at Arizona Western College. You must be majoring in agriculture and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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NARA Rendering ScholarshipNorth American Renderers Association |
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award $2,500 |
deadline July 28, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe NARA Rendering Scholarship is open to undergraduate students. You must be accepted to or currently enrolled in a college, university, or trade school pursuing any discipline, but those pursuing agriculture, environmental science, animal science, food systems, or sustainability-related fields are especially encouraged to apply. In order to... View Scholarship Details |
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Agway Foundation Endowed ScholarshipDelaware Valley University |
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award Up to $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Agway Foundation Endowed Scholarship is available to full - time sophomore, junior, and senior students at Delaware Valley University. You must be majoring in an agriculture or environmental studies field, have a minimum GPA of 2.0, and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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A.L. Warrington Memorial ScholarshipMarshalltown Community College |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe A.L. Warrington Memorial Scholarship is available to students at Marshalltown Community College. You must be a graduate of a Marshall County high school, be majoring in agriculture or nursing and have a minimum GPA of 2.2. View Scholarship Details |
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Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association ScholarshipUniversity of Florida, College of Agricultural and Life Sciences |
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award $1,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Florida Fertilizer and Agrichemical Association Scholarship is available to students in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at the University of Florida. You must be a junior, senior or graduate student with a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. 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
- Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields
- Veterinary Anatomy
- 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