Dog Trainer's Job - For Dog Lovers

Dog Trainer

Ever dreamt of ditching your desk job to hang out with dogs all day? That’s exactly what Lisa did—and in this episode of How Much Can I Make?, she joins Mirav to share how she turned her passion for pups into a full-blown career as a professional dog trainer.

Lisa didn’t just wake up a trainer—she started by volunteering at shelters, soaking up every bit of canine wisdom she could. Over time, she built her skills, her confidence, and eventually, her own business helping dogs (and their humans) live better lives together.

From career insight on how to get started, to the real behind-the-scenes of what dog training actually involves (hint: it’s not all belly rubs), Lisa gives the full scoop. If you’ve ever thought, “Could I actually make a living doing what I love?”—this episode is for you. 🐾

Resources
American Kennel Club - How to Become a Dog Trainer
Animal Human Society - Becoming a dog trainer
Association for Professional Dog Training

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About the host: Mirav Ozeri has always been drawn to storytelling and journalism, especially the stories of everyday people.

In the 90’s She founded her own video production company, producing, directing, and editing documentaries and videos for political organizations which led to a 17-year career at CBS News, where she served as a producer/editor, helped launch CBS MarketWatch, and later worked as a senior editor and segment producer until the program was acquired by Dow Jones.

During her years at CBS, Mirav developed and produced a television pilot built around a simple idea: giving people an honest look at what different careers are really like. Although the pilot was never picked up, the concept stayed with her. Years later, she brought it back as How Much Can I Make?, a podcast that explores real jobs, real stories, and the many paths people take to build a career.