Welcome to
Starmark Academy

Ever dream of becoming a professional dog trainer?

Starmark Academy for Professional Dog Trainers is a state approved trade school that offers certification in the science of dog training. Whether you have prior experience in dog training or want to learn a new career path, our certified instructors can teach you a variety of proven and innovative dog training techniques.

Where can this career path take you?

At Starmark Academy, you have the benefit of being immersed in a training environment-something that you simply do not have with home study courses.  Here you will receive supervised hands-on learning with immediate feedback from your instructors.  Understanding that not all dogs are alike, we teach multiple methods to equip you to handle a variety of training issues.  You will also have the opportunity to work with rescue dogs, giving you real-world experience with dogs of varying temperaments.  We also teach you how to instruct and work with people, not just dogs, so you will be more confident when working with future clients. Our well-rounded approach thoroughly prepares you for a future career in professional dog training.

Come experience the wonders of:

  • Basic and advanced obedience
  • Behavior modification
  • Agility, personal protection, police K9 training, search and rescue
  • Dog sports
  • Kennel and breeding management
  • Retriever training, assisted therapy, scent detection, and much more!

Adopt Me!

Ranger

Bastrop County Animal Services

This handsome boy would make a great addition to your home! Ranger is currently working with his student to ensure that his manners are A+ for his new family! He is adoptable through Bastrop County Animal Services, and will be ready to go home with you at the end of his 12-week training program!


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Student Success Stories

Congratulations to Kristina and her Belgian malinois Wyatt Earp de mon Coeur schH3, IPO 3 for their showing at the AWDF championship on May 22-24 2009 in Lehigh Valley, PA. They did a very nice job and ended it up in 8th place (out of 78 dogs) with a score of 98 - 85 -96 total 279.  Way to go!

–Kristina Carmodi