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Spouses of active military members are now eligible to attend Animal Behavior College (ABC), a vocational college specializing in animal-related career training, with full tuition funding provided to them by the Military Spouse Career Advancement Account (MyCAA).

 The program opens up portable career opportunities, such as a professional dog trainer, veterinary assistant or groomer.

Over 130 animal lovers have enrolled in Animal Behavior College’s animal career training programs using MyCAA funding since the college received approval by the MyCAA in early August.

“The program gave me the flexibility to deal with the military aspect of my life; it’s a career that you can take with you anywhere you go,” says Michelle Blackwood, ABC Certified Dog Trainer (ABCDT). Blackwood, whose husband is currently deployed in the U.S. Navy, enrolled in ABC’s Dog Obedience Instructor training program to become a Certified Dog Trainer last year. She currently teaches group dog training classes part-time to help supplement the family’s income.

Up to $6,000 is allotted to each eligible spouse of military members in order to pay for their education, training, licensing or certification.

Click here to learn more about the program.