by Katie McKnight | Jun 23, 2026 | dog tips, obedience training, School for dog trainers
A new client walks into your space with a dog pulling in every direction. The dog’s tongue is out, their eyes wild. There is an ungodly sound coming from their throat. That sound is a mixture of excitement and the pressure of the collar against their own throat from...
by Katie McKnight | Feb 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
As someone who has trained everything from a family companion to working dogs, I can tell you with absolute confidence, that marking behavior is one of the most powerful tools in dog training. If your timing is off, your training is off. And that’s exactly why...
by Katie McKnight | Jan 22, 2026 | obedience training, School for dog trainers, study dog training
(And Why That Was Actually the Turning Point) Training “stops working” right after dog owners finally commit to training their dog. Clients stop giving table scraps to the dog. Stop reacting to jumping. Ignore the barking they’ve tried to “fix” for months....
by Katie McKnight | Oct 24, 2025 | Certified dog trainer course, study dog training
You’ve put in the time, dedication, and effort to complete your certification with ISCDT – Dog Trainer Program. So… what’s next? For many graduates, launching a dog training business is the obvious next step—but that doesn’t mean it’s the only option. Some...
by Katie McKnight | Oct 13, 2025 | puppies
What Science and Trainers Agree On It is important that puppies are socialized in a timely manner and that it is done properly. Trainers must provide detailed explanation to dog owners on the correct way of socializing their puppies. The margin of error is great in...
