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...
by Katie McKnight | Sep 29, 2025 | dog tips, School for dog trainers
Have you ever walked into a store and immediately felt like you could trust the person helping you before they even said a word? Or maybe you noticed yourself hesitating to work with someone simply because of the way they carried themselves?That’s not coincidence—it’s...
