by Katie McKnight | Jul 4, 2022 | Certified dog trainer course, obedience training, study dog training
You started your own dog training business and received a call from your first potential client. Congratulations! Two key elements of a dog trainer is getting a clear understanding of the issues clients face and creating a training plan for their dogs. A...
by Katie McKnight | Jan 3, 2022 | Certified dog trainer course, dog tips, obedience training, study dog training, Understanding dogs
Welcoming a new pet into your home is exciting! No matter how excited you are for your new furry bundle of joy, your new dog requires a decompression period. This is necessary if the dog is eight-weeks, eight months, eight years or somewhere in between. The...
by Katie McKnight | Oct 18, 2021 | Certified dog trainer course, dog tips, obedience training, study dog training
Humans are often bothered when their dog stares at them while pooping. Yet, in a dog’s mind, staring while pooping is natural. I thought my days of talking about poop ended once my sons matured and got past bathroom-themed jokes. Since we’ve had numerous clients...
by Katie McKnight | Aug 18, 2021 | dog tips, obedience training
We frequently receiving calls from clients wanting to know why their dog eats cat poop. Dogs eat cat poop from litter boxes, they forage in the yard for it and veer off your walking path to snatch it from grass. To humans, this disgusting habit is unfathomable. ...
by Katie McKnight | Apr 28, 2021 | dog tips, obedience training, study dog training
Knowledge through education, skill obtained from hands-on experience and growth acquired through continued education are three excellent attributes for dog trainers. Let’s add a fourth that you may not have thought of: Open-mindedness and Flexibility I greatly...
by Katie McKnight | Mar 26, 2021 | dog tips, obedience training, study dog training
Empathy is one of the most important skills we possess as humans. The ability to understand and relate to another person’s feelings from their point of view rather than our own. This provides healthy relationships in both our personal and professional lives. Empathy...
