by Katie McKnight | Oct 10, 2021 | Certified dog trainer course, dog tips, study dog training
A common question dog owners ask is why dogs circle before lying down? You’ve likely experienced it. Just think back to the last time you got comfortable in bed or on the couch and your dog came to join you, but, before he laid down, he circled a few times. We...
by Katie McKnight | Jun 29, 2021 | Certified dog trainer course, dog trainer salary, School for dog trainers, study dog training
You’re wondering if you can live on a dog trainer’s salary. That is an important question, especially since you have checked all the boxes confirming that a career in dog training is right for you. Can you live on a dog trainer’s salary? The short...
by Katie McKnight | May 18, 2021 | School for dog trainers, study dog training
Dog training is a fantastic career. It is the best career, in our opinion. A career as a dog trainer not only erases the Monday morning blues, it transforms those feelings into passion. In the role of a dog trainer, we save dogs from losing their homes. We teach...
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...
by Katie McKnight | Feb 7, 2021 | dog tips, obedience training, study dog training
Why does my dog follow me around from the moment I walk in the door from work? We recently had this question to us. We like to invite our ISCDT students to reflect on the question before reading our response. Find out if your answer matches ours. Here is our...