How to Deepen The Bond With Your Dog
The human bond is a powerful thing. We form connections with family, friends, and even entire communities. But our bonds aren’t limited to just people. We bond deeply with animals too—especially dogs. In fact, the human-canine connection goes back more than 15,000 years. It’s no wonder that the relationship we share with our dogs often […]
Common Owner Behaviors That Stress Dogs
Dog owners often have the best intentions, but even the most loving dog parents can inadvertently stress their pets. Unrecognized and unmanaged stress can lead to behavioral issues that complicate training. So, what are some ways that dog owners and training enthusiasts may stress their dogs? Consistency is the cornerstone of effective dog training. Yet, […]
Consistency for Successful Dog Training
As a trainer, you may create a flawless training plan for your client and still not achieve the goals you set for the family. The reason: inconsistent training practices by the family. How can the family offset your training goals? We discuss that topic in this post.
Building Handler Confidence For Successful Dog Training
Learn how body language, voice tone, and consistent leadership can enhance your training outcomes and strengthen the bond between you and your dog.
7 Must-Have Resources and Practices for Dog Trainers
As a professional dog trainer, having access to the right resources and implementing effective practices is essential for success in your field. In this blog, we explore 7 must-have resources and practices for dog trainers. These will help improve your skill set and training outcome for your human and canine clients. Training Equipment Familiarize yourself […]
10 Exercises to Improve Your Dog Training Confidence and Skills
Building confidence as a dog trainer is a crucial attribute for success. As a trainer, having confidence in your abilities not only inspires trust in your clients but also allows you to effectively communicate with, and guide, the dogs you work with. However, building your dog training confidence is an ongoing process that requires practice, […]
Why Dog Trainers Have Policies and Procedures
Dog trainers have policies and procedures in place to protect their interest, the dogs they train and the human client. It also ensures the human client is on the same page as the trainer.
Struggles of a New Dog Trainer
There are so many different aspects that go into dog training let alone running your own business. For me, there were many struggles along the way from the minute I began my journey until now. This blog is about when I first started in this business, the struggles of a new dog trainer and tips […]
How Open-Mindedness and Flexibility Improves Your Dog Training Skill
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 enjoy listening to podcasts on dog training while driving from one lesson to the next. I recommend that […]
Traveling With Your Dog Should Not Be Stressful!
With so many people getting vaccinated, our long-awaited vacation plans will finally happen in the coming months (fingers crossed). Dog lovers often include their dogs in their travel plans because we love spending time with our animals, yet their presence can cause us to stress. What if they soil inside? What if they break something? […]