Do you Provide a Guarantee for Dog-Training?
Do you provide a guarantee for dog-training? If you do, here is some information to consider before making any more promises. There are some things you can guarantee for dog training and other things you should never guarantee. Let’s begin with the part where you should not provide a guarantee for dog-training. Never provide a […]
Create An Online Presence For Your Dog Training Business
You have decided to start your own dog training business! Now it is time to create an online presence. Once you establish an online presence for dog training, business will pick up and the flow of customers will increase. WebFX advises that there is no greater marketing tool than the internet. According to WebFX, the […]
Dog-Behavior Evaluation Questions
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 dog-training evaluation will accomplish this task. During evaluations, you will ask a […]
ISCDT Graduate Spotlight
We are delighted to share ISCDT’s graduate spotlight for Mandie Sanderman this week. Mandie is a talented and knowledgeable dog trainer who generously shares her knowledge on everything canine. ISCDT: When did you know you wanted to become a dog trainer? Mandie: I think I was probably born to train dogs. I have spent […]
The Importance of a Decompression Period in 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 decompression period provides them the opportunity to relax, get […]
Why Does My Dog Stare At Me While Pooping?
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 question this behavior, we thought why not write a blog […]
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 […]
Can You Change A dog’s Name?
Two questions we receive often are: 1. Is it possible to change a dog’s name after you adopt them? Answer: You can absolutely change your dog’s name. Many people change the dog’s name to represent a fresh start for the dog, especially if the dog’s past was negative. 2. How do you teach dogs their […]
The Compassionate Dog Trainer
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 allows us to show compassion. Compassion is necessary when training dogs. Each […]
How Anthropomorphism Can Hurt Dog Training Efforts
What is anthropomorphism? Anthropomorphism is assigning human characteristics to an object or animal. Anthropomorphism is a human trait – a pattern of behavior that was introduced to us at an early age. Think back to your childhood. Our families humanized dolls, stuffed animals, even rocks. Cartoon animals were dressed in clothing and given a voice. […]