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3 Ways To Incorporate Your Client’s Children In Training

Involve The Whole Family In Training When working with a family and their dog, the children are always excited to help mom and dad train their dog. Parents often push the kids to the side and get...

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Interacting Professionally With “Traditional” Trainers

Interacting Professionally Online and In-Person With A Variety Of Dog Trainers Traditional trainers (those who introduce physical corrections into their training of some sort)  are as passionate about...

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The Best Approach for Addressing Aversive Techniques and Equipment with New...

While dog training based on positive reinforcement is quickly gaining mind share, it is not the only game in town. Dog training philosophies range from very aversive, punishment-based paradigms to...

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Guest Post: False Bravado!

Dominance False Bravado! If you work with dog owners or cruise the dog behavior groups on Facebook you will often see dogs that are labeled ‘dominant’. I hear this most often in client homes where they...

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Three Ways To Build Your Client and Networking Base

Whether you are starting out or are well-established, keeping your business going is not always a walk in the park. There is so much to consider but perhaps the most central concern is that of getting...

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7 Things That Are Common Sense For Dog Trainers But Not Dog Owners

As a modern dog trainer, you have invested a lot of time and energy into becoming the best, most educated trainer you can be.  Throughout this journey, many basic ideas were hammered into your head...

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9 Ways To Deal With Jealous Clients In Your Dog Training Class

I am sure that we have all encountered at least one client, whose green-eyed monster has made an appearance when another client’s dog performed exceptionally well in class. What are the signs and how...

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5 Ways To Win Over Clients

Whether you have just met a client for the first time or this is their last scheduled session, all 5 of these techniques are important to use to maintain a lasting relationship between trainer and dog...

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Dealing With Difficult Clients: Standing Your Ground When You Know You’re Right

After 10 years in business nothing surprises me. There is no client that can intimidate me, bully me, or otherwise make me feel like I did something to wrong them. I have built a reputable business...

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What Would You Do? A Series on Dog Trainer Ethics

Ethics in the dog training industry is a major area of conflict. Ethics surrounds a variety of topics including relationships between trainers, professionalism, client relations, and, of course,...

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Energy Spent Is Energy Spent: Why Bickering And Arguing Helps No One

The New Social Platform Gone are the days of mailers, a back page newspaper brief, university class, or waiting for the monthly journal to arrive a-la-mailbox for the latest training buzz from the top...

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A Dog Training Client’s Journey

When a prospective client calls you, it is unlikely that they know exactly what to expect. Usually, all they know is that they are in over their heads and they need professional help. Here we discuss...

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Bringing Modern Dog Trainers Together for Education

This post is a guest post by Miranda K. Workman, MS, CABC, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA. We are honored to share with you a situation that proved that modern dog trainers can in fact come together to bring...

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How to Attend a Dog Training Conference

Tips for attending a conference, meeting up with friends at the event, and getting the most out of the networking opportunities. The post How to Attend a Dog Training Conference appeared first on The...

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How Dog Trainers Should Handle Dogs With Bite Histories

Many dog trainers will come across dog owners that don't take their dog's behavior as seriously as we do. Learn how to handle dogs that have bite histories. The post How Dog Trainers Should Handle Dogs...

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Finding The Joy In Your Clients

Dog training is a people-centric business, which can be a bit of a shock for new trainers who got interested in the field because they prefer dogs to people. I’ve yet to meet a dog with a checkbook,...

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5 Must-Ask Questions for Your New Dog Training Clients

Make sure you're asking these 5 question to your new dog training clients to set yourself up for success! The post 5 Must-Ask Questions for Your New Dog Training Clients appeared first on The Modern...

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Boundaries to Set for Your Clients and Yourself

Whether you’re just starting up your dog training business or you’re looking for ways to improve your current business, you need to know how to set boundaries for your clients and yourself.  For...

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How to Get Testimonials for Your Dog Training Business

When you’re considering hiring someone that you’re going to bring into your home — like a housekeeper, plumber, or even a dog trainer — it can make you nervous. You’re letting someone into your home...

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How to Find a Mentor as a New Dog Trainer

There’s no one right way to become a dog trainer. Some aspiring trainers enroll in a formal education course (either online or in-person), but not all beginners have the resources to afford this kind...

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