About Us
We dream of a place where every community has access to cutting-edge, talented modern dog trainers.
Our Mission
Our mission is to unleash excellence in the dog training industry by providing modern strategies and support trainers need to create sustainable, flourishing businesses.
We help dog trainers like you…
Build a profitable & sustainable dog training business.
Reach more people and dogs in need of your help.
Grow your income so it reflects the good you are doing in the world.
“This program is ASTOUNDING! I am already getting so many useful ideas and it’s really helping me shift my perspective in ways that I truly need. I love it. I can already tell it is one of the best decisions I have made. This is a game-changer and I am so grateful! Thank you!“
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Our Values
Ingenuity
We believe in seeing opportunity anywhere. There is always a way to figure it out and find a path to success by doing what you love. We take radical responsibility of where we are and where we’re headed and stand strong in the belief that we can overcome any obstacles that stand in our way. We always do our best to be at the fore-front of new developments and bring new ideas to the industry.
Leadership
We are not afraid to lead by example. We lead and organize communities of like-minded professionals. We consistently reach out to colleagues to build partnerships and grow our network.
Diversity
We welcome a diverse community and team members and make this a priority within our organization. Our founder is an immigrant and we value different perspectives driven by different cultures and life experiences. We recognize that we have something to learn from everyone, no matter where they are at in our lives.
Growth
We seek growth in our personal and professional lives. Growth and reach are an important part of life and pursuing our mission and vision. Stagnation is incompatible with the impact we seek to have in the world.
Our Team
Ines McNeil
B.S. Biology, CPDT-KA
Founder, The Modern Dog Trainer
Board of Trustees, The Association of Professional Dog Trainers
Ines McNeil is not just a dog trainer; she's a visionary reshaping the dog-loving world. With over 15 years of experience in animal rescue and dog training, Ines has a B.S. in Biology and an exceptional talent for innovation and excellence. She founded The Crossover Trainer (2011), All Positive Dog Training (2012), and The Modern Dog Trainer (2014), each venture a milestone in her quest to empower dog trainers with essential client and business skills. As a member of the Board of Trustees for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers, her contributions stand as a testament to her unwavering commitment to elevating the field of dog training.
Ines' entrepreneurial journey has honed her expertise in digital marketing, leading her to strategic roles for IT giants like Broadcom, IBM and a Top 50 accounting firm.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Ines cherishes family life, enriched by her dual citizenship in France and the USA. Her drive for financial independence and community enhancement mirrors her professional aspirations. Ines McNeil's transformative vision is clear: to ensure every community benefits from talented, modern dog trainers, evolving the industry and deepening the human-animal bond.
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Blog and Podcast Contributors
Kat Camplin
CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP
Dog Training Business & Marketing Expert
Kat Camplin is a professional dog trainer in Monrovia, California with a special interest in proofing behaviors around unusual distractions. She is a co-host on the podcast and frequent blog contributor.
Alice Tong Dote
CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP
Design & Digital Media Expert
Alice specializes in website design and digital media content for dog trainers and professionals who support using humane positive reinforcement methods with dogs and people.
Thomas Aaron
CPDT-KA, ABCDT
Positive Gun Dog Training Business Expert
Tom Aaron runs a successful positive gun dog training program in Denver, Colorado and travels the country teaching other trainers how to do the same.
Molly Sumner
CDBC, CPDT-KSA, CBATI, CWRI
Expert on Compassion Fatigue and Training Primitive Dogs
Molly Sumner is a Certified Compassion Fatigue Educator and Therapist who helps pet professionals identify and overcome compassion fatigue. She is also skilled at training and titling primitive dog breeds.
Laurie Schlossnagle
CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, CBCC-KA
Nosework Expert: WCRL & CWAGS Judge
Laurie Schlossnagle is a KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA. She is the Trainer/Owner at Side By Side Dog Training. WCRL and C-WAGS Judge. Founder/Director Paws With Compassion.
Monica Callahan
B.S., KPA-CTP
Therapy & Service Dog Training Expert
Monica Callahan is the owner of Anything’s Possible LLC in the Cleveland, OH area. Monica participates in rally, agility, conformation, and therapy/crisis response work with her two dalmatians.
The Modern Dog Trainer was recently endorsed by the 2022 Keynote Speakers Michael Shikashio and Taylor Barconey and Jiovany Alcaide of Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training at the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) Conference in Daytona Beach, FL.
