The Modern Dog Trainer Blog
Invest while the going’s good
It's no surprise to anyone these days when I say there is a huge pandemic puppy boom that is now turning into a separation anxiety catastrophe. Business is going really well for trainers right now… but how much are you leaving on the table? And how long will this...
Take the Pet Parent Pledge for National Pet Parents Day
Today we are officially announcing our group initiative to bring attention to the care and consideration we should be putting towards the pet parents we work with each and every day. This month, The Modern Dog Trainer, the IAABC Foundation, the CCPDT, and the...
Episode 42 – Bradley Phifer & The CCPDT 20th Anniversary
Bradley Phifer, Executive Director of the CCPDT, joins me today to discuss this important anniversary. We go into why it is important and what it means for the industry. We also discuss why the CCPDT is unique and how a diverse range of dog trainers all over the...
Episode 41 – Richard Gonzalez on Embracing Social Media and Speaking Your Truth
Richard Gonzalez UW-AAB, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, AKC-CGC, DTIP, USMC, first started learning positive reinforcement (R+) with dogs in January 2010. As a Wounded Service member undergoing medical recovery from wounds sustained in combat, he was introduced to service dogs and...
Episode 40: Frequently Asked Questions with Ines McNeil
Ines McNeil, B.S. Biology, CPDT-KA, is an internationally renowned dog training business coach and strategist. She has built up The Modern Dog Trainer from scratch into a 6-figure business and now spends her time helping dog trainers discover how to earn more from...
Episode 39 – Dee Hoult on Juggling a Seven-Figure Dog Training Business Owner & Toddler Mom Life
Dee Hoult, MBA, CDBC, Miami mom, and owner of Applause Your Paws Dog Training - South Florida’s Largest privately owned dog training company. In between toddler mom life, Dee runs her non-profit prison dog training program and provides the vision for her seven-figure...
Episode 38 – Malena DeMartini on Working with Separation Anxiety
Malena DeMartini joins us today to talk about separation anxiety. This topic alone gives lots of trainers anxiety! She shares some common misconceptions of separation anxiety, frequent mistakes, and the role that desensitization has in treating SA in dogs. Discover...
Episode 37 – Melissa McCue-McGrath on Expectations of Dogs in the City
Melissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KA, is the author of “Considerations for the City Dog“, the urban dog's handbook. Additionally, she's the co-Training Director of New England Dog Training Club (the oldest AKC Obedience club in the country). In this episode, we discuss tips...
Ep. 35 – Marcella Ward Shares Her Experiences and Tips for Joining In Dog Sports
Marcella Ward has participated in dog sports for over 14 years. Today, she shares her tips for joining in with confidence and where you can find resources to help you get started. These are the websites she recommends looking at to get into dog sports: AKC:...
Ep. 34 – Michelle Stern of Pooch Parenting Shares How Dog Trainers Can Better Support Parents Through The Training Process
Michelle Stern, CPDT-Ka, founder of Pooch Parenting, shares how her experience of 16 years as an educator and years as a dog trainer give her a unique skillset to support parents virtually across the world through her work. She shares how dog trainers can better...
Ep. 36 – Katie Mae Webb Discusses How We Can Help Our Spouses Be More Supportive Through Our Entrepreneurship Journey
Katie Mae Webb was born and raised in Arizona and has a background in Human and Family Development from Arizona State University. She’s been married to her high school sweetheart for twelve years now and they are the proud parents of two beautiful kiddos. Today, Katie...
Ep. 32 – Susan Friedman, Ph.D on Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Its Impact in Dog Training
Susan Friedman, Ph.D and psychology professor at Utah State University, shares her insights today about the impact that understanding Applied Behavior Analysis can have on a trainer's work. Her course "Living and Learning with Animals: The Fundamental Principles and...
Ep. 33 – Jio and Taylor of Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training on Branding Your Dog Training Business to Get Noticed
Jiovany Alcaide, CPDT-KA, and Taylor Barconey, CPDT-KA, own and operate a dog training business, Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training, in New Orleans, LA, but have become recognized across the country due to their stand-out branding and online visibility. In this episode,...
Ep. 31 – Laura Gendron of Miss Behavior Training on Virtual Dog Training Lessons and Memberships
Laura Gendron, CPDT-KA, founder and behavior consultant at Miss Behavior Training, joins us on the podcast today to talk about how she's adapted to virtual training and juggling the responsibilities of business ownership and parenthood. Laura offers a variety of...
Top Dog Training Conferences 2021
Woof. What a year, right? Let’s all take a deep breath and let out a well-deserved, long-suffering sigh. It feels like a thousand years have passed, but we made it through the first year of our recycled (and appropriately named) Roaring ‘20s decade. A lot led us to...
The Secrets to Building a 6-figure Dog Training Business
What are you assuming is different about these mysterious 6-figure dog training business owners? Here are some observations I’ve made and experienced myself as I’ve grown my business!
5 Shifts You Have to Make in Order to Become a Successful Dog Trainer
It is possible to earn 6 figures wherever you are right now. Achieving this milestone is not just a matter of what you do, but more so on how you do it. Check out the assumptions I encountered and how you can shift from them in order to become a successful dog...
Most Common Skills of Successful Dog Trainers
After speaking to several hundred clients over these last few years - a few trends have emerged and today, I'm going to share my observations with you. Which dog trainers become super successful? How can you adopt their characteristics to see similar growth? Here are...
Seeing Sales as a Life Saving Opportunity
I said it… SALES… Ick! I used to also be nervous about it. I felt like I was trying to convince people to sign up and give me their money. When you’re worried about having a sales call, you tend to procrastinate or avoid the work that matters most to...
Reducing Your Overwhelm as a Dog Training Business Owner
Its no question that there is a LOT to be concerned about these days. However, as a business owner, you have to stay focused.
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