Veronica

Your business needs training, too

As R+ trainers, we’re committed to learning. We take courses on body language, attend workshops on reactivity, and sign up for webinars about the latest enrichment trends. Many of us could fill a bookshelf (or a hard drive) with the CPD we’ve done for our dog skills. But when was the last time you invested […]

It takes a village to grow a dog training business

Community can be easy to dismiss as something nice, but not essential, especially when you’re running a small business. But for R+ dog trainers – managing dogs, people, admin, and the occasional social media firefight – the right community isn’t just nice. It’s fuel. There are two types of community we often talk about at […]

Beyond sit-stay: Why your curriculum needs a real-world makeover

Ever start a class with a full roster, only to finish with half the students? Or wonder why clients aren’t lining up for the next level—despite great reviews, fair prices, a stellar reputation, and plenty of scheduling options? The real culprit Nine times out of ten, it’s your curriculum that needs a makeover. Awesome classes […]

Retention strategies for happy dogs, loyal clients, and a thriving biz

We’ve all experienced it: that enthusiastic client who shows up to their first few sessions beaming with excitement, diligently practicing their homework… and then suddenly ghosts faster than a squirrel at a dog park. It’s not just disappointing when clients drop off—it impacts your business stability, income, and sometimes even your confidence. Keeping clients tends […]