R+ dog pros are good at a lot of things. We’re good at empathy and reading body language. We’re good at training plans. We’re good at situational awareness and leash handling and timing. We’re good at cheerleading. (“What a good dog you are!”) Some of us are blazes with a clicker, and we’re all fast […]
Getting Organized
Getting Organized
Looking back to look forward
It’s easy to develop a reactive approach to business in the dog industry. When clients call, we often jump, particularly if there is a dog in need. When we’re worried about growth, we scramble to post marketing messages on social media or design fliers. If we’ve recognized a gap in our own skills, it can […]
Time to Train that Inbox
If you ever feel that the definition of happiness is an empty inbox, you’re not alone. A report from Adobe found that 42% of Americans admitted to checking their email in the bathroom, and 50% checked their email while in bed. The goal towards inbox zero can take over our lives, and for small business […]
How To Do It All (By Not Doing It All)
Imagine a job description which read: Seeking a motivated and passionate individual with expertise in marketing, accounting, customer service, web design, operations, management, event planning, coaching and networking. Must also have a thorough understanding of canine and human behavior and be willing to lie awake at 3am pondering training plans. Being a dog professional can […]
Finish Your Year Strong—Here’s How
It’s easy to feel optimistic in January. With the year spread out in front of us, we can believe we’ll get all the things on our to-do lists done. Two thirds of the way through, though, it’s easy to feel defeated. With holidays and the end of another year looming, tasks and projects still languishing […]
