Managing your time as a dog trainer can be as tricky as teaching a collie to chill at a children’s birthday party. Your days are filled with client appointments, administrative tasks, ongoing education, and hopefully, some personal time. But just like dog training, mastering time management is a skill that can be learned and refined. […]
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Speaking Human: Creating Client-Friendly Content
As a dog trainer, your expertise is your greatest asset – gained from all those hours spent observing behavior, delving into learning theory, and perfecting your training techniques. It’s natural to want to share this hard-won knowledge with your clients. But if you’ve launched into explanations about quadrants and conditioning, only to be met with […]
Sit, Stay, Reflect: Is Your Dog Training Business Bringing You Joy?
We’ve witnessed many dog trainers putting their heart and soul into launching and growing a business they love. It’s a big part of why we exist – we relish seeing talented R+ trainers forging dream careers and helping dogs and people. It’s a huge achievement when you start working with dogs every day and being […]
Power Up Your Website: 5 Quick Wins for Dog Trainers
Have you ever heard your website described as your business store front? We’ve all seen physical store fronts we love – bright colors, distinctive signage, clear and welcoming messaging, maybe a free sample at the front (bonus points if it’s chocolate based). The aim is to entice people inside to make a purchase, and your […]
Bridging the Gap: 6 Ways to Make Dog Training More Accessible
Why did you become a dog trainer? If you’re like most of the trainers we work with, you probably discovered the benefits of R+ training with your own dog, you love helping dogs and their people, and you’re passionate about animal welfare. Your dedication to making the world better for dogs probably extends well beyond […]