Bob · ·
Hello,
Thank you again for purchasing the Fixing the Unfixable Redux webinar.
RECORDING:
Simply click on this link to launch the class recording. Save this link, as you can view the class whenever and how often you like.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:
CEU’s:
There are 3 CEU’s awarded for this class. If you wish to obtain CEU’s please email your CCPDT number to [email protected] and we will enter them for you.
Deborsha Lashway
dog∗tec
Our business is to help yours succeed.
510.525.2547
Bob · ·
Master the details of a successful, thriving puppy class program, from curriculum to business practices, in this three-part web seminar series. In Part One we explore what makes great curriculum—the kind that keeps people coming back through graduation and into the next class. Part Two focuses specifically on open enrollment puppy curriculum, an approach that allows you to take puppies into class at any time—no more missing out on socialization time, and no more risking potential students taking their business elsewhere. In Part Three we discuss successful business practices, including effective, creative ways to market your puppy classes, and details such as fees, policies, and scheduling.
To see dates and times or sign up.
Part One: What is Curriculum?
Teaching group classes can be daunting – choosing what materials to teach, what order to arrange them in, and how best to present them; handling students and dogs with widely disparate skill and experience levels; keeping the attention of ten dogs and even more people; teaching in such a way that the training impacts students’ daily lives, not just their dogs’ performance in the classroom; engendering student compliance; handling barking dogs and active children.
Most approaches to these problems don’t go to the root—the curriculum itself. Good curriculum serves all students and dogs, leaving no need to choose whether to teach to the high end, the low end, or the middle. Strong curriculum solves classroom management issues. Effective curriculum means an end to hearing “He only behaves in class!”
This presentation will explore what makes great curriculum. We’ll discuss the notions of goal-based curriculum development, backwards planning, and constructivist theory, which provides a way of thinking about teaching humans complex concepts and skills.
To teach well you need a good curriculum. And a good curriculum is more than a list of behaviors to teach and games to play. This presentation will provide a comprehensive notion of what curriculum truly is, and guidelines for how to build it.
Part Two: The Open Enrollment Puppy Program
Never again ask owners to wait two weeks for a new class to start, while precious socialization time slips away. No more postponing class due to under-enrollment, or holding six-week classes with only three puppies.
Learn an approach to curriculum design that allows puppies to join class at any time, without sacrificing consistency or results. In the past, open enrollment classes meant mini-privates in the classroom setting, as trainers struggled to work with each dog-and-person team individually at their own level. Instead, we employ self-contained lesson planning. This strategy lets everyone participate together in class activities, regardless of ability or experience level.
We’ll share specific lesson plans and a sample one-hour class that incorporates socialization, basic manners training, and problem prevention exercises, all designed to achieve results outside the classroom—where students need it most.
Part Three: Fill Those Classes
Curriculum is central to a successful puppy class program. So is filling the seats. Learn effective, creative, low-cost ways to market your puppy classes. We’ll discuss a community marketing-based approach, looking in detail at a number of projects you can pursue right now to get the phone ringing and the registrations coming in.
We’ll also cover scheduling practices and setting class fees and policies to maximize and protect your revenue.
Gina Phairas and Veronica Boutelle combine their business, teaching, and curriculum design backgrounds to help trainers thrive in the business of puppy classes.
“I found the puppy seminar top notch. Well done! I really enjoy your presentations and find your quality of work exceptional. I also appreciate the price point on the puppy seminar. It made it affordable to me at a time when money is tight.” –Kristin Lund
“The seminar was amazing. You inspired me to take the leap and start a puppy class! I also got many ideas for marketing and will be taking a closer look at my website. Well worth the cost!” –Sheyla Gutierrez, Puerto Rico
“I have over 25 years’ experience as a Canine Behavior Specialist. For the past 11 years I have been the sole owner and operator of Angeldogs Dog Training. Group classes have always been my nemesis. So much work for so little return that I decided to stop them and only provide private lessons. After taking your Building a Successful Puppy Class Program web seminar I feel confident I’ll be able to do exactly that.
Your seminar gave me the tools and encouragement to start a different way of thinking about training people and working group classes. I am proof positive that you can teach old dogs new tricks. Thank you!” –Victoria Angeldonis, Nokomis, FL
Bob · ·
Hello there,
Thank you again for purchasing the Got Referrals? web seminar.
RECORDING:
Simply click on this link to launch the class recording. Save the link, as you can view the class whenever and how often you like.
CEU’S
If you would like to claim CPDT CEUs, please email your CCPDT number to [email protected] and, once you’ve downloaded the class, we’ll get them to you.
ATTACHMENTS:
Deborsha Lashway
dog∗tec
Our business is to help yours succeed.
510.525.2547
Bob · ·
Whether you’re already day training or considering adding it to your service repertoire, this seminar is for you.
Learn how to structure your program, package training plans to address each clients’ needs, effectively proof behaviors for transfer to the client, conduct effective transfer sessions, schedule day training to fit your desired work week, price and market your service. We’ll share tips from working with day trainers over the last several years as well as what we’ve gleaned from our recent day training research project. And we’ll walk you through a comprehensive day training plan for a common behavior issue.
To see dates and times or sign up.
“Our job is to teach people to train their dogs.” It sounds so logical. But can we really teach owners to train their dogs and solve behavior problems in a few short sessions? This question lies at the heart of the many frustrations of our work—unfinished cases, poor compliance and income, burnout. Many trainers are turning toward alternatives such as day training to offer more effective results to their clients.
This web seminar covers the details of running a day training program, and is appropriate for trainers already offering the service, as well as those considering it.
• the structural details of day training
• scheduling options
• tips for choosing the number of sessions needed for a given client
• a step-by-step process for transfer sessions
• tips for proofing and transferring behaviors to clients, including avoiding common pitfalls
• what concepts and skills to transfer to clients and why
• how to price your service
• marketing and sales tips
Veronica Boutelle, dogTEC business consultant, and Gina Phairas, dogTEC business and case consultant, have led the charge for day training and other alternatives to coaching clients over the last several years through their teaching, writing, and consulting work, and have helped hundreds of trainers make a successful switch to day training.
Bob · ·
Hello,
Thank you for purchasing the Is Social Media Right For You? web seminar.
RECORDING:
Simply click on this link to launch the class recording. Save this link, as you can view the class whenever and how often you like.
Is Social Media Right For You?
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:
Social Media Right For You? (PDF)
There is another article that reviews different social media tools, including WordPress for blogging that you may find useful. You may access this at: http://www.startupnation.com/business-blogs/index.php/2009/06/24/11-reasons-your-business-needs-a-blog/
Deborsha Lashway
dog∗tec
Our business is to help yours succeed.
510.525.2547
