Woman standing on rocky ledge overlooking a sun lit valley with brown and white shepherd

Reclaim your time and simplify your dog training business

Work less, earn more, and enjoy your success

Run your R+ training business (not the other way around)

You’ve built a successful R+ training business, but juggling day-to-day work tasks with your role as CEO can get overwhelming. You want the breathing room to enjoy a bit of balance—but most days, “balance” feels out of reach.

You find yourself wondering:

Artboard 2 copy 2

“What’s the most effective action I should take for my business right now?”

Artboard 2 copy 2

“Can I work less and still grow my income?”

Artboard 2 copy 2

“How can I improve my training services to support my struggling clients?”

Artboard 2 copy 2

“I know I need to hire help—but how?”

Your success is our mission

As former dog pros, we’ve been where you are.

After 20+ years of helping R+ trainers streamline their business processes and restore balance, we’re experts at helping you take control and make running your business feel joyful again.

Running your business shouldn’t feel like a grind

If all your hustle is steering you straight toward burnout, please hear this: you don’t have to run yourself into the ground to have a successful training biz. This work is a marathon, not a sprint.

Join THRIVE!, our group coaching membership, to learn the same strategies we use to work less and enjoy our business more.
Connect with fellow R+ trainers and get expert guidance to streamline your sales, simplify your marketing, and build a schedule that leaves room for downtime.

How we help

shaking hands icon

1-on-1 Business Coaching

Personalized guidance focused on your most important goals. Streamline sales, onboarding, and client support; troubleshoot client problems; simplify marketing; and find balance.

Training Plans and Toolkits

Our professionally designed handouts, worksheets, and training plans help you do more in less time. Fully editable and vetted by top trainers, these resources are plug-and-play.

magic wand icon

Ready-Made Curriculums

Fill your classes, improve retention, and level up your teaching skills with professionally designed, open-enrollment curriculums for puppy socialization, basic manners, and more.

What our clients say

What Our Clients Say: Jenn Fantasia, Happy Hounds Dog Training

THRIVE! helps me stay on track running my business and reaching my business goals. It has helped me refine my services and pursue what brings me joy. I feel supported in pursuing balance and saying no to things that cause burnout.”

–Jenn Fantasia, Happy Hounds Dog Training

What Our Clients Say: Heidi McNeill, Pooch Pawsitive

“Most dog trainers are not business people and dogbiz gives trainers the tools to feel confident about running the business, being profitable, serving the clients we care about, and balancing our work/life priorities.”

– Heidi McNeill, Pooch Pawsitive

What Our Clients Say: Jessica Powell

“I feel so much more knowledgeable now about running a business, having boundaries, being confident in my services, having actual protocols!”

–Jessica Powell

Our business is to help yours succeed

Positive Reinforcement icon

Experienced R+ trainers

As successful dog pros who spent years working with private training clients, we understand what it’s like to do this work.

dogbiz team members, Veronica Boutelle, Gina Phairas, and Tia Guest

Our whole team is excited to celebrate the launch of your new biz!

dogbiz team members, Harriet Alexander, Delphi Colman, and Deborsha Lashway
moving in the right direction icon

Proven track record

For 20+ years, we’ve helped thousands of R+ trainers start, grow, and sustain flourishing businesses.

shaking hands icon

Build a business you love

We’re all about helping you create a fulfilling career that lights you up. You’re not just building a business; you’re building a life.

two people holding up gear icon

Get help at every step

From logo and website design to building a steady stream of clients, we offer on-demand resources and live support for every stage.

Star icon

Safety and support

We care deeply about our trainers and dogs. We work hard to maintain a safe, ethical, and supportive environment where you can thrive.

Not sure where to start?

Get started for free with checklists, guides, and mini-courses that will help you hit the ground running. Explore our free resources.

Still have questions? just ask! Our friendly client support manager Deborsha will be happy to point you in the right direction. (You can trust her—she’s a dog person.)

Or give us a call: 510.525.2547