The Modern Dog Trainer Blog
5 Things You Should Know About Being A Service Dog Trainer
Helping someone train his/her own service dog or training service dogs for their handlers is a time-consuming commitment, but one that is extremely rewarding. This is a time for a trainer to be able to be involved long-term with a dog/handler team with specific goals...
5 Ways To Win Over Clients
Whether you have just met a client for the first time or this is their last scheduled session, all 5 of these techniques are important to use to maintain a lasting relationship between trainer and dog owner. 1. Empathy This requires exceptional communication and a...
Mental Stimulation Ideas For Dogs
Dogs need both mental and physical exercise to be balanced and healthy. Finding ways to do this can be challenging. Understanding the need for and providing opportunities for physical exercise is relatively common knowledge among dog owners. But the concept that...
IAABC Animal Behavior Conference 2015, Day 1
Due to the generosity of IAABC President Michael Shikashio, The Modern Dog Trainer was able to send a writer to the Animal Behavior Conference in Chicago, IL. On April 18th and 19th, the IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants) held a...
How To Start A Dogs and Babies Program
It can be daunting to coach others how to achieve a smooth transition for the dog in the house to a home with a baby, especially if you haven’t personally experienced it. It is more than encouraging the owner to bring home the baby blanket from the hospital for the...
8 Topics To Include In Your ‘Preparing Dog For Baby’ Seminar
One of the most important services you can provide as a dog trainer is helping parents to prepare their dogs for the upcoming baby. Parents-to-be are nervous for what to expect for their own life, but add in their dog, and they are nervous for how their dog will also...