The Modern Dog Trainer Blog
Research Shows Dogs Value Control As Much As We Do
One of the myths of force-free dog training is that the dogs are simply working for food, and once the food is gone, the obedience will be gone. You, as modern dog trainers, know that is far from the truth. However, here's a study that was done that also disputes...
Three Ways To Build Your Client and Networking Base
Whether you are starting out or are well-established, keeping your business going is not always a walk in the park. There is so much to consider but perhaps the most central concern is that of getting your name out to the general public. There are several ways to do...
Tips Before You Start Training Dogs On A Deadline
Five Things To Consider There are numerous ways for dog trainers to provide their services, and each has its benefits and drawbacks. In addition to group classes, in home training, and day training services, trainers also can provide board-and-train services. For...
Harnessing Tug O’ War For Better Proofing
Tug O’ War Learning Do you find some clients saying: "I just want my dog to calm down”? I often think they are really saying they wish their dog would listen to them rather than lose their spunk or nuttiness. Often times when dogs are aroused by their environment be...
Top 5 Tote Bags For Dog Trainers
Dog trainers take a lot with them when they are working. Because of this need for “stuff,” dog trainers are always on a quest for the perfect bag to carry it all. Tote bags are a great way to get organized and to carry all that stuff to appointments and classes....
10 Behaviors All Obedience Classes Should Cover
Ask anyone and they have their own idea of what a dog should learn. There are the essential behaviors but there are some other behaviors that might not be taken into consideration until there is an issue. It is important to cover these in a class to provide students...