![The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast – Ep. 7 Discussion on CCPDT Policies with President, Brad Phifer]()
by Ines | Jul 17, 2016 | Podcast
We invited Brad Phifer, President of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, to discuss some of their new and current policies. Listen as we discuss Brad’s views on banning shock collars, enforcing their CEU presenter credentials, and some exciting plans for the next 3-5 years.
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Brad’s Views on Shock Collars & the CCPDT’s Role
We hit on some major hot topics in this episode. One of those being Brad’s views on why the CCPDT should or should not advocate banning them as a certification organization.
Ultimately it comes down to whether or not it is the CCPDT’s role to prohibit their certificants from using them all together. Since the CCPDT is not a membership or trade organization, they are simply not in the position to impose that on their certificants.
Qualifying Requirements for CEU Credit
While new requirements for educators and speakers were published in 2014, the enforcement of these new guidelines is just now beginning and people are starting to notice. By December 2016, many widely recognized professional trainers who teach seminars around the world will not be able to provide CEUs to their attendees anymore. This is a challenging situation to accept for many, but ultimately this will move the dog training industry into a new level of professionalism. If you hold yourself, as a dog trainer, to a high standard of education, then why should the speakers you learn from not do so?
Higher education for all will result in increased public safety and a more professional industry all around.
One new policy that has gone unnoticed is the fact that you can now rollover your extra CEUs into your next renewal time period.
Listen all the way to the end of the podcast to discover some interesting revelations about Brad’s views on licensing within the dog training industry and the CCPDT’s plans for the next 3-5 years.
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![The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast – Ep. 6 Interview with the International Dog Parkour Association]()
by Ines | Jun 14, 2016 | Podcast, Training Methods
In this podcast we talk to Abigail Curtis DVM, one of the founders of the International Dog Parkour Association. We go over how it all began, what you should know before you get started with dog parkour, and how you can leverage this sport with your clients as a professional dog trainer.
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The International Dog Parkour Association is a 501c3 non-profit organization founded in 2014 by Karin and Abigail.
To learn more about what dog parkour is and how to get started check out their “What is Dog Parkour” page.
![The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast – Ep. 5 Building Online Dog Training Courses with Helix Fairweather]()
by Ines | Apr 30, 2016 | Podcast, Training Methods
In this podcast we invited Helix Fairweather, KPA instructor and creator of CyberDog, to talk about building online dog training courses.
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Building Online Dog Training Courses with Helix Fairweather
Helix Fairweather teaches dog training classes remotely with the help of email and webinar software. Listen to this podcast to learn more about how she teaches classes online successfully.
As mentioned in the podcast, be sure to check out her online Start Smart course for owners and dog trainers.
Reach out to her at HelixFairweather at gmail. com if you’d like speak with her directly.
![The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast – Ep. 4 The IAABC Shelter Program with Molly Sumridge]()
by Ines | Mar 12, 2016 | Podcast, Training Methods
In this podcast we invited Molly Sumridge, board member of the IAABC, to talk about their new shelter animal behavior program for shelter volunteers, staff, and trainers.
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Episode 4 – The IAABC Shelter Animal Behavior Program
Molly Sumridge runs Kindred Companions in Frenchtown, NJ. We discussed all of the information available to members. Animal shelter volunteers can receive a discount. The IAABC library contains a tremendous amount of reading and handout materials in addition to access to world-renown animal behavior experts. We also discuss how Molly juggles the challenges and benefits of having a business that involves dog training, pet sitting, and a physical pet store.
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![The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast – Ep. 3 The Bucket Game with Dearing English]()
by Ines | Jan 17, 2016 | Podcast
The Modern Dog Trainer blog contributors invite professional dog trainer, Dearing English, KPA CTP, to discuss The Bucket Game and its uses in animal husbandry.
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Episode 3 – The Bucket Game with Dearing English
The Bucket Game is centered around giving your dog a choice to cooperate or walk away. At any point, they can walk away and remove themselves from anything uncomfortable. By giving them this choice, you give them control over what is done to their body. A dog that volunteers to participate will be a much better patient and will be less stressed than one that is forced to hold still with physical restraints. The Bucket Game can be used in other training scenarios which we also discuss in the podcast.
About the Hosts
Links mentioned in the show:
- Dearing’s FREE Webinars on The Bucket Game for animal husbandry: www.endearingdogs.com/thebucketgame
- Dearing’s Instagram: endearingdogs
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![The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast – Ep. 2 Tips for Designing Your Website]()
by Ines | Dec 12, 2015 | Podcast
The Modern Dog Trainer blog contributors invite the expert website designer and dog trainer, Alice Tong, CPDT, KPA CTP, CSAT, to discuss tips for designing your dog training website and even how to be prepared to work with a website designer if you choose to hire someone.
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Episode 2 – Designing Your Dog Training Website – Podcast Show Notes
About Alice Tong, CPDT, KPA CTP, CSAT – Training & Website Design
Alice creates websites for a variety of industries, but she specializes in websites for dog trainers, dog walkers, therapists and other service providers who support using positive reinforcement and humane science-based methods with dogs and people. Being a positive reinforcement dog trainer and therapist herself, she has a thorough understanding of the services and clientele in our industry, and an immense passion for helping people and dogs. By supporting you and your website to shine, Alice hopes more people and dogs will have the opportunity to experience the effectiveness and joy that can come from using positive reinforcement and humane science-based treatment methods.
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Website Platforms
Photos (Pro-Tip: Always credit the photographer.)
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