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Dealing with difficult clients as a dog trainer: Tips for staying professional and setting boundaries

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Dealing with difficult clients as a dog trainer: Tips for staying professional and setting boundaries

Let's take a few minutes today to chat about an issue almost every dog trainer faces at some point: Dealing with clients who aren't willing to take the steps you've recommended. What happens when the person paying you for your advice just won'

Functional communication on walks: A game-changer for reactive dogs

Functional communication on walks: A game-changer for reactive dogs

Transform your walks in the park with our guide to Functional Communication Training for reactive dogs. Discover techniques to manage lunging and barking, and turn stressful outings into enjoyable experiences.

Become a confident in-home dog trainer: Free guide on how I conduct in-home training sessions

Become a confident in-home dog trainer: Free guide on how I conduct in-home training sessions

Unleash your potential as a professional dog trainer with our guide, "Secrets to Successful In-Home Training Sessions." Master the art of first impressions, streamline your sessions, and boost your confidence. Your journey to becoming the sought-after trainer starts here.

Keep an eye on emotions to ease your dog's learning curve

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Keep an eye on emotions to ease your dog's learning curve

Dog trainers can incorporate breaks and use a dog's body language to read emotions and improve communication and training effectiveness.

The tail-wagging toolkit: Essential reads for every dog trainer

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The tail-wagging toolkit: Essential reads for every dog trainer

We've painstakingly curated an essential list of dog training and behavior resources. Books, videos, articles – you name it. From understanding dog aggression and managing separation anxiety to mastering the techniques of positive reinforcement, this list encompasses it all!

Case study: The terrier terror + PDF handout

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Case study: The terrier terror + PDF handout

Max couldn't help himself. When the 7-month-old terrier mix saw his family come through the front door, he ran to them and jumped on kids Sam and Grace. They started yelling at him to go away. Their mother Jane stepped between the children and the dog,

Case study: The mouthy puppy + PDF handout

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Case study: The mouthy puppy + PDF handout

Let me tell you about Jonah. Ben and Jonah are sitting on the couch. Susan is doing a few yoga stretches across the room while Ben watches football. Jonah runs to Susan, who coos at him before he jumps up and bites her in the behind. “Jonah!” she says sternly.

What’s the key to good dog training?

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What’s the key to good dog training?

Teach your dog to target your hand + PDF handout

Teach your dog to target your hand + PDF handout

Teaching a hand target using clicker training is a great way to strengthen the bond between you and your pup and improve their attention skills. This simple exercise is easy to learn and can be used in all kinds of situations, like staying calm around other dogs or asking politely

How to use marker training to teach your dog at a distance

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How to use marker training to teach your dog at a distance

Back to the basics: Why does remedial training work?

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Back to the basics: Why does remedial training work?

Becoming a dog trainer

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Becoming a dog trainer

Updated June 10, 2026 Thinking about becoming a professional dog trainer? Dog training can be rewarding work, but it is not only about loving dogs. Professional trainers teach people, read behavior, write clear plans, adjust when progress stalls, and keep learning as the field changes. This guide is for serious

Teaching dog-dog greetings in group classes: Yes or no?

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Teaching dog-dog greetings in group classes: Yes or no?