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Have you ever thought about taking your dog training business to the next level?

What I mean by the “next level” is getting more clients and making more money.

Over the years I have been able to work with and train hundreds of dog trainers.  But they differ in the fact that some of them make a lot of money and a bunch of them are just getting by.

What is the difference? Just knowing and implementing a few simple tricks will make your business more successful.

My 4–week Personal Coaching Program “Energize Your Dog Training Business” will help you get more calls, more customers and more money.

It comes down to four important items.

Item 1: Knowing how to set yourself apart from the other trainers in your area.

Item 2: How to find and educate more dog training prospects to your business.

Item 3: Knowing how to sell your services using methods that work.

Item 4: Keeping in touch with your prospects as well as your previous clients

I’m sending you this email because I’m going to take 4 weeks and personally train a special group of 10 people to create their own new marketing program to rake in bigger profits. I’m going to teach you everything I have been doing over the years to create the #1 top producing dog training business in the area.

Let me warn you….this program is only for 10 special people who want to excel and make more money training dogs.  Take a look at www.DogBusinessCoach.com for more information but hurry the 10 0 spots won’t last long!

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Getting Your Site Online:

• DogSiteDesigns.com – You’ll want a professional looking website because you NEVER get a second chance to make a first impression.

List Building:

• Aweber – This is the service I’ve used for years to handle all my newsletters, e-courses, and manage my customer lists. (If you get any emails from me, they come through this list managing service.)

Keeping my Business Safe and Protected

• Carbonite – Keeps my computer (and therefore, my income) safe. THIS IS A MUST and you will remember that statement when your computer crashes and you loose all your important information. (Try it free.)

Tool that Allows me to Travel

• GotoMyPC – Allows me to pick up and go at a moment’s notice, knowing that I can hook into my business from any PC around the world. (Try it free.)

Tools For On-Line Meetings

• GoToMeeting – This is the system I use conduct my online meetings and traing programs (Try it free.)

Tools to Easily Record Audio & Podcast

• Audacity – Quick and easy way to record audio from your microphone and put it on your computer. The best part is…it’s FREE.

VOIP Phone Service, Toll Free and Local Forwarding Numbers

• Voipo – I love this company. You can get a great VOIP phone service much cheaper than Vonage. I use their toll free numbers and their local numbers as well. You just can’t beat the price or the great service.

Graphics Editing

• Gimp – Free program and easy to use.

Articles For Your Website or Blog

• Dog Article PLR – A Private Label Rights membership site. You can use the articles and claim them as your own. Great original articles.
• DogPLR – More Private Label Rights articles. No membership, buy just what you need.

Watch this page as I add more items to the list.

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Being a service dog trainer can be a very challenging and demanding job. Not only do you work with dogs as a trainer but you work with people as an instructor, teaching them how to work with their service dog. The work is hard but it can be very fulfilling.

People typically become service dog trainers by first becoming a good and well experienced obedience dog trainer. Once you have enough experience as a trainer you can consider working with service dogs.

In order to work with service dogs and the disabled you will need some unique personal qualities. You’ll need compassion, patience, good communication and people skills, and a desire to help people. You’ll also have to be willing to work for less money than you deserve. Service dog trainers (and most people who work with non-profits) are paid much less than they should be paid. Service dog programs depend largely on donations and grants to pay their employees so salaries are not high. You’ll also probably be asked to work more than a 9-5 job. So, expect low pay and long hours. Most people in this field do the work because they love it.

After you choose this kind of work you’ll need to contact a service dog training program. They’ll put you in touch with an apprenticeship program. This is required by virtually all service dog training program. Expect to spend 2.5 to 4 years as an apprentice trainer. You may do various things as an apprentice from teaching basic obedience to working with dogs and matching them with students.

Service dog trainers (and apprentices) also need to be able to do many kinds of physical work. Most service dogs are Labradors, Golden Retrievers or crosses of these breeds, or German Shepherds. At times you may need to carry a dog, assist a student who needs physical help, and so on. Sometimes it’s not easy to control an exuberant 80 pound Labrador who isn’t fully trained.

There is stiff competition to be a trainer at most service dog training schools. It will help your cause if you have experience as a puppy raiser or even as a kennel worker. Any connection to the service dog training school can help.

There are many things to consider before you become a service dog trainer, including why you want to pursue this career. It takes a lot of work and it’s not an easy job. Before you make this decision it’s a good idea to visit a service dog training school and talk to some trainers about what it’s really like to do this work. Ask them about both the good and the bad parts of their job. Take your time to consider your options. Being a service dog trainer could be a wonderful career for you but make sure it’s what you want to do before you make your choice.

If you want to become a dog trainer visit the Canine Behavior Specialists Network website for more information about becoming a trainer.

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If you plan to have other people working for you then you will need to be bonded. This will protect you in case someone working for you should take something from a client’s home.

You can determine your rates by finding out what your competition is charging. In the beginning you will probably want to charge a little less in order to try to encourage customers to give you a try. Dog walking is usually charged according to time increments. You may also offer a monthly discount for people who sign up for an entire month from you in advance.

You may want to consider doing some advertising. This will help increase your business. At the very least you should put up your business card in vet offices, groomer salons, pet supply stores and other places where dog owners tend to visit. You should also consider writing up a press release about your new business and sending it to the local newspapers. Finally, it’s a good idea to create a nice web site about your business, especially if you can create one that looks good.

Adding dog training to your dog walking business can be very profitable, in fact dog training will probably be more profitable than dog walking. If you have any questions feel free to contact me or visit www.K9-University.com.

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As a professional dog trainer I believe the single biggest reason people give up training their dog is because dog training isn’t fun for them. But it can be fun! You can make training the dog fun for both your client and their dog. If training is fun then they will stick with it and the dog will enjoy learning. That’s what it’s really all about. Your client and their dog will be having a good time together.

So, how can you make training fun?

Keep in mind that dogs learn everything from their trainer. That means that he picks up on the owners attitude about training. If the owner thinks it’s boring then he will, too. If the dog owner approaches training with a positive attitude and is cheerful about it, then your dog will be a lot happier about his lessons.

There’s an old saying that what you’re feeling goes right down the lead to your dog and that’s completely true. Your dog can pick up on everything you’re thinking and feeling. Dogs are extremely perceptive. So, if you want your dog to have fun with dog training, the change in attitude has to begin with you!

Keep training fun…………….

]]> http://dogbusinessblogger.com/make-dog-training-fun.html/feed http://dogbusinessblogger.com/dog-trainer-coach-keeps-getting-better.html http://dogbusinessblogger.com/dog-trainer-coach-keeps-getting-better.html#comments Thu, 28 May 2009 18:59:10 +0000 Wayne Booth http://dogbusinessblogger.com/?p=341 Dog Trainer Coach has re-launched with a GREAT new feature.

I have something really special I want to tell you about today. In an effort to keep making Dog Trainer Coach better we are going to start a “LIVE” Question and Answer coaching session on the 2nd Tuesday of each month for Dog Trainer Coach members. Here is the best part………..this added new feature is FREE!

The coaching session will be done via the internet. You can log in on your computer and either listen in via a telephone or via your computer speakers. The session will be driven by questions pertaining to the Dog Trainer Coach program.

If you would like to attend simply go to www.DogTrainerCoach.com and signup before the first session on the 9th of June.

Like any other important skill, becoming a professional dog trainer can’t be learned overnight. It takes time and a great deal of hands-on experience with dogs and their owners. But there are some things you can do to get started on the path of becoming a professional dog trainer.

Experts recommend the following:

1. There are many dog training schools these days. Some are good and some aren’t. Be sure to check out any school that you are thinking of attending. Do you have access to the instructor? Check out our programs at www.K9-University.com/programs .

2. Attend seminars, workshops and conferences on dog training and behavior. These programs are usually relatively inexpensive and they allow the participants to get first-hand information from recognized experts in the field. Many dog training seminars are now offered online so you don’t have to travel.

3. You should also read books on the subject of dog training and dog development. Read as much as possible but don’t believe everything you read. Remember that every author has his own viewpoint. When you read about one training technique you should also read other authors who practice different techniques. Being well-read in dog matters, in general, it will help you as an all-around dog person. And, you should read more than just dog training material. Familiarize yourself with dog books on breeds, nutrition, canine sports — every aspect of dogs. You are considering making dogs your life’s work. Become an expert on them.

4. Watch videos of other trainers to observe their approaches to training. Again, you don’t have to agree with everything you see, but you should be aware of what’s going on in the dog world.

5. Consider volunteering at local animal shelters. This is a good way to practice some of your training skills and the shelter will be very appreciative. Dogs which have received some basic training in manners are more likely to be adopted and stay in their new homes.

It can take years of hard work and hard study to become a dog trainer. Enrolling in a good dog trainer programs can get you started without re-inventing the wheel. We never stop learning about dogs. Everyone has to start at the beginning and learn the basics.

You can learn to be a professional dog trainer by studying under trainers in courses, seminars and workshops as described here. Study dog training and dogs by reading everything you can find. Take a good course. If you follow these guidelines and continue to practice your skills, you will make it as a professional dog trainer.

Dog trainers may love to argue about who is right and which training method is best but good trainers approach each dog as an individual. They try approaches and see what works with a particular dog. One dog may respond best to food motivation. Another may like it best when there is lots of play or baby talk. Another dog may need someone who is very firm with him.

Dogs were originally bred for different purposes. That means that they are still hardwired today to react in different ways when they are presented with the same situation. A Border Collie and a Pug will probably have different reactions when you first begin training them. A Border Collie comes from a background of herding and quick responses. A Pug has always been a small companion dog whose job was to comfort and amuse an owner. These two dogs will probably require different training. It would be foolish for a trainer to lock into one kind of training and try to apply it to every dog. Consider that there are over 400 breeds of dogs in the world, not to mention the countless mixes, and you can see that trainers have to be flexible.

Some dogs have very “soft” temperaments while others seem to be completely oblivious to corrections. A good trainer will try to figure out what makes a dog “tick” so they can make a connection with the dog. Finding a way to motivate the dog and helping the dog enjoy training is important. That’s one of the things that makes training each dog a very individual experience.

Experienced trainers may have worked with many different kinds of dogs and with different individuals. They will be able to choose different techniques from different dog training theories to apply them to particular situations. They may use positive reinforcement, some ideas from dog whispering, and some basic common sense to train a dog. With another dog they may find that the dog responds best to clicker training, for example. There are many options available to trainers. The best trainers know their options and choose the best ones for each dog.

A good trainer will probably avoid spending much time arguing about methods. There isn’t much point in arguing. It’s better to spend time working with dogs and finding out what works. There is no one right way to train a dog. There are only ways that work and bring good results — or not. Every dog is different. The goal is always to train the dog. If the method you’re using isn’t working you should explore other methods to find what does work. Keep working until you find the style of training that’s right for you and the dog you’re training.

What do you think about the subject? Please give us your opinion in the comments section below.

Until next time…….

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