Bradley Phifer, Executive Director of the CCPDT, joins me today to discuss this important anniversary. We go into why it is important and what it means for the industry. We also discuss why the CCPDT is unique and how a diverse range of dog trainers all over the country have pursued this certification. Bradley is a dog trainer and behavior consulta…

Richard Gonzalez UW-AAB, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, AKC-CGC, DTIP, USMC, first started learning positive reinforcement (R+) with dogs in January 2010. As a Wounded Service member undergoing medical recovery from wounds sustained in combat, he was introduced to service dogs and training. It was through his participation and learning with service dogs that he…

Ines answers some of your frequently asked questions in this episode including: How to get your clients to do their homework, How to attract clients on social media? What tools do I recommend? How do you narrow in on where to focus your time and energy to grow when you’re just beginning and have limited time and resources? Ines McNeil, B.S. Biology…

Dee Hoult, MBA, CDBC, Miami mom, and owner of Applause Your Paws Dog Training - South Florida’s Largest privately owned dog training company. In between toddler mom life, Dee runs her non-profit prison dog training program and provides the vision for her seven-figure dog training business. Today she shares her story and some valuable insights into …

Malena DeMartini joins us today to talk about separation anxiety. This topic alone gives lots of trainers anxiety! She shares some common misconceptions of separation anxiety, frequent mistakes, and the role that desensitization has in treating SA in dogs. Discover why separation anxiety happens and what you can do to better serve your clients in t…

Melissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KA, is the author of “Considerations for the City Dog“, the urban dog's handbook. Additionally, she's the co-Training Director of New England Dog Training Club (the oldest AKC Obedience club in the country). In this episode, we discuss tips for navigating the city with dogs and considering the environment as a considerat…

Katie Mae Webb was born and raised in Arizona and has a background in Human and Family Development from Arizona State University. She’s been married to her high school sweetheart for twelve years now and they are the proud parents of two beautiful kiddos. Today, Katie shares her recommendations for getting your spouse on board with your business an…

Marcella Ward has participated in dog sports for over 14 years. Today, she shares her tips for joining in with confidence and where you can find resources to help you get started. These are the websites she recommends looking at to get into dog sports: AKC: https://www.akc.org/ USDAA: https://www.usdaa.com/ NADAC: https://www.nadac.com/ UpDog: http…

Michelle Stern, CPDT-Ka, founder of Pooch Parenting, shares how her experience of 16 years as an educator and years as a dog trainer give her a unique skillset to support parents virtually across the world through her work. She shares how dog trainers can better support the humans in their work - especially new parents - to improve the chances of s…

Jiovany Alcaide, CPDT-KA, and Taylor Barconey, CPDT-KA, own and operate a dog training business, Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training, in New Orleans, LA, but have become recognized across the country due to their stand-out branding and online visibility. In this episode, we dive into their choices behind that, what their clients think of it, and how to…

Susan Friedman, Ph.D and psychology professor at Utah State University, shares her insights today about the impact that understanding Applied Behavior Analysis can have on a trainer's work. Her course "Living and Learning with Animals: The Fundamental Principles and Procedures of Teaching and Learning" remains the only course that I believe should …

Laura Gendron, CPDT-KA, founder and behavior consultant at Miss Behavior Training, joins us on the podcast today to talk about how she's adapted to virtual training and juggling the responsibilities of business ownership and parenthood. Laura offers a variety of online courses, virtual lessons, and even a membership program to support her clients a…

It is possible to earn 6 figures wherever you are right now. Achieving this milestone is not just a matter of what you do, but more so on how you do it. (Note: Replay of a previously recorded Facebook Live. Join our free Facebook group: Business Support by the Modern Dog Trainer) About the Host: Ines McNeil the founder of The Modern Dog Trainer blo…

After speaking to several hundred clients over these last few years – a few trends have emerged and today, I’m going to share my observations with you. (Note: Replay of a previously recorded Facebook Live. Join our free Facebook group: Business Support by the Modern Dog Trainer) About the Host: Ines McNeil the founder of The Modern Dog Trainer blog…

Sales. I used to also be nervous about it. Did you feel like this too? Sometimes asking questions is one of the best ways to do that. (Note: Replay of a previously recorded Facebook Live. Join our free Facebook group: Business Support by the Modern Dog Trainer) About the Host: Ines McNeil the founder of The Modern Dog Trainer blog, The Crossover Tr…

Its no question that there is a LOT to be concerned about these days. However, as a business owner, you have to stay focused. The following recommendations should help you refocus and reduce your overwhelm as we transition into a new world in 2021. (Note: Replay of a previously recorded Facebook Live. Join our free Facebook group: Business Support …

After seeing these common trends in my clients, I thought it would be a good time to share these dos and don’ts so you don’t find yourself wasting time or energy in these ways. (Note: Replay of a previously recorded Facebook Live. Join our free Facebook group: Business Support by the Modern Dog Trainer) About the Host: Ines McNeil the founder of Th…

In this episode, Ines goes into some questions that she often receives around pricing your online and offline dog training services, classes, and lessons. Listen in for some tips on how to price yourself according to your value rather than relying on your competition to set your prices. (Note: This is a replay of a previously recorded Facebook Live…

Sometimes you're your own worst enemy. These are fears I see many dog trainers have that could be hold you back. (Note: This is a replay of a previously recorded Facebook Live. Join our free Facebook group: Business Support by The Modern Dog Trainer.) About the Host: Ines McNeil the founder of The Modern Dog Trainer blog, The Crossover Trainer blog…

Ever wonder how you could get better results? Are your clients not complying with your recommendations? These tips should help you see drastic improvements with your training clients. (Note: Replay of a previously recorded Facebook Live. Join our free Facebook group: Business Support by The Modern Dog Trainer.) About Megan Wallace, CPDT-KA, CNWI, F…

In this episode of the Modern Dog Trainer Podcast, we had Nan Arthur on to discuss the importance of developing your training skills as a professional dog trainer. As the author of Chill Out Fido! How To Calm Your Dog, Nan brings 23 years of experience and works with dog professionals, shelter employees and volunteers, and pet dog owners.…

In this episode of The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast, we invited Kaelin Munkelwitz to join us to discuss her adventures of growing her dog training business across the country and how she came to meet Gary Vaynerchuk and what she learned from him. She is the owner, head trainer, and behaviorist at All Things Pups™ in San Diego, CA.Follow The Modern Do…

On this episode of The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast, we had Nick Hof on to discuss the many aspects of branding and marketing your dog training business as well as how to stay efficient and professional in your work. Nick has an extremely impressive business presence online and has extensive knowledge and awareness of how his business appears to othe…

On this episode we had Alex Andes on the show to discuss partnering with shelters as a dog trainer. Listen in as we discuss many of the different aspects, both good and bad, or working with animal shelters.You can find show notes for this episode here: http://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/ep-19-alex-andes-partnering-animal-shelters-dog-trainer/…

On this episode we had Audrey Ann Low on the show to discuss starting a new dog training business and the challenges involved with it. Listen in as we discuss the challenges of starting and marketing a brand new dog training business.You can find show notes for this episode here: http://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/ep-18-audrey-ann-low-starting-new-…

On this episode we had Jeffrey McClure on the show to discuss the challenges of starting a new dog training business in a rural area. It is hard enough to get a dog training business going in the city, even more so in less populated areas, here are some ways to get your business off the ground in a smaller area.You can find show notes for this epis…

On this episode we had Laura McGaughey and Courtney Kirman on the show to discuss the things you should consider if you're thinking about bringing a business partner into your training business. There are a lot of things to consider before bringing in a business partner into the mix, here are some things to consider before bringing someone else int…

This episode we had Rachel Golub back on the show to discuss all of the things you should consider when offering a board and train program and taking on aggression cases. Rachel was previously on the podcast discussing how to manage dog training with a family and has written a guest post for this blog providing tips for positive trainers that are j…

Lynn Webb shares with us what it was like getting started as a dog trainer. Learning how to train dogs is the easy part. Knowing how to run a business with consistent income is the difficult part. Listen as Kat Camplin and Ines McNeil discuss the challenges that come with starting up your own dog training business.Learn more about the 12-week Start…

Today, Sarah Filipiak, Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, joins us to discuss what it takes to be a true "professional" in the dog training industry and tells us a little bit about her new course "Becoming a Pro Dog Trainer."You can check out the show notes here: http://www.themoderndogtrainer.net/ep-13-sarah-filipiak-cdbc-becoming-pro-dog-trainer/…

Jennifer Shryock B.A. CDBC is the dog training industry’s go-to expert when it comes to families, children, and dogs. We were really excited to have her on our show this month to discuss how she got this expertise and share with us how working with babies and children as a dog trainer can be challenging, but extremely rewarding.See the show notes a…

Ines McNeil and Kat Camplin sit down with Brian Burton to discuss what it takes to have a successful facility in NYC. We also talk about what his latest research has led him to understand. We would greatly appreciate more reviews on iTunes if you enjoy this podcast. It helps increase the visibility of the podcast in iTunes so more dog trainers can …

Molly Sumridge, Ines McNeil, and Kat Camplin discuss what compassion fatigue is, why pet professionals get it, and how you can take care of yourself now to prevent it from getting worse. Molly Sumner CDBC, CPDT-KSA, CFE, is a professional dog trainer and behavior consultant as well as a certified compassion fatigue educator. Her passion for dog tra…

Ines and Kat of the Modern Dog Trainer Podcast interview Rachel Golub about what it takes to run an animal training business in San Diego California while juggling long work hours and two small kids. Be sure to check our website for show notes and free resources and downloads!The Modern Dog Trainer

Ines and Kat talk with Donna Hill about her experiences and her new service dog training institute.The Modern Dog Trainer

Ines and Kat talk to CCPDT President, Brad Phifer about how to successfully submit a CPDT application, controversial new CEU requirements, and why the CCPDT doesn't outright prohibit shock collars from their certificant's list of acceptable tools.The Modern Dog Trainer

Ines and Kat discuss dog parkour with one of the founders of the International Dog Parkour Association, Abigail. Listen in to discover how to get started, how their titles work, and how to use dog parkour in your dog training classes.The Modern Dog Trainer

The Modern Dog Trainer hosts, Ines Gaschot and Kat Camplin, interview Helix Fairweather about what it's like to build online dog training classes.The Modern Dog Trainer

The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast interviews Molly Sumridge, board member of the IAABC, about their new shelter animal behavior program. We also get a peek into her life as a full-time dog trainer and pet store owner.The Modern Dog Trainer

The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast provides the best dog training business tips for modern dog trainers. The Modern Dog Trainer blog contributors invite Dearing English of Endearing Dogs LLC to discuss The Bucket Game and its uses in animal husbandry.The Modern Dog Trainer

The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast provides the best dog training business tips for modern dog trainers. The Modern Dog Trainer blog contributors invite Alice Tong of Choose Positive Design Company to discuss how to design your dog training website.The Modern Dog Trainer

The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast provides the best dog training business tips for modern dog trainers. The Modern Dog Trainer blog contributors invite the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainer’s President, Brad Phifer, to discuss how to prepare yourself to become a full-time dog trainer.The Modern Dog Trainer