When it comes to a dog trainer career, have you ever wondered what it's like to work as a dog trainer or how to become one? In this episode, Kathleen Troy shares her incredible journey into the world of dog training, from a lifelong passion for animals to building a successful business helping dogs and their owners.
You'll hear an amazing real life story about a once untrained cocker spaniel (Dylan) who became a highly skilled search and rescue dog, proving that any dog can be trained with the right approach.
If you are exploring careers working with animals or thinking about starting a dog training business, this episode is packed with practical advice, real experiences, and valuable insights.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
- How to become a dog trainer
- What dog trainers actually do day to day
- Proven dog training techniques that work
- The importance of patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement
- Whether certain dog breeds are easier to train
- How to start and grow a dog training business
- The truth about service dogs, therapy dogs, and certification
- Why training both the dog and the owner is essential
- How to stand out and find your niche in dog training
Key Takeaway:
Any dog can be trained. With the right mindset, techniques, and dedication, you can transform behavior and build an incredible bond with your dog.
Learn More from Kathleen Troy:
Kathleen is the author of the Dylan's Dog Squad series, inspired by true stories from her work with dogs. She also shares practical dog training advice for pet owners of all experience levels.
Who This Episode Is For:
- Animal lovers exploring career options
- Aspiring dog trainers
- Dog owners looking for better training methods
- Entrepreneurs interested in starting a pet related business
- Anyone curious about working with service or therapy dogs
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What's the most challenging thing you've faced when training a dog? Drop your experience in the comments below.
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Timestamp:
0:00 - Intro
0:32 - Why become a dog trainer?
1:56 - K9 Unit Training
3:08 - Starting a dog training business
6:18 - Spokesperson for Baskin Robbins
6:44 - Training for different breeds of dogs
7:36 - Behavior conditioning for training dogs
9:18 - Starting a business as a dog trainer
12:13 - Saying 'yes' to opportunities
12:51 - Leading with value
15:02 - How to certify dogs for emotional or therapy support
17:24 - Working with only specific breeds
19:08 - Corning the "cat training" market
22:40 - Talent has the floor.
24:51 - Outro
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Kathleen Troy
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