Dog Training - Become A Dog Trainer - Dog Training Career

This is feedback from people who I've personally worked with who have used the methods you'll learn in this course.

I designed this course for people who would love to work with dogs and would like to start building a dog training business in their spare time.

It's also for people who already work in the dog industry, such as dog walkers, groomers, pet sitters etc who would like to add 'professional dog trainer' to their services.

As well as for people who are already dog trainers who would like to add more knowledge and dog training methods to their tool kit.

This course is also designed for people who would like more in depth dog training knowledge so that they can best support their own dogs.

Feeding time is one of the areas that dogs can look for leadership. It's a time that they can control food and demonstrate their higher ranking status to you/your family and other animals. During this video you'll learn:

• Simple methods that convince your dog that you are a higher ranking member when they are fed.
• How to take control and gently give your dog the message that you are the one that is charge during feeding time, which in turn stops food aggression.
• How to stop 'fussy eaters' and get your dog to eat the food you give them instead.
• And much more...

Feeding time can be a tense time for a dog, particularly if there is more than one dog in the household. During this video you'll learn:

• The reasons why some dogs are food aggressive.

• How to stop one dog trying to eat the other dog's food and causing tension when they are fed.

• Easy methods that you can do which calms dogs that are aggressive around food and prevents aggressive behaviour, whether you have one or more dogs.

• How to stop dogs from stealing food.

• And much more...

Meet Dexter the dog, he's an expert at steeling food, especially freshly cooked bacon out of the frying pan! During the video you'll learn:

• How to stop dogs stealing food.
• How to create a boundary and a 'no go' area with dogs.
• And much more...
  
  
  

When you watch dogs interact with each other you will notice that they are regularly sussing each other out. Even two dogs that live in the same house, if they are separated they have a ritual when they reunite again. During this video you'll learn:

• What dogs look for when you greet them.

• How a pack leader reunites with other pack members.

• Why greeting your dog in this why makes them feel taken care of  and stops unwanted behaviour.

• How to non-verbally communicate to your dog that jumping up is not what you would like them to do.

• And much more...

When greeting your dog you are either saying that they are in charge, the one leading the pack and the decision maker, or that you are. Giving a dog the responsibility of taking care of the pack often results in a stressed out dog with numerous unwanted behaviours. During this video you'll discover:

• How to give the right communication to your dog when you reunite with them.
• How to let them know that you're in charge and taking care of them and still get a dog who is excited to see you, with lots of fussing and happiness.
• And much more...

Having guests come to your home can be a nightmare time when your dog gets so excited, barks, runs around and jumps all over them! During this video you'll learn:

• Why it's important that your dog sees your guest as a higher ranking member and how you can easily achieve this.

• The best way for your guests to enter the house in order to give your dog the right communication and not get jumped on.

• What to do should your dog try to jump up at your guest.

• What NOT to do should your dog try to jump up at your guest.

• And much more...

It's embarrassing when you have friends come round and your dog jumps all over them and their best clothes! In this video you'll discover:

• Why it's important that your guests say hello to you first and not your dog!

• How you may be encouraging your dog to jump up without realizing it!

• Different methods that stop dogs from jumping up.

• And much more...

It's distressing for both dogs and owners when they bark, chew and display separation anxiety when you go out. During this video you'll learn:

• The reasons why does develop separation anxiety.

• An easy way to stop your dog from following you everywhere you go!

• How to build your dog's confidence so that they feel secure when you are not with them.

• Some simple repetitions which resolves separation anxiety.

• And much more...

Getting it right from the start and preventing separation anxiety from developing is the way to go. In this video you'll learn:

• How you respond to your puppy's crying and whining will greatly influence their anxious behaviour.
• How feeling guilty for leaving your puppy alone can encourage their anxiety.
• The right way to leave your puppy so that they settle down and relax when you're not with them.
• The right and wrong way to pet a puppy when they're anxious.
• And much more...

Regardless the age of a dog and how long they have had separation anxiety for with consistency and repetition it can be resolved. During this video you'll discover:

• How to give the right message to your dog when you're going out in order to prevent anxiety from developing.
• How to create a 'mock up' situation so that your dog adjusts to you not being around all the time.
• Ways to build your dog's confidence when you're not with them by giving them affection at the right time.
• And much more...

Dogs read us by our energy and what we are thinking and feeling which is why there is no fooling them! They talk to us through non-verbal communication and body language and various signals. During this video you'll learn:

• How to recognize dominant and submissive signals in dogs.

• How dogs use 'calming signals' to calm themselves, other dogs and you down!

• A number of different 'calming signals' that dogs use so you can tell when they are overwhelmed or stressed.

• And much more...

There are certain 'triggers' that cause a dog to become out of balance and display unwanted behaviour. This 'trigger' could be cats, birds, cars, cyclists, other dogs etc. There are also a number of areas where dogs are communicating they are the boss without you even knowing it, but not after you've watched this video! During this video you'll discover:

• What this amazing technique is and how to get great results when working with your dog's 'triggers'.

• Why playing on your terms is crucial if you have a dog who loves to play.

• Why 'tug of war' toys are not a good idea to play with your dog.

• The pack leader's mantra.

• And much more...

• What the 3 F's for dogs are.

• A 'time out' method that works wonders for many dogs.

• The best way to interact with dogs who are frightened of fireworks.

• Further information and tips about what dogs are saying.

• And much more...

In order to help you with this section, where I cover the common dog training questions that you'll likely to be asked, I suggest you download and print off the PDF document which I've uploaded here.

This document contains all the 10 questions with the points to consider for the individual questions, which I speak about during the following videos. There's also space for you to make your own notes as you listen to the different lectures.

There are a number of common dog training questions that you'll be asked, in this section I'm going to answer the top 10. These are 'real life' questions that dog owners have emailed to me. During this video you'll find out the answers to questions 1 and 2 which are:

1) My dog is very good. Just one thing, he won't get into my car or any car and has to be lifted in which I can't do now as he is too heavy. I have tried all sorts such as titbits and toys. He enjoys the car journey when he is in so don't know why he won't get in.

2) My dog does not listen to me when it comes to my cats. I was told when I got him he got on with cats, this is not the case and he chases and goes for them every time even if they're in my arms. I try to tell him very calmly no but he doesn't listen and growls if I shout at him.

Here's the answers to dog training questions 3 and 4 which are: 

3) My 16 month old Labrador nips me frequently, we have had him for 10 weeks now and I have had help from two dog trainers. He is a lot better than he was but when I take him out he always tries to pull. I am always doing what I have been advised but he always wants to dominate me. I took him out the other day and he started to jump at me and nip me, it took me ages to get him home, as you can imagine I was in a mess with four nasty bite marks on both arms. Friends and family have started telling me to give him up, I am not sure what to do any more, I don't really want to give up on him just yet. 

4) My border collie constantly follows my husband around and sometimes he will even nip his leg or hand as he walks past. He is also very protective towards me, if my husband sits next to me he will become on edge and watches him intently. My husband has said that if he carries on being too protective he will have to get rid of him as we have 4 children (even though he is very good with kids).

Here's the answers to dog training questions 5 and 6 which are:

5) I am desperate to know how I might persuade my Great Dane to ignore "oncoming" dogs while out walking. Generally she walks beautifully and on a slack lead. However when she sees another dog approaching she begins to focus in on the dog and when about 25 yards away she begins throwing her weight about, trying to get at the dog! Once we are a few yards past she relaxes back to her correct walking mode. Coming up on a dog from behind does not become so much of a problem. If we have the opportunity they will eventually walk happily together. It's not all dogs that she reacts too, as she has several doggie friends also.

6) My dog is a Lhasa Apso, 1 year old and he keeps jumping up at the bin and trying to take food out. When we close the bin he guards it, he may even bite us. Also when he gets some paper or anything left out, he takes it and guards it, if I go to get it I say, "bad dog” and pick it up but he bites me. He's been castrated.

Here's the answers to dog training questions 7 and 8 which are:

7) I have two Bedlington terriers 4 and 3, both boys, one is marking his territory inside the house. It's all open plan so he does it everywhere, up the kitchen cupboards, the fridge, table, chairs and sofa and bathroom and bedroom doors when closed, all over. He is a very intelligent dog, at night before bed if I tell him to go out for a wee and he does. He knows exactly what is expected of him, he will last all night without wanting to go out, so I know he is not doing it because he can't hold it during the day.

8) Our Cairn Terrier doesn't come when called. We have a large farm and walks with the 2 labs are absolutely fine. However, when I want to come indoors, that is the last thing on her mind. I have tried little nibbles, like liver, lots of times during the day, what should I do?

Here's the answers to dog training questions 9 and 10 which are:

9) My dog barks if people pass the house and barks when he sees another dog who passes the house or in the street. He is a rescue dog, he is house trained, great with the children and people but he gets very over exited at times when anyone new comes in.

10) I have a 3 year old Staffy bitch, she is the most loving dog I have ever had. The problem is that I am quite nervous of any aggressive behaviour, she has had a ruck with a couple of dogs and seems to be nervous when there are more than 2 to 3 other dogs around. She was set upon when she was 1 by 4 Labs so whether this has anything to do with it, I am not sure, she has just started to become defensive on the lead with other dogs too.

In order to help you with this section, where I cover the common puppy training questions that you'll likely to be asked, I suggest you download and print off the PDF document which I've uploaded here.

This document contains all the 10 questions with the points to consider for the individual questions, which I speak about during the following videos. There's also space for you to make your own notes as you listen to the different lectures.

There are a number of common puppy training questions that you'll be asked, in this section I'm going to answer the top 10. These are 'real life' questions that dog owners have emailed to me. During this video you'll find out the answers to questions 1 and 2 which are:

1) We have a 14 week old Cocker Spaniel puppy. He was the runt of the litter and very thin when we got him. He has become very aggressive at times. Occasionally he growls when you pick him up, but if he has a pigs ear and you go near him he will growl. If you try to take it away he gets very aggressive and curls his lips and bites. I have young children and am getting concerned as it is getting worse. When I told him off and tried to put him in his bed he did the same.

2) I have the biggest problem with my Jack Russell terrier, who is 3 months old. He used to go potty and poop on his pad fine, only the past couple of weeks he started going all over the house like day 1. I've tried everything, I've picked him up and showed him where his pad is like I did when we first started training. I've told him nicely, I've yelled at him and even hit him, which makes me feel bad later, but nothing seems to work. He used to be so good, when he was sleeping with me on the couch he would jump off and go to his pad and poop or pee and then come back, but now it's all over the place again.

Here's the answers to puppy training questions numbers 3 and 4 which are:

3) I have recently purchased a beautiful English Springer Spaniel and I would like some help on how to stop her from constantly trying to chew my feet/slippers. she used to bite my hands, but I have managed to stop that. I have tried the "give her something to distract her method" but she goes straight back to my feet. The only way I can stop her is to remove her from the room, until she has quietened down. Is this the correct way to deal with it? And, if not, can you make any suggestions?

4) I am trying to take my Staff Puppy of 14 weeks for walks but as soon as the lead goes on him he will not walk. I have tried practising in the house but he won't budge either. I have tried taking a few steps forward then back again, I have tried treats, my boyfriend has tried walking ahead and calling him but nothing! He will go outside on his own and does not run off but as soon as he spots the lead he freezes.

Here's the answers to puppy training questions numbers 5 and 6 which are:

5) Could you please give me some tips on how to stop my puppy from messing in the house, I take him outside and he comes in and goes on the paper. He also wets on the floor in the kitchen. He is 4 and a half months old and he is a Retriever Cross Collie. I also have a Golden Retriever who is 3 and a half and I thought the puppy would copy him when we go outside but he does not, he waits to go back in before he does anything.

6) We have recently got a Fox Terrier puppy she is nearly 4 months old. When we take her for a walk she never seems to want to go to the toilet. We have tried saying to her 'go toilet or go wee wee's' but she doesn't seem to want to know and she then goes as soon as we get home on the paper.

Here's the answers to puppy training questions numbers 7 and 8 which are: 

7) We bought a puppy almost a week ago. She has settled in really well and we seem to have potty training under way but she is starting to nip quite a bit especially after being told no. How can we stop her from nipping and also reacting after being told no? We have two young children and the dog seems to be treating them at her level or maybe lower. I think maybe she is getting jealous of them as they are human they sit on the sofa but she can't. 

8) We have a Blue Merle who is really, really gorgeous and so loving, but just recently he has taken to jumping up at us when we are on floor level with him and kind of snapping at our faces, ears and noses. He is doing this with affection but his teeth are very, very sharp and so over last couple of weeks we have little injuries from him in his happiness. We have tried putting his soft toys into his mouth when he does this but to no avail really, he does not seem to get the message that his teeth are very sharp. If we are standing up and not at his level he will try and jump up to reach us.

Here's the answers to puppy training questions numbers 9 and 10 which are: 

9) My 6 month old Dalmatian is a lovely dog but very persistent and he is becoming very difficult to control. He jumps up at doors repeatedly when they are closed despite being told "off" dozens of times, and goes upstairs despite us having fitted a stair gate (he forces his way between the gaps, it's an open tread staircase). He jumps up at the work surfaces in the kitchen and attempts to take any food or anything he can lay his mouth on. I know he is still only a puppy he needs loads of attention and walks (which he gets) but he needs to learn we cannot give him attention all the time. As a family we are getting very worried by his behaviour and he is sadly, no longer much fun to be with in the house. 

10) My pet dogs, a 7 year old Jack Russell bitch and an 8 month old Fox Terrier bitch have started fighting in a frighteningly vicious way. I know I need to establish myself as the pack leader but have no idea where to start. Unfortunately it has got to the stage that the younger dog may have to be re-homed! Something which I never imagined I would ever consider.

Yay! A client has said yes to a private dog training consultation with you.

During this video you'll learn:

• The steps to follow when a customer has said 'yes' to a consultation.
• What to include in your consultation form.
• An example of a confirmation letter to send out when someone has agreed to a consultation with you.

During this video you'll learn:

• What to include during a dog training consultation.
• What to do if you forget to tell your customer something during a consultation and still look professional.
• What to do if you don't know the answer to a question and still look knowledgeable.

This video is a real-life demonstration of what I include during a dog training home consultation and was filmed during my ‘How to be a dog trainer 5-day intense course.’

Medina and Danny are the case study (who I’d never met before), they are lovely people who have 2 pugs that are ruling the roost! This includes:

• Barking at the front door
• Destroying the mail
• Barking constantly when the phone rings and continuing when Danny and Medina are trying to talk to the person on the phone – which they naturally find very annoying.
• And much more…

It’s wonderful to see the light bulb moments they have when I explain what’s going on and how to rectify these areas.

In this video you'll learn what to include in an agreement and disclaimer letter after conducting a dog training consultation.

In this video you'll learn:

• How to leave the consultation on an upbeat and positive note ensuring your customer is happy with the information and service they've received.

Thank you very much for watching my course :)

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I wish you great success and please let me know in the discussion area if you have any questions.

With kind regards,

Sharon (Bolt)