July 2015: 4 Things Dog Trainers Do (That You Might Not)
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4 Things Dog Trainers DO

(That You Might Not)

Last monthâ€™s article (4 Things Dog Trainers DONâ€™T Do), was sparked by a conversation I had with colleagues over lunch. After talking about all the things most professional dog trainers donâ€™t do, itâ€™s time to turn the tables and explore the four things professional dog trainers do (that dog owners may not).

The point of these articles is to shine a light on some things you may want to use with your own dog. These arenâ€™t secrets really, but things you may not be aware of and that might lead to positive changes in your household and with your dog.

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My father, who owns a plumbing company, despises garbage disposals because he says they are nothing but trouble waiting to happen (stopped up drain). A professional firefighter friend doesnâ€™t have any power strips in her house (fire hazard). Professional dog trainers, too, do a lot of things very differently than pet owners.

Why do professionals do things differently than non-professionals?

Continue reading about the 4 things dog trainers don't do...

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We are gearing up for the start of Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior courses in my home state of Maryland. If you're from the mid-Atlantic, check out the Dog Trainer Professional program.

Application deadline: July 12, 2015.

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If you're interested in learning more about dog training or making a career switch, check out the Dog Trainer Professional program.

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