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The dog training world has always liked a fight. Tools or no tools. Balanced or positive. Science or tradition. Control or choice. One side against the other, everyone certain they are protecting the dog from whatever the other side is doing wrong. Lately, the growing divide feels like formula versus freedom. Formula versus freedom On one end, there is training that has become so formulaic and outcome-driven that it can disregard the dog almost entirely. It does not t

Client communication is one of the most overlooked skills in dog training. When clients miss sessions, stop practicing, or disappear after the first appointment, the problem may not be commitment. It may be the system. This piece looks at onboarding, payment, scheduling, and follow-through for dog trainers who want clearer client relationships and better results.communication improves dog training outcomes.

Kelly with her dog Charlie Brown Today’s post is a little more personal. It’s my birthday. I’m spending it alone in Costa Rica, working...