Structure
Duration: 8 weeks
• Weekly live group call, 75–90 minutes including Q&A
• Two private calls: one at the start, one at the end (30 minutes each)
• Two months of full KDDT Membership access (lectures, office hours, roundtables, community)
• Weekly practice tasks, 15–20 minutes each • Access to all replays and notes in a private portal
Week 1: Dream Plan and Baseline
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Define goals, pain points, and vision
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Quick technical check on current mechanics and handling
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Entry call for personal orientation and tailored plan
Week 2: Mechanics in Motion
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• Timing, leash handling, reinforcement clarity
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Peer feedback and micro-drills to sharpen technique
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Compare reward strategies and methods
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Understand why each works and when to use them
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Keep communication clear and consistent for the dog
Week 3: Trainer Identity
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Values, strengths, weaknesses, and gaps
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Build your professional voice and stance
Week 4: Theory to Practice
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Learn to separate pathology from normal puppyhood (and beyond)
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Apply behavior knowledge to real cases
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Practice task: observation and decision-making
Week 5: Sustainable Career
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Boundaries, pricing, billing, and workload
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Choose your lane and shape realistic offers
Week 6: Channeling Energy and Drive
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Food, toys, play, and possession
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Turn intensity into productive training
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Match methods to the types of clients and dogs you want to serve
Week 7: Trainer’s Voice in Action
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Communicate with clients in a way they can follow and apply
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Build compliance without overwhelming or confusing them
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Handle dogs with clarity while staying grounded with clients
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Structure your services and programs so clients understand and commit
Week 8: Roadmap and Next Steps
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Final action plan for the next 90 days
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Exit call to review progress and set direction
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Pathways into ongoing mentorship or private coaching
After 8 Weeks You Will Have
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Sharper mechanics and stronger handling confidence
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A clarified trainer identity and lane
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Concrete tools for building a sustainable career
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Clearer boundaries and faster decision-making
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Confidence with training methods and reward strategies, why they work, and how to apply them without confusing the dog
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A practical roadmap for what comes next