Dennis Fehling, CPDT-KA, CBATI is one of a very few men, as he puts it, "in the field of gentle positive training" since he's a Guild Certified Tellington TTouch Practitioner. He'd like to change that and encourages men to learn about Tellington TTouch. He's been training dogs for 10 years, specializes in aggression and lives in Central Oregon. The other unique thing about … [Read more...] about A Gentle Dog Trainer in Oregon
Animal Communication Stories
I have to admit when I first consulted Dr. Denice Moffat, Veterinarian, Medical Intuitive and Naturopath to help me with a few personal health issues, I wondered how effective it would be if I could only talk to her on the phone. I’m a skeptic by nature but I took a leap of faith and I'm very glad I did! Denice has set me on a path of understanding what kinds of food are good … [Read more...] about Animal Communication Stories
Supplements for a Raw or Home Cooked Diet
Bonnie Blumenfeld, RVT Holistic Animal Health Consultant Please Note: These are broad, generalized guidelines for healthy animals - obviously all animals are different and some may require more specific attention as well as a more specialized regimen. With many people feeding raw or home-cooked diets to their dogs today, it's important to understand which supplements need to … [Read more...] about Supplements for a Raw or Home Cooked Diet
The Cat is Out of the Bag!
Yesterday, I interviewed dog trainer and author, Carol Lea Benjamin discussing her Invisible Disability Service Dog Training - which is going to be on our.....DRUM ROLL PLEASE... NEW WEBSITE!! It's been a long time coming, we've put in a lot of hard work to make it happen and we're totally stoked and excited about it. It's different than what you're used to, but it's the DTC … [Read more...] about The Cat is Out of the Bag!
DTC to a Salsa Beat!
DTC Celebrated the Holidays to the Tune of a Salsa Beat! While the rain kept some folks away last night - a group of intrepid dog trainers + 2 missing from the picture came out to celebrate the Holidays with DTC! We had a blast talking dogs and dog training with Café Nunez providing a 60’s disco vibe to the tune of a Latin Salsa beat! The restaurant owner kept his word … [Read more...] about DTC to a Salsa Beat!
Sidney Mihls – Dog Training Instructor
Sidney was handicapped in a car accident in 1978 that left her with limited mobility. She calls herself a “training instructor” and she’s almost never had a problem dog or a problem client. How does she accomplish this? By teaching people to handle their own dogs since she rarely touches the dog or the leash herself. The dog is solely focused on its … [Read more...] about Sidney Mihls – Dog Training Instructor
Gaining More Sales (Part 3) – Highlight your Success!
Gaining more sales as a Dog Trainer by creating a business development SYSTEM By Malla Haridat Did you enjoy the earlier article on identifying your unique selling point and drafting a one year marketing plan? I hope you took the time to work on some of these areas as you can save time in the long run and build a more regular basis of clients by … [Read more...] about Gaining More Sales (Part 3) – Highlight your Success!
Gaining more sales (Part 2) – Designing your Marketing
Gaining more sales as a Dog Trainer by creating a business development SYSTEM by Malla Haridat Did you enjoy the first article on the “Business of Your Business” for Dog Trainers? I hope so! Feel free to share feedback and thoughts about the first exercise where you worked on identifying what makes your dog training business unique. That was the final deal closer when I … [Read more...] about Gaining more sales (Part 2) – Designing your Marketing
Gaining more sales (Part 1) Your Unique Selling Point
Gaining more sales as a Dog Trainer by creating a business development SYSTEM by Malla Haridat If you are a dog trainer and looking for a better method to find, secure and maintain clients, I’ve got some great ideas for you. Rather than spinning your wheels always searching for new clients, my recommendation is to spend some time planning for your sales and create a system … [Read more...] about Gaining more sales (Part 1) Your Unique Selling Point
German Shepherd Dogs by Steve Diller
Since the early 1900's, German Shepherd Dogs have been popular in America. Max von Stephanitz, a wealthy German nobleman, created the breed while attempting to produce a dog breed capable of herding as well as guarding the flock in times of need. While the dog's coat is suitable for all weather conditions, its size and seemingly effortless movement indicates strength and speed. … [Read more...] about German Shepherd Dogs by Steve Diller