Today’s episode comes from a suggestion by one of our listeners, and it’s on the topic of becoming a professional dog trainer. More specifically, the path that led me to dog training as a career.
In the episode you'll hear:
- What I wanted to be when I grew up.
- Why it’s not just training dogs.
- The things I had to learn.
- My evolution to dog training.
- Why to take care about where you learn.
- How much your passion should matter.
- The importance of the science of behaviour.
- About not being afraid to say “I don’t know”.
- My thoughts on why immersion is important.
- Why I love cows and how working with other animals helps my career.
- Why my love of dog sports like obedience, sheep herding, flyball and agility helps me understand the brain of dogs.
- How excellence is a mastery of the fundamentals.
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Excellent information. I too was inspired to teach at an early age (3rd grade) and I am glad to say I retired from teaching. I love all of your passion and so grateful for these podcasts.
Thank you so much Susan! I am in my last year of high school right now, so I have a long ways to getting any career in dog training. But having this info to look back on and help me through my journey is such a blessing. ❤️