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What You Will Get

  • A woman is kneeling and hugging a happy golden retriever dog while giving him a kiss on the cheek outdoors.

    5 Steps to Start a Career in Dog Training

    You already know how to care for dogs — now learn how to lead them. This guide walks you through the key steps to turn your skills as a veterinary professional into a fulfilling, flexible career in training. Whether you want to supplement your income or shift into behavior work full-time, this gives you a clear path forward.

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    What You Need To Start Your Dog Training Business

    You’re used to structured routines, systems, and protocols — and that’s exactly what makes you a great fit for training. This guide shows you how to set up a professional, trusted dog training business, even if you’ve never worked outside a clinic before.

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    Reading Dog Body Language: What your dog is really saying

    You’ve seen stress, fear, and tension in the exam room — but training requires an even deeper eye. This guide helps you decode subtle canine body language so you can address issues before they escalate — at home, in public, or during training sessions.

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    Top 10 Common Dog Behaviors and What they mean

    You already watch tails, ears, eyes, and posture — but training requires seeing how those signals combine.

    This guide helps you read behavior in context — not just as isolated cues. A wagging tail with tense eyes and a tight mouth tells a very different story than the same wag paired with soft ears and a relaxed body.

    Learn how to interpret sniffing, yawning, lip licking, head turns, paw lifts, and more — so you can understand what dogs are really trying to say before behavior problems escalate.

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    Find Your Niche as a Dog Trainer

    Your background gives you a unique edge. Whether you’re drawn to fear-free methods, reactivity, or working with dogs post-surgery or post-rescue, this guide helps you discover where your natural strengths as a vet tech meet real training opportunities.

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    Top 10 Mistakes new Dog Trainers Make and How to Avoid Them

    You’re already ahead of the curve — but don’t start with guesswork. This guide shares the most common mistakes new trainers make (even those with dog experience) and how to bypass them with confidence.

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    Listen To Our Podcast

    ear real stories from trainers — many of whom started out just like you — and learn practical tips on dog behavior, client work, and building a business outside the clinic.

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    Discovery Call With Joe

    Want to talk through your goals and background? Book a free discovery call with Joe and find out how to turn your vet tech experience into a future in training and behavior.

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