Dog Trainer Career: Canine Trainer, Doggy Business Tips and MORE!

When it comes to a dog trainer career, have you ever wondered what it's like to work as a dog trainer or how to become one? In this episode, Kathleen Troy shares her incredible journey into the world of dog training, from a lifelong passion for animals to building a successful business helping dogs and their owners.You'll hear an amazing real life story about a once untrained cocker spaniel (Dylan) who became a highly skilled search and rescue dog, proving that any dog can be trained with the right approach.If you are exploring careers working with animals or thinking about starting a dog training business, this episode is packed with practical advice, real experiences, and valuable insights.In This Episode, You'll Learn:How to become a dog trainerWhat dog trainers actually do day to dayProven dog training techniques that workThe importance of patience, consistency, and positive reinforcementWhether certain dog breeds are easier to trainHow to start and grow a dog training businessThe truth about service dogs, therapy dogs, and certificationWhy training both the dog and the owner is essentialHow to stand out and find your niche in dog trainingKey Takeaway:Any dog can be trained. With the right mindset, techniques, and dedication, you can transform behavior and build an incredible bond with your dog.Learn More from Kathleen Troy:Kathleen is the author of the Dylan's Dog Squad series, inspired by true stories from her work with dogs. She also shares practical dog training advice for pet owners of all experience levels.Who This Episode Is For:Animal lovers exploring career optionsAspiring dog trainersDog owners looking for better training methodsEntrepreneurs interested in starting a pet related businessAnyone curious about working with service or therapy dogsJoin the Conversation:What's the most challenging thing you've faced when training a dog? Drop your experience in the comments below.Don't Forget to SubscribeFor more real career insights and behind the scenes conversations with professionals across different industries.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:32 - Why become a dog trainer?1:56 - K9 Unit Training3:08 - Starting a dog training business6:18 - Spokesperson for Baskin Robbins6:44 - Training for different breeds of dogs7:36 - Behavior conditioning for training dogs9:18 - Starting a business as a dog trainer12:13 - Saying 'yes' to opportunities12:51 - Leading with value15:02 - How to certify dogs for emotional or therapy support17:24 - Working with only specific breeds19:08 - Corning the "cat training" market22:40 - Talent has the floor.24:51 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Kathleen TroyKathleen Troy's BooksKathleen Troy's WebsiteAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:Published Author and ProfessorASL-English Interpreter and Educator for the DeafDallin Huso, Successful Flamingo Pool Business in Arizona from NothingWhat It's Like as an Ice Cream Scientist (Dr. Maya Warren)=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: <