Ines and Kat talk to CCPDT President, Brad Phifer about how to successfully submit a CPDT application, controversial new CEU requirements, and why the CCPDT doesn't outright prohibit shock collars from their certificant's list of acceptable tools.

Ep 7 - Interview with CCPDT President, Brad Phifer

The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast provides the best dog training business tips for modern dog trainers. Learn alongside the industry's leading professionals as we discuss relevant dog training news, dog behavior theories, business practices, and more!

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Bradley Phifer, Executive Director of the CCPDT, joins me today to discuss this important anniversary. We go into why it is important and what it means for the industry. We also discuss why the CCPDT is unique and how a diverse range of dog trainers all over the country have pursued this certification.
Bradley is a dog trainer and behavior consultant who has helped countless dog owners improve their relationship with their dogs. With 17 years of experience, he has successfully trained dogs of all breed types and temperaments. In addition to his experience, Bradley is certified as a trainer by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT), the leading credentialing organization for the dog training profession, where he serves as their Executive Director. He is also a member of the Ibizan Hound Club of the United States, the Affenpinscher Club of America, and the Basenji Club of America.



About the Host: Ines McNeil the founder of The Modern Dog Trainer blog, The Crossover Trainer blog, and her own local dog training business, All Positive Dog Training in New York. She is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and also has a background in digital marketing strategy and business consulting. She is able to mix her expertise in each field to provide the most relevant and actionable tips for dog trainers and their businesses. She has been studying and working with dogs for over 10 years and enjoys helping people regain tranquility in their lives with modern dog training techniques. Now, she helps modern dog trainers establish successful businesses so that they in-turn can help more dog owners and dogs live happy, enriched lives together.
The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast provides the best dog training business tips for modern dog trainers. Learn alongside the industry's leading professionals as we discuss relevant dog training news, dog behavior theories, business practices, and more!
Visit our website for articles, courses, and FREE templates and downloads for your training business: TheModernDogTrainer.net

Ep. 42 - Bradley Phifer & The CCPDT 20th Anniversary

Richard Gonzalez UW-AAB, KPA-CTP, CPDT-KA, AKC-CGC, DTIP, USMC, first started learning positive reinforcement (R+) with dogs in January 2010. As a Wounded Service member undergoing medical recovery from wounds sustained in combat, he was introduced to service dogs and training. It was through his participation and learning with service dogs that he found his passion to educate dog guardians and their animals' by using humane training methods.
About the Host: Ines McNeil the founder of The Modern Dog Trainer blog, The Crossover Trainer blog, and her own local dog training business, All Positive Dog Training in New York. She is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and also has a background in digital marketing strategy and business consulting. She is able to mix her expertise in each field to provide the most relevant and actionable tips for dog trainers and their businesses. She has been studying and working with dogs for over 10 years and enjoys helping people regain tranquility in their lives with modern dog training techniques. Now, she helps modern dog trainers establish successful businesses so that they in-turn can help more dog owners and dogs live happy, enriched lives together.
The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast provides the best dog training business tips for modern dog trainers. Learn alongside the industry's leading professionals as we discuss relevant dog training news, dog behavior theories, business practices, and more!
Visit our website for articles, courses, and FREE templates and downloads for your training business: TheModernDogTrainer.net

Ep. 41 - Richard Gonzalez on Embracing Social Media and Speaking Your Truth

Ines answers some of your frequently asked questions in this episode including:

 How to get your clients to do their homework,


 How to attract clients on social media?


 What tools do I recommend?


 How do you narrow in on where to focus your time and energy to grow when you’re just beginning and have limited time and resources?

Ines McNeil, B.S. Biology, CPDT-KA, is an internationally renowned dog training business coach and strategist. She has built up The Modern Dog Trainer from scratch into a 6-figure business and now spends her time helping dog trainers discover how to earn more from their services while finding their ideal work/life balance. She helps great dog trainers build sustainable & profitable 6-figure businesses.
She has spent 15 years in the dog training industry. She's worked every position from caretaker to business owner so she knows the ins and outs of what it takes to be successful and what potential downfalls you're up against. She will confidently prepare you and coach you with proven strategies to help you build your dream business.
She's not one for traditions. She is innovative, driven, and puts her creative problem solving to good use for her dedicated students. She doesn't believe you have to max out your schedule, sacrifice time with family, or bend over backwards to build your dream business. Instead, you should build your own financial independence as a woman to lead the way for future generations, be a role model for your peers, and inspire others to trust in themselves.



About the Host: Ines McNeil the founder of The Modern Dog Trainer blog, The Crossover Trainer blog, and her own local dog training business, All Positive Dog Training in New York. She is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and also has a background in digital marketing strategy and business consulting. She is able to mix her expertise in each field to provide the most relevant and actionable tips for dog trainers and their businesses. She has been studying and working with dogs for over 10 years and enjoys helping people regain tranquility in their lives with modern dog training techniques. Now, she helps modern dog trainers establish successful businesses so that they in-turn can help more dog owners and dogs live happy, enriched lives together.
The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast provides the best dog training business tips for modern dog trainers. Learn alongside the industry's leading professionals as we discuss relevant dog training news, dog behavior theories, business practices, and more!
Visit our website for articles, courses, and FREE templates and downloads for your training business: TheModernDogTrainer.net

Ep. 40 - Frequently Asked Questions with Ines McNeil

Dee Hoult, MBA, CDBC, Miami mom, and owner of Applause Your Paws Dog Training - South Florida’s Largest privately owned dog training company. In between toddler mom life, Dee runs her non-profit prison dog training program and provides the vision for her seven-figure dog training business. Today she shares her story and some valuable insights into what it took to build massive success in the pet industry as a professional dog trainer.
About the Host: Ines McNeil the founder of The Modern Dog Trainer blog, The Crossover Trainer blog, and her own local dog training business, All Positive Dog Training in New York. She is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and also has a background in digital marketing strategy and business consulting. She is able to mix her expertise in each field to provide the most relevant and actionable tips for dog trainers and their businesses. She has been studying and working with dogs for over 10 years and enjoys helping people regain tranquility in their lives with modern dog training techniques. Now, she helps modern dog trainers establish successful businesses so that they in-turn can help more dog owners and dogs live happy, enriched lives together.
The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast provides the best dog training business tips for modern dog trainers. Learn alongside the industry's leading professionals as we discuss relevant dog training news, dog behavior theories, business practices, and more!
Visit our website for articles, courses, and FREE templates and downloads for your training business: TheModernDogTrainer.net

Ep. 39 - Dee Hoult on Juggling a Seven-Figure Dog Training Business Owner & Toddler Mom Life

Malena DeMartini joins us today to talk about separation anxiety. This topic alone gives lots of trainers anxiety! She shares some common misconceptions of separation anxiety, frequent mistakes, and the role that desensitization has in treating SA in dogs. Discover why separation anxiety happens and what you can do to better serve your clients in their training journeys with their dogs. Learn more about Malena and her programs here: https://malenademartini.com/
Malena DeMartini, CTC, is renowned in the dog training world for her work on canine separation anxiety (SA) disorder over the last 20 years. Her book, Treating Separation Anxiety in Dogs, in addition to her newly published book, Separation Anxiety in Dogs, Next Generation in Treatment Protocols and Practices has helped countless numbers of dogs. Her online course for guardians called Mission: POSSIBLE has proven to be an invaluable resource in the industry and the success rate realized there is inestimable. In addition to writing and lecturing worldwide, Malena oversees a team of top SA trainers and runs an internationally accessible certification program for accomplished dog professionals looking to hone their skills. Malena is passionate about furthering education in this field through science-based methods. Resources about separation anxiety and support with training can be found at malenademartini.com
About the Host: Ines McNeil the founder of The Modern Dog Trainer blog, The Crossover Trainer blog, and her own local dog training business, All Positive Dog Training in New York. She is a certified professional dog trainer (CPDT-KA) and also has a background in digital marketing strategy and business consulting. She is able to mix her expertise in each field to provide the most relevant and actionable tips for dog trainers and their businesses. She has been studying and working with dogs for over 10 years and enjoys helping people regain tranquility in their lives with modern dog training techniques. Now, she helps modern dog trainers establish successful businesses so that they in-turn can help more dog owners and dogs live happy, enriched lives together.
The Modern Dog Trainer Podcast provides the best dog training business tips for modern dog trainers. Learn alongside the industry's leading professionals as we discuss relevant dog training news, dog behavior theories, business practices, and more!
Visit our website for articles, courses, and FREE templates and downloads for your training business: TheModernDogTrainer.net

Ep 7 - Interview with CCPDT President, Brad Phifer

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