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Let's Talk Sit! episodes
- Imposter Syndrome
Imposter syndrome impacts dog trainers just as much as it impacts other industries - if not more! As much as you likely experience it, just remember that your mentors have too - and probably still do!
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM43 min - Reactivity vs Aggression
Is there a difference between reactivity and aggression in dogs? What do different trainers consider that difference to be?
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM33 min - Dog Trainer Burnout
If you’re considering becoming a dog trainer, you probably are thinking this is the absolute dream job, there’s nothing better out there. You can’t wait to make this your career so you never burn out from your job again! Unfortunately, we have some news for you.
Dog trainers get burnt out. Everyone in the pet industry experiences it, just like everyone else!
Today we talk about some of our experiences with burnout, along with our tips for getting through it and learning to love dog training again.
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM25 min - Working As A Dog Trainer: Self-Employed, Independent Contractor, or Employee
Have you thought about how you can actually work as a dog trainer? Today, we go over the three main types - self-employed, independent contractor, and employee - and explain some of the pros and cons.
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM33 min - IACP Conference Recap with Luis Rosado
Today we welcome one of Lynne and Kim’s mentees, Luis Rosado. Luis started his journey in the pet world as a vet tech and now has his very own training business. Luis focuses on reactivity and aggression in his training.
In this episode, Luis tells us about his experience at the IACP Conference as a relatively new dog trainer and first-time attendee!
Check out Luis’ website: Harmony K9 Training
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM59 min - Independent vs Big Box Pet Stores with Lisa Saroyan
Today we welcome our very first guest to Let’s Talk Sit - Lisa Saroyan!
Lisa has spent the last 12 years working in the pet industry, including in marketing, sales, and management for pet product distributors.
She told us some of the newer going-ons in dog products - including dog toys, dog food, and even some cat stuff - and the main differences she saw every day between independent pet stores vs Big Box.
Spoiler alert - independent is the way to go!
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM1 hr 16 min - Building Toy Drive
If you've ever heard or said "my dog isn't food motivated" or "well, I can't do that because my dog doesn't like toys" - then this is the episode for you!
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Are you involved - or do you want to be involved - in dog sports?
Do you even know that dogs have sports?What is a dog sport?Why do they even matter?Learn the answer to these questions and more in this week's episode!
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM33 min - A New Puppy Owner’s Nightmare: Housetraining
Pretty much every pet owner or dog trainer has experienced some type of issue with housetraining. Listen to this week's episode to get our tips on housebreaking your new dog at home. Plus, we share some of our weirdest struggles with housetraining our dogs!
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM32 min - Online Dog Training
Would you ever consider hiring a trainer who couldn't take the leash?
If you're a trainer considering offering virtual, or a pet owner who is hesitant about hiring a trainer online who can't be hands-on - listen to this episode to learn the pros and cons!
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Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/2xGHypM36 min
About Let's Talk Sit!
From the publisher's feed
Kim Toepfer, and Lynne Bell join forces to bark about their biggest passion in life - dogs, behavior, and the training industry. With over 70 years of professional training experience between them,…
they have witnessed first-hand the extent of the industry's evolution and growth and are here to share their experiences, training tips, and how to level up your career as a dog trainer!