How to Choose Someone to Help You with Your Dog's Training:

It's a Two-Way Street!

When it comes to choosing a dog trainer, it’s not just about finding someone who can teach your dog to sit, stay, or walk nicely on a lead. It's about finding someone who understands you, your dog, and the journey you're about to embark on together. Training isn’t a one-way street—it’s a collaboration. And just like any partnership, it needs to feel right for both sides.

Relationships are all about communication!

One of the most important things I’ve learned throughout my years in dog training is that successful relationships between clients and trainers are built on understanding and communication. And more often than not, the key to knowing you’re on the right path together comes when clients say something I never fail to appreciate: "Wow, that just sounds like common sense!"

When I hear these words, my heart sings. Why? Because I know that we’re speaking the same language. The client has understood the approach, and more importantly, they’re now seeing the method for what it truly is: straightforward, effective, and rooted in understanding.

It’s an incredible moment when this connection clicks. At that point, I know we’re on the right road. It’s not always immediate. Sometimes, it takes a little longer to get to that point. But when it happens, it confirms that the style I use resonates with the client and their dog.

Every dog training journey is different, but one thing is always the same: I want to work with clients who "get it." It’s not just about training techniques; it’s about a shared understanding of the process and the goals we’re aiming for. When the client feels empowered and confident in what they’re doing, when they truly get what we're working towards together, that’s when success starts to blossom.

The experience may not always be relaxing, but you need to come away feeling good!

Choosing a trainer is about more than qualifications or experience—though those things matter. It’s about finding someone whose approach resonates with you and your dog. It’s about feeling a connection, about hearing the words that make everything feel clear and simple.

If you’re looking for a trainer who takes the time to understand your needs and your dog’s, and you want an approach that feels like common sense, then we might just be the right fit for each other.

Sometimes it takes a while to get to that point, and sometimes it happens early on. Either way, when we reach that "aha!" moment, I know we’re on the right road—together.

Hope to meet you soon!

Avril thedogcalmer

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avril@thedogcalmer.com