Choosing the right dog trainer for you and your dog

Is one of your goals for 2024 getting your dog trained so you can start enjoying more cool things together with your dog? Or did you get a new companion over the holidays and don’t know where to start?
I am here to help you and ready to have your back getting closer to your dog training goals. There are a lot of options of training programs and dog training professionals around the country and as a new (and even seasoned) dog owner, it can be hard to decide which option to go with. So many dog training institutions promote they have the best and most elaborated program and methods but in the end, in my opinion, the one thing that matters most is, that you can get along with your trainer, like you are “clicking”, and that your trainer truly has the best in mind when it comes to you and your dog. This might mean that you are not getting the training program that you are wishing for but the one that your dog will benefit the best from. Your dog trainer is like a personal trainer, especially when you sign up for one on one coaching or group classes. It has nothing to do with feeling comfortable and cozy during your training session but rather does your trainer’s teaching style keeps you engaged and working towards your goals. Can your trainer answer the majority of your questions in plain English without throwing any complicated terminology around that makes your head spin? Is the training professional that you are consulting with setting a realistic timeline for training accomplishments suited for you and your dog?
When I became a dog trainer, my goal was, and still is, to help and support dog owners improving their relationship with their dog and teach both ends of the leash how to be better together. And this, in my opinion, should be what matters the most when picking your dog trainer.