5 Tips for Finding a Dog Trainer

Finding a dog trainer is a big decision! Here are 5 suggestions I have for finding a dog trainer to meet your needs:

1. Do your own research on dog training and the different approaches so you have an expectation of what you feel your training experience should be like and find a trainer who matches. Of course there are plenty of things you can teach your dog from the internet but dog training is a science so it always helps to have advice from a professional!
2. Ask questions! Any and all of them. A reliable dog trainer will be just as concerned about knowing if your situation is right for them and can provide references if they feel its out of their scope of experience.
3. Like other relationships in your life – you and your trainer should click!
4. Every dog is different. If a dog trainer is telling you they can guarantee results – stay away.
5. Ask for references!