The VSA Blog
What is a Sale Funnel and How Does It Help Your Dog Training Business?
Have you heard of a “sales funnel?” Like a physical funnel, it’s large at the top so you can pour in a lot of potentially messy stuff, and it gradually gets smaller to direct things exactly where they need to go. This is a model that dog trainers can use to answer...
3 Key Elements for Happiness in Your Dog Training Career
The science is clear. If you want to live a fulfilling life, it sure helps to love what you do for work. Working for a paycheck won’t cut it these days. Because most people’s personal and professional lives blend together, it’s important that your professional work...
What Is Imposter Syndrome?
Have you ever felt in awe of other dog trainers and worry that your own accomplishments just aren’t at the same level? If you know you do good work, but constantly feel like you’re skating along on sheer luck, it’s possible you are struggling with something many top...
Is There a Degree for Dog Training?
Are you pondering how to turn your fascination with dogs and your drive to help people and their pets into a profession? You already know that some animal careers like veterinary medicine take years of higher education, but what about others, like dog training? Great...
Words Matter: How the Terms You Use Impact Your Dog Training Marketing
Creating a strong connection with potential clients is tricky for any business, but when you’re a dog trainer it can feel doubly important: 1- You want to reach out and connect with the clients you can help for the sake of your business, yes, but 2- You also want to...
How to Start a Career Working With Dogs
Do you love dogs? Would you like to turn your love for dogs into a fulfilling career? Are you already a pet professional who wants to expand your knowledge and skills? There are many career opportunities for people who want to work directly with dogs. You’ll find...
Is Dog Training a Good Career for Me?
Should you consider a career in dog training? If you have a strong connection with animals, have a curious spirit and enjoy helping both dogs and people, the short answer is…YES! Absolutely! Dog training is a great career on its own. It can also be a fantastic...
How Much Do Dog Trainers Make (And Ways To Keep Income Growing)
Are you considering a career as a professional dog trainer? Adding expertise in dog training can be a fantastic way to: develop a brand-new, life-long career path have an enjoyable side-gig build more flexibility into your work life develop skills you can use anywhere...
Becoming a Dog Trainer: Things I Wish I’d Known My First Year
Considering becoming a professional dog trainer? Great choice! What should you know as you start your training journey? We asked one of our amazing staff members – a professional trainer for over a decade – to compile her list of the “Top Five Things I Wish I’d Known...
Cue or Command: Why Does Dog Training Terminology Matter?
Words matter – even in dog training! Learn the difference between ‘cue’ and ‘command’ when training dogs.
Consider the phrases “I command you to bring me my slippers,” versus “When you hear the cue, that means pick up my slippers and deliver them to me.” One implies do this or else (the implication being you will not like the “else”) and the other is an opportunity to carry out a request.
