The Dog Trainer's Crucible

06/02/2026

***New Course Alert*** We're so excited to have just launched our newest course, Ethics for Dog Trainers! Dog trainers are challenged to make ethical decisions every minute of every day and we often don’t spend much time thinking about our values and how we apply those to the work we do every day.

06/01/2026

05/31/2026

Do you video your training sessions, either when working with your own dog or with clients? Reviewing videos of your work is a great way to gain new insights on what you can improve!

05/31/2026

Are you looking for help with your development as a trainer, the growth of your business, or looking for direction on what to do next? At the Dog Trainer's Crucible, we provide mentorship on demand, so you can get guidance from a trainer with 30 years of experience of dog training and business ownership. Book a consult today! www.thedogtrainerscrucible.ca

05/30/2026

From mentorship to business planning and case consults, the Dog Trainer's Crucible offers services to help you navigate the challenges of running a dog training business. You can read more about what we offer here: https://www.thedogtrainerscrucible.ca/

05/29/2026

When you come across an aggressive dog, how do you know whether to take the case, or refer to another trainer? Our webinar, Evaluating Aggression to Save Lives, is an introductory course that will teach you the basics of evaluating aggressive dogs, so you can make the best choice of whether to take on the case or not. You can join the webinar here: https://thedogtrainerscrucible.thinkific.com/courses/evaluating-aggression-to-save-lives

05/28/2026

05/27/2026

Understanding the mechanics of how your dogs jump is a really important part of being successful when training for sports like agility. If you don't know how to do this it's better that you get coaching and learn from someone who does then try and make it up on your own . Nevertheless this should give you some ideas about how we help dogs to learn how to use their bodies effectively

05/27/2026

Pricing your services can be one of the hardest parts of running a business. Our on-demand webinar Elephants, Antelopes and Squirrels will help give you insight what services you choose to offer as a dog trainer, and how to price them. You can join the webinar here: https://thedogtrainerscrucible.thinkific.com/courses/elephants-antelopes-and-squirrels

05/26/2026

We always have more to learn as trainers, so we'd love to know - what's a subject you think dog trainers should learn more about?