Quest Canine Dog Training

10/27/2023

Can’t wait to see some Friends there!!

10/26/2023

09/21/2023

I went ahead and fell in love. Don’t tell Arlo….

08/26/2023

08/24/2023

The hard work shows, eventually……

Dog training isn’t meant to be easy. You have to show up when you don’t want to, when your tired, when your dogs energy exceeds your own, when you are frustrated, when it’s raining/snowing/sweltering outside.

And then something clicks. A glimmer of hope starts to shine through….

Well done, Howie, you have been listenening to mom and dad after all.

Howie is in our intensive therapy dog program and had his first day of “work” today. He did amazing.

08/03/2023

I believe that the general public sees all dog trainers as the same.
A dog trainer is a dog trainer like a plumber is a plumber.
There aren't "high end" dog trainers.
Except that there are.

There are dog trainers who have invested years and dollars into developing their craft.
And there are dog trainers who decide it sounds fun and they want to make some money- it can't be that hard can it?

Being a dog trainer is a lifestyle- it isn't just a job.
Being an excellent dog trainer means you are with your clients every step of the way.
You are a support for them.
The industry truly is buyer beware and the problem is that a lot of dog trainers look the same on the outset- they copy each others websites and verbiage, social media content gets recycled etc.
Its really hard to know what's what.
People stretch their qualifications.
So how can you figure it out?

- [ ] How long have they been around?
- [ ] Testimonials- how many are there? If there are bad ones- take it with a grain of salt but also- what are they saying? Does it seem legitimate?
- [ ] References- you can also ask for references! Ideally, clients that have struggled with similar things you're dealing with (or perhaps the same breed etc)
- [ ] Pricing- cheaper isn't better. But also be careful with those that charge market rates (or a leeeeetttle bit less).
- [ ] What are their qualifications? Dive into what they actually mean. Where did they learn about XYZ?
- [ ] Ask questions- can they explain their training plan to you? Can they explain why they do or don't do certain things?
- [ ] Their own dogs- do they live with their own dogs the way you want to live with yours? Do they have recall? Are there dogs reactive? Do they live like pet dogs or are they kennelled constantly?
- [ ] Proof- do you see videos of their dogs or client dogs living life, doing things? Or just posed photos of dogs in care? Not good enough for me.
- [ ] Vibe- do you get a good vibe? Does anything in your gut stop you? You should get along well with this person. You should trust them. Does it seem good to be to true? Are they following through on their word and commitments?
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07/15/2023

I love birthdays!!!

04/25/2023

Full disclosure: I did not carry out the research and will fully credit all who did….

04/19/2023

WIshing this lady a very happy birthday today. Oh June…..

03/22/2023

Went and fell in love today…..

03/05/2023

New Event coming up to learn about the dog sport GRC. https://fb.me/e/2EFwGmVpF?mibextid=RQdjqZ

12/20/2022

Tomorrows 530 class is cancelled! Medical appt has come up. Sorry folks.

12/03/2022

Always training!

Selfies with Santa at ! Pet some therapy dogs and get your 2023 calendar!!

11/28/2022

Therapy Dog Training has paid off!!

11/25/2022

Therapy dog training avaible!! Message us for more details.

Someone is looking exceptional in his NEW vest. Fully qualified and ready to steal hearts!