Dog ownership is a natural conversation starter because dogs are social creatures, and they often invite interactions, whether it’s on walks, at the park, or even in dog-friendly spaces like cafes. People tend to bond over their shared love for animals, making it easy to strike up a conversation with fellow dog owners or animal lovers.
Here’s how dog ownership can benefit both your health and professional networking:
1. Health Benefits: Owning a dog encourages physical activity—daily walks, playing fetch, and outdoor time, all of which help improve cardiovascular health, reduce stress, and increase overall well-being. The companionship of a dog also boosts mental health by lowering anxiety and increasing feelings of happiness and relaxation.
2. Social Connections: Dogs help break the ice and create opportunities to meet new people, often leading to conversations with others at dog parks, pet stores, or even while walking in the neighborhood. These casual interactions can turn into friendships or even business connections over time.
3. Professional Networking: Dogs can be the common ground that helps you connect with colleagues, clients, or potential business partners in a relaxed, informal setting. Dog-friendly workplaces, events, or social media groups dedicated to pet owners provide networking opportunities in a more personal, low-pressure environment.
Owning a dog not only enriches your life but also opens doors for social and professional connections, giving you more opportunities to expand both your personal and business networks.
Our Border Collie Rescue “Jasper”. I cannot even fathom, how many people I have met in public with him, that turned into new friends and new clients, he is a magnet.
#doglover #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogownertips
Congratulations “Maisey” an English Cream Golden Retriever Puppy, that just graduated the Private Puppy Program. Up next is swimming lessons for this precious girl.#goldenretriever #goldenretrieverpuppy #englishcreamgoldenretriever #ocdogtrainer #orangecountydogtraining #dogtraining
As a dog trainer for many years, I see Coyotes all the time and advise dog owners about short leashes while on walks and to stay with their dogs in their yards and safety tips all the time. I love coyotes and we are living in their world.
Coyotes are not exactly dogs, but they are closely related. Both coyotes and domestic dogs belong to the Canidae family, which also includes wolves, foxes, and jackals. Coyotes (Canis latrans) and domestic dogs (Canis familiaris) share a common ancestor, so they’re similar in some ways, but they are distinct species.
I spotted this very well fed coyote just the other day in Laguna Beach.
#coyotes #lagunabeach #ocdogtrainer #mothernature #dogtrainer #orangecounty
Happy Thursday from the trails at Alta Laguna Park! “Oliver,” aka “Falkor The Luck Dragon,” is always reminding me to live in the moment.
Local BDFF and grad student.
What a beautiful day.
#labradoodle #liveinthemoment #ocdogtrainer #dogsofınstagram
My neighbors already Halloween Decorating. My Border Collie does not seem to care.
#bordercollie #ocdogtrainer #halloween
Good Morning, Grad Laguna Beach Student “Winston”
He is now over 4 Years Old, English Cream Golden, that I have trained, walked, and dog sat for, since he was 12 weeks old.
Laguna Beach Local The Polar Bear aka Cooper. Best swimming Dog I have ever known. Today a bit lazy. This morning we was very nervous in Laguna Beach with all the Thunder we had.
Happy Wednesday Everyone
#laguna #dogsofinstagram #dogtrainer #dogtraining #englishcreamgoldenretriever #goldenretriever #bdff
Our Border Collie Rescue “Jasper” is ready for Halloween #bordercollie #bordercolliesofinstagram #rescuedogsrule #dogtrainersofinstagram #orangecountydogtraining
Our Border Collie Rescue “Jasper” Ready for Halloween. #bordercollie #rescuedogsofinstagram #ups #alwaysontime #yourpackageishere #halloweendogs #dogtrainersofinstagram #doglover #dogtrainer
Vicious Dog Attack on me. Thank you for the Well Wishes, I will be okay. #dogattack #survivor #student #epicbattle #stilllaughing #austrailanlabradoodle #labradoodle #dogs #dogtrainerlife #dogtrainersofinstagram #laguna
Some people think, my Profession and Passion of Being a Dog Trainer is all Fun and Games!
Sometimes I get attacked in the Process.
Warning, Not Suitable for All Audience’s.
Vicious, Australian Labradoodle attack on me!
I will be okay. But I tell ya, it was a battle.
#dogs #lagunabeachdogs #dogattack #australianlabradoodle #labradoodlesofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #lagunabeach #vicious
Over 150 Dogs and Owners at The La PAWZ Team Pack Walk, last Saturday. Here is the video I produced. A Laguna Beach Dog Pack Walk, coming soon to Heisler Park. #dogs #rescuedogsofinstagram #dogtrainersofinstagram #laguna #dogtrainer #bordercolliesofinstagram #lagunabeachdogs
