How To Become A Professional Dog Trainer In 3 Simple Steps (Step 2)

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3 Simple Steps To Becoming A Professional Dog
Trainer, Making A Difference In The World AND
Paying The Bills At The Same Time.

• By Sharon Bolt Dog Behaviour Expert and Founder
  of Good Dogs!
• As featured on
• BBCs Britains Most Embarrassing Pets
• The Chris Evans Show on BBC Radio 2
• GMTV
• BBC Radio Sussex and Surrey
• As interviewed in
• The Independent, The Guardian and The Sunday
  People Newspapers
• And has conducted training for
• Battersea Dogs and Cats Home

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Slide Show 1
In my first slide show I explained how these
lovely boys dramatically changed my life and my
career and I also explained the first of the '3
Simple Steps To Becoming A Professional Dog
Trainer, Making A Difference In The World And
Paying The Bills At The Same Time
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1, 2 STEPS
To recap, the first step is about your mindset,
beliefs and expectations.
Today Im going to talk about the second step
which is
Dog training knowledge and hands on experience.
So lets get started...
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2 Groups
First of all its important to learn a method
that resonates with you, one that is kind, humane
and very effective.
Humane
It seems that the dog training world is divided
Into ? groups
Groups
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The 1st Group
Those that follow positive reinforcement
techniques.
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The 2nd Group
Those that follow Cesar Millans techniques.
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My Approach To Dog Training
My approach to dog training is exactly the same
as I approach all other areas of my life I take
the best of whats out there that resonates with
me, plus add my own experience and knowledge into
the mix.
Ill explain more...
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Positive Reinforcement Techniques
I LOVE and use positive reinforcement techniques
nothing feels better than giving praise or a
treat to a dog who has responded well to what
youve asked.
Its a great way to teach a dog commands such as
sit, down and stay and its also a fantastic way
to create positive associations in situations
where a dog has previously shown fear or
uncertainty.
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My Experience
BUT...
In my experience ONLY focusing on the dog is NOT
the answer.
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Its Not About The Breed
Its true that there are a small percentage of
dogs who do not need leadership. Dogs (like
people) have different personalities, its not
about the breed but about the personality of the
dog.
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For Example
For example if a dog is naturally submissive by
nature, is happy to just fit in, likes to
please, doesnt challenge or want any trouble
then positive reinforcement techniques on their
own will work brilliantly in order to have a well
behaved dog.
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The Missing Link
Thats not the case for most dogs and without the
owner understanding how their dog sees the world,
how THEY think and how to tick THEIR boxes there
is a crucial missing link.
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Dogs Are Animals And Not Human
Its essential that the owner understands their
dog, what THEIR needs are and how to meet THEIR
expectations in a kind and confident way.
Understanding your dog
Dogs are animals
Its also good to remember that dogs are animals
and not human, they communicate non-verbally and
have different needs and expectations than our
own.
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Dont They Know Were Only Human!
Dogs read us by what we think and feel which is
why its so important that we try to be as
balanced as possible when we are around them.
Have you ever noticed that when you are stressed
out your dogs behaviour gets worse?!
I often laugh and say dont they know were
only human!
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Leadership
Dogs are naturally drawn to people (and other
animals) who demonstrate leadership qualities
such as...
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Leadership Qualities

• Decisiveness.
• Strength.
• Someone who is calm but firm (not a push over).
• Someone who gives clear and concise directions.
• Someone who communicates simply but effectively.
• Someone who rewards when doing a good job.
• Someone who is self assured and confident.
• Someone who has presence and easily gains respect
  and trust.

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Dogs also have

• They also have
• Strong , upright body language, which means their
  head is held high, their chest is forward and
  shoulders relaxed.

• They have  
• An air of authority, pack leaders are almost
  regal like with calmness and determination.

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Pack Leader Qualities
The qualities looked for in a pack leader are not
dissimilar to what we look for in a human leader.
Dog
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What Do You Look For In A Boss?
If you work for a boss who panics and shouts in a
crisis, has a problem making decisions or
communicates in a way that leaves you confused
and unsure then you have little trust in this
person for your well being.
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The Same Is True For Dogs
If on the other hand you work for a boss who is
calm and confident, gives clear information and
makes good decisions you know you can trust in
their leadership and judgement and relax when
theyre around to take care of you.
Calm Confident
The same is true for dogs too.
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Pack Leader Qualities...
Pack leaders are NOT aggressive or pushy but are
calm, confident and expect their directions to be
followed. Dogs dont negotiate with higher
ranking members but show respect and a
willingness to please, they also feel safe and
taken care of in the presence of the pack leader.
Additionally dogs are communicating non-verbally
all the time and demonstrate dominant and
submissive signals.
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Challenging Signals in dogs
For example Dominant or challenging signals in
dogs are shown by
challenging signals
A large confident body posture - the head and the
ears are raised. They have large staring, often
fixated eyes. They have curled raised lips and a
wrinkled muzzle and the tail is high. The whole
posture is upright and very strong.
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Submissive Signals
Submissive signals are indicated by a lowered
body, their ears are back and their eyes are
small and the tail is lowered. They will avoid
holding eye contact for very long and will look
away, sometimes turning their head and other
times their whole body.
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Calming Behaviours
Furthermore dogs have certain behaviours that
calm themselves, other dogs and you down!
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Sniffing Behaviours
One of the ways they do this is by sniffing the
ground. They often pretend they smell something
really good. If they do this around other dogs,
it can encourage the other dogs to do it too and
take the focus of what could have otherwise led
to a possible conflict.
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Yawning Behaviours
Another way they calm the situation is by yawning
they often use this calming down mechanism when
the environment becomes stressed or if you pet
them too closely.
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Flickering Their Tongue
A third way dogs can choose to calm the situation
is by flickering their tongue in and out quickly.
This signal is often chosen when 2 dogs are
approaching each other.
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An Essential Ingredient
In conclusion, I dont personally support the
bite or pinning the dog down on their side
techniques but I do believe that being the pack
leader, having a strong positive mindset and
focusing on the dog owner first are essential
ingredients to how balanced a dog is.
Focusing on the Dog Owner
An essential ingredient To a balanced dog
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The Winning Combination
When you combine leadership with an understanding
of how a dogs mind works PLUS positive
reinforcement techniques the results are not only
staggering but are fast and long lasting too.
Leadership Understanding a Dogs mind Positive
reinforcement techniques
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Are You MEANT To Work With Dogs?
Would you like to have the self-belief, the
confidence, the knowledge and hands on experience
in order to have your dream job and be a
professional dog trainer?
Do you feel you are MEANT to work with dogs and
would like to make a BIG difference in the world?
And would you like to work the hours YOU want,
have time for you, your family and friends and
PAY THE BILLS at the same time?
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Amazing Opportunity...
If youve answered yes then what Im going to
tell you next could be an amazing opportunity for
you...
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Is It YOUR Time To Make A Difference?
I've created 'The Rolls Royce of Dog Training and
Mentoring' Programme.
There are 2 parts to the programme The 5 Day
Advanced Course plus a follow up bonus
day. Followed by an 8 week business, coaching
and mentoring boot camp.
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Fast Track To Success...
This programme is jam packed full of roll your
sleeves up and learn from the inside out hands
on dog training experiences.
Plus an 8 week business and mentoring on-line
boot camp where I show you step by step, using
leading edge technology, EXACTLY how you can fast
track your way to success.
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This is only for people who
This is only for people who are ready NOW to make
a HUGH positive difference in their lives.
There is an opening for a maximum of 6 people to
work closely with me in order to get the
experience, mindset and business knowledge needed
in order to be successful.
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How It Works...

• By application and invitation only.
• A maximum of 6 places.
• Places are assigned in
• the order that suitable
• applicants are received.

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To Apply Go To...
www.good-dogs.co.uk/howtobecomeadogtrainer
Complete the application form at the bottom of
the page.
If it seems we're a good match and I feel I can
help you we'll have a telephone consultation,
which is 100 free, to see if we really are a
good fit.