Laura Waddell Webboard User Reg: 04-17-2003
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I'd like some feedback from the other trainers (those who make a living at it) on the forum about conducting business.
1. How long do you give a dog for behavior modification (aggression) if the client is doing everything they're told before you suggest something/someone else? Months, years?
2. How important is it to you keeping a good relationship with your clients by phone support if it is needed?
3. Would you call out another trainer for unsound advice and unprofessional conduct?
Just feeling it out so I'm sure I haven't lost my mind as to what's right and what isn't.
Anne Vaini Webboard User Reg: 07-14-2005
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I'd like some feedback from the other trainers (those who make a living at it) on the forum about conducting business.
Well, training isn't paying the bills yet... hopefully it will soon enough <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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1. How long do you give a dog for behavior modification (aggression) if the client is doing everything they're told before you suggest something/someone else? Months, years?
It depends on the approach and the owner. A dog can be "Cesar Millaned" in a week or two. Try clicker training and it can be a project that takes years.
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2. How important is it to you keeping a good relationship with your clients by phone support if it is needed?
Very important - if this is needed, either I haven't done my job well or there is more to the situation than meets the eye.
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3. Would you call out another trainer for unsound advice and unprofessional conduct?
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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I'd like some feedback from the other trainers (those who make a living at it) on the forum about conducting business.
Well, training isn't paying the bills yet... hopefully it will soon enough <img src="http://www.leerburg.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
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1. How long do you give a dog for behavior modification (aggression) if the client is doing everything they're told before you suggest something/someone else? Months, years?
It depends on the approach and the owner. A dog can be "Cesar Millaned" in a week or two. Try clicker training and it can be a project that takes years.
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2. How important is it to you keeping a good relationship with your clients by phone support if it is needed?
Very important - if this is needed, either I haven't done my job well or there is more to the situation than meets the eye.
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3. Would you call out another trainer for unsound advice and unprofessional conduct?
Absolutely!
I agree with all Anne says, adding that I'd want to see some sign of improvement within days, possible a week or two -- some small sign -- in most cases. If I didn't, I'd question either the owners' compliance or my own assessment and instructions. I do NOT mean "fixed" within days, of course.
If I continued for weeks and there was no improvement at all, I'd re-assess.
1) I usually ask the client to give the plan two weeks to start working. If by then there are NO changes/improvments then I reasess the situation. This is, of course, only if I'm reasonably sure the client is being very consistent and following the ENTIRE plan.
2) I always tell my clients to call with any questions or concerns. I never want my clients to feel like they are alone in the process after the initial evaluation.
3) I would and have called out another trainer for unsound/unsafe/unethical conduct. Didn't make me popular, but I try and stay professional at all times.
Howard Knauf Webboard User Reg: 09-24-2003
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The biggest problem is getting people to follow direction. Many times I've told clients to separate their dogs until the problem dog is totally focused and committed to the owner as the leader. Every time there is a frown or a barage of questions as to why. Most of the dogs I am dealing with have behavioural issues and this is where I usually start their home involvement. Many do not believe that this can make a difference and it is obvious that they aren't following through when the next training sesion comes around.
If I hear of bad training advice that they have recieved in the past I will tell them so. I will go on to explain why its bad and then tell them the correct way. If there is still doubt then I will direct them to this site to confirm my advice. In the end they are all given strong suggestions to visit this web board for the best info available.
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