Travel bowls for food and water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\nYou can purchase a pre-made first aid kit from most pet stores or online retailers. Alternatively, you can put one together yourself. Prices will vary depending on where you choose to purchase your first aid kit.<\/p>\n
However, we believe that peace of mind is priceless!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n
13. A Comfortable (Yet Sturdy) Pair of Shoes<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\n
As a dog trainer, you’ll be on your feet a lot – walking, running, kneeling, crouching, etc. As such, it’s important to have a good pair of shoes that can keep up with you!<\/p>\n
There are all sorts of shoes out there that are designed for people who are constantly on the go. Finding a pair that fit your needs should be relatively easy. However, we recommend doing some research before making any purchase – just to make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck.<\/p>\n
You can purchase comfortable, reliable shoes from most retailers – both in-store and online. Prices will vary depending on the brand\/type of shoe you select.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n
14. Patience – and A Good Sense of Humor<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\n
Patience and a good sense of humor are two things that’re absolutely ESSENTIAL for any dog trainer – especially those who are just starting out.<\/p>\n
There’s no shame in admitting that training dogs can be tough work. It takes a lot of time, effort, and patience to really master the art of dog training. And even then, there will still be days – or even weeks – where everything seems to go wrong.<\/p>\n
That’s why it’s so important to have a good sense of humor! Learning to laugh at yourself (and your mistakes) is an integral part of being a successful dog trainer.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n
15. Excellent Communication – and Listening – Skills<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\n
Training dogs is all about effective communication, as well as the ability to truly listen <\/em>to what your clients’ needs and goals are. If you can’t communicate effectively with your clients – or worse, their dogs – then you’re not going to be very successful as a dog trainer. Similarly, if you don’t properly listen to what your clients are trying to achieve, you won’t know how to help them get there.<\/p>\nExcellent communication and listening skills can be learned through practice (and plenty of trial and error). However, if you feel like you need some help in this area, there are plenty of resources out there that can assist you (books, websites, seminars, etc.).<\/p>\n
Of course, the best way to improve your communication and listening skills is to simply get out there and start talking to people – and listening to what they have to say!<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”30″][vc_column_text]\n
16. A Positive Attitude<\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text]\n
Last but not least, having a positive attitude is arguably THE most important trait for any dog trainer to have. After all, dogs are incredibly perceptive creatures – and they can sense when their trainer is feeling down or frustrated. Not to mention, clients won’t want to recommend or re-book with a trainer who makes a bad impression.<\/p>\n
If you want to be successful as a dog trainer, you need to be able to maintain a positive attitude, even when things are tough. Remember: every day is a new opportunity to learn and grow – both as a trainer and as a person.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”14400″ alignment=”” animation=”None” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]\n