The VSA Blog

Creating the career of your dreams is more than just being a part of the dog training profession you love. It also involves building your personal enjoyment and well-being into your daily business plan. Whether you are planning a brand-new dog training venture or are...

What makes you stand out from other dog trainers – and why do you need to? Even if you love everything about dog training, you’d need to clone yourself five times over to support every single dog owner with every need they might have. With all the special areas of...

​Have you heard of a “sales funnel?” Like a physical funnel, it’s large at the top so you can pour in a lot of potentially messy stuff, and it gradually gets smaller to direct things exactly where they need to go. This is a model that dog trainers can use to answer...

The science is clear. If you want to live a fulfilling life, it sure helps to love what you do for work.  Working for a paycheck won’t cut it these days. Because most people’s personal and professional lives blend together, it’s important that your professional work...

Have you ever felt in awe of other dog trainers and worry that your own accomplishments just aren’t at the same level? If you know you do good work, but constantly feel like you’re skating along on sheer luck, it’s possible you are struggling with something many top...

Are you pondering how to turn your fascination with dogs and your drive to help people and their pets into a profession? You already know that some animal careers like veterinary medicine take years of higher education, but what about others, like dog training?  Great...

Creating a strong connection with potential clients is tricky for any business, but when you’re a dog trainer it can feel doubly important: 1- You want to reach out and connect with the clients you can help for the sake of your business, yes, but 2- You also want to...

Do you love dogs? Would you like to turn your love for dogs into a fulfilling career? Are you already a pet professional who wants to expand your knowledge and skills? There are many career opportunities for people who want to work directly with dogs. You’ll find...

Should you consider a career in dog training? If you have a strong connection with animals, have a curious spirit and enjoy helping both dogs and people, the short answer is…YES! Absolutely! Dog training is a great career on its own. It can also be a fantastic...

Are you considering a career as a professional dog trainer? Adding expertise in dog training can be a fantastic way to: develop a brand-new, life-long career path have an enjoyable side-gig build more flexibility into your work life develop skills you can use anywhere...