by Helen | Feb 8, 2024 | News
Ambassador – Bethany Grace of Bonny Dog Behaviour In the Pet Professional Network we celebrate business success, one lady who really stands out and takes action is the lovely Bethany. We chose her as one of our Ambassadors as she has done incredible work to...
by Helen | Feb 8, 2024 | News
NO SALE! We’ve all had it, that client looking for a deal… “But trainer X charges this much” “Walkies down the road do an extra walk at a discount” “I bought this lead off eBay only for £5” Everybody loves a bargain. But...
by Helen | Feb 8, 2024 | News
We are here to help dog owners and make them feel GOOD about themselves When we coach and train, It’s not only about helping the dog but also what’s at the end of the lead – the dog owner. When I walked into my first dog training course, I felt on...
by Helen | Feb 8, 2024 | News
by Helen | Dec 6, 2022 | News
As a dog trainer, are you feeling overwhelmed with the amount of work and responsibilities? A business coach can help you get on top of your game, so that you can free up valuable time for what matters most: your clients and their dogs. In this article we will discuss...
by Helen | Apr 24, 2021 | News
As an ambitious pet professional, you can often find yourself helping others, more than you help yourself and taking on more work than was first expected. But it’s so important to be aware of our personal limitations to keep the balance right. How are you coping right...
by Helen | Apr 5, 2020 | News
When people are having a tough time, frustrated or unhappy it can bring out the worst in them. Facebook can be a great tool for people to use, especially when building a business or keeping in touch with friends or family. So why is it sometimes such a toxic place?...
by Helen | Jan 9, 2020 | News
Long walks can be extremely damaging for a puppy. If you are a dog walker, trainer or a new puppy owner it’s important to remember that unlike most adult dogs long walks are not recommended. Group walks should be avoided and new dog owners should have positive...
by Helen | Jan 12, 2019 | News
What will they THINK? As I write these words, the little Nagging Nora starts. Delete. Stop. Another day. If you are anything like most of us you take forever to write content and procrastinate about asking what seems the simplest question on social media. Especially...
by Helen | Nov 22, 2018 | News
When we start a new business or are looking to expand, it can be difficult to cut through the noise on social media. We often get tempted to just share our courses and services far and wide, but this often can look spammy or desperate. Another big mistake is trying to...
by Helen | Nov 16, 2018 | News
5 reasons why that client DIDN’T get back to you (And It’s not usually anything you’ve done wrong). You had an email from a potential client, really interested in your walks or training, then… NOTHING. They seemed to have dropped off the face...
by Helen | Nov 16, 2018 | News
There’s enough cake for everyone. Working in collaboration – there’s enough cake for everyone! That’s right – help support each other. If I could offer one great piece of advice it would be to work in collaboration with other local pet...
by Helen | Nov 9, 2018 | News
“Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world.” —Buddha In an industry where kindness to animals is at the forefront of our philosophy sadly we still occasionally see the opposite when it comes to people?...
by Helen | Nov 8, 2018 | News
What if the competition was your perfect ally? Someone who could push your business forward and cross refer. Well that’s exactly how things started for me. 4 months into my business things were going well. But I was still struggling to fill a few of my walking...
