For Trainers
Consult with Debbie Martin
Debbie Martin with nearly 30 years in the veterinary, behavior, and animal training fields can provide you with assistance and coaching for challenging training and behavior cases. Having another professional’s opinion can help validate your plan and illuminate alternate solutions. Schedule a free discovery call with Debbie to briefly discuss the case and determine if a consultation with her is the next step.
Want to Learn More and Have Fun Doing it?
Great trainers are always seeking ways to better support and serve both their human and animal clients, and TEAM seminars and webinars are designed to enrich your knowledge and skills so that you can achieve those goals. If you are interested in attending a seminar or webinar, please visit our Seminar Schedule.
Are you interested in hosting a seminar? If you have a suitable facility and a desire to continue learning, schedule a TEAM seminar in your facility today! Check out the Seminar Topics or contact me with your topic requests.
Also, check out our free recorded Webinars to learn more from the comfort of your own home.
Teach Puppy Start Right Preschool™
The Puppy Start Right Preschool™ online course provides your with all the skills, curriculum, and handouts needed to teach high quality puppy preschool classes. Puppy classes are much more than puppy play sessions. Learn the skills to offer a progressive puppy socialization class that will keep your clients coming back for more and veterinary hospitals referring their clients to you! It is a smart investment and you will earn 21 hours of CEU for KPA, CCPDT, and IAABC. Offered through Karen Pryor Academy. Enroll today!
Collaborating with Veterinarians
NOW is the time to team up with veterinarians!
For most of you approaching a veterinary facility about developing a mutually beneficial relationship will involve stepping outside your comfort zone! With some preparation and setting of realistic goals, this may be the most rewarding move you can take both professionally and personally. Below are some resources to assist you in the process.
Veterinarian Letter
Dr. Ken Martin, DACVB has provided a letter outlining the importance of veterinarians teaming up with professional reward-based trainers. We suggest first meeting with the office manager or veterinarian briefly and providing them with this letter and the other resources listed here to review.
How To Choose A Trainer
Recommendations from the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior on how to choose a trainer.
Trainer Assessment Form
From Canine and Feline Behavior For Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, First Edition. Edited by Julie K. Shaw and Debbie Martin. © 2015 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Published 2015 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.