KPCT President Aaron Clayton's "Growing Your Business" session at ClickerExpo gave many trainers much food for thought. By exploring the challenges and opportunities facing professional clicker trainers, Aaron stirred the minds and hearts of trainers looking to build and grow successful businesses.
Events
ClickerExpo Minneapolis best reviewed yet!
By Bill Peña on 11/14/2005We just got back from ClickerExpo Minneapolis, where we were received by a very enthusiastic and friendly community of clicker trainers. It was three days of learning and fun, and the reviews tell us that we're on the right track. Learning Labs were very popular and well regarded, and the variety and depth of the lectures was lauded by every attendee. Over half (56%) rated ClickerExpo a "Wow!" experience! Take a look at some of the comments coming from the most recent ClickerExpo conference: ClickerExpo reviews.
Clicker trainers meet up for local support
By Bill Peña on 11/11/2005I think ad hoc meetups like this are fantastic, they are future of community organizing. Nan Arthur of Whole Dog Training in San Diego wrote to tell us about DogBeGood : San Diego Dog Behavior Support Group which will be having a "live" gathering in the San Diego area on November 13. If you're in the area, check them out!
Don't miss Attila & Fly at ClickerExpo Newport!
By Miranda Hersey Helin on 11/03/2005In his day job Hungarian Attila Szkukalek is a biochemist in Norwich, England. In his private life he's a husband, father, and dog training instructor. To the rest of us, Attila with his dog, Fly, is the best freestyle trainer and performer on the planet—and a powerful ambassador for reinforcement-based training.
Camp Gone to the Dogs -- NECN Video
By Bill Peña on 09/26/2005Camp Gone to the Dogs is an agility dog training camp in Stowe, VT where you can spend a week with your dog weaving, jumping and learning. NECN (New England Cable News) just did a story on them, and you can watch it here.
