Trainer Tag-Along Program

Are you interested in entering the field of dog training but don’t want to spend $3000 or more to attend an on-line or in-person school?

Wondering whether working with dogs and clients is right for you?

Join Heeling Hounds owner & certified professional dog trainer, Glenda Herrin, to receive one-on-one, personalized counseling, advice, resources, behind-the-scenes tips and tricks, and in-person Trainer Tag-Along sessions with actual clients!

A four-phase session is now available!

Phase 1 Initial Meet-and-Greet ($99)
We will cover: • What beginning and experienced trainers should know and do • Video, book and webinar resources • Acquiring hands-on resources and experience • Respected, well-known names in the field and their philosophies and publications • Nationally-recognized certifying organizations—what to look for, buzzwords and how to go about getting a certification • How to choose the services you wish to offer • Modalities of training and deciding which one you will choose to embrace • Pros and cons of working in the profession

Phase 1

Initial Meet-and-Greet ($99)

We will cover:
• What beginning and experienced trainers should know and do
• Video, book and webinar resources
• Acquiring hands-on resources and experience
• Respected, well-known names in the field and their philosophies and publications
• Nationally-recognized certifying organizations—what to look for, buzzwords and how to go about getting a certification
• How to choose the services you wish to offer
• Modalities of training and deciding which one you will choose to embrace
• Pros and cons of working in the profession

Phase 2 Ride Along Sessions ($30 each, minimum of four)
Observe and learn from attending actual client sessions which include: • Adoption transition counseling • Behavior modification • Obedience training • How a trainer interacts with clients and dogs

Phase 2

Ride Along Sessions ($30 each, minimum of four)

Observe and learn from attending actual client sessions which include:
• Adoption transition counseling
• Behavior modification
• Obedience training
• How a trainer interacts with clients and dogs

Phase 3 Wrap-up Meeting ($150, which includes Portfolio and CD-ROM with samples and examples)
• Two-hour discussion targeting tips and suggestions for accurate recordkeeping • Client documentation • Drawing up a legal contract • Appropriate safeguarding of records • Marketing materials • Phone etiquette and how to handle clients on the phone • Whether and when to refer a case to another trainer • Procuring business insurance, and more. Includes free CD-ROM and portfolio with dozens of samples, examples, tips and tricks!

Phase 3

Wrap-up Meeting ($150, which includes Portfolio and CD-ROM with samples and examples)

• Two-hour discussion targeting tips and suggestions for accurate recordkeeping
• Client documentation
• Drawing up a legal contract
• Appropriate safeguarding of records
• Marketing materials
• Phone etiquette and how to handle clients on the phone
• Whether and when to refer a case to another trainer
• Procuring business insurance, and more.

Includes free CD-ROM and portfolio with dozens of samples, examples, tips and tricks!

Phase 4 Additional Coaching (optional, $40/hour)
Additional coaching available upon completion of first three Phases; provides further hands-on instruction and tailored suggestions.

Phase 4

Additional Coaching (optional, $40/hour)

Additional coaching available upon completion of first three Phases; provides further hands-on instruction and tailored suggestions.

Pricing and Payment
• $99 down payment required at Phase 1 meeting • Remainder ($270) required upon starting Phase 2 • Total cost is $369

Pricing and Payment

• $99 down payment required at Phase 1 meeting
• Remainder ($270) required upon starting Phase 2
• Total cost is $369