Episode 116. How to Choose a Virtual Dog Training Class

Ever since Nessie joined our family, I’ve had to step up my pet parenting to incorporate more enrichment and training into our home than ever before.

I’ve spent a lot of time (and money!) over the past year trying numerous different online dog training platforms. While many of them have great information, not all of them worked well for me.

Today I’m sharing the 4 factors you should know before choosing an online dog training class:

  1. Know your goal.

  2. Know how you learn.

  3. Know what you’re getting for your money.

  4. Get comfortable with the technology you’ll need to use.

I’m also sharing my 5 favorite online training platforms:

  • Fenzi Dog Sports Academy

    • Not just dog sports! Tons of class options and teachers to choose from.

    • Various price points for how much interaction and personal attention you desire.

  • Spirit Dog Training

    • Focused on solving pet parent problems

  • Grisha Stewart Academy

    • World-class speakers

    • Library of past videos always available

  • Every Dog Behavior & Training

    • Tons of free webinars!

  • Your Dog’s Friend

    • Nessie & I took the online Control Unleashed classes and we LOVED it!

    • I’m most succesesful when I have the accountability of showing up on Zoom each week.

    • I learned so much from the other students & their dogs!