Dog Training Internship Academy

Starting September 7th! I confirmed yesterday, there are a few spots are still available!

Hi all:
A family in Napa has a dog who's just come out of surgery and they need someone there to care for the dog. I do not know the family, only their assistant. Rate will be very competitive, will include travel expense, and i believe the need is for a couple of weeks. I do not have further details but if one of our past grads is interested, that would be great and you can reach out to me via email, [email protected] and I’ll make the connection. Thx!!!!

Ps. Super excited our next DTIA academy starts August 2nd!

Lili Chin's new book "Doggie Language" is coming out on October 6th, can't wait to get it!

Doggie Language | dog body language gift book by Lili Chin A small but mighty illustrated gift book and guide to understanding dog body language to improve human and dog relationships, and dog welfare. By artist Lili Chin of DoggieDrawings.net

Great infographic from the always awesome Lili Chin highlighting this COVID workplace study - dog pros, you can help by taking the survey- link in Lili’s post below:

A PSA illustrated by me. Are you an ANIMAL CARE PROFESSIONAL in the USA? Please take this survey: www.covidworkstudy.com Please share! https://www.facebook.com/covidworkstudy

The IAABC has a survey that they’re asking folks in the training and behavior field to take regarding equity, diversity, and access in this field:

Training & Behavior Diversity & Equality Survey A survey on diversity and equality in professional animal training and behavior.

We are delighted to announce that DTIA has a new home with the exceptional SF Puppy Prep! SF Puppy Prep has been training the dogs and humans of San Francisco for over 15 years with a wide offering of classes, socials, seminars, private training, and puppy day school. We are very excited about the opportunities open to DTIA students and graduates as they join this thriving learning community!

As a mixed race person I am very aware of the glaring lack of racial diversity in the field of dog training. We don’t see enough BIPOC representation in our field and as such dog training as a career may not seem like an option, because if we can’t see it, we can’t be it. Finance can act as a barrier to entry – I was only able to attend a well known dog training school many years ago because the shelter where I worked paid my tuition. DTIA is now offering a scholarship for BIPOC students, and accepting applications for that scholarship for the Fall 2020 cohort:

http://dtiasf.com/scholarship/

Scholarship – Dog Training Internship Academy

The dog training field needs to do A LOT more as regards visibility, encouraging diversity and opportunities for BIPOC trainers - "if you can't see it, you can't be it":

How to Support your BIPOC Dog Training and Dog Sport Friends I am often the only person of colour at a dog show, or trial. Have you ever wondered what that’s like? There has been some conflict recently in a dog training community that I consider myself…

Great quote from Mary Hunter about starting points when training:

Here's a quote from yesterday's blog post, which was about "Starting off on the right emotion." I thought it was meme worthy. If you agree, give it a like or a share. :)
And, if you missed yesterday's blog post, you can find it on Stale Cheerios.

Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee and sit down and take 90 min to listen to this episode of Hannah Brannigan's "Drinking from the Toilet" podcast with the always awesome Kiki Yablon talking about dog emotions in practical training:

https://hannahbranigan.dog/podcast/103/

Podcast #103: Dog Emotions In Practical Training with Kiki Yablon | Hannah Branigan – Wonderpups Training