Short-Term Programs
Short-term program enrollments have been robust in 2022. I am always curious which programs are most popular. Here are the programs by order of signups from January through July.
Pet Nutrition and Diet: This course has gradually increased in popularity each year. It provides a thorough overview on nutrition for dogs and cats, as well as pet birds, small mammals, reptiles and horses.
Pet Massage: To be honest, I was skeptical when this course was first proposed to me. Massage for dogs? Really? After review, I learned that proper massage is a fabulous way of bonding, relieving stress and much more. It is our second most-popular short-term program.
Training Shelter Dogs: This course is for DOP students, graduates, and/or those with dog training experience. The program focuses on temperament assessment and helping to address some behavioral challenges common to dogs housed in shelters. Popular in part because dog trainers, in general, want to use their knowledge and skills to help dogs find forever homes, and this course helps them fulfill that desire.
Selling and Teaching Private Lessons: This course is also for DOP students, graduates and/or those with dog training experience. Many dog trainers start their careers assisting and then teaching group obedience classes. At some point in your career, you might want to learn how to conduct and market private lessons. This course teaches you how. Both Training Shelter Dogs and Selling and Teaching Private Lessons were written by a renowned working professional dog trainer and lecturer.
The previous two programs, Training Shelter Dogs, and Selling and Teaching Private Lessons, are both at number 3. That’s because as of the end of July each had the exact same number of enrollments.
Pet Sitting and Dog Walking: One of my favorite programs because it’s a natural business that dog trainers, cat trainers, veterinary assistants and pet groomers can start and offer to selected clients. Pet sitting went from a slightly unusual way for people to watch after their pets to mainstream in 20 years. Dog walking, which was popular in places like Manhattan, Los Angeles and San Francisco for decades, has also become common in large and small communities all across North America.
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