A Day in the Life of a Dog Care Specialist at Train Walk Poop

A Day in the Life of a Dog Care Specialist at Train Walk Poop Wondering what the job is really like? Here is an honest look at a day as a Dog Care Specialist (Kennel Tech) at Train Walk Poop in South Salt Lake. Time with the dogs (about 60%) Safely handle dogs of different […]

How We Train Dogs at Train Walk Poop (and Why)

How We Train Dogs at Train Walk Poop (and Why) Train Walk Poop has been training dogs since 2007. We have worked with thousands of dogs. Here is how we do it, and how you would learn it. Play and trust come first A dog who feels safe is a dog who can learn. We […]

How We Help Foster and Shelter Dogs at Train Walk Poop

How We Help Foster and Shelter Dogs at Train Walk Poop At Train Walk Poop, we help all of our paying customers. We also help dogs in need. Dogs have given us so much. This is one way we give back. How it works Local shelters and foster groups send us dogs that need a […]

How to Become a Certified Trainer at Train Walk Poop

How to Become a Certified Trainer at Train Walk Poop You do not need to be a dog trainer to work at a dog training company. At Train Walk Poop, most of our trainers started as kennel techs. They learned on the job, got coached by our team, and earned certifications along the way. Step […]

How You Grow at Train Walk Poop

How You Grow at Train Walk Poop A good job should feel like it is going somewhere. Here is how the path works at Train Walk Poop. The kennel tech path Day 1: You start as a Junior Kennel Tech. About 2 weeks in: You become a full member of the play group team, and […]

What Our Team Says About Working at Train Walk Poop

What Our Team Says About Working at Train Walk Poop You do not have to take our word for it. Below are real reviews from our team on Indeed. We copied them word for word, typos and all. We also included the tough ones, because this job is not for everyone. Growth and learning The […]

The Truth About Your Dog’s “Issues” (It’s Not What You Think)

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The Truth About Your Dog’s “Issues” (It’s Not What You Think)   I had an interesting conversation yesterday that I need to share with you. A client asked me if I thought their Golden Retriever might have “doggy autism” because he couldn’t focus and acted out constantly. I almost laughed (but didn’t, because they were […]

The Conversation About Your Dog That Will Change Everything

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The Conversation About Your Dog That Will Change Everything A dog trainer’s honest take on why your training efforts might not be working I recently hung out with some close friends who were dealing with a scary situation – their dog had started snapping at their kids’ friends during playdates. The frustration in their voice […]

Does Your Dog Need Professional Training? Here’s What You Should Know

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Does Your Dog Need Professional Training? Here’s What You Should Know Most dog owners have questions and concerns before investing in professional training. After conducting hundreds of free training evaluations, I’ve noticed certain questions come up consistently. Let me address these common concerns to help you decide if professional training is right for your dog. […]

Transforming Foster Dogs’ Lives One Training Session at a Time

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Transforming Foster Dogs’ Lives One Training Session at a Time In our years of working with foster dogs, we’ve discovered something surprising: many foster families believe we’re simply providing daycare services for their foster pups. Today, I want to pull back the curtain and share what really happens when a foster dog spends time with […]

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