When the world started to go into lockdown, fellow dog trainer, Kamal Fernandez, had the idea to do a series of video interviews and share them with the world. In Kamal’s words “A rising tide lifts all ships, and we are very much in this together. If we pull together and we collectively share ideas, hopefully everybody can come through this”.
I was honoured to be interviewed by Kamal, as he is a great friend, long time student and all-round good guy. The topic of our conversation centred on running a dog training business and the video is below for you.
You can follow along with Kamal’s “Lifting All Ships” video series on his Facebook page.
If you are dog trainer, or a trainer or coach in any field who has been running classes locally, I want to encourage you to take your training online. When I started my first online dog training program over a decade ago, I was told it could never be done! I started through necessity both so I could spend more time at home, and serve my international students better. Be uniquely you, be authentic, and just do it. It can be daunting, but it does not need to be complicated to start with.
Today I am grateful for everyone who is making the world a better place.
Thank you Susan and Kamal for this interview.
Beautiful interview. Very inspired. Thanks!
Thank you Susan and Kamal for sharing this very inspirational talk!
Fab interview Kamal. I have watched you grow up and into the man you are today and could not be more proud 🙂 Thank you Susan for all that you and your team do. Keep safe and well all.
Susan, I will never be a “Trainer” for anything other than my own dog but your videos and philosophy have already helped me to help my dear, smart, nervous Nellie become a sweet sociable dog with some (more to come) fun outlets for her incredible energy. Left to her own devices she was on the road to become a terror but games have channelled her into a responsive partner that is truly the joy of my life right now. Thank you and know that we (Lacey and I) will continue this lifelong process together.
Thank you for all you do. I’m currently in the 2019 Recallers and the Home School program
Great programs
I appreciate all that you do! Your world is a wonderful place where everyone can be awesome! I am very happy to be a Recallers member. I can’t wait to see you featured on the Ellen show someday!
Thank you Susan for your generosity!