Debbie Thomas CPDT

Did you know that literally anyone can call themselves a dog trainer? In the US, there's no licensing or education requirements and no government oversight. It's buyer beware!

That's why knowing the red flags before hiring a trainer is so important. If someone is promising guaranteed results, being cagey about their methods, or still talking about dominance and pack theory... it's time to keep scrolling or walk away.

Your dog deserves someone who uses training methods backed by actual science, and you deserve a trainer who is open, transparent, and honest about how they work.

Save this for later and share it with someone who has a dog. It might just save them from a really frustrating (and expensive) experience.

Read more in my post this week.

Some loves never leave us—and a pet’s love is one of them.

It shows up in the quiet, in the memories that catch you off guard, in the way your heart still feels full when you think of them.

They may not be here, but their love stays forever, like a soft light we carry wherever we go. 🌈💕