You're great with dogs.
Let's make the people part easier.
Let's make the people part easier.
Communication coaching for dog trainers and behavior consultants who want clients to feel like partners, not obstacles.
The people part of dog training is HARD, and no one warned you.✓ You built a solid plan, and somehow it didn't stick at home.✓ You've explained it three times and still aren't sure they heard you.✓ Burnout is creeping in, one difficult conversation at a time.None of that means you're bad at this, or that your clients don't care. It means no one taught you this part.Book a Free Call
I'm Delores. I get it.I've spent years on both ends of the leash: training dogs, coaching their people, and mentoring dog pros. Along the way, I learned that training often succeeds or stalls in the conversation.I once promised myself, no more dogs. Ever. Then I met a scrappy puppy who changed everything, and eventually led me here.MA in Communication · CDBC · KPA-CTP · L-FDM · Host of Learning Dog Radio · Author of Why Does My Dog Do That?!
Mission
Helping dog pros go from burnout to breakthrough with their clients, so the work stays worth doing.
Vision
A world where dog pros love their work, and their clients feel like partners in it.
Values
- Meet people where they are. No judgment.
- Stay curious about the why. Curiosity is key.
- Imagine the possibilities. Look for the AHA!
- Keep it simple. Simplicity is powerful.
What starts to shift✓ You notice what's happening in a conversation (overwhelm, embarrassment, worry) before it derails the plan.✓ You catch your own frustration before it drives your response.✓ You have more ways to respond when a session goes sideways.✓ Over time, hard sessions leave you less drained, and clients feel more like partners.This kind of change takes practice. It's not a quick fix, and I won't pretend it is. But it's learnable, and you don't have to do it alone.
Connected Conversations
A 10-week program for the human side of dog training
Connecting with clients isn't an optional soft skill. It's the skill that makes everything else work.
• Six online modules
• Three 1:1 coaching calls with me
• Three small-group workshops where you bring your real cases
$349
Introductory price. Next cohort begins January 14, 2027, limited to 10 participants. Enrollment opens December 1.
Early bird bonus: enroll by December 14 for a 60-minute 1:1 follow-up call after the program.
Not ready for a call? Start free.3 Ways to Improve Client Conversations is a short mini course with four lessons and a bonus on handling hard conversations. You'll see how I teach, and you can try it with your next client.Start the Free Mini CourseWant to connect with other dog pros working on the people side? Join the free community
Shannon Kelly
Mindful K9
“Delores was such a gift to work with and even generously offered her time to meet with me outside of class. I’m very grateful for her mentorship!”
Jamie Ramos
Not a trainer? You're welcome here too.Groomers, walkers, daycare staff, shelter and rescue teams, vet teams: if your work with dogs depends on conversations with people, these skills are for you.
