We provide resources and support to dog training businesses
Develop your dog training business
Dog training and behaviour consultants often feel isolated and overwhelmed, particularly if they are new to the field. The Dog Trainer’s Crucible was developed to help address this problem. From on demand mentoring, and strategic planning, to curriculum development, we can help.
After just one session, you’ll feel more in control of your business, your goals and your life. We will help you to combine your ideas with the opportunities that come your way.
Upcoming events
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All About Cooperative Care
5pm EST January 11th, 2024
We’re vey excited to have special guest Deb Jones, PhD joining us for a live chat in the Crucible community! Deb will be discussing how cooperative care can make life easier for you and your dog.
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Being kind with clients, peers, and ourselves
5pm EST December 14th, 2023
We have special guest speaker Denise Fenzi joining us for a live chat all about being kind! Join Denise and Sue as they discuss the importance of being kind in the dog training community and profession.
Why a Crucible?
A crucible is a small vessel used in chemistry to combine simple substances over high heat so that a more complex substance can be formed.
In The Dog Trainer's Crucible, you can combine all you know about dogs, training, and behavior in order to build a professional business that you can be proud of!
Sue Alexander CPDT, CPDT-KSA, CBCC-KA brings 30 years as a respected dog trainer, behaviour consultant and entrepreneur to her mentoring of other behaviour professionals. Sue has mentored over 20 individuals through the CPDT exam, and teaches the Shelter Dog Training Mentorship at Shelter Behaviour Hub, as well as mentoring other dog trainers and behavior consultants in their business endeavours.
Our Services
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On Demand Mentoring
Collaborating with Sue offers a valuable opportunity to gain insights from her wealth of experience. Delving into complex cases and behavioral challenges becomes more comprehensible as her guidance provides a seasoned perspective. Engaging with Sue ultimately facilitates a deeper understanding of these intricate matters, allowing for more effective problem-solving and enhanced professional growth.
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Curriculum Development
Do you want a course that you can brand as your own? Talk to us! Sue has several courses that are ready to purchase. For the cost of two to three enrolled students, you can save yourself the time and effort that go into developing a course.
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Community
Do you want a place to go and visit with other trainers and behaviour consultants? Where you can source cutting edge information about what is known about dog training and behaviour? Where you can participate n live chats and ask well known dog trainers and behaviour consultants the questions you would like to know about? Consider joining our Community. This subscription service is very low cost and you get the first month free.
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Case Reviews
Sue Alexander brings thirty years of experience working with difficult behaviour cases, and can sort through the most complicated details and help you to better understand the details that will allow you to help your clients to help their dogs.
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In Person Seminars
Are you looking for an energetic, inspiring speaker? Sue started her career in outdoor education, and brings a solid understanding of the theory of dog training in an accessible interactive style of teaching to her audiences.
