*The following episode contains discussions on topics such as alcohol abuse and trauma that may be triggering some listeners. Please exercise caution and consider your personal experiences and sensitivities before listening. We approach these subjects respectfully and aim to provide insight and support, but we acknowledge that everyone's journey is unique*

On this episode of Mind Your Own Dog Business, Kristen Lee and Maggie Christina have a very open and vulnerable discussion of what has been happening behind the scenes at Dog Biz School on a personal level.

Kristen and Maggie share their breaking points, their low points in complete burnout, and how their unhealthy relationship with alcohol started to spiral out of control, and they almost left the industry due to their bullshit.

Kristen and Maggie explore their very early journeys towards sobriety, the impact of alcohol and substance abuse on personal and professional life, and the importance of self-care and mental health, especially in the dog training industry.

It's a real, raw, and honest conversation that we invite all dog trainers to listen to.

Great dog-owning clients aren't found. They are created.

In this badass episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Biz, Kristen and Ashley discuss dog trainers' issues with getting their dog owners "compliant" in their training programs.

Because one struggle that's across the board with any dog trainer? Getting owners to "do the work".

Kristen and Ashley cover the steps to creating, yes, creating, awesome fucking dog training clients that want to do the work and actually do it.

They outline the simple steps you can start taking today to get better with clients in their dog training programs AND foster better relationships with dog owners.

Join our free class on 3/21 @ 11 am - click here to save your spot.

Episode Links:

Work with Dog Biz School

Dog Biz School Website

Instagram - Kristen Lee

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Don't postpone your peace because chaos is familiar.

In this episode of the Mind Your Own Dog Business Podcast, Kristen Lee talks to the dog trainers of the industry who find themselves employed by toxic AF employers, whether that is employees of training facilities that do group classes, board and trains, day trains, or even dog training businesses without a facility.

Kristen explains the toxic dynamics that send truly great, experienced dog trainers out of employee roles into business ownership roles. This trend is attributed to various factors, including a focus on profit over quality, micromanagement, trauma bonding among staff, and unhealthy dynamics between leadership and staff.

Kristen Lee also outlines red flags signaling a toxic work environment. She encourages dog trainers to recognize these signs and consider leaving toxic environments an opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Join our free class on 3/21 @ 11 am - click here to save your spot.

Episode Links:

Work with Dog Biz School

Dog Biz School Website

Instagram - Kristen Lee

Instagram - Dog Biz School