When you hire a dog trainer or behavior consultant, you’re not just paying for their time, you’re investing in their expertise, methods, and carefully developed process. Yet, many students unknowingly undermine this process by asking their trainer to work outside their area of expertise, change their methods, or skip important steps.

This blog post explores why it’s essential to trust your trainer’s approach, whether it’s using positive reinforcement instead of training collars or following a structured behavior assessment.