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Are you interested in learning the art of remote collar training? Is your existing dog business in need of supercharging? Are you ready to take your skills to a new level?

Let us help you take your business and training approach from average to extraordinary.

That’s My Dog! Inc. leads the way in cutting edge training techniques that provide practical solutions for today’s pet owner. We combine these techniques with customer service knowledge that drives business to the door and wrap it up with marketing solutions that work. The TMD E-cademy can teach you these three components to help you create the life you desire working with dogs.

Our E-cademy immersion program put experience into action for the benefit of our students and clients. While here you will combine classroom discussions with practical application.
This hands on style of learning involves working with dogs of all ages, breeds and dispositions, as well as handlers from all walks of life.
While studying at the E-cademy you will:

• Practice skills and techniques while training a variety of dogs of varying dispositions.
• Participate in private and group lessons.
• Learn remote collar applications for every aspect of dog behavior including: Dominance aggression, fear issues, shyness and separation anxiety.
• Learn to utilize food, toys, head halters and other tools in conjunction with this methodology.
• Examine the psychology behind the TMD approach.
• Learn the secrets of effective public presentations and demonstrations.
• Discover networking and marketing ideas that can increase your revenue.
• Plus much more.

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

The goal of our program is to give students the confidence and experience needed to implement this new knowledge immediately when returning home.
Your success is our success. Because we believe so strongly in win – win philosophies, our staff is continually expanding their knowledge base. We train with experts in their respective fields of accomplishment and draw on a wide variety of resources to keep our perspectives fresh and evolving.
Check out E-palooza to view one of our continuing education programs.

Our graduates have much to say about their time spent learning with us. Please see our testimonial page for further information.

Our training facility is located in beautiful and historic, Dubuque, IA  However, our students and clients come from across the globe to train personally with Robin and learn these cutting edge techniques. We encourage our attendees to bring a dog along for the learning experience. If you do not have access to a green dog one can be provided for you through our work with area shelters and rescues.

Lodging accommodations are made at various dog friendly locations. Contact us for details.

10 DAY PROGRAM This program will immerse students into our training and business operations. It is designed to go beyond the basics and take participants through more advanced problem solving ability. Students learn how to set up programs of instruction for private lessons, group lessons and board and train programs. In addition to the basic collar work, students are exposed to agility, directional control and explore various ways to deal with aggression issues. There is also exposure to demonstration techniques and discussion of how to handle commonly asked questions.

The curriculum includes; introducing green dogs to the techniques, teaching both private and group lessons, and honing demonstration skills. We include education on the latest equipment advances, proven marketing strategies, and sales techniques. Significant time is invested learning the communication dynamics involved with teaching dogs and humans alike.

Tuition: $3750.00

2012 Dates

Feb. 27th- Mar. 9th 2012 (No Sunday Class) Deadline for sign up is Jan. 27, 2012

June 4th – June 14th 2012 (No Sunday Class) Deadline for sign up is May 4th, 2012

Sept. 17th – Sept. 27th 2012 (No Sunday Class) Deadline for sign up is Aug. 17, 2012

(If you reserved your place in the E-cademy before February 1st, 2012 we will honor old price of $3500.00)