About Us
Providing in-home pet dog training and behavior services throughout Dane, Green and Rock counties of Wisconsin. Professional dog trainer: Accredited by Pet Professional Accreditation Board and certified by Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers. Methods are entirely force-free and reward-based, founded upon scientific principles. Member Pet Professional Guild and chair of the PPG Advocacy Committee. Better Business Bureau of Wisconsin accredited business with A+ rating.
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"One of the best trainers and dog behavior consultants in North America. Any client is truly lucky..."
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"One of the best trainers and dog behavior consultants in North America. Any client is truly lucky to have the ability to work with this trainer. "
"Dan is the consummate dog trainer. Polite, mellow, happy guy. He approaches training with a firm..."
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"Dan is the consummate dog trainer. Polite, mellow, happy guy. He approaches training with a firm but loving mind. Dogs respond to him like no one I've ever met. Wonderful guy. Wonderful trainer!!"
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In addition to two certifications as a professional dog trainer I earned a third certification as a canine behavior consultant. This specialty req...
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"Angelica is an intelligent, educated, articulate and compassinate canine professional. She is..."
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"Angelica is an intelligent, educated, articulate and compassinate canine professional. She is also committed to force-free methods and equipment which are science-based, effective and fun to learn. "
"I have had services performed at Gary WIlle's Auto & Tire Center, know an excellent mechanic..."
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"I have had services performed at Gary WIlle's Auto & Tire Center, know an excellent mechanic there, and another of the employees. They provide good services at fair prices."
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I primarily use paid ads to reach a greater audience when I want to spread information and raise awareness of importance to my business philosophy, but are not directly linked to increasing revenue. For that I depend upon providing excellent services and expanding my referral base. That...
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I primarily use paid ads to reach a greater audience when I want to spread information and raise awareness of importance to my business philosophy, but are not directly linked to increasing revenue. For that I depend upon providing excellent services and expanding my referral base. That generates the bulk of new clients each year.
When I refer someone to another business I want to know that the other business shares my dedication to the welfare and best outcome of the client. If I doubt that the other business share the same level of dedication and commitment I have, then I decline a referral. Each referral is a...
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When I refer someone to another business I want to know that the other business shares my dedication to the welfare and best outcome of the client. If I doubt that the other business share the same level of dedication and commitment I have, then I decline a referral. Each referral is a testament about my credibility and trust.
I will not betray that for marketing or money gain. With those businesses who share my passion for helping clients achieve their best possible outcome, I readily embrace them.
Ann, you have done a lot of good things. As a dog trainer I added dog walking and pet sitting as a service to my training/behavior clients. I engage in widespread networking and have developed relationships with veterinary clinics, groomers, trainers, pet rescues and pet product retailers...
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Ann, you have done a lot of good things. As a dog trainer I added dog walking and pet sitting as a service to my training/behavior clients. I engage in widespread networking and have developed relationships with veterinary clinics, groomers, trainers, pet rescues and pet product retailers within my service area. Now I exchange referrals between these varied service providers and we support one another to the benefit of pet guardians. In short, we all serve the same clientele but in different ways.
My goal with each client is to make things better for them so they feel happy to refer to me others, which is how I gain half of my new clients each year. To accomplish that I must do three things:
1. Be honest, demonstrate integrity, be ethical and transparent in my business practices.
2. ...
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My goal with each client is to make things better for them so they feel happy to refer to me others, which is how I gain half of my new clients each year. To accomplish that I must do three things:
1. Be honest, demonstrate integrity, be ethical and transparent in my business practices.
2. Develop a good reputation in the community over time.
3. Offer excellent customer service.
In short, I strive to be honest, transparent, proactive, humble and equitable. If I do those things then I am confident that people will speak favorably of me.
I began as a pet dog trainer teaching group classes at a dog daycare. When I formed my own business I expanded first into the realm of dog safety and bite prevention, offering free educational programs throughout the community and seeking donations from businesses and individuals to help pay for...
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I began as a pet dog trainer teaching group classes at a dog daycare. When I formed my own business I expanded first into the realm of dog safety and bite prevention, offering free educational programs throughout the community and seeking donations from businesses and individuals to help pay for materials. Then I earned a canine behavior certification and began offering professional services for dogs who may or may not have benefited from training, but whose real need was help with fears and phobias. There are very few dog trainers competent in that realm. Next, I began writing a Canine Connection column for the local community, and a monthly blog and magazine articles for The Pet Professional Guild. I expanded my service area to three counties and went where no other trainers were servicing the population. I also actively formed working relationships with numerous veterinarians and partner with them to provide holistic care to their clients, offering free educational materials of value to those families. Now I am offering educational classes through the local school system as a public service. The result of this is that I enjoy widespread recognition and half of my new clients each year come from referrals. Being a contributing member of local communities earns trust and provides help to others. It is good for the community, and good for business.
I have not used Instagram but I do post Facebook ads and have gained new clients who saw those ads. A typical ad may be a client testimonial with a slideshow of their adorable dog (with written permission of the pet owner) and my business card/logo or other information identifying my business. ...
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I have not used Instagram but I do post Facebook ads and have gained new clients who saw those ads. A typical ad may be a client testimonial with a slideshow of their adorable dog (with written permission of the pet owner) and my business card/logo or other information identifying my business. Client testimonials often refer to their initial problem and how satisfied they are with the result of my services. I post it and monitor FB activity. If I see several hundred Likes and Views then I run an ad, focusing on the county where I live and the age group I wish to target. I ask each new client how they heard of me and why they chose to work with me, so I have a good idea what is working in terms of marketing.
For the past few years we have donated toys and other gifts to a local community which holds a "Santa Day" event at a church. There is a very authentic looking Santa in costume and plenty of volunteers offering games and activities to children, and free gift wrapping. Low-income families come...
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For the past few years we have donated toys and other gifts to a local community which holds a "Santa Day" event at a church. There is a very authentic looking Santa in costume and plenty of volunteers offering games and activities to children, and free gift wrapping. Low-income families come to select from among about 200 donated items so they can gift them to their loved ones for Christmas.
It is a heart warming evening which truly represents the spirit of compassion and charity, and Happy Buddha Dog Training is glad to be a part of it.
