Misadventures of the Okayest Dog Trainer and Misogyny in the Dog Training Industry with Melissa McCue-McGrath

About this episode

Melissa McCue-McGrath joins Victoria to discuss her new book and the challenges faced by women in the dog training industry.

Melissa McCue-McGrath joins Victoria to discuss her new book 'Misadventures of the World's Okayest Dog Trainer,' her experiences with unconventional cases, and the challenges faced by women in the dog training industry. This episode offers insights into real-world dog training, industry dynamics, and empowering women professionals. Guest Links: Melissa McCuma McGrath's Website: https://www.melissamcgrath.com Book: Misadventures of the World's Okayest Dog Trainer - https://www.amazon.com...

People in this episode

Host: Victoria Stilwell

Guest: Melissa McCue-McGrath

Topics covered

• dog training
• women in industry
• book discussion
• real-world experiences
• empowerment

Keywords

• dog trainer
• misogyny
• book
• Melissa McCue-McGrath
• Victoria Stilwell

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Melissa McCuma McGrath's Website, Amazon

Books & works: Misadventures of the World's Okayest Dog Trainer

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