TYDS3002 - Caveat Emptor - Separating Truth from Market "Spin"
From Train Your Dog by Dexter Sim
June 1, 2026 · 2 min · Season 3 · Episode 2
About this episode
This episode discusses how to identify truly positive dog trainers amidst misleading marketing claims.
Caveat Emptor - Separating Truth from Market "Spin" Recognizing & Choosing a Positive Trainer Lots of dog trainers advertise using words like "all-positive" putting a positive spin on their information. But many trainers are positively not positive. Because many trainers use the "right" words in their marketing and promotional information, it can be difficult for a dog owner to tell whether or not a trainer truly uses a positive approach. Lots of dog trainers advertise using words like "all-positive" putting a positive spin on their information. But many trainers are positively not positive. Because many trainers use the "right" words in their marketing and promotional information, it can be difficult for a dog owner to tell whether or not a trainer truly uses a positive approach.
People in this episode
Host: Dexter Sim
Topics covered
- dog training
- positive reinforcement
- trainer selection
- marketing spin
- dog owner guidance
Keywords
- positive trainer
- dog training
- marketing
- Caveat Emptor
- trainer approach
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