Paws And Profits With Karen Laws

Are you looking for a way to take your passion for working with dogs into a profit? Welcome the Paws and Profits Podcast where you can where you can have fun doing what you love training dogs, helping people and make a profit. https://ontariodogtrainer.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KarenDogTrainer/ https://www.instagram.com/karenlawslive/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenlawstheontariodogtrainer/

Paws And Profits With Karen Laws is a business podcast hosted by Karen Laws, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Karen Laws hosts Paws And Profits With Karen Laws, a business show with 41 episodes published.

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  Bringing Your Dog Home: Why Calm Structure Comes Before Affection

  Sep 22, 202621 min

  Bringing a dog home is exciting, and our first instinct is usually to shower them with affection, soft voices, cuddles and reassurance. But that may not be what the dog needs most. In this episode, Karen Laws explains why the first hours and days after bringing a dog home can set the tone for your future relationship. Whether you're bringing home a new puppy, an adult dog, or welcoming your own dog back after training, calm structure and clear expectations should come before excessive affection. Karen discusses how well-meaning behaviours like constantly touching your dog, soothing them with your voice, following them around, or immediately giving them complete freedom can unintentionally create confusion and reinforce behaviours you don't actually want. You'll learn how to help your dog transition into your home with greater clarity, confidence and calm—and why sometimes doing a little less is exactly what your dog needs. Because bringing your dog home isn't simply about making them feel loved. It's about showing them how life with you works.

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  The Back-to-School

  Sep 14, 202617 min

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  Episode #39

  Puppy Training: The 3 Things That Matter Most in the First Few Months

  Sep 1, 202614 minS1

  Bringing home a puppy is exciting. It’s also messy, exhausting, occasionally ridiculous and one of the most important stages in shaping the dog you’ll live with for years to come.But good puppy training isn’t about how many commands your puppy can perform.In this episode of the Paws & Profits Podcast, professional dog trainer Karen Laws breaks down the three things that matter most in the first few months of puppy training: connection, structure, and confidence. You’ll learn why engagement should come before obedience, how everyday routines create good—or unwanted—habits, and why proper puppy socialization doesn’t mean letting your puppy greet every dog and person they see. Karen also explains why training time is all the time. Your puppy is learning when you open the door, prepare dinner, welcome guests, go for a walk, or react to the stolen sock disappearing down the hallway. In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why connection is the foundation of a puppy that listens • How structure and management prevent unwanted habits • Why too much freedom too soon can create problems • What healthy puppy socialization actually looks like • How to build confidence without creating an overexcited puppy • Why everyday life matters as much as formal training sessions • How these same principles of connection, structure, and confidence apply to professional dog trainers and their businesses Your puppy doesn’t need to know twenty commands by twelve weeks old. They need a solid foundation for becoming a dog who can successfully live in your world. And for the professional dog trainers listening: if your hands-on training skills have outgrown your business systems, pricing, positioning, or confidence, Karen explains why it may be time for the business side of your work to catch up. Hosted by Karen Laws, certified professional dog trainer, founder of Ontario Dog Trainer and the Dog Trainer TRIBE Training Academy, with more than 40 years of hands-on dog training experience.

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  Episode #38

  What Calm, Assertive Leadership Actually Looks Like on a Walk

  Aug 7, 202637 minS1

  What does calm, assertive leadership actually look like on a walk? In this episode, I break down the difference between simply holding the leash and actually leading your dog with clarity, purpose, and consistency. If your walks feel messy, reactive, frustrating, or like your dog has appointed themselves head of security, this episode is for you. I explain what calm, assertive leadership looks like in real life, not the dramatic nonsense people imagine, but the quiet, practical habits that help dogs feel guided and owners feel more in control. She talks about body language, timing, leash handling, mindset, and the small decisions that shape whether your walk feels cooperative or chaotic. If you’ve ever wondered why your dog pulls, scans the environment, ignores you, or seems to take over the outing, this episode will help you understand what may be missing and what to do differently. In this episode, you’ll learn: What calm, assertive leadership really means How leadership shows up during everyday walks Common mistakes owners make without realizing it How to create more connection and less chaos on leash Why your dog’s behaviour on a walk is often a reflection of the conversation happening through the leash This is practical, no-fluff guidance for owners and trainers who want better walks and better relationships with their dogs.

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  Episode #37

  AI Marketing for Dog Trainers: Grow Your Visibility Without Losin g Your Voice with Molly Mahoney

  Jul 23, 202644 minS1

  Growing a dog training business requires more than knowing how to train dogs. You also need to communicate what you do, show up consistently, attract the right clients, and somehow avoid burning yourself out in the process. In this episode of Paws & Profits, Karen Laws speaks with AI marketing strategist and entrepreneur Molly Mahoney about using artificial intelligence, video, and authentic content to become more visible without turning yourself into a full-time content machine. Molly shares practical insights into building confidence on camera, creating content that sounds like you, and using AI as a tool to organize and amplify your ideas—not replace your personality. Because potential clients do not need another stream of polished, generic marketing. They need to understand who you are, how you help, and why they should trust you with their dog. Karen and Molly also discuss the isolation and burnout many dog trainers experience while trying to serve clients, manage a business, and keep up with social media. They explore how clearer systems, genuine relationships, and consistent visibility can help trainers build a business that supports their lives rather than quietly consuming them. In this episode, you’ll learn:• How dog trainers can use AI without producing generic content • Why authenticity matters more than appearing perfectly polished • How to become more confident using video and social media • Ways to turn your knowledge into content that attracts clients • Why visibility, relationships, and business systems must work together • How to market consistently without being online every waking moment Whether you are starting your dog training business or trying to grow an established one, this conversation will help you use modern marketing tools while keeping your experience, values, and personality firmly in charge. Listen now and discover how to make AI work for your dog training business—without allowing it to sound suspiciously like everyone else’s.

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