How do I start my online dog training?

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Online dog training

You've probably wondered how do I get started with my online dog training, haven't you?

Life has changed rapidly! Professionals with traditional local businesses or professional services offered at home such as psychologists, yoga teachers, restaurants, etc. have had to make the leap to the online world urgently in order to survive. And you, how has it interfered with you as a canine professional? Have you taken the plunge to create online training?

If you don't know how to take the leap, I leave you with a series of tools that will allow you to start with your online dog training and as you get results, you will be able to refine them little by little.

Let's go for the free stuff, which is what interests us now. 😜

FREE TOOLS TO GET YOU STARTED WITH YOUR CANINE TRAINING ONLINE

Facebook Live e Instagram Directo

They will instantly connect you with your human and canine pupils. For this, it is necessary that the canine guides or families access from their Facebook and Instagram accounts respectively. This medium is ideal for interviews and sharing opinions on topics. Of course, don't forget to let your audience know in advance about your live events via Instagram and Facebook Stories. 

Zoom, Skype, Meet

You will find both paid and free versions. But the free versions are more than enough to get you started. Use passwords and you will avoid any security gaps. 
Moderate the room yourself, close the microphones during your explanations and open them when you want to have question and answer rounds or a more relaxed atmosphere. 
You can also share your screen to show your presentations and allow dog handlers and families to share their training or situations with their dogs.

Youtube Direct

This functionality is only available if you have very large audiences of more than 1000 subscribers. You share the link with your students and you only need to activate the “LiveStream” for them to see you and they will only be able to interact via chat. 

To try to capture subscribers, you can use paid advertising to go faster, and at the same time accompany it with organic content of your own. Film yourself with your furry friends walking, having fun, training them, offering tips, giving recommendations and your audience will thank you for it. Once the live show is over, edit your videos and upload them to your channel.

MINIMUM MATERIAL TO START YOUR CANINE TRAINING ONLINE

Camera

You don't need a professional camera. Nowadays a smartphone camera is more than enough. Moreover, it allows you to broadcast live while you are doing the exercises with your dogs. You can also use the camera built into your computer, although it is probably of lower quality than the one on your phone.

However, if you want to invest in a camera, here's the camera for you Nulaxi C900  one of the best rated and at a very good price.

Tripod and extension pole

Surely you already have one to take your selfies, if not, don't worry, there are millions on Amazon for a very affordable price. 

The extension pole is very useful to get a wider view of you and your dogs while you walk or want to demonstrate something. The tripod is essential if you want to keep the footage steady. 

In case you are interested, one of the best selling tripods and also quite affordable is the following: Hitchy Trípode Móvil 

Computer or laptop

Well, this point probably doesn't need much explanation. It is important that it has a good storage and processing capacity to unleash your creativity. Install all the necessary tools and store your plans, presentations, documents, videos, content and training programmes.
 

Internet connection

A good internet connection is essential. With a high signal coverage, upload speed and a very stable connection. A bad connection can ruin your training classes no matter how much quality you offer.

CONCLUSION

With the above, a well-lit and quiet place to work (if possible with a white background during the explanations to avoid distractions), and a light source in front of you so that you can see your face well, you only need your canine families, guides and furry friends to get started. And now you have your canine training online!

Below you will find cameras with a very good value light allo, tripod and extension cord.

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