Professional Women in the Dog Industry
Do you want to be more confident working with clients when you're alone? It's time for women in the dog industry to gain real-world awareness, confidence, and safety skills that support both their personal well-being and their business success!
Confident. Prepared. Tailored to Your Work.
As a professional dog trainer myself, I understand how much focus it takes to do this work well. You’re reading a dog’s body language, managing your client’s emotions, and trying to keep everything running smoothly, all while staying alert to your surroundings. RAISE Self-Defense recognizes the unique challenges women in the dog industry face and provides the tools to help you stay safe and professional in every situation.
Through clear instruction and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to identify potential risks, set and maintain healthy boundaries, and handle tense or uncertain moments with confidence. These resources are designed to support you as both a business owner and a woman who deserves to feel secure while doing what she loves.
Check out our upcoming online trainings below!
Live Training
"When the Threat Isn't the Dog"
Working with dogs means working with people, and sometimes, people are the real challenge.
This live training, When the Threat Isn’t the Dog, teaches women in the pet industry how to protect themselves with the same calm confidence they bring to every dog they handle.
In this interactive training, you’ll learn how to:
>Spot red flags early when meeting with new clients
>Set firm, respectful boundaries that keep you in control
>Handle confrontations or uncomfortable situations with professionalism
>Replace anxiety and uncertainty with confidence and readiness
You’ll leave this training with real-world safety strategies designed for your everyday work — whether you’re walking dogs, visiting clients’ homes, or managing your own facility.
The next live training is scheduled for:
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
at 7:00PM (EST)
RAISE Digital Course
A step-by-step online training built for women who work with dogs.
The RAISE digital course equips women in the pet industry with the tools and confidence to stay safe while working independently. Each module focuses on real-world scenarios and the unique challenges pet professionals face — from entering unfamiliar homes to handling unpredictable client interactions.
You’ll gain practical tools and strategies through focused modules that cover:
Mindset & Safety Habits: Build daily routines that keep you grounded, alert, and confident while working alone.
Situational Awareness: Learn how to spot red flags early, read your surroundings, and stay ahead of potential risks.
Client Interactions & Boundaries: Communicate assertively, maintain professionalism, and de-escalate uncomfortable situations
Physical Self-Defense Skills: Master basic, easy-to-remember techniques for creating space, breaking free, and escaping danger safely.
Personal Safety Devices: Understand how and when to use tools like pepper spray and other options effectively and legally.
Legal & Ethical Considerations: Know your rights and responsibilities when protecting yourself or others on the job.
Enrollment opens only a few times a year. Join the waitlist to be the first to know when registration begins!
Let's Get You Started today!
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