Paws And Profits With Karen Laws

Winter brings more than cold weather. It brings slippery sidewalks, salty pavement, awkward dog boots, and for many dog owners, cramped elevator rides with unfamiliar dogs. In this episode, we tackle two very real winter challenges for dog owners, especially those living in apartments and high-rise buildings. First, we break down dog boots and winter paw protection. You’ll learn when boots are act...

Ever feel like your home has turned into a full-time dog daycare? One dog is barking, another is stealing toys, and the puppy… well, she’s howling in her crate again. Sound familiar? We’ll talk about how to restore calm, teach independence, and stop feeling like you’re constantly managing mayhem. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to bring balance back into your home using my Fulfillment Formula...

🎙️ Why Your Dog Eats Poop (and How to Manage It) + Other Common Dog Owner QuestionsIf your dog eats poop, pulls on leash, or barks out the window no matter what you try, this episode is for you. I know how frustrating it feels when you’re doing everything right but still not getting results and I promise, you’re not alone. In this week’s episode of Paws and Profits: Unleash Your Inner Intrepreneur...

🎙️ The Power of Play, Purpose & Client Connection with Mark GoldbergWhat if the secret to lasting client loyalty and better-trained dogs isn't just your training technique—but how well you listen? This week on Paws and Profits: Unleash Your Inner Intrepreneur, I’m joined by my longtime mentor and friend, Mark Goldberg—author, professional dog trainer, and co-writer of several bestselling books...

You brought home a rescue dog, gave them love, safety, and a soft bed. So why do they still seem distant, anxious, or defiant? Why aren’t they grateful? This week on Paws and Profits: Unleash Your Inner Entrepreneur, with host Karen Laws, The Ontario Dog Trainer, we unpack one of the hardest truths in dog adoption and training — dogs don’t feel emotional debt. They don’t “owe” us gratitude… they o...

🎧 What’s Really Going on Inside Your Dog’s Brain? Featuring Dr. Melanie OuedWhy do some dogs crumble under pressure while others bounce back stronger? And what does stress really look like in the canine brain? In this powerhouse episode of Paws and Profits: Unleash Your Inner Intrepreneur, Karen sits down with the brilliant Dr. Melanie Oued—a leading canine neuroscientist and founder of Canine De...

Do you avoid writing emails because they feel pushy, awkward, or like one more digital chore you’d rather skip? In this episode of Paws and Profits, Unleash Your Inner Intrepreneur, I sit down with the unstoppable Liz Wilcox, known as The Fresh Princess of Email. Liz is an email strategist who helps business owners like you ditch the overwhelm and actually enjoy writing emails that sound like you...

Boost Your Dog Training Business with Podcasts: Insights from David JoyceWelcome to Paws and Profits, the podcast for dog trainers who want to grow their business without losing their sanity—or their passion. I’m Karen Laws, dog trainer, business coach, and your guide to blending your love for dogs with smart business strategies. In this episode, I’m joined by David Joyce, podcast guru and owner o...

Scaling Your Dog Training Business with Smart Hiring — Featuring Jamie Savage! Feeling stuck wearing all the hats in your dog training business? Wondering when — and how — to start building a real team? This week on Paws and Profits: Unleash Your Inner Intrapreneur, host Karen Laws is joined by Jamie Savage, Interim CEO of Startup Canada and Founder of The Leadership Agency, to break down the exac...

🎙️ From Ice Skates to AI: How to Build Online Confidence with Colin ScotlandStruggling to transition your dog training biz from in-person to online without feeling like a deer in headlights? This week on Paws and Profits, I’m joined by the brilliant Colin Scotland, marketing strategist and AI expert for purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Colin’s not just here to talk tech—he’s here to help you overcome...

Are you putting off live video because you “have a face for radio” or dread the tech headaches? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not stuck. In this episode of Paws and Profits: Unleash Your Inner Intrepreneur, I’m joined by live video marketing expert Ian Anderson Gray. We tackle the fear, fuss, and false starts that hold dog trainers and solopreneurs back from using video to grow their busi...

Your Network Is Your Net Worth: Building Media Relationships as a Dog Trainer with Bakari SavageStruggling to get noticed by the media — or worse, feeling invisible when you try? You’re not alone, but it’s fixable. This week on Paws and Profits: Unleash Your Inner Intrapreneur, Karen Laws sits down with CP24 journalist and co-anchor Bakari Savage to reveal how dog trainers and entrepreneurs can bu...

Can you really transform your confidence, clarity, and dog training business in just four days? If you’ve ever felt isolated in your journey as a dog trainer—or unsure how to level up your skills and business without burning out—this episode is your wake-up call. This week, Karen recaps the Spring 2025 Dog Trainer TRIBE Summit, a powerhouse in-person event for members of the Dog Trainer Training A...

🎙️ Teaching Kids to Respect Dogs—One Sticker at a Time with Lesley ZoromskiDo you ever worry that kids in your home—or your clients’ homes—just don’t get dogs? In this week’s episode of Paws and Profits, Karen sits down with educator, trainer, and nonprofit founder Lesley Zoromski to talk about the massive (and preventable) gap in how children interact with dogs. From her early days as a teacher t...

Are you running on fumes trying to build your dream dog business—but wondering if it’s even sustainable? This week on Paws and Profits, I’m joined by Kyla Denault, founder of Easy Breezy Dog Training and creator of Brain Games for Your Dog. Kyla gets real about entrepreneurial burnout, reinvention, and what it actually takes to create a profitable, passion-filled business in the pet industry. From...