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Why We Started the Canine Training Research Group

Scott D / October 8, 2023
To Educate, To Connect, To Improve Lives Please Help Us Share, We Are Trying to Let People Know About Us What We Offer:

-Tailored, researched, personalized dog training, boarding, and research services

Each situation is unique. We will work with you to address your specific situation and concerns.

-Written training plan

Regardless of the length of training the written documents are yours to keep. This allows you to revisit what we discussed at any time.

-We will assist you in locating a trainer that meets your needs should our services not be the right fit

What We Do Not Offer:

- A franchised

CTRG is Going to Thailand

Scott D / August 26, 2023

CTRG is excited to announce that we will be traveling to Thailand at the end of September. We will be studying cross cultural differences between canine ownership in Southeast Asia and the United States. We will also conduct a study on the remnants of the canine meat trade.

Why is this important?

Examining your industry from different perspectives is vital to growth and understanding. The canine industry is no exception to this premise. By studying the ways  in which different cultures engage with dogs and the roles that they serve in society, CTRG is able to provide more informed services. We gain a deeper understanding of the different ways that man and dog are interdependent. In turn, this knowledge and understanding shapes

The Trouble with Corporate Dog Training and Boarding Companies

August 16, 2023

So you want to get your dog trained or you need to board your dogs while you go out of town; the first thing you do is go to the internet and run a search for companies in your area. What typically pops up are a handful of large, franchised boarding and training facilities. Here are a few things to consider before taking your dog to one of these facilities.

  • First and foremost, most franchised dog training/boarding facilities are land grabs. Meaning, they are following the fast food business model in which the real estate is where the value of the company is, not in the training and boarding. When you purchase services from one of these companies you are paying the land note for them. This allows the company to scale and purchase more land in valuable locations (think major
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A Deeper Introduction into the Canine Training Research Group

Scott DePietro, Owner / July 12, 2023

CTRG was founded to address some of the systemic shortcomings that exist within the canine services ecosystem. Our primary mission is to raise the bar when it comes to canine training, boarding, breeding, and research. The team that we’ve created represents some of the best practitioners in the industry.

Two of our initial research projects include:

Initiatives to increase the speed and efficiency at which service dogs are trained and deployed

Working with counselors and coaches to address mental health issues utilizing canine resources in a therapeutic format

Much more to follow on these initiatives and more….

When you choose CTRG for your canine services the proceeds directly contribute to ongoing research projects. This is what we call a win..win.

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