{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Course Lab: Lessons from Successful Online Course Creators","title":"Turning Practical Dog Training into Interactive Online Learning (Kirsten Wojcik)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1424,"description":"Former classroom teacher Kirsten Wojcik shares her journey to becoming a dog-behavior expert, highlighting the nuances between training and behavior consultation. Her innovative course model blends online learning and hands-on practice, fostering lasting mentorship and deeper canine understanding.\nKirsten Wojcik is the owner and operator of KW Happy Dogs Behavior Consulting and has 28 years of experience as a dog professional.\nIn this episode, Ari, Abe, and Kirsten discuss:Kirsten’s background and transition from classroom teaching to dog-behavior consulting and online coursesThe distinction between dog training and behavior consultingThe structure and content of her multi-phase canine behavior mentorship courseUsing video for teaching and skill development in an online environmentAdapting in-person elements due to insurance and reaching a wider, international audienceFostering ongoing mentorship and community engagement after course completionEffective use of online community boards and discussion toolsChallenges and benefits of teaching tactile skills onlineApproaches to marketing online courses, including leveraging social media groups and breaking larger courses into segments for broader appeal\n“It’s amazing how successful it has been having video to share with my students. A lot of them said they like that better because they were so overwhelmed in a live one-on-one consultation.” — Kirsten Wojcik\nGuest Bio:\nKirsten Wojcik is an IAABC-Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, a Licensed Family Dog Mediator- Behavior Division, and a Licensed “UnChase!” Trainer. She is also the owner and operator of KW Happy Dogs Behavior Consulting and has 28 years of experience as a dog professional. Her passion for teaching led her to create the three-phase course titled the Canine Behavior Mentorship, which combines both online and in-person learning. It brings Kirsten so much joy to be able to share what she has learned about dog behavior with both canine professionals and dog...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RrUM3U4aqO18wub7c2UBNsWhOZ9YmgOHMfCFUQ85YtY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yNTgz/MWU5Y2EwNjI5YTQy/YmE2NGJjYjFmMmRh/Mjc2Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}