Cold Nose College

Cold Nose College offers educational opportunities for both dog owners and professional dog trainers. For dog owners, they provide the “Rocket Recall™” program, which is available as a book, a self-paced online course, and streaming videos, all focused on teaching a reliable recall. For dog professionals, they offer “Behavior Case Support” to help with challenging dog behavior issues such as fear, reactivity, aggression, and separation anxiety. They also provide “Career Support Coaching and Mentoring” for new or aspiring trainers, covering topics like developing best practices, preparing for clients, and overcoming imposter syndrome. All programs emphasize humane, force-free, and scientifically up-to-date training methods, aiming to make learning fun and effective.

Pricing Summary

Initial 60-minute online consultations for Behavior Case Support and Career Support Coaching are $150. Subsequent support packages are available: a three-hour package for $360, a six-hour package for $690, and a nine-hour package for $945. The Rocket Recall Instructor’s Handout Kit is priced at $199.

Cold Nose College is a dog training business dedicated to fostering trust and understanding between companion animals and their humans, with the goal of keeping dogs in their forever homes. They provide inspiring and fun learning opportunities for both professional dog trainers and dog owners. Their coaches actively pursue high levels of professional development and continuing education, priding themselves on both teaching and dog training skills.

They customize support and instruction to help clients achieve their goals, striving to make training both fun and effective. Cold Nose College is fully committed to using only humane, force-free, and scientifically up-to-date training methods. They offer self-paced, on-demand courses, as well as coaching and mentoring for professional trainers and dog owners. Additionally, they provide resources for pet grief support.

Accomplishments

Founders Lisa and Brad Waggoner are Certified Professional Dog Trainers—Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and faculty members of the Victoria Stilwell Dog Training and Behavior Academy. Lisa is also a Certified Trainer of the Pat Miller Dog Training and Behavior Academy and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer, having co-instructed that program. Brad is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner, a Fear Free Certified Trainer, and holds TAGteach primary certification. They frequently appear on WRCB-TV’s 3 Plus You Show in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and received Volunteer of the Year awards (2012, 2014) and Volunteer Partner Agency of the Year (2018) from the Georgia Department of Corrections for their work in the Rescued Program. Lisa writes a monthly dog training column for The Cherokee Scout and has contributed to Whole Dog Journal, BARKS from the Guild, and The Chronicle of the Dog. They have filmed four educational training videos distributed by Tawzer Dog, including the highly regarded Rocket Recall™ method, which was nominated for Training Book of the Year by the Dog Writers Association of America. Tiffany Lovell is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), a co-Instructor of the Separation Anxiety Certificate Program, a Faculty Advisor for the Victoria Stilwell Academy, and a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT). She was the first graduate in the country with a specialty of Animal Assisted Interactions and was the top-scoring graduate of her Pat Miller Peaceable Paws Level 1 Intern Academy and Level 2 Behavior Modification Academy.

How to Get Started!

For Behavior Case Support and Career Support Coaching, clients begin with a 60-minute Initial Online Consult. This session involves discussing case details or career goals, addressing concerns, problem-solving, and prioritizing objectives. Following the initial consult, a customized coaching or support package is recommended based on the client’s specific goals and needs. For dog owners interested in Rocket Recall, they can purchase the book, enroll in the self-paced program, or explore streaming video options. A free “12 Rules of Rocket Recall Quick Reference Guide” is also available for download by providing an email address.