Doug Young provides a unique perspective to leadership development by combining his 50 years of dog training experience and teaching obedience classes to help others train their dog, along with extensive leadership training experience for people in the private and public sectors
In this captivating keynote address, he reveals how canine training principles directly translate into powerful workplace management strategies. Doug demonstrates that the core techniques required to produce an obedient, motivated dog—such as effective communication, clear goal-setting, targeted rewards, and consistent reinforcement—are identical to those needed to lead a high-performing corporate team.
Through an engaging exploration of onboarding, performance standards, and behavioral correction, Doug shows how a dog's "ring-wise" behavior perfectly mirrors the creative avoidance tactics used by employees. Audiences will discover why managers who master the patience and clarity of an elite dog trainer are better equipped to foster a workplace culture built on mutual respect and high achievement.
By treating your staff with the same intentional care as a prized pup, you can prevent organizational "bites" and drastically improve workplace morale. Attendees will walk away with actionable tools to transform their employees into "High in Trial" winners, ensuring their organization leads the pack rather than running with the rest.
Beyond this signature presentation, Doug offers a versatile range of speaking topics tailored to meet your organization's unique challenges. Whether your team needs to master modern change management, improve cross-departmental collaboration, or build resilience during corporate transitions, Doug can customize a high-impact presentation or interactive workshop to achieve your specific goals.
