Why Dog Trainers Are Wasting Time with Random Inquiries (And How to Fix It)

Leads vs. Inquiries: Know the Difference

• Inquiries are generic, unqualified messages. They’re often sent to multiple trainers at once, and they lack urgency or commitment.

• Leads, on the other hand, are people who are ready to take action. They’ve provided contact info, explained their dog’s behavior, and are actively looking for a solution—from you.

If your current system doesn’t filter out the noise, you’re likely spending hours replying to random messages that go nowhere. That’s not just frustrating—it’s expensive.

The Hidden Cost of Wasted Time

Let’s do the math.

If it takes you 10 minutes to reply to each inquiry and you get 5-10 per day, that’s almost an hour daily spent chasing ghosts. Over a month, that adds up to 30+ hours of lost time you could’ve used to:

• Run more sessions

• Create content

• Follow up with real leads

• Actually grow your business