Sunday, March 31, 2013

Hallmarks of A Great Dog Training Video

By Geraldine Dimarco


It's unbelievable what technology can do today. You can have nothing more than a video camera, a computer, a dog, and yourself to produce and create your very own dog training videos. In fact, many pet owners have uploaded some of these clips in the internet and garnered thousands of visits and clicks to their sites. With the influx of such aggressive self promotion, finding a video worth your money may be a little challenging. What will separate the merely mediocre from the absolutely great?

Where do we start but with the basics? The video should first of all be watchable. The sound and visual quality should be of excellent standards if it were to be counted among the best. This will help in making the conveyance of the total videos point of view much simpler for the viewer. With focus and organization, the different subtopics will be easier to understand and follow. A theme that will tie the whole presentation together will add professionalism to the over-all look.

The person they see on screen is who the general public will associate with the video. Is he or she credible to that particular niche? Sometimes celebrities are used to help build brand recollection thus distinguishing it from their competitors. However, for products that require information on the subject, professionals in the field are utilized. For dog training videos, certified trainers are often employed for this job. It may be that a regular person can sincerely loves to teach his animal and is passionate about sharing his expertise; but someone who has taken his time to study and learn about the subject professionally is still the person you will want to listen to.

Successful dog training DVDs being sold usually have a great bargain attached to it that makes it much more appealing. For instance, a $40 DVD, with book (valued at $xx) and a special gift (valued at $xx) will fly off the shelves faster than a single $20 tutorial video. While this in no way guarantees the quality, it certainly gives an extra sheen to the product. The more added value given to customers, the better returns the sellers are likely to receive.

A product that is as good as they say it is should be suitably marketed. So what if the best ever canine instructional DVD comes out; if no one knows about it, no one will buy it. What will make a big difference are endorsements from several key experts in related fields like vets, animal organizations, highly esteemed colleagues, and sure, throw in a couple of dog loving celebrities too for the added punch. Tie-ups and strategic co-branding will ensure a higher level of brand recall and awareness for the product.

Once the marketing machine is running smoothly, it follows that a well planned network of distribution channels are set in place. Popular specialty dog sites that have the videos in supply imply that the sites endorsing the product can guarantee its quality.

More than anything else, the number one hallmark of an excellent dog training video is how it is received by owners with beloved dogs in their care. Forums will be busy, blogs will be occupied and shelves will be empty with what people perceive to be a truly great doggie find. Any child can press the record button; but it takes careful planning and sincere efforts to produce and promote a worthwhile video. If you ever find yourself in possession of one, you know it is money well spent.




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