The Dog Intuitive

The Dog Intuitive The Dog Intuitive is a pet medium and dog trainer doing in person training and long distance readings

One handsome fella I had the pleasure of working with a few years ago.Bane may be in doggie heaven now but I’m glad I go...
03/19/2025

One handsome fella I had the pleasure of working with a few years ago.

Bane may be in doggie heaven now but I’m glad I got to spend a little more time with him in watercolour form 🥰

Confession time: I turned this Dog Basics Series into a secret draw…Creating content like that, especially that many day...
03/16/2025

Confession time: I turned this Dog Basics Series into a secret draw…

Creating content like that, especially that many days in a row, is not some lil 10 min posty-post on social media.

It takes so much effort - and those of you who engaged with the post? I see you, boo.

So what I decided to do mid-series was every.single.time. you liked or commented on any of those posts, you got your name tossed in a hat for a chance to win a gift card.

I didn’t want to run a traditional social media contest because let’s get serious, we only participate in those because we have a shot at winning something. Otherwise we don’t usually engage with their content.

But this? Y’all were liking and engaging with my posts because something resonated and you did it just to do it. Not because you may win something.

That means a lot to someone who spent hours creating this series and having fun back and forth with you in the comments.

It’s not a punishment to those who read and didn’t engage - I also consume so much content and don’t always participate - it’s totally normal.

Wait…maybe I am a positive only trainer…but just to the people 😂

I drew 3 names and they won a $25 gift card to Ricki’s Pets in town 🥳

✨ Jennifer Fritsma
✨ Wanda Mundrell
✨ Dianne Day

Congratulations to you! (I’ll DM you at some point today)

Now we shall return to the regularly scheduled programming of me posting randomly about dogs, art, and witchy things.

Toodles!

This is a hot topic in the dog world and sometimes, despite our best efforts at socializing, our dog’s can still have th...
03/15/2025

This is a hot topic in the dog world and sometimes, despite our best efforts at socializing, our dog’s can still have their own ideas on the matter.

This is also one of those things where one size does not fit all. For instance, a nervous dog doesn’t need to go through full blown dog park harassment with zero human help and a bossy dog doesn’t need to get set loose in daycare and gain an even bigger ego.

Socializing our dogs, only in those ways, can cause issues down the road because of the associations they could make.

Associations like:
🌹 Ooh! I see another dog and I ALWAYS play with dogs - WTF why can’t I visit that dog?! Bark! Bark! Bark!
🌹 Oh crap - I see another dog and last time I was around a dog like that it scared me. Bark! Bark! Bark!

Getting our dogs out and about is super important but where we bring them to and how that experience goes for them is just as important.

Dogs are easily trainable, training is learning, so therefore they have the ability to piece together experiences and learn that it’s either a positive or negative one. In THEIR opinion.

So it doesn’t really matter if you think letting your dog get chased around and harassed at a BBQ is fine because “they’ll figure it out.” Your dog is having a terrible time and it’s quickly learning what other dogs mean to them.

Luckily there are ways to socialize that put us in a little bit more control:

♥️ Balance play and rest in the presence of dog friends
♥️ Go on a buddy walk and it’s just that. A walk with a friend (with or without another dog) and you go for a calm stroll
♥️ Work on your dog’s obedience commands outside of the dog park while others play…aka distract
♥️ Next social function keep your dog leashed and the “job” is to just hang out

Also, I think it’s important to know, that those dogs who aren’t interested in being everyone’s BFF is very normal. Sure there are plenty of dogs who get along with everyone but there’s nothing “wrong” with a dog who has boundaries, is protective of their place and people, or would prefer to just keep space when a crowd gathers.

We did it guys! A whole week of rambling! My final Q for you: what’s your dream dog breed?

For 12 easy payments of $1249.99 you can possibly buy yourself enough patience to train this! 🫠But believe me when I say...
03/14/2025

For 12 easy payments of $1249.99 you can possibly buy yourself enough patience to train this! 🫠

But believe me when I say, once it’s taught, it’s so worth the time and effort you and your dog put in.

You can send a dog to their bed/“place” for a variety of scenarios like:

✨ When you’re cooking and your dog is underfoot
✨ Great spot to let them dry off after farting around outside
✨ Have a nervous dog who doesn’t love new guests? Off with their head! Oh - sorry - I meant “off to their bed!”

The one thing I love about training this is it’s a great brain workout for the dog - creates a lot of focus on you and they get to do a lot of problem solving.

Here’s some tips if you decide to take this task on:

🐾 Use a leash to help guide them to the bed and keep them physically on task
🐾 They don’t NEED to sit or lay down. Remember: this ask is just get onto the bed and hang out. Layering another command on top isn’t necessary
🐾 Be sure to pair your release word like “ok!” with a specific hand gesture/body language

Take your time with this one and when your dog “breaks the command” just gently remind them what they’re supposed to be doing.

Tomorrow will be my final installment in this series and the topic is socialization.

If you feel so inclined, comment a photo of your dog and their name and I’ll DM you a one card oracle card message from them to you 🤍
*complimentary card readings now closed ✨*

Have a lovely Friday!

Ok I’m just gonna say it: recall kind of sucks.It’s fun to train but risky to “test”…whereas if your dog decides to not ...
03/13/2025

Ok I’m just gonna say it: recall kind of sucks.

It’s fun to train but risky to “test”…whereas if your dog decides to not shake a paw, there’s not much of a consequence to them not listening.

It’s a challenge because you’re dealing with your dog’s value system mixed in with a higher drive.

Your dog may damn well know what “Weenie, come!” means but if the options are return to you and get leashed or chase the thing; we know which one they’d prefer.

What really F’s us over with this specific command is we can’t make them follow through with the ask if they’re off leash and running away. Yet shake a paw, we can’t easily remind them what those words mean.

The kicker is, this particular human invented idea, is so foreign to dogs that it’s no wonder they flip us off.

When a dog wants to stop another from running away they run them down and use force (tackle them, bite them, growl - or combo of all three) to send the message of “stop running towards that thing.”

They certainly don’t stand there with a coffee in their hand, saying the dog’s name over and over while pretending they have a treat. (Hey - we all do this lol one time I fake cried to get Garth to come to me. Worked like a charm 💅🏻)

“What about eCollars?” Those are fine if you hire a pro to train you and your dog or take an online course like Tom Davis’. BUT a dog can tune out an eCollar - so heads up with that.

Some dogs will recall no problem and at the drop of a hat (enjoy your unicorn) but for the rest of us, we might need some tips on strengthening our dog’s recall:

✨ Use a longline when they’d normally be off leash and not listening to you. Sold in many different lengths and I like the biothane ones (unless it’s cold and miserable out then they’re not very flexible - but then again neither am I…)

✨ Say their name and wait for them to look at you then say “come!” If they’re not looking at you, good chance the rest of what you’re saying won’t land either.

✨ Anytime your dog walks towards you, just out of their own free will, pretend you’re recalling them. Say “Weenie! Come! Good dog!” and love up on them when they get to you.

You got this!

Today’s Q: What movie would your dog star in?

Remember my last post and how I said dogs don’t use leashes with each other? Like soooo much stuff we do with our dogs, ...
03/12/2025

Remember my last post and how I said dogs don’t use leashes with each other? Like soooo much stuff we do with our dogs, they don’t do with each other.

Agility, dog shows, recall…yet we fuss, fight, and pull out our moustaches trying to do the things.

Boundaries though? Dogs legit do this with each other, they “get” boundaries (as in it’s natural for them to set and receive boundaries) AND HUMANS HARDLY PRACTICE BOUNDARIES.

Here’s some boundaries I’ve seen dogs set with each other:
✨ stop being so excited around me
✨don’t touch me
✨ that’s actually my rotting moose leg, thanku
✨ you don’t get to pass me
✨ew don’t lay so close to me, we’re not dating
✨ give me space as I walk out of the house

I could go on and on. Most of those have been demo’d by Garth, our Boundary King. WWGD? Start there.

And because Garth uses his mouth, sassy ears, glares, growling, and “F around and Find Out” energy…how do you implement boundaries without landing yourself on the news?

🖤 Doorways: they can hang out and wait until you give the go ahead
🖤 Vehicle: no entering or exiting without an ok from you
🖤 You sit down and your dog jumps up on the couch with you? Remove them then when they don’t give a s**t about it, invite them up
🖤 Ignore/redirect their excitement when you come home
🖤 Share your moose leg, duh.

Now if you’re reading this like “pishposh you and your boundary theory. It doesn’t matter 💁🏼‍♀️”

I ask you this: does your dog bolt out of doors, cars; take up your physical space just because; beg for food etc AND ALSO they won’t let you brush them, or trim their nails, or check out their teeth, maybe growl when you try and take something from them?…

Mhmm looks like they have some boundaries set with you….weird…

If you want to boss the algorithm around, like this post and here’s today’s Q you can answer in the comments: What is your dog’s favourite thing to do?

Right out the gate we need to remember one thing: dogs don’t use leashes with each other.This is a thing created by huma...
03/11/2025

Right out the gate we need to remember one thing: dogs don’t use leashes with each other.

This is a thing created by humans and then became a huge pain in the ass for some….kind of like parenting! *ba-dum-tss!*

Did you know your walk with your dog actually starts inside the house?

Hear me out: you and your dog are vibing. It’s the weekend so maybe you’re catching up on laundry or watering plants. 5:30pm rolls around and it’s time to take your dog for their walk and it’s more of a chore than an enjoyable experience.

So let me ask you this: what did you and your dog do together prior to the walk? Was there any direction or asking anything of them throughout the day? Were you simply just coexisting?

Here are some things you’re fighting against during your dog’s walk:
✨ their excitement (which is then putting them in a higher level of drive)
✨ routine: those neural pathways are now built, baby. They literally think this is the way walks should go.
✨ you’re now trying to get them to listen to you when you haven’t asked anything from them all day.

So if walking your dog is less than ideal, reflect on how that in-house-stuff is going.

Yes the “training” needs to happen but so does relationship and understanding how your dog views you.

There’s 4 more tidbits like this coming down the pipe so if you want a higher chance of seeing them, play the algorithm game by liking this post and commenting a picture of your dog. Tell us their name BUT make it fake!

There’s a handful of things I think every dog (living with a human) should know. Things to make our lives a little less ...
03/10/2025

There’s a handful of things I think every dog (living with a human) should know.

Things to make our lives a little less chaotic because sometimes dogs bring that to the ✨Potluck of Life✨

Things like:
- How not to be an idiot on a leash
- Respecting boundaries. All of them…
- Come to us when called
- Go have a lay down and get out of my hair for a sec
- Socialized as per their own requirements

I’ll be diving into these topics in more detail throughout the coming days so if you don’t want to miss out on this stuff, start training your algorithm now by liking this post and commenting your answer to this Q:

Dogs are the best because ________

Just dropped off some of my paintings at the for the month of March!This exhibition is for us artists in The Exploring ...
02/28/2025

Just dropped off some of my paintings at the for the month of March!

This exhibition is for us artists in The Exploring Art Group - a group I joined in September and am so glad I did.

The talent is incredible so swing by and check out the lovely pieces of art and maybe add one (or two…) to your walls!

Just know, whoever buys Jingles the carousel horse might get a BJ!…..?! A Booster Juice! Get your mind out of the gutter…

Jeepers.

There are a variety of ways to measure success but when it comes to dog training or even art making, measuring it agains...
02/04/2025

There are a variety of ways to measure success but when it comes to dog training or even art making, measuring it against your own effort is the way to go.

Just because your neighbour can get their dog to do XYZ and you’re still on ABC, doesn’t make you any less of a human being.

Your kid is worried their art isn’t as good as their classmates? Encourage them not to measure it against that but acknowledge their own growth that has taken place.

Other people’s wins don’t have to dampen yours because there’ll always be someone doing “better” in the arena you’re in and PLOT TWIST there’ll be someone else whoopin’ both ya’lls asses in here as well…oh I’ve been in here for a while. Hi. Welcome.

So jump off that crazy-making train of competition, lean into your own growth, and remember: just the simple fact you’re putting in effort is worth celebrating!

If you put an F in front of Artist it spells…Made you laugh and/or roll your eyes. You’re welcome.Boy oh boy - if you th...
01/29/2025

If you put an F in front of Artist it spells…

Made you laugh and/or roll your eyes. You’re welcome.

Boy oh boy - if you thought my dog training ideas were inconsistent, just stick around for this ride.

Watercolour…acrylic…dabble in oils? Sure! Oh look at that - a sketch book with blue paper? Maybe I’ll sketch more? Pencil crayons that are the softest MFers on the planet? Of course I’ll try that!

I’m at the point in my ✨aRt JoUrNeY✨ where I’ll attempt anything (except humans. I’m not drawing humans…yet…) that flits across my brain or gets asked of me.

“Can you paint me this house?”
“Can I get you to do this lake scene?”
“My son’s girlfriend’s dog but realistic?”

Yes. Yes. Yes.

Then don’t even get me started on Disney and the fun I have painting Disney things.

Creativity is something I’ve always done, and always encouraged to do, which is then leading into this interesting path of helping kids nurture their own inner artist - which I really really love through the kid’s art classes I teach.

Maybe one day I’ll hone in on one medium or one style…but I’m gonna guess my Aquarius rising will never allow such stagnation so let’s all embrace the mind changer I am ✨

Run for the hills! I’m reading your mind!Psych! But I am a pet medium…communicator…receiver of the messages from your pe...
01/29/2025

Run for the hills! I’m reading your mind!

Psych! But I am a pet medium…communicator…receiver of the messages from your pet.

Omg no they don’t talk s**t about you. I promise. Our pets have a heart of gold and given the opportunity, they share what they need, what you can benefit from, etc…and if it’s an Angel Pet - get the tissues because they’re the best of the best.

My approach to card readings isn’t this mystical smoke and mirrors - it’s full of humour, heart, and real stuff. Never scary or secret spilling because remember: it’s YOUR pet that’s relaying the messages. The one that loves you in this lifetime and the next - no matter what.

If you’ve had a reading from me in the past, drop a one word (or more 🥹) answer of what that reading was like for you. Help the people on the fence see the benefit it can bring 🤍

Bonjour! (Just kidding please don’t speak French to me.)It’s crazy to think I’ve been offering some sort of dog training...
01/29/2025

Bonjour! (Just kidding please don’t speak French to me.)

It’s crazy to think I’ve been offering some sort of dog training since 2019…and what I’ve offered has always evolved and is still evolving.

For 2025, once the snow takes a hike, I’ll be offering group training classes only. Not weekly lessons but an evening here or there to learn a single skill with your dog like “to your bed”, leash manners, or recall etc.

If you want to be the first batch of people to hear about what I’m teaching when, dm me and I’ll send you the link to my email list. (That’s not a marketing ploy - my email list can confirm I hardly email them lol - but it’s an easier way to contact those who are truly interested and less chance of getting lost in a social media feed when I publicly announce a training day.)

I won’t be doing 1:1 training in new clients homes at this time, but if we’ve worked together in some capacity in the past, I’m always available to help you one on one.

So, I’m still a dog trainer….sometimes 😘

Merry Christmas to you & your doggies ♥️
12/26/2024

Merry Christmas to you & your doggies ♥️

Boomer - 4x6 watercolour & penMe: “do you want a halo or wings?”Client: “no just him. He wasn’t that much of an angel, b...
12/16/2024

Boomer - 4x6 watercolour & pen

Me: “do you want a halo or wings?”

Client: “no just him. He wasn’t that much of an angel, but still the best companion.” 🤍

I’ll be at the this Friday November 15th from 6-9pm and Saturday the 16th from 10am-4pm for the Winter Edition!This wi...
11/11/2024

I’ll be at the this Friday November 15th from 6-9pm and Saturday the 16th from 10am-4pm for the Winter Edition!

This will be the first option to purchase from my new art collection, The Hounds, which is artwork thoughtfully designed so your pet can see it 💛💙

I’ll also have pre-packaged gift tags, dog breed paintings, and DIY watercolour bookmark kits for the kids (…or you, bebe)

As always, I’ll have a complementary pick-an-oracle-card message from your Earth or Angel pet to take home with you.

Come on down and visit me, and all the vendors, this weekend at a great market!

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