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12/09/2025

Why else might your dog listen to you and not your partner?



12/07/2025

In one session the owners had a complete mindset shift! They went from “I’ve stopped going on the walks because it’s so stressful and not enjoyable” to “I can’t wait to see how he does with the next dog we see”!

This doesn’t mean he’s fixed. This doesn’t mean that suddenly everything is perfect. But suddenly when you have tools and you have strategies and things to practice you start looking forward to seeing the dogs instead of running away from them with a reactive dog.

And Tin our gorgeous, gorgeous sassy demo dog girl.



What’s the most interesting thing you’ve trained your dog to do? For me it’s “head down”. Whistler used to whine all the...
12/07/2025

What’s the most interesting thing you’ve trained your dog to do?

For me it’s “head down”. Whistler used to whine all the time, but when I tell him to put his head down while he’s in place or in a down stay he would stop. Game changer!

What’s yours? Let me know in the comments 👇



12/05/2025

Should you get a dog for your dog?



12/04/2025

We’re not trying to crank an e-collar up to 100. The point is not intensity, but precision.

When a collar only goes from 1 to 20, but “20” is the same intensity as “100” on a lower quality collar, that means each jump is huge. If 20 = 100, then every increase is basically a jump of 5 levels (1=5, 2=10, 3=15…). So if your dog feels best at, say, a level 7… you can’t land there. You’re forced into either a 5 or a 10.

But when the scale goes from 1–100, suddenly you have so many options in between. You can pinpoint the exact number your dog feels, understands, and responds to, without going higher than they need.

More sensitivity = more clarity = a better training experience for the dog. ✅



I’ll go first: Tinpa rolls in dead things 🤢 Drop yours in the comments!👇
12/03/2025

I’ll go first: Tinpa rolls in dead things 🤢

Drop yours in the comments!👇



12/01/2025

My biggest fan 💛



11/29/2025

A dog can be reactive without being aggressive, and aggressive without being reactive. Intention matters in understanding how to manage and train behaviour!



The holidays are coming, and suddenly we’re all running around with a mental checklist that never seems to end.You might...
11/28/2025

The holidays are coming, and suddenly we’re all running around with a mental checklist that never seems to end.
You might notice your dog acting a little different right now, maybe they’re extra clingy, extra barky, extra “hey… pay attention to me.”

Here’s the thing: dogs can smell when we’re stressed.
But more importantly, they notice the little shifts in our routine. The rushing, the change in voice, the quicker movements, the lack of calm moments together.

So if your dog’s behaviour feels “off,” it might not be misbehaving.
It might just be them reacting to the chaos around them.

A small reminder: before you dive into the holiday to-do list, take a moment to meet your dog’s needs. A slow sniff walk, a few minutes of connection, a predictable routine, some training, or enrichment activities/ chews.
It helps them settle…
and honestly, it helps you settle too.

Peaceful dog, peaceful home, peaceful holidays.



11/26/2025

Every trip I take, there is hours of food preparation. Whistler, Tinpa, and Major all need meals packed to come with me (and we’ve discussed how extra I am about their food). When I went camping in september I had Gaia, Lola, the puppies, and Angie who all needed meals prepped too!

Being a responsible dog owner doesn’t stop when you leave the house. Trips, vacations, and weekends away all mean extra preparation, especially when it comes to food.

Packing meals for multiple dogs isn’t glamorous. It takes hours of portioning,  adding supplements and medication, labeling, and double-checking. Raw, kibble, supplements - everything has to be measured out and stored properly so routines aren’t disrupted and stomachs stay happy.

Owning a dog isn’t just about the fun parts like the walks, the cuddles, the adventures. It’s about the behind-the-scenes effort that makes those moments possible. Responsible ownership means thinking ahead, planning for their needs, and making sure they’re set up for success whether you’re at home or on the road.

Because at the end of the day, they rely on us for everything... and they’re worth the work.



11/25/2025

“My dog listens to me but not my partner!”

Well... does your partner train the dog too? Or do you do all the training? Dogs don’t automatically generalize information. They form relationships through consistency in training. If you do all of the training with them, they are learning to listen to you... if all of your family members put some reps in then your dog understands expectations!

Send this to you partner... let me settle that household argument for you!



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