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Canine Connection Training & Coaching Specialized Dog Training, Behavior Consulting, Relationship Building, Intuitive Connection Coaching online & in person.

Our mission is to provide emotional support for dog people. ❤️‍🩹

Helping you learn & grow alongside your dog. 🌱

I’m gonna say something a little confronting… Some of us use our dogs to avoid ourselves. We hyper-focus on improving t...
20/04/2026

I’m gonna say something a little confronting…

Some of us use our dogs to avoid ourselves.

We hyper-focus on improving their behaviour and avoid exploring our own.
We feel guilt about every walk that’s not long enough for them but avoid meeting our own exercise needs.
We obsessively Google solutions to training or health concerns at midnight and skip learning about our own needs.
We spend thousands on vet care but don’t spend on our own wellness.
We feed them organic raw and avoid taking care of our own nutritional needs.

It feels like loving them ohhh so good!
And it is.

But sometimes, it’s also avoidance.

Because if we’re focused on fixing them or improving how they might feel, we don’t have to look at what’s happening within ourselves.

Unconsciously, it might feel easier or more rewarding to take REALLY GOOD care of them and settle for mediocre care of ourselves.

I say this with so much compassion.
Because I’ve been there.
Because I see it every single day with clients.
Because we can have the best of intentions but seriously but hurting ourselves, by putting our dogs before ourselves.

What kinda person would you be if you tended to yourself as lovingly as you tend to your dog?

How would you show up for you differently?

Where can you give to yourself a little more?

My 1:1 coaching is designed to help you explore your relationship to yourself, through your dog. 💕 I’ll be back soon!


I didn’t want kids so when we realized Cedar wasn’t a fan of uncontrolled, screeching little humans, it wasn’t a worry o...
10/03/2026

I didn’t want kids so when we realized Cedar wasn’t a fan of uncontrolled, screeching little humans, it wasn’t a worry of mine. And then all of a sudden I wanted to start a family, and I realized we might have our work cut out for us. I lean in to challenges and have learnt to approach things from a place of non-attachment. I didn’t assume we’d have a problem but I also didn’t assume we wouldn’t.

My postpartum experience has been really challenging - Cedar wanted nothing to do with me, probably because I haven’t been that easy to be around! Hello anxiety! 😟

But day by day, without the pressures of expectations. Without an Instagram worthy idea about how things would be. Without forcing or ignorantly encouraging… I just let Cedar (and me), take his time.

We didn’t share much time or space together in the first 4 months. I was solo at that time and adding the concept of learning to trust Cedar around a newborn wasn’t within my capacity.

Our community (thanks & & and many others) cared for Cedar more than I had the chance to!

I didn’t let guilt run rampant in my mind.
I knew deep down he’d forgive me.
He understood.
He was okay.
And we’d have our time together again.

Fast forward to 7 months with Asher.

And now Cedar loves our morning ritual cuddles & kisses (it’s good for Asher’s gut flora right?!). 🤣

We’re back to walking together and going on adventures as a dynamic trio. Cedar stays closer than before. Monitors other dogs around Asher. And shows genuine signs of care for him.

It’s amazing what LETTING GO does for dogs.
We have so many expectations of them.

What would it feel like for you to stop pushing for a specific outcome, and start loving them where they are at?

What would it feel like to grant that same practice with yourself?

What are you waiting to change before loving them or you?

Let go. Lean in. Trust the process. Cedar’s wisdom is loud. And I’m trusting him to new depths as he ages. ❤️

24/01/2026

Wanna practice not loosing your s*it when someone or something triggers you or your dog?

Here’s a simple mindfulness practice to put in your back pocket when heading out for a stressful walk, or work meeting, or family gathering, or even preparing for your child’s bedtime.

Before you react, ground through your feet.

Before you respond to anything that triggers an outward expression of fear, anxiety, defensiveness, worry…
Before the off leash dog runs up to your sensitive dog.
Before your boss or family member makes a comment that might bring up some big feelings.
Before you tighten the leash, pull back.
Before you snap at your partner, dog or child…

Pause… and come back to your feet. I know that sounds like nothing - but I assure you, coming back to your body in these little pauses before reacting, can make all the difference in how the rest unfolds.

A sacred pause. ☺️

On walks (or my baby’s impending bed time), when I feel that familiar edginess or anxiety creeping in, I stop trying to think my way out of it and instead let my body take the lead.

The practice:

Press your feet into the earth. Socks, heels, slippers, shoes or best, barefoot - it all works. Notice your toes, edges of your feet and heels all anchored.
Soften your knees.
Take one deep breath. That’s it’s.
Imagine the ground is holding you. 🏔️

When your feet feel supported, and you bring attention to your body, your nervous system can remember you’re safe and your body tension, breath & reaction softens from there. 🧘

This is the practice of regulation before reaction. Some of us practice it with our loved ones, some with our pets, some with our children. Some of us not at all… 😝

This sacred pause, and grounding, can really allow us to change how we respond, impacting how our dogs and loved ones will respond.

It’s easier said than done, but all good things take practice.

✨ Save this for the next time you wanna help your body get you outta your mind.

Cedar makes me a better Mom. In fact, before becoming a Mom, I didn’t realize that Cedar was already teaching me how to ...
19/01/2026

Cedar makes me a better Mom.

In fact, before becoming a Mom, I didn’t realize that Cedar was already teaching me how to mother.

He taught me how to slow down and listen… not just to what he was doing, but to what he was feeling.

To interpret what he was communicating.
To take a breath before reacting.
To respond with patience instead of frustration (this one took a long time my friends).

That’s what attunement is.

It’s the ability to sense, understand, and respond to another being’s needs… emotional or energetic, while staying connected to yourself. Oooooowie, is that ever a doozy of a task sometimes.

If you’ve ever had a sensitive or reactive dog, you know how hard that can be.

Their behaviour triggers you… deeeeeep within.

They feel everything, but you both do.

And if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had moments of frustration, guilt, or wondering why it feels so hard to stay calm when you love them so much.

Motherhood is just a deeper layer of the same lesson:
When I can stay grounded in myself, my baby feels safe enough to settle.

Attunement starts with awareness.
It’s not perfect, and it’s not instant.
But it’s how calm connection can flourish in every relationship, human or animal.

Have you noticed your dog pick up on your emotions too? What have they been teaching you lately?

Cedar makes me a better Mom.In fact, before becoming a mom, I didn’t realize that Cedar was already teaching me how to m...
19/01/2026

Cedar makes me a better Mom.

In fact, before becoming a mom, I didn’t realize that Cedar was already teaching me how to mother.

He taught me how to slow down and listen… not just to what he was doing, but to what he was feeling.

To interpret what he was communicating.
To take a breath before reacting.
To respond with patience instead of frustration (this one took a long time my friends).

That’s what attunement is.

It’s the ability to sense, understand, and respond to another being’s needs… emotional or energetic, while staying connected to yourself. Oooooowie, is that ever a doozy of a task sometimes.

If you’ve ever had a sensitive or reactive dog, you know how hard that can be.

Their behaviour triggers you… deeeeeep within.

They feel everything, but you both do.

And if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably had moments of frustration, guilt, or wondering why it feels so hard to stay calm when you love them so much.

Motherhood is just a deeper layer of the same lesson:
When I can stay grounded in myself, my baby feels safe enough to settle.

Attunement starts with awareness.
It’s not perfect, and it’s not instant.
But it’s how calm connection can flourish in every relationship, human or animal.

Have you noticed your dog pick up on your emotions too? What have they been teaching you lately?

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