Fearless Fidos

05/28/2025

Meet Hayden 🐕

This handsome boy has some BIG feelings — and right now, he’s still learning how to handle situations that make him feel overwhelmed or overthreshold.

Hayden does have a bite history, which occurred when someone mistakenly entered the wrong yard while he was outside. While that history is important, it absolutely does not define him.

His behavior case is a bit more complex, and he reminds us how important it is to move at a dog’s pace; as well as, how crucial it is to take safety and management into consideration before attempting behavior modification of any kind.

Current Focus:
- Identifying Triggers
- Muzzle Training!
- Ruling Out Medical Cause for Spicy Behavior
- Safe & Low Arousal Introductions

We’re taking things slowly with him, making sure each step of the process is clear, safe, and focused on helping him feel secure💛

Photo: A day training visit from Monday.

05/22/2025

It feels so good to be back doing what I love — working with incredible dogs and their equally amazing humans. Every session this week reminded me just how rewarding it is to help build stronger bonds, better behavior, and more confident pups (and people!).

05/08/2025

Reactive behavior is normal—your dog isn’t broken. And the good news? It can be prevented. Understanding why your dog is reacting the way they are is the first step to real progress. When we know what’s driving the behavior, we can respond with empathy instead of frustration. I’d love to show you how to handle those big feelings in a way that creates positive associations and helps your dog feel safe, supported, and confident.

05/05/2025

I'm back, bi***es! Get ready for some exciting changes at Fearless Fidos - here's the scoop!

01/31/2025

🌟 Thistle the chihuahua is taking the world by storm! 🌟

Our goal is to help her build confidence and learn to assess her surroundings without feeling the need to bark at triggers. Today, Sunset Square was the perfect training ground!

We faced plenty of her triggers, but Thistle amazed me by pausing, observing, and calmly assessing the surprises we encountered. Little by little, she’s growing braver and more curious about the world. So proud of this little pup’s progress! 💛

01/24/2025

🚨 Quick Update 🚨

Hey everyone! I’ve been out of the office dealing with a virus… and then asthma complications, but I’m on the mend and will be officially back in the office starting Monday. If you’re waiting to hear back from me, feel free to boop me with another email, and I’ll make sure to get to you as soon as I can.

Thank you all for your patience and a very special thank you to those who’ve been so understanding about rescheduling. I miss your dogs and cannot wait to be reunited with them ❤️

01/02/2025

Waffles the Brave: A Milestone Achieved! 🐾🚗

Today marked a significant achievement for Waffles as he made incredible progress in overcoming his fear of the car. During today’s session, Waffles confidently explored both the trunk and backseat. Most impressively, he independently entered and exited the car—a major step forward!

This milestone highlights Waffles’ growing confidence and resilience. Each attempt reinforces his bravery, and he’s beginning to realize that car rides can lead to exciting adventures rather than fear.

I’m incredibly proud of Waffles’ determination and his ability to tackle challenges head-on; but I’m even more proud of his guardian for slowing things down, being patient and letting Waffles do things on his terms. 🎉

10/22/2024

Allow me to take a moment to reintroduce myself! I’m Kenna, the proud owner, trainer, and spirit behind Fearless Fidos. My expertise lies in working with dogs that are commonly labeled as reactive, and I am deeply passionate about the work I do.

My mission is to empower both dogs and their owners by nurturing trust, communication, and confidence through customized training programs designed to meet the unique needs of each team.

Having personally faced the challenges you are currently experiencing, I understand how isolating it can feel. It is essential to me that every client I work with feels supported, recognized, and heard, and most importantly, that you do not feel judged for your dog’s behavior.

My approach is grounded in positive reinforcement, creating a delightful learning experience for both you and your dog. At this time, I am offering private training sessions tailored to your dog’s specific needs, allowing us to formulate a plan that feels manageable and straightforward!

If you’re interested in working with one another, you can either arrange an initial consultation via my website or reach out to me with any questions at [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you!

09/24/2024

Allow me to introduce my new(ish) friend, Flynt! He’s a sensitive teenage boy who is exploring the art of adapting to his environment. Our first meeting took place at Bayview Cemetery, and for our second lesson, we ventured around Civic Field Stadium. As soon as we arrived, I noticed that Flynt seemed much happier exploring an area that was predominantly free from humans, dogs, and other distractions he had been observing from afar at the cemetery.

My objective for Team Flynt leading up to our next session is to reduce the number of ‘neighborhood walks’ and instead focus on more relaxing walks in serene areas, free of as many triggers as possible, where he feels calm, cool, and collected.

Personally, my favorite part was the end of our session when Flynt decided to come over and relax next to me (:

05/13/2024

Dogs bark for various reasons. They are all meant to communicate something! It’s important that we listen and try to identify the type of bark so we can understand the […]

05/03/2024