Affinity Dog Behavior & Training

Affinity Dog Behavior & Training Changing Fear Into Confidence. Very experienced with international rescue dogs, trauma & fear. I’ve lived with South Korean “meat dogs” for over 9.5 yrs.

Ethical, choice-based, dog-centered learning that promotes wefare. Licensed FDM & PPG member. There is plenty of room to space out for the comfort and safety of the dogs and humans.

11/24/2025

Good morning! What are you doing with your dogs this weekend?

If you’re looking for something fun to do, we have:
Private Nature Trail Walks
Sensory Garden Experience
Scent for fun
Agility for fun
Puppy classes
Group walks

Contact us today for your free discovery call!
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I’d like to take a moment to remember those who have recently passed. Each dog I know and work with brings a certain joy...
11/18/2025

I’d like to take a moment to remember those who have recently passed. Each dog I know and work with brings a certain joy into my life; not just as a Family Dog Mediator but as a friend.
My deepest condolences go to their families.
RIP sweet angels. You are forever loved.

George
Skyler
Yuna

(Photo from Google Photos)

11/13/2025

A dog is more than a well-behaved pet; they are individuals with specific needs and emotions.

It’s essential to understand their limits, respect their natural behaviours, and provide an environment where they can thrive.

Training should always be about enhancing the relationship with your dog, not forcing them into situations they’re not ready for.

I’m here with information about Family Dog Mediation, welfare, and fun ways to train your dog! Come see me!
11/08/2025

I’m here with information about Family Dog Mediation, welfare, and fun ways to train your dog!

Come see me!

11/08/2025

See that long neck stretch?
They're elongating it to reach you
It can be a sign they're a little unsure of getting closer but they still need information to make them feel safe.

It's not a green light to touch.
They want some more info about you and need to get quite close (or even touch) to get it. So should you let a dog just sniff you up close?
That depends.
How would you feel about that?

Dogs do this to feel secure and assess us.
However, we need to feel that same security and take the time to assess them.
Safety goes both ways here.

If you're nervous or anxious, then having a dog approach and bury their nose into you wouldn't be a wise idea.
The second they have sensed you are not comfortable with them, they can react.

The vast majority of dogs are not aggressive at all, but a small number can react when they feel unsure or unsafe.

If you don't want them to approach, speak up and tell the person.
Get a feel for each other at a distance, where the pressure is off both of you. You may need a visit or two until some trust is built and then you may decide a big ole wet nose on your hand or smelling your leg is something you would be more comfortable with.

Everyone's comfort and safety matters.

We’re ready for our booth at Beasley Farms! Come see us and say hi! 10-4 Saturday in Brooksville.
11/07/2025

We’re ready for our booth at Beasley Farms! Come see us and say hi!
10-4 Saturday in Brooksville.

Welfare first, promoting natural dog behaviors. We provide outlets for that! Our Sensory Garden Experience is coming alo...
11/05/2025

Welfare first, promoting natural dog behaviors. We provide outlets for that!

Our Sensory Garden Experience is coming along nicely. There are nature sounds and sights all around. Our dogs approve!

We’ll be planting more edible, dog friendly plants and creating more interesting things for the dogs to experience. This will be the kind of thing that evolves and changes over the seasons.

This is included in your training packages/sessions with us.

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11/05/2025

They're just "off".
Something has unsettled them and we just cant see it.
There's no dog around.
No people either, but they are struggling.
Time to look a bit deeper.

Candles, diffusers and even a change of your perfume can be deeply unsettling for a dog.
If you have two dogs and need to take one to the vet or the groomers, sometimes the welcome home is confusing.
Colder or even aggressive.
Their friend looks the same but they smell totally different (and scent is everything to a dog).

Of course dogs can be stressed by storms but before that thunder and lightning they may be acutely aware of a change in the atmosphere, long before we even notice.
It doesn't need to be an actual storm either, a change of weather is sometimes enough to unsettle dogs.

Those ultrasonic devices we have in our homes, the pest control devices can cause dogs anxiety but so can our modern TVs and devices on standby. Some can emit high frequency sounds that we can barely hear. Even a heat pump turning itself on and off and adjusting output can trigger dogs and even the compressor unit outside cause stress.

We often think of triggers they can see and miss all the other ways our dogs can be affected.

Back to the candles, oil burners and plug in air freshener units for a second.
They may be pleasant for us, but deeply disturbing for a dog.
For some dogs, they can really take a toll.

Maybe rethink if you really need them.

You may be surprised just how relaxed your dog is when you don't use them.

11/01/2025

This November, we’re celebrating something bigger than dog training: the Good Life.

At the heart of every “good dog” lies something deeper than obedience or control. It’s about welfare - the full story of how a dog experiences their life.

Welfare is not a moment or a tail wag in a photo.

It’s the ongoing state of an animal’s physical, emotional, and social well-being, shaped by how well they can function, adapt, and thrive in their world.

True welfare means looking at the whole picture beyond physical health and comfort:
- How dogs feel about their lives (affective state)
- How well they adapt to and cope with their conditions
- How their natural history shapes who they are
- How their unique L.E.G.S. (Learning, Environment, Genetics, Self) interact
- How much control and choice they have in daily life
- And how freely they can express their natural behaviors

That’s welfare science in action.
And it’s the foundation of the Good Life.

The L.E.G.S.® Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation Professional Course, now including the Total Welfare Framework, helps dog professionals move beyond behavior management to truly support dogs as sentient, adaptive animals with complex needs.

When we focus on welfare instead of control, everything changes. We stop managing symptoms and start understanding systems. We stop chasing compliance and start building conditions where dogs can flourish.

✨ 50% off sitewide all November
💛 Flash Sale: Nov 5–10 (Staff & Friends Pricing included in 50% off sale for up to 80% off)
Code: GRATEFUL50
🔗 https://kimbropheylegscourses.thinkific.com/pages/pro-landing-page

Because when dogs live well, everything else falls into place.

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