Drop the Leash LLC Dog Training & Behavior Consultant

27/08/2025

Happy National Dog Day!

25/08/2025

The environment is a powerful cue for your dog, and even subtle changes in the environment can have a huge impact on your dog’s behavior.

22/08/2025

Congratulations to all of our K9 Athletes graduates!

22/08/2025

Special Announcement!

Last Chance This Year!

21/08/2025

Back by popular demand! The class that students say gave them a ‘new dog’ is enrolling again for September.

I wasn’t going to have anymore in-person classes this year, but the phone wouldn’t quit ringing!

🚨Enrollment is now open for the smash hit Hybrid Class - Behavior Insights + Life Skills, now available beginning in September!

Most group classes you show up, you do the thing and then leave until next week leaving you to figure the rest out.

In addition, they are obedience focused. Walk in a circle teaching heel, sit, down, stay and then you get home and try to figure out how to use that to help your dog be a good pet.

This isn’t that.

✨ Behavior Insights + Life Skills Hybrid Class is a complete learning system. It’s called Hybrid for a reason!

🔑 Before class even starts - you’ll complete my Behavior Insights online program. Not theory for theory’s sake, but practical skills you can use at home right away. Students call it
the game-changer that makes everything finally click.

🐾 In-person classes - we go straight into real-world practice: leash handling, reinforcing calm, greeting politely, recall, and working through distractions. No wasted time, no lectures dragging on while your dog gets restless.

📩 After every class - you get personalized follow-up emails packed with videos, hacks, and step-by-step guides. You don’t just leave with notes. You leave with tools you’ll actually use.

✨ This isn’t just “4 group classes.” It’s a complete learning system that blends science + practice + support so you see real change in weeks, not months.

Here’s what students rave about:

💬 “I actually understand what’s going on with my dog now.”
💬 “The online course gave me the confidence to practice before we even met in person.”
💬 “You would not believe the improvement after classes. I have a new dog.”
💬 “Love, love, love! So fun to actually see the difference.”
💬 “We had so much fun we’re going back for more.”
💬 “Thanks for coaching us along and giving me the confidence I needed to succeed with my dog.”

You’re not just learning what to do. You’re learning why it works, how to apply it in real life, and how to keep your dog thriving long after class ends.

Spots are limited to 6 teams! Summer classes sold out fast.

4 In-Person Group Schedule begins:
September 10th, Wednesdays at 5 p.m.

👉 Enroll here:

Learn real-world skills in a safe, outdoor setting with expert guidance. Start today with our on-demand video program and be ready for in-person learning this spring 2025.

19/08/2025

✨ Another season of Life Skills and K9 Athletes classes are wrapping up, and I’m so grateful for every dog and person who showed up. Your patience, humor, and dedication made this year amazing and a joy to teach.

✨Even though all of the students made incredible progress, one story that really captures what’s possible is Kathy and her dog, Jolene. When they first arrived, Jolene’s energy was so big that the first class took both of us on two leashes just to help keep her safe. At home, Kathy described her as bouncing off the walls and nearly impossible to catch.

But step by step, Jolene learned to focus, settle faster, and channel that enthusiasm. Kathy found ways to guide her instead of feeling overwhelmed.

By the end of class, not only were they thriving together, but Kathy felt confident enough to enter Jolene in a barn hunt and she excelled. Kathy said it best: “You would not believe the improvement with myself and Jolene after classes. I have a new dog. We had so much fun we are going back for more.”

✨ Their journey is a reminder that progress isn’t about perfection. It’s about showing up, building understanding, and finding your rhythm with your dog.

✨ Although in-person classes are done until next year, you don’t have to
put your progress on hold.

Support is available year-round through:

🐾Behavior Blueprint – A 30-minute Zoom consultation to give you clarity on what’s going on and what to do next.

🐾 Family Dog Mediation – A 1-hour Zoom behavior consultation with a 15-minute follow-up to bring more peace at home.

🐾 Behavior Insights – An on-demand video program (with a full year of access) to help you understand why your dog does what they do and what to do about it.

🐾 FREE Canine Connection Kickstart – A 5-day socialization adventure with expert videos, bonus content, and a downloadable journal you can start today.

👉 Explore your options here: droptheleashdogtraining.com/familydogconnections

👁️ 🤯 And keep your eyes open! Something special is coming this September that I can’t wait to share with you.

‼️‼️‼️ What kind of support would help you and your dog most right now?

Answer in the comments ⬇️

✅ Sports Problem Solving
✅ Loose Leash Walking
✅ Come When Called

OR something else? Let me know.

10/08/2025

Our last Life Skills class of the summer graduated on a hot note!

With temps climbing fast on Saturday, we moved class earlier in the morning to put the dogs’ comfort first.

The graduates took it all in stride.

They stayed focused, and had fun showing off the skills they’ve built over the past month, both in person and online.

I couldn’t be prouder of this crew!

Our last Life Skills class of the summer has wrapped,but you don’t have to wait until next year to get started.

My Behavior Insights course(the online portion of the class) is available anytime for $99.

It’s the same foundation our summer grads used to walk into class prepared, engaged, and ready to make the most of every lesson.

10/08/2025

Our K9 Athletes class was rockin’ this week. The teams got to practice balance and proprioception, building confidence on unstable surfaces.

04/08/2025

01/08/2025

Another great K9 Athletes class yesterday!