The Trekking Vet Tech & Professional Behavioral Consultant

09/05/2025

Every moment we are awake, we are learning SOMETHING...what is it that you are teaching?

What is ONE thing you can focus on today to teach your dog?

Improve their frequency of eye contact/check in?
Create a faster Touch cue response?
Help them better understand a Settle cue?
Maybe a faster response to one cue of Sit or Down?

Each day, pick ONE thing to create. Soon you have that beautiful foundation and that's what we build our solid walls and roof over!

09/02/2025

Good morning! If you didn't already know, I am now doing podcasts and have THREE up on Spotify ...as well as YouTube now! (Finally figured that out!)

Spotify podcast link:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0tZtrGNgtfNTRPDgfhVvg8?si=bTJt9jSbQTOdVcvokReccw

YouTube podcast Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBHBoxOXTIbP8TquITitkBQ_4Hjc9_2Qp&si=hbyefR21YgNczERW

If you happen to listen to them, would love your feedback and feel free to send me topic suggestions (or suggestions in general!).

If you are on Facebook, my new discussion group is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1454941985626350/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

And if you want to join my Skool Community (it is FREE) and help support my mission, it is:
https://www.skool.com/k9s-warriors-beyond-training-6419/about?ref=2b7e4bb51e1f4909925a16fd47fd788d

08/23/2025

I DID IT!

My first podcast! I did it! Let's get this show on the road! Listen, Share, help me reach and help as many as I can!!!!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ia2cMPhzTdJUdb1PM058t?si=4S1Evx3HRZq9Q91O5R9feA

K9s & Warriors: Beyond the Training · Episode

08/03/2025

How can I help you and your dog(s)?!

Join my NEW Skool community!
https://www.skool.com/k9s-warriors-beyond-training-6419/about?ref=2b7e4bb51e1f4909925a16fd47fd788d

Want more personalized help?

I also have openings for New Students and I would love to help you, your friends, your family, or your colleagues learn more about how to help their dogs learn new things!

PLEASE reach out to me if you know someone who needs help - or give them my number! 602-463-5472.

In-person or Long-Distance options available!

Real-World Integrative Dog Training & Behavior Modification, focusing on non-aversive and fun training techniques to create well-mannered dogs.

07/19/2025

Alright! Who needs some help with their dog(s) or other pets?

Let me help!

As we dive into the Summer and things get heated, I am offering some training discounts to get you out of hot water!

* New student? Initial Consults are only $125a
* Follow-up sessions needed? $90/each or 4pack/$300
* Can't make in-person sessions? I now have 4week online courses for:
- Loose Leash Walking
- Reliable Recalls
- Tricks & Enrichment

Call or Text! 602-463-5472
Or enroll online:
https://trekkingdogtrainer.weebly.com/contact.html #/

Our programs are fear-free and so effective, kids toddlers can help teach the dogs new manners

07/18/2025

Okay, everyone, we need your help again! Both Ember and Misty are being officially being adopted by their veterans and on their journeys to becoming Service Dogs, which we will continue to support until they are qualified, but...
..now we have a new rescue and shelter dog that we would like to help because we have some real potential to make him a commercial or movie star!

Seriously! The rescue has been told he has "the look" and now he needs the Manners, Tricks, Stunts, and Behaviors for his portfolio and, although I cannot do it for free, I am offering once again the win-win of getting help for giving help!

If you donate $50, we will do a 30min Phone Consult for any training or behavior question you have!

If you donate $100, we will enroll you in the Calendar Cues online Program AND you'll get a 30min Phone Consult

If you donate $150 or more, you will get an in-person lesson if local or a Zoom lesson if not within 15mile radius, AS WELL AS be enrolled in the Calendar Cues Program AND get a 30min Phone Consult.

Please help if you can! Share also!

We have an INCREDIBLE opportunity for one of the rescued dogs at a shelter we wo… Julie Westphal needs your support for Support a Rescue Dog's Hollywood Dream

07/16/2025

Some of the best moments of my "job" are moments like these - working with these amazing veterans, having fun with kids, and helping veterans get some fantastic and solid dogs! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/129ugsXc1YN/

07/08/2025

This morning's Enrichment for my crew while I do yard chores...
https://youtube.com/shorts/mTGZiPl2whc?si=R9gQdccsCu6j34dX

Teaching something new and having fun, like teaching a new trick, is a great training relationship builder!

Remember: your dog ia ALREADY playing by the rules - their genetic rules. If you want them to change their behavior, you have to motivate them.

I elect to motivate with lots of fun and rewards and set my dogs up for as many successes as possible.

Besides, anything you really want to teach them - even service dog tasks - are glorified tricks.

I have many options available for online learning and enrichment games - if you'd like to enroll, let me know!

As Always, Happy Training!

05/24/2025

Woot woot! Add this book to your list if MUST READS!!! One of my SBF graduate teams is a published author!

I had to purchase it immediately and it is SOOOOOOO GOOD! Even with my attention span of a gnat when sitting still to read...it kept me page turning and I was done in less than 3 days! Soooooo proud of Joe for pursuing his dreams!!!

If anyone is interested in an amazing story that follows a detective chasing a serial ...ahem... well, see for yourself!

It can be purchased here:
https://amzn.to/43JTW5J

I think it's a MUST READ!

is sure to make you happy! 😃 One of our September 2024 graduates, Joe (pictured here with his service dog, Fury), has become a published author! Their trainer, Julie, said he had this to share: "Fury and doing the program helped me. Fury lies next to me while I write. Anytime I would get frustrated with writer's block or trying to find the perfect word, all of a sudden, I feel a nudge on the side of my leg or a tap from a paw. Which is funny because I think she's asleep, but then there she is doing her job, without me realizing she even got up. She does her job even in her sleep lol"

We are incredibly proud of Joe & Fury not only for this major accomplishment but also for being such a solid team, in tune with each other. Great job!! 👏🧡📖

05/05/2025

I would love for everyone to stop and read this...because I could not be more proud right now! One of my amazing Graduate teams published his first book!!! ...and is already working on a sequel!

So...stop what you're doing. Order it now! Support an amazing veteran who with the help of his SD has accomplished one of his dreams!

Reading updates like this only makes me more determined to help as many as I can while I can!

"Fury lays next to me while I write. Anytime I would get frustrated with writer's block or with trying to find the perfect word, all of a sudden I feel a nudge on the side of my leg or a tap from a paw, which is funny because I think she's asleep, but then there she is, doing her job, without me realizing she even got up. She does her job even in her sleep!"

THIS is what is about. THIS is how I serve those who have served.

So...order his book and let's help him jumpstart his new writing path!

Buy it here:

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05/03/2025

Some of the work Julie does with Soldier's Best Friend and their veterans!

04/22/2025

What's with the alphabet soup after names? Well, let's take a closer look at some of the certifications that Julie has...

Julie Westphal, CVT, CPDT-KA, CTDI, CGC Eval, CPNC
Certified Veterinary Technician
Certified Professional Dog Trainer- Knowledge Assessed
Certified Trick Dog Instructor
Certified AKC CGC Evaluator (AKC S.T.A.R. program, CGC, CGCA, CGCU, Trick Dog, Home Manners)
Certified Pet Nutritional Consultant

She is also:
Level 3 Certified Elite Fear Free Professional
Animal Behavior & Enrichment Specialist
Certified Fear Free Petsitter
Certified Fear Free Shelter Care Worker
Have my Certificate in Animal Services Management Leadership
Avid Animal Rescuer

Changing the World...One Pet At A Time.