DogSpeak Dog Training, Behavior and Pet Sitting

08/07/2026

🐾 Meet Milo! 🐾

Milo has a tendency to resource guard the things he values most—including his owner, home, food, and favorite spot on the couch.

Resource guarding is often rooted in fear or insecurity about losing access to something important. Through positive reinforcement, management, and trust-building exercises, we will help Milo feel safer while teaching him that he does not need to guard the people, spaces, or items he loves.

Our goals for Milo include:

🐶 Building confidence and trust
🐶 Practicing “Give and Take” exchanges
🐶 Teaching appropriate boundaries around furniture
🐶 Creating positive associations when people approach
🐶 Helping him make calmer, safer choices

We’re excited to support Milo and his family as they work toward a happier, more relaxed relationship! ❤️

Kathy Longwell, Owner/Head Trainer
DogSpeak Dog Training and Behavior LLC
Serving Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough Counties
727-514-3633

08/07/2026

Apollo has the Zoomies....😂

I get to spend a few days dropping in for dog and cat care! 🐾😻😻

At DogSpeak Dog Training, we help owners build reliable recalls using clear communication, proven training methods, and real-world practice so your dog responds with confidence—even when distractions are present.

📞 Ready to improve your dog’s recall?
Reach out to 727-514-3633

*Dog Training
*Behavior Modification (Aggression, Reactivity)
*Anxiety, Separation Anxiety
*Obedience
*Loose Leash Walking
*Puppy Training
*Over Arousal, Impulse Control
*Polite Greetings, Manners

Kathy Longwell, Owner/Head Trainer
DogSpeak Dog Training and Behavior LLC
Serving Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough Counties

08/06/2026

🐾 Meet Maddy! 🐾

Sweet Maddy has started training with DogSpeak to work on her reactivity and improve her manners. When she becomes overly excited or unsure, she may bark, jump or react before thinking.

Through positive reinforcement, Maddy will learn how to:

🐾 Remain calmer around people and other animals
🐾 Practice polite greetings
🐾 Manage her excitement
🐾 Focus on her owner
🐾 Make better choices in challenging situations

Reactivity does not make Maddy a “bad dog.” It simply means she needs guidance, patience and the right skills to feel calmer and more confident. We are excited to be part of her training journey! ❤️🐶

Kathy Longwell Owner/Head Trainer
DogSpeak Dog Training and Behavior LLC
Serving Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties
727-514-3633

08/05/2026

Good morning! 🌅

Use your Dog's 🥎 favorite things to build your Obedience Training! 💪

Do you need help with your dog's behavior, obedience, puppy training?
Call 727-514-3633 for a Free Phone Consultation

*Dog Training
*Behavior Modification (Aggression, Reactivity)
*Anxiety, Separation Anxiety
*Obedience
*Loose Leash Walking
*Puppy Training
*Over Arousal, Impulse Control
*Polite Greetings, Manners

Kathy Longwell, Owner/Head Trainer
DogSpeak Dog Training and Behavior LLC
Serving Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough Counties
727-514-3633

Continuing education in dog behavior and training through APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers)

Continuing education in dog behavior and training through IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants)

Master Course ‘Aggression in Dogs’, Michael Shikasio

Certified Family Dog Mediator, Kim Brophy L.E.G.S

08/04/2026

🐾 Welcome to the DogSpeak Family, Bash! 🐾

We’re excited to welcome Bash to our Anxiety Package! ❤️

Bash is a sweet dog who finds the world a little overwhelming. He’s especially uncomfortable when new people enter his home, can be skittish in unfamiliar situations, and often uses barking as his way of saying, “I’m not sure this is safe.”

The good news? Anxiety isn’t about stubbornness—it’s about emotion. Through patient, science-based training, we’ll help Bash build confidence, learn that he has choices, and discover that he doesn’t have to react to every unfamiliar situation.

Over the next several sessions, we’ll focus on:
🐾 Building confidence through positive experiences
🐾 Helping Bash feel safe when guests visit
🐾 Reducing barking by teaching alternative behaviors
🐾 Strengthening trust and communication with his family
🐾 Creating calm, predictable routines that help lower anxiety

Every confident dog starts with one small success at a time, and we’re looking forward to celebrating each milestone with Bash and his family.

Welcome aboard, Bash—we can’t wait to watch your confidence grow! 💙

Kathy Longwell, Owner/Head Trainer
DogSpeak Dog Training and Behavior LLC
Serving Pasco, Pinellas & Hillsborough Counties
727-514-3633

08/03/2026

Florida Friends.....This guy needs a home!

This Min Pin is approximately 11 years old. He would do best in a home without kids (he was abused by kids so not a fan)or other dogs.

He is up to date on vaccinations and is on meds for seizures.

He is a bit of a Yapper (pretty common for this breed).

Please send me a message if interested.

08/03/2026

🐾 Welcome Ranger! 🐾

Please join us in welcoming Ranger to the DogSpeak Impulse Control & Polite Greetings Package! 🎉🐶

Impulse control is one of the most important life skills a dog can learn. It teaches dogs to slow down, think before they react, and make better choices—even when they’re excited!

During Ranger’s training, we’ll be working on:
🐾 Calm greetings with people
🐾 Reducing jumping and overexcitement
🐾 Building focus around distractions
🐾 Learning patience and self-control
🐾 Strengthening communication between Ranger and his family

Remember…training isn’t just about teaching commands. It’s about helping dogs learn how to stay calm, confident, and successful in the real world.

We’re excited to watch Ranger’s progress over the coming weeks and can’t wait to share his journey with you! ❤️

🐶 DogSpeak Dog Training and Behavior LLC
Helping owners understand the “why” behind their dog’s behavior through positive, science-based training.

📞 Ready to improve your dog’s recall?
Reach out to 727-514-3633

*Dog Training
*Behavior Modification (Aggression, Reactivity)
*Anxiety, Separation Anxiety
*Obedience
*Loose Leash Walking
*Puppy Training
*Over Arousal, Impulse Control
*Polite Greetings, Manners

Kathy Longwell, Owner/Head Trainer
DogSpeak Dog Training and Behavior LLC
Serving Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough Counties

08/02/2026

Congratulation's to Ivy and Family!🎉

Paws Up for Completing the DogSpeak Puppy Training Package! 🐾

What Makes Private Puppy Training Sessions Unique?

🐾Individualized Attention
Private puppy training sessions are tailored specifically to your puppy’s temperament, learning style, and your family’s goals. The trainer can focus on the unique challenges your puppy faces—whether it's house training, socialization, or basic obedience—without the distractions of a group environment.

🐾Flexible Scheduling
Unlike group classes with fixed times, private sessions accommodate your schedule. This flexibility means you can train at times that work best for you and your puppy and even adjust the frequency and duration of sessions as needed.

🐾Custom Training Plans
Every puppy is different, and private trainers develop customized plans that evolve as your puppy learns and grows. This adaptive approach ensures that training progresses at the right pace for your puppy, addressing specific behaviors and household routines.

🐾Comfortable Learning Environment
Training in your own home or a familiar setting helps reduce anxiety for your puppy, making it easier to learn new skills. It also allows the trainer to address issues that occur in your actual home environment, such as chewing, barking, or jumping on furniture.

🐾Immediate Feedback and Support
Private training provides direct feedback for both you and your puppy. You’ll get hands-on guidance, answers to your questions, and practical solutions to any problems as they arise. This personalized support helps reinforce consistent training techniques.

🐾Focus on Family Needs
Trainers can involve all members of your household in the sessions, ensuring everyone is on the same page. Whether you have young children or other pets, private sessions can address interactions and safety in your specific household context.

*Dog Training and Behavior
*Puppy Training Packages
*Dog Walking
*Pet Sitting

DogSpeak Dog Training, Behavior and Pet Sitting
Serving Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties
Kathy Longwell, Owner and Head Trainer
(727) 514-3633

08/02/2026

Continuing Sessions with Princess and Arya! 🙌

We are working towards proper Impulse Control, Manner's, Exercise and more....✅

Do you need help with your dog's behavior, obedience, puppy training?
Call 727-514-3633 for a Free Phone Consultation

*Dog Training
*Behavior Modification (Aggression, Reactivity)
*Anxiety, Separation Anxiety
*Obedience
*Loose Leash Walking
*Puppy Training
*Over Arousal, Impulse Control
*Polite Greetings, Manners

Kathy Longwell, Owner/Head Trainer
DogSpeak Dog Training and Behavior LLC
Serving Pasco, Pinellas, and Hillsborough Counties
727-514-3633

🐾Continuing education in dog behavior and training through APDT (Association of Professional Dog Trainers)

🐾Continuing education in dog behavior and training through IAABC (International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants)

🐾Master Course ‘Aggression in Dogs’, Michael Shikasio

🐾Certified Family Dog Mediator, Kim Brophy L.E.G.S

08/01/2026

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RABIES ADVISORY: —The Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH-Pasco) is urging residents to use caution around wild animals after two raccoons in eastern Pasco County tested positive for rabies on Thursday, July 30.

Health officials said the confirmed cases mean rabies may currently be present in the local wild animal population, and they are reminding both residents and visitors to avoid contact with wildlife.

Animals that commonly carry a higher risk of rabies exposure include raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats and coyotes. While rabies is rare in humans, it is almost always fatal once symptoms develop. However, officials stress that prompt medical treatment after a potential exposure is highly effective in preventing the disease.

DOH-Pasco is encouraging residents to take the following precautions:

* Keep pets and livestock up to date on rabies vaccinations according to your veterinarian’s recommendations.

* Keep pets on a leash or under direct supervision and ensure livestock are secured on your property.

* Avoid handling, feeding or approaching wild or stray animals, and eliminate food sources such as uncovered garbage or outdoor pet food that may attract wildlife.

* Never bring wild animals into your home. Instead, contact a licensed wildlife rehabilitator if you find an injured or orphaned animal.

* Prevent bats and other wildlife from entering homes, schools and other occupied buildings.

* Report stray animals to Pasco County Animal Services.

If your pet or livestock is bitten by another animal, seek veterinary care immediately and contact Pasco County Animal Services at 813-929-1212.

Anyone who is bitten or scratched by a wild or domestic animal should wash the wound thoroughly, seek medical attention as soon as possible, and report the incident to the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County by calling 352-521-1450, Option 4.

Health officials say awareness and quick action are the best ways to reduce the risk of rabies exposure and protect both people and animals. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and avoid unnecessary contact with wildlife, especially in the eastern portion of Pasco County where the two rabid raccoons were identified.