Mindful Methods Companion Coaching

Mindful Methods Companion Coaching Empathy 🐾 Welfare 🐾 Trauma-informed 🐾 Human-animal bond

In-home and drop-off dog training programs using humane methods in the Chicagoland area.
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We are THRILLED to announce the addition of another team member to MMCC. Huge welcome to Yasmin Baylor KPA CTP, CPDT-KA,...
11/05/2025

We are THRILLED to announce the addition of another team member to MMCC. Huge welcome to Yasmin Baylor KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, CSAT!

Yasmin is a SEPARATION ANXIETY SPECIALIST and holds a certification through Malena DeMartini's renowned program for separation anxiety. On top of this, she is a graduate of the esteemed Karen Pryor Academy and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.

CSATs only work remotely, which means she can assist anyone, anywhere in the world with separation anxiety. On top of this, she will be taking regular behavior modification cases in the Rockford, IL area - so yes, we have also expanded our reach again!

Sit tight - we are working on rolling out a new program soon to begin intaking separation anxiety cases. We believe that separation anxiety deserves the gold standard of care and are so excited to finally be able to assist your companions in this area of behavior.

Read more about Yasmin here: https://www.mindfulmethodstraining.com/meet-yasmin

10/30/2025

SO PROUD of for this beautiful behavior. Moms homework was to clean this up ans fade the treat lure out and look at it!

Pixel had no hind end awareness when we began training and we've taught her to pivot on a bowl and to back up. We finished with our b mod goals and moved on to some fun things. Mom is considering Fast CAT and wants to ensure that Pixel is strong, balanced, and ready to go. We're also working on some stretching to help avoid injury. This is also wonderful for dogs to learn to move with purpose and have patience. For Pixel, she can be impulsive at times, so this can also help to slow down her brain and focus. ❤️

10/28/2025

No idea why CeCe has such an upset belly today, but she did throw up plant matter so something isn't agreeing with her.

Dogs with intermittent/chronic stomach issues can display these same symptoms. This is why we ask a billion weird questions in our consults. Restlessness, mouthing, and even moodiness/reactivity can be caused by or worsened from GI distress and other uncomfortable ailments.

There's some other things I didn't catch like the digging in the couch, burping, stomach gurgling, and gassiness.

Does your dog do any of these?

We love this quote, as we feel it captures a huge essence of our program. Not everyone who comes to us is in a head spac...
10/24/2025

We love this quote, as we feel it captures a huge essence of our program. Not everyone who comes to us is in a head space to learn in session #1. Some people ARE legitimately traumatized or extremely stressed by their dog's behavior. Its our goal to actively listen and create a safe space, and we start collecting data on the human's stress level on our intake forms so that we can understand your situation.

Our trainers have Emotional CPR (eCPR) certification. This is a program that helps with deepening listening skills, practicing presence, and creating a sense of safety for the person experiencing a crisis. We want our clients to feel empowered to help their dog and validated.

We don't only coach on behavior and training, we also consult for safety and risk assessment with owners and rescues. Some people are facing really hard decisions with their companions and want to understand the full scope of a prognosis - which we can provide.

We believe you shouldn't make any tough decisions alone and we're happy to help you, without judgment.

I held my first virtual session today since Elvis left. Ronan clocked in for demonstrations for the first time. You're l...
10/23/2025

I held my first virtual session today since Elvis left. Ronan clocked in for demonstrations for the first time.

You're likely to see Ronan as the new face of resources and videos.

Don't be surprised if you see him doing a heckin' impulsivity and throwing out some jazzy behaviors as he problem solves for treats, such as:

✨️taking a bow repeatedly✨️
✨️laying down, standing up, laying down again✨️
✨️sitting, standing up, sitting again✨️
✨️confused noises✨️

He just really wants cheese, and thats really relatable.

Thanks for your patience while we transition.

-Management

Post your impulsive pals below ⏬️⏬️⏬️

So good we had to pull the direct quote from the session video today! I hear so often "your dogs must be so obedient." A...
10/23/2025

So good we had to pull the direct quote from the session video today!

I hear so often "your dogs must be so obedient." And people say it in reference to their own dogs being perceived by us as "disobedient" or untrained.

No. No, they are not obedient.

They are:

✔️ happy
✔️ thriving
✔️ able to make good choices without being asked/commanded/cued/told
✔️ safe

We're at the end of a 7 pack with this client and its a wonderful household. This dog actually DOES know a million tricks and she loves training, but none of them were helping with the actual issues in the home. We de-prioritized cues and focused on choices.

We also prioritized meeting needs and listening to the dog in front of us, and all the issues evaporated. Enrichment, wellness, healthy outlets for nuisance behaviors, and the trust with her handlers were necessary elements to make a solid turnaround.

This dog is so lucky that she landed in this household. Amazing dog, amazing people.

And thats all we want is for you to fall in love with the dog right in front of you all over again and to not stress about what anyone else is doing with their dogs, or their opinions on yours.

Ok, we're obsessed with this update!!! We arrived at a session today and our clients took heed of our suggestions to p...
10/22/2025

Ok, we're obsessed with this update!!!

We arrived at a session today and our clients took heed of our suggestions to provide visual aids to their 4 year old son to give him some visual clues about how close he should be to the dog's safe space/crate.

The stop sign is a glaring reminder and the tape line around the crate helps remind children not to crowd or go any closer.

The parents reported that he was SO THRILLED to pick out the tape (it has melty pizza slices on it) and help hang the sign. He was so excited to show their recent guests the set up and explain how it works too! This is a wonderful way to teach by involving the child in the configuration.

The parents reported that some of his toys have rolled passed the tape line, and hes come to get them for help retrieving his toys. How sweet is that?

This helps greatly increase safety, especially in houses with less space that can't have dedicated safe spaces in interior rooms of the home.

As much as we want our dogs to always be happy to interact with our kids, sometimes they also need space. This is beneficial for dogs that resource guard items or spaces, or even dogs that have chronic issues that cause discomfort. If your dog is having a bad day and feeling a little moody (hey, humans do too), this can provide some safe separation.

This child loves his dog so much, but is at a delicate age where impulse control can be difficult. This reduces fatigue on his busy parents constantly having to remind their son to make space and strengthens the trust between the dog and child.

We also taught him consent to pet exercises and how to ask his BFF if she would like pets and cuddles when they're together, and its reported he asks all the time now 🥰

Our beloved Natasha Mathew KPA CTP, FDM, FFCP is taking a step back from the training field. But don't fret - you can no...
10/21/2025

Our beloved Natasha Mathew KPA CTP, FDM, FFCP is taking a step back from the training field. But don't fret - you can now find Natasha and her adoring personality as our Office Support! We are SO thrilled to have support with phone calls, emails, and everything intake-related ❤️ we are so blessed to be growing and in need of office support in the first place!

Natasha's role at MMCC cannot be understated. We simply wouldn't be who we are without her ideas. She's been with us since the very beginning and helped build our program.

We are delighted that our clients' first impression of our business will be talking to Natasha. She's an absolute delight - so give us a shout and we'll have Natasha reach out for scheduling ❤️

Don't forget, we still do have coverage for much of that area still with Amanda Creasbaum BSc, KPA CTP, FFCP! We aren't going anywhere 😉

Show of hands - who's dog needs this?! 🤣
10/16/2025

Show of hands - who's dog needs this?! 🤣

Exciting news from Canine Arthritis Management ! Expert-opinion pain management consultations are available virtually, w...
10/03/2025

Exciting news from Canine Arthritis Management ! Expert-opinion pain management consultations are available virtually, worldwide, with experts in the realm of identifying and treating pain.

If you feel your pet is showing signs of discomfort and need a second opinion, or that your pet's current pain management plan needs adjustment, you can book an appointment and your consultation will include a detailed report for you and your primary care veterinarian.

We are OBSESSED with this service!

https://thepainvet.co.uk/

10/02/2025

The inner feeling of dissociation from a CAMadvocate certified professional.

Look, I know it's hard to hear sometimes. It isn't an accusation that you don't care about your dog either. You wouldn't be here if you didn't. We don't know what we don't know, but I will continue to approach it gently throughout our sessions.

Canine Arthritis is the leading cause of early euthanasia. Early detection and intervention is critical to prolonging your companion's life and ensuring that we slow down a progressive and chronic disease, as well as protecting them behaviorally. The knowledge I bring into our consults extends to many underlying issues that cause discomfort.

Heres a few that I see ALOT in sessions:

🐕 abnormal sitting or laying positions
🐕 walking while pottying or holding a limb up while squatting
🐕 asymmetrical leg positioning while standing
🐕 bunny hopping
🐕 a bearded/bulky/thickening appearance in the upper body/neck area and a narrowed appearance in the hind
🐕 turning sharply and biting specific areas of the body
🐕 not peddling up the stairs or taking stairs at dangerous speeds

There's more. So much more.

35% of dogs over the age of 1 have arthritis already. This is a young dog disease, so yes, it is possible that your dog has always displayed .

80% of dogs over the age of 8 have arthritis. This number is suspected to be grossly underestimated. Most arthritis is secondary to a primary issue that went undiscovered. I encourage you to visit the Canine Arthritis Management website. There are so many resources to confirm this, and we also provide them in our own resources.

It isn't up to me to diagnose your dog. It is my duty to report my findings, photograph them, and provide them to a qualified diagnosing professional, like your veterinary team. ❤️

Heck yes!!! Another glowing review!❤️ we needed this today ❤️
10/01/2025

Heck yes!!! Another glowing review!

❤️ we needed this today ❤️

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