Love N' Leashes Dog Training

12/06/2025

A year ago, we announced that we would be leaving San Angelo. At the time, the decision came from two hard truths: the way the rescue community operates here, and the way the city continues to handle the stray crisis. Both made it difficult to continue our work a long side them ethically and effectively.

Instead of leaving San Angelo entirely, we’ve chosen a different path:
We are separating ourselves completely from the rescue community here—not from the dogs, and not from the people who genuinely care.

Because despite everything…
We still love these dogs.
We still believe in compassionate, ethical work.
And we still believe in YOU—the pet owners who want guidance, support, and honesty.

We heard your messages. We listened to your concerns. We read your pleas for us to stay.
And they mattered.

So we’re staying another year—because this community deserves someone who will show up without politics, drama, or hidden agendas. We’ll continue contributing in ways that are genuine, impactful, and rooted in integrity.

We love y’all. Thank you for standing by us, believing in us, and reminding us why we do this work in the first place. 🐾💛

12/06/2025

Honey's leash is just a fashion accessory at this point 😉🍯

12/05/2025

Simple Sit, Down, release with Cookie the Yorkie.

12/05/2025

A few years back, we ran a podcast for about a year where we discussed all things dog and interviewed local guests in the dog world. It was costly, so we weren't able to continue, but we had a lot of fun. Our episodes are still up on YouTube and Spotify. I'll drop the links in the comment section below so you can check them out if you'd like.

12/05/2025

6-month-old GSD pup Suki with the Stay, Come, Spin, Sit, Paw combo 🔥

12/04/2025

Sally the Pug did not like putting her leash on. She absolutely despised it. Was she being sassy? Maybe. But more likely, she simply didn’t trust the process — or our human intentions.

So how did we help her understand that putting on a collar is a simple, painless part of life?

We went back to the basics. Each time I was able to clip the leash around her neck, she received a treat and lots of praise. The goal was to build trust and create a positive association with the collar. This is classic conditioning at work — helping her learn that good things happen when the leash comes out.

With patience, consistency, and clear communication, even the smallest moments can become confidence-building wins.

🐾💛 Working with your dog’s emotions is just as important as working on their skills.

12/04/2025

I just saw this! We were nominated as Best Trainer in San Angelo but we'll need your votes to secure the win and it appears we only have until January 4th! If you value LNL, click the link below and cast your vote. Let's see if we can make it happen 😉🐾

Official 2025 Community Voting Awards Platform for San Angelo, TX. Where the community votes for their favorites every year.

12/04/2025

🐾 A Quick Tip for Pet Parents

I’m not a nutritionist, but I wanted to share something I’ve personally found helpful for pups dealing with “poo problems.”

Many people reach for pumpkin first, but ground flaxseed can actually be more effective in promoting regular, healthy bowel movements. Flaxseed works like a prebiotic, which supports good gut health — something pumpkin alone can’t provide.

Every dog is different, so results may vary, but I've found that this has been a great option for pups who need a little digestive support.

As always, please consult your veterinarian before adding anything new to your pet’s diet.

Hope this helps someone and their furry friend! 🐶💛

12/03/2025

Morning focus training with Hades, utilizing a goat(Penelope) and his favorite jute wedge as distractions. The wedge also serves as a reward if he maintains focus on me while ignoring Penelope and refraining from attempting to take the wedge. He achieves success, earning the wedge as his reward.

12/03/2025

12/02/2025

📣 A Quick Note from LNL

Hey y’all! I wanted to take a moment to clarify something important for everyone who trains with us or is hoping to book with us soon.

When I say “we” at LNL, please know that I am currently the only trainer providing sessions. April handles our logistics/finances, and Alexis works part-time assisting with classes and events — but all training services are done solely by me.

Because of that, I kindly ask for patience when reaching out to schedule, reschedule, or inquire about services. I always do my best to respond as quickly as possible, but besides training, I’m also managing the sanctuary and Beats for Barks, which means my days stay very full.

I truly appreciate your understanding, your patience, and your continued support. It means the world to me and to the animals we help every day. ❤️🐾

— Felicia at LNL