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🐾 20+ yrs experience | 🎓 Certified since 2012

🏡 Board & Train | 🎒 Day Training | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Coaching | 🐶 Behavior Help

📍 LA & Ventura County

📚 Positive, science-based training

🎯🐾 Dog training isn’t about looking perfect - it’s about showing up.Your treats might scatter, your leash might tangle, ...
09/17/2025

🎯🐾 Dog training isn’t about looking perfect - it’s about showing up.

Your treats might scatter, your leash might tangle, your timing might be off. Your dog might get distracted, and you might feel defeated. Guess what? That’s normal.

What matters most isn’t flawless ex*****on. It’s consistency. Your dog responds to steady effort, not perfection.

Every trainer - myself included - dropped treats, fumbled cues, and felt clumsy in the beginning. We kept going. And so can you. 🙌

Give yourself the same patience you offer your dog. You’re both learning together. Small, daily efforts add up to real transformation. 💛

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09/17/2025

A recall isn’t just a skill - it’s your dog’s safety net. 🦮💨
Consistency, positivity, and clarity turn “Here!” into the most valuable word your pup knows.

Here’s how to keep it strong:
🐶 Use high-value rewards at your feet (not halfway!).
🐕 Practice on-leash first - then progress to long lines.
🚫 Keep “Here” joyful - never use it to end the fun.
✨ Treat it like a mini “stay” until released.

With practice, recall becomes freedom, fun, and safety - all in one. 🐾

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09/16/2025

Teaching a rock-solid recall (“Here”) can literally save your dog’s life. 🐾✨
Start small, keep it fun, and make sure every success feels like a jackpot! 🎉 From leash practice ➝ long lines ➝ real-world distractions, each step builds confidence and reliability. 💪

👉 Remember: only reward when they come all the way in!
👉 Keep “Here” special and positive - never the end of fun.
👉 Practice daily in short, upbeat sessions!

Your dog deserves the freedom that comes with a reliable recall - and you deserve the peace of mind. 💛

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09/15/2025

“Place” isn’t just a trick - it’s a life skill 🐾.
When your dog learns to settle calmly on cue, daily life gets easier: from peaceful mealtimes 🍽️ to vet visits 🏥 to hanging out at a café ☕.

This reel shows where your pup is now ✅ and the next steps to build reliability 🔄. Keep it fun, keep it consistent, and you’ll have a dog who knows how to relax no matter what’s happening around them 🌟.

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🌪️🐾 When your dog suddenly zooms through the house like a furry tornado, it’s not random chaos - it’s communication.Thes...
09/15/2025

🌪️🐾 When your dog suddenly zooms through the house like a furry tornado, it’s not random chaos - it’s communication.

These “zoomies” (aka Frenetic Random Activity Periods) happen because:
✨ Joy is too big to contain
✨ Stress or tension needs a release
✨ Pent-up energy has to explode
✨ Transitions stir excitement
✨ Evening overtiredness hits hard

New routines (like back-to-school) can intensify zoomies - long alone hours, less structured exercise, or schedule confusion.

The good news? Zoomies aren’t “bad behavior.” They’re your dog’s nervous system hitting reset. 🖥️ Just like a computer reboot, your dog is discharging built-up energy and emotions.

Want calmer evenings? Try sprinkling in:
✅ Midday enrichment (puzzles, chew toys, or training games)
✅ Short but frequent play sessions 🐕
✅ A balance of mental + physical outlets

Zoomies = communication. When we understand the why, we can support our dogs with healthier ways to release energy. 💛

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09/13/2025

Playtime isn’t just fun - it’s training in disguise 🐾. Tug, fetch, puzzle toys, or just a silly game of chase all strengthen your bond ❤️ and give your pup an outlet for their energy ⚡.

Interactive play builds confidence, teaches boundaries, and helps your dog relax after a good mental + physical workout 🧠💪.

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09/12/2025

😅🐾 Me pushing toward the weekend like… just a little further, almost there! 💪🐶

If your pup had weekend plans, they’d probably include naps, treats, and chasing squirrels 🐿️✨ What’s on your dog’s weekend agenda? Drop it below! 👇

Comment "FREEBIE" to start your training journey this weekend!

🚜🐾 Has your backyard turned into a construction zone? Holes everywhere, dirt flying, and a very proud pup supervising th...
09/12/2025

🚜🐾 Has your backyard turned into a construction zone? Holes everywhere, dirt flying, and a very proud pup supervising the job site.

Here’s the truth: digging isn’t destruction - it’s instinct. Dogs dig to:
✨ Cool off or warm up
✨ Hunt for smells in the earth
✨ Bury treasures
✨ Relieve stress & boredom

That crater by your fence? It might just be anxiety made visible.

The key isn’t punishment (they’ll just get sneakier). It’s understanding why they dig and channeling that need more strategically:
✅ Create a designated digging spot 🪣
✅ Offer enrichment toys & puzzles 🧩
✅ Meet their physical + mental needs daily 🏃‍♀️

Your “excavator” isn’t trying to sabotage your landscaping - they’re just being a dog. With the right outlets, you can keep both your yard and your pup happy. 💛

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09/11/2025

Teaching “Place” starts right here ⬇️🐾

The “place” cue is one of my favorite calm training tools - and here’s how we start it!

In this video, I’m simply rewarding my dog for choosing to interact with the mat. I point to it, they step on it, and we build that positive association one treat at a time. 🎯

This isn’t about perfection - it’s about creating a clear, calm invitation for your dog to succeed.

Here’s your reminder: you don’t need hours or fancy tools. You just need:
✅ A mat or dog bed
✅ High-value treats
✅ Patience and praise
✅ A few short sessions a day!

This is where calm behavior begins. ✨

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