Dog Pause

28/03/2025

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23/03/2025

I was just talking to some dog guardians I was working with about this training session I had with Roo, and I thought I'd share it here.

Fun that I get to hang out with Roo again through these videos ☺️

Roo "nose" training

https://youtu.be/XBoKw4FGOCw
https://youtu.be/XBoKw4FGOCw

shaping a brand new behavior with Roo

14/02/2025

Roo would have been 14 today...
❤️‍🩹😢🥹🐾

13/02/2025

Roo’s paw print came back, and I knew exactly what to do with it. 💙 I redesigned my logo to feature her actual last paw print—the new ‘Pause Paw’ is all Roo. 🐾✨

Not only does it look awesome, but it’s also a way for her to keep making an impact, just like she always did.

Love you, Roo. ❤️‍🩹

28/12/2024

SAD UPDATE:

Roo has taken a turn for the worse and at 10:20 this morning crossed the rainbow bridge.

the second photo is such a glimpse into Roo. as I was laying next to her and petting her she became aware I was there, smiled and leaned her head into me and fell asleep again.

I'm short on words and will most likely follow up with more at a later date when I've had more time to process things.

21/10/2024

It's been a while since my last post, and that's because my girl Roo hasn't been doing well. At 13.8 years old, she’s aging rapidly, and her health has been up and down. I’ve been focusing all my energy on her needs and comfort, knowing our time together is limited. Honestly, at this point, I’m not sure she’ll make it to Christmas or even the end of this week. Anyways, I just wanted to share this update before I take another break to be with her.
TTFN

(and yes, that's Bagheera on the right edge of the picture)

14/08/2024

I've been asked to speak at this year's fall speakers series from the HSTT. I'll be talking about Dog Body Language, Trick Training, and Scent Work. Click the link to learn more.

Our Fall Speaker Series is back! The purpose of the adult speaker series is to provide our high school and adult community members (anyone 16 yrs. or older) with educational talks and presentations on animal welfare topics. The series is free, however there is a suggested $10 donation if possible (d...

09/08/2024

This is a great opportunity for anyone in the Truckee, N. Tahoe area!

Exciting news North Tahoe and Truckee dog people📣📣📣! Pawsitopia is offering a fun and engaging trail manners class for folks who love to hike with their dog. During this four week class you will learn from a certified force-free trainer:

Long line handling skills
Building focus and engagement around distractions
How to train a reliable recall
And more!

@10 am on Saturdays, Sept 14-Oct 5, location TBD

Only four spots available so if you’re interested, hop on it ASAP!

17/07/2024

Jasper rocked his session today! we saw a bunch of things from skateboards and bikes to loud kids bouncing around and he handled it all like a pro. proud of this boy!

16/07/2024

a crisp cool morning walk with my girls

this makes me happy and is a great way to spend my birthday ☺️

15/07/2024

I got to teach the kids at Week 2 of the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe Edventure Camp. We talked about dog training and understanding body language. We were able to bring in some of the shelter dogs and talk about what they were "saying".
Then Bagheera came in and did some tricks and scent work. The kids got to meet and pet her and she was loving it! She even did a little "selfie" with the campers!

08/07/2024

this morning I had the great privilege of working with the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe and teaching the week 1 Edventure Camp kids about dog training and dog body language. we got to interact with some of the shelter dogs (pictured here is adoptable dog Darla) and learn about what they are "saying". I was also able to bring my dog Bagheera in and do some tricks and some scent/nose work with her.
Fun time all around!

05/07/2024

I got to take Nova out on a field trip this morning. She's one of the adoptable dogs from the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. She did really well with all the craziness that we saw. She was interested in it all but was able to keep cool and take it all in stride. Stop by the shelter and check her out!

05/07/2024

It’s official, for the 2nd year in a row, Dog Pause has been voted “Best Animal Trainer” in Truckee and North Tahoe.

Thank you to all who took the time to vote for me!

04/07/2024

https://youtu.be/TmHusIKI_wA

There's something very key and intentional that I'm not doing in this video. Do you know what it is?

there's something very key and intentional that I'm not doing in this video. Do you know what it is?

01/07/2024

https://youtu.be/pE-YP89stgE

27/06/2024

great session working with Jasper downtown!
he was around a lot of craziness and was still able to maintain his conversation with me. at the end of the session we wound down by hanging out in the back of my car.