04/10/2024
Yay! 🙌 Today is National Hug Your Dog Day! 🐶🤗 Show your furry friend some extra love and give them all the hugs they deserve. Dogs bring so much joy and happiness into our lives, so let's celebrate them today and every day! 🐾❤️
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WOLF Pack! Alexa Kreikemeier: CPDT-KA & Licensed FPPE While at Petco, she became a certified AKC Evaluator. GO BIG RED!
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Alexa graduated from Midland University in Fremont, Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology and a Chemistry minor. She worked at Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium where she assisted with animal husbandry and training in the Aquarium. Upon graduating Alexa moved to Houston and worked as the District Dog Training Mentor for Petco. After 300+ hours of dog training, she took the CPDT-
KA exam and became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer for Rover Oaks Pet Resort. In 2016, she wanted to specialize in working with children and dogs so she became a Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator. This is an internationally recognized program. Alexa is 1 of 8 trainers in the state of Texas and 1 of only 3 trainers in Houston to have this licensing. Personal Life
Alexa grew up in York, Nebraska. This is where she got her love for animals! She met her husband while in high school and they have been together ever since! She enjoys showing her Nebraska family around the Houston area when they visit and also enjoys spending time with her husband Micah, daughter Roux, and Labrador Retriever Koda. Interests & Hobbies
Alexa volunteers with the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network and is a member of the Critical Care Response Team. She also volunteers with various Animal Rescues and Shelters in the Houston area. When she isn't working, she loves to spend time at the beach, participate in triathlons/marathons, and watch her favorite sports teams! Especially, the Nebraska Cornhuskers!
03/23/2024
Ah, National Puppy Day, a time to reminisce on the joy and innocence of our furry, four-legged friends. I remember the days of coming home to a wagging tail and a wet nose, ready to play and cuddle without a care in the world. There's something so heartwarming about the unconditional love and pure happiness that puppies bring into our lives. From their clumsy antics to their adorable puppy eyes, they have a way of melting our hearts and leaving a lasting impression. Today, let's celebrate the precious memories and the endless joy that puppies bring. ❤️
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03/20/2024
~ TIP TUESDAY ~
When making tasty treats for your furry friend, here are some things to consider...
The Flour: Some dogs are allergic to flour/wheat. If you want to make treats wheat free, you can use rice flour of coconut flour as a replacement. These alternate flours will work but might change the consistency a bit.
The Peanut Butter: Some peanut butter brands include xylitol to cut the sugar in their peanut butter. DO NOT use any peanut butter containing xylitol as it is toxic to dogs. Just check the ingredients or go for a natural peanut butter.
Honey: While honey contains many vitamins and antioxidants that are great for your dog, there are a couple of things to note. Avoid giving honey to immunocompromised dogs and dogs under 1 year old as it may contain bacteria that can be dangerous for them. Honey also should not be given to diabetic or obese dogs as it is high in sugar and calories.
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01/02/2024
January 2nd marks National Pet Travel Safety Day, a time to remember to keep your dog safe every time you get in the car. Whether bringing your pup with you on vacation, going out on the town, or heading to the vet for a routine check-up, it’s important to make each and every trip a safe one! Here are some travel safety tips to think about next time your dog gets in the car, on boat, or even a plane:
🚘 Keep pets properly restrained
🌡Don't leave pets in the car on warm days
🏠 Make lodging or pet sitting arrangement ahead of time
📃 Get health certificate/vaccine records if needed
❓️ Make sure your dog has identification tags or a microchip (preferably both!)
🚽 Take frequent breaks
💧 Bring plenty of water and food supplies
🏥 Know how to find a vet in case of an emergency
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01/01/2024
It's a new year and thus time for some new goals! My family is participating in the 30 Mile Dog Walk Challenge for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital! 💪🏼 Wish us luck, and please consider donating. Your contribution will help continue the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children.® Thank you so much for your support.
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01/01/2024
The decorations may be coming down, but we aren't finished with Christmas just yet! We are giving you one more present! How about 15% off dog training?! Did you get a new puppy over the holidays? Or maybe realize your family dog could use some manners after seeing him around your guests? We are here for all of your training needs! Give us a call, text, or email us to get you scheduled. HAPPY NEW YEAR Walks of Life Family! 🥳 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣
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12/24/2023
Walks of Life North's 12 Days of Giveaways for 2023 has concluded! Thank you so much to everyone who participated in this year's giveaway. Winners will be notified next week. Merry Christmas Eve! 🎄🎁
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12/23/2023
IT'S THE FINAL GIVEAWAY! Walks of Life Training North's 12 Days of Giveaways Day 12 is here! Let's be honest, as Christmas quickly approaches all we are looking for is a little bit of relaxation!
Day 12: RELAXATION Training Session!
Relaxation protocols will help your dog navigate many aspects of life, especially when what we want goes against their instincts. These protocols will teach your dog to relax and stay in place when you move about the house, when a visitor arrives (ahem...holiday company?), and when you take your dog out in public.
3 EASY ways to enter:
🎄 Be sure you are following Walks of Life Training- North:
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P.S. Each additional tag gets you an additional entry!
Must be 18+ and live in Montgomery County, TX area to enter. Winners will be notified on December 24th!
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12/22/2023
It is Day 11 of Walks of Life Training North's 11 Days of DOG TRAINING Giveaways! Do you dream of your dog and kids being best buds? Let us help!
Day 11: DOGS & KIDS Training Session!
Many dogs are apprehensive around kids, so it’s important to train your dog how to behave around children while building plenty of positive associations. And you need to be sure to teach the children too! Only when both parties understand each other can they build a strong bond.
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🎅 Tag someone you know with a pooch that could benefit from some training!
P.S. Each additional tag gets you an additional entry!
Must be 18+ and live in Montgomery County, TX area to enter. Winners will be notified on December 24th!
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12/21/2023
It is Day 10 of Walks of Life Training North's 12 Days of DOG TRAINING Giveaways! Does your dog struggle with jumping? This is the #1 most unwanted behavior that we get called to help with.
Day 10: JUMPING Training Session! Social dogs naturally jump up when they greet people. Most dogs are shorter than the people they are greeting, so jumping up brings them closer to face level. After all, when dogs meet other dogs, they are typically face to face, but dogs need to gaze upward to engage with a person.
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🎅 Tag someone you know with a pooch that could benefit from some training!
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Must be 18+ and live in Montgomery County, TX area to enter. Winners will be notified on December 24th!
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12/20/2023
It is Day 9 of Walks of Life Training North's 12 Days of DOG TRAINING Giveaways! Shake! Spin! Wave! Rollover! It's time for tricks!!!
Day 9: TRICKS Training Session! Teaching tricks is great for dogs. It provides them with both mental and physical stimulation and helps create a stronger working relationship between the dog and the handler.
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Must be 18+ and live in Montgomery County, TX area to enter. Winners will be notified on December 24th!
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12/19/2023
It is Day 8 of Walks of Life Training North's 12 Days of DOG TRAINING Giveaways! Do you have a chewer or a barker? Maybe they do both! These are two of the top three unwanted behaviors we see (with the third being digging). While sometimes these coupd be bad habits that have developed, they are also very much instinctual behaviors.
Day 8: CHEWING & BARKING Training Session! Despite how frustrating bad dog behavior can be, there is always a healthy, long-term solution. Dogs chew, bark, and dig because of their natural instincts. These behaviors get out of hand when a different part of their life is out of balance. Excessive or inappropriate chewing, barking, and digging can typically be cured!
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Must be 18+ and live in Montgomery County, TX area to enter. Winners will be notified on December 24th!
12/18/2023
It is Day 7 of Walks of Life Training North's 12 Days of DOG TRAINING Giveaways! Today, we are talking about babies! You likely have a birthing plan for yourself...do you have a plan for your dog? It provides us comfort and relief when we know what to expect in various situations. This goes for our fur babies too! The more prepared they are for a BIG lifestyle change, the more successful they will be!
Day 7: EXPECTING FAMILY Training Session! Preparing ahead can decrease stress for ALL involved. Our program answers the most commonly asked questions pre and post baby. We can provide some insight on dog behavior to help you feel more confident and less stressed in the months and years to come!
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Must be 18+ and live in Montgomery County, TX area to enter. Winners will be notified on December 24th!
12/17/2023
It is Day 6 of Walks of Life Training North's 12 Days of DOG TRAINING Giveaways! We are officially halfway through our giveaways! There are so many health and social benefits associated with walking your dog, and we are here to help you experience them!
Day 6: LEASH WALKING Training Session! Leash walking provides a safe, consistent form of exercise that is beneficial to both dogs and humans. A dog trained to walk nicely on a leash receives a warmer welcome in public than an untrained dog. This allows you to take your dog into dog-friendly stores or other public spaces without worry!
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Must be 18+ and live in Montgomery County, TX area to enter. Winners will be notified on December 24th!
12/16/2023
It is Day 5 of Walks of Life Training North's 12 Days of DOG TRAINING Giveaways! Does your dog bolt, not respond to their name, or act like you don't even exist when called? Then one is for you!!!
Day 4: COMING WHEN CALLED Training Session! Learning to come when called is one of the most important skills your dog can acquire. But teaching a recall can be challenging, as dogs find so much of the world so interesting!
3 EASY ways to enter:
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12/15/2023
It is Day 4 of Walks of Life Training North's 12 Days of DOG TRAINING Giveaways! Are you in the market for a new doggy but worried about how they will do with your current fur babies? Do you want your friend's dog and yours to be pals? Is Grandma coming over for the holidays and bringing her furry companion along?
Day 4: PET INTRODUCTIONS Training Session! The thought of introducing your dog to pets already in the home, as well as other family members' or friends' pets, can be stressful. We can provide useful tips and tricks on how to successfully introduce dogs in the home. The best way to introduce pets depends on each pet you are dealing with - and that first impression is very important!
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🎅 Tag someone you know with a pooch that could benefit from some training!
P.S. Each additional tag gets you an additional entry!
Must be 18+ and live in Montgomery County, TX area to enter. Winners will be notified on December 24th!
12/14/2023
It is Day 3 of Walks of Life Training North's 12 Days of DOG TRAINING Giveaways! If you have a sneaky pup who likes to snag shoes, toys, socks, or food....we have just what you need!
Day 3: LEAVE IT Training Session! Learn how to prevent your dog from jumping up on the kitchen counter & stealing food, as well as stopping them from snatching other tempting items.
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Must be 18+ and live in Montgomery County, TX area to enter. Winners will be notified on December 24th!
12/13/2023
It is Day 2 of Walks of Life Training North's 12 Days of DOG TRAINING Giveaways! Does your pooch get a bit emotional? Anxious? Frustrated? If so, we have the perfect thing for those pooches (and their parents) who may need to speak with a therapist!
Day 2: REACTIVE DOG Training Session! A reactive dog overreacts to normal situations that other dogs would take in stride. Reactive dogs are not necessarily aggressive dogs, but reactivity can turn into aggression, so your attention to training becomes extremely important.
3 EASY ways to enter:
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Must be 18+ and live in Montgomery County, TX area to enter. Winners will be notified on December 24th!
12/12/2023
It is DAY 1 of Walks of Life Training North's 12 Days of DOG TRAINING Giveaways! Today, we have a great one for all of you puppy owners!
Day 1: PUPPY BASICS Training Session! Learn how to master the 3 pillars of perfect puppy training: obedience, manners, and socialization. Who doesn't want a dog that's happy, relaxed, and well behaved in all situations!?
3 EASY ways to enter:
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P.S. Each additional tag gets you an additional entry!
Must be 18+ and live in Montgomery County, TX area to enter. Winners will be notified on December 24th!
12/12/2023
It's that time of the year again...'tis the season for a holiday giveaway! There will be 🎁🎄 12 DAYS OF DOG TRAINING GIVEAWAYS 🎄🎁 to be exact! Follow Walks of Life Training- North on Facebook & Instagaram. Be sure to turn on those notifications so you don't miss out on a chance to win some FREE dog training! The giveaway begins TOMORROW!
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09/13/2023
featuring this sweet girl! 😍
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09/09/2023
Happy SAT-urday y'all! ☀️
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09/05/2023
Hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend and safe travels home. It's time to get back to work! 🚘
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09/04/2023
Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸
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08/30/2023
BE KIND 🫶
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08/29/2023
‼️ TIP TUESDAY ‼️
Some dogs learn first to jump on the floor of the vehicle rather than the actual seat. You can take advantage of the space in front of the seat to let your dog jump here first if your dog fits in this space. Afterward, once on the floor, your dog will find jumping onto the seat much easier and less intimidating. WARNING: They may end up liking the floor better than the seat. 😅
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08/27/2023
Bringing you your Sunday Funny! 🗞🐕
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08/26/2023
NATIONAL DOG DAY celebrates all dogs, mixed breed and pure. The misson of this day is to help galvanize the public to recognize the number of dogs that need to be rescued each year as well as acknowledge family dogs and dogs that work selflessly each day to save lives, keep us safe and bring comfort.
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Dogs put their lives on the line every day...for personal protection, for law enforcement, for the disabled, for our freedom and safety by detecting bombs and drugs and by pulling victims of tragedy from wreckage. Now they're detecting cancer and seizures...things even humans cannot do!
08/25/2023
I love finding safe ways to include children in my training! Your dog will begin to notice that good/fun things happen (treats, walks, playtime, etc.) when your kids are present. With a little bit of help and guidance, children can be fantastic helpers! By participating in the training, your child will become more dog aware, and your dog will become more comfortable around your child. 🐾❤️
Double leash walks are one of my favorite exercises for kids that want to hold the leash! It gives them the ability to "help" while also allowing you to remain in control.
08/24/2023
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