NeuroDog Training LLC

09/04/2025

01/03/2025

Did you know that if you have a pacemaker, you can include it in your Will to be donated to a dog in need after you pass away?
Although pacemakers cannot be used for another human, they can help dogs with heart problems and potentially save their lives. You can arrange for the pacemaker to be sent to a vet of your choice. Many pacemakers are simply thrown away, and dogs may die because people do not know about this option. Donating the pacemaker can even save the dog's owner the cost of a new one, which can sometimes make a crucial difference in affording life-saving treatment.
How to donate? Update your will: Leave instructions to have your pacemaker removed and sent to a veterinary clinic of your choice
Ask your doctor to save the pacemaker: When your pacemaker is being replaced or upgraded, ask your doctor to save it for donation
Contact your local vet: Confirm that they would be able to use the pacemaker.

09/01/2025

I am holding all of the communities affected by this tragedy deeply in my thoughts.

19/08/2024

I missed Joy this week due to being at the SuperZoo trade show. When she heard my name, she got her leash. 😭💔 We don’t deserve them but boy are we lucky to have them!

09/08/2024

09/06/2024

Maricopa County has a serious crisis in the shelter population right now and some adoptions are even free. If you’re interested in adopting a shelter pet and want help choosing a dog, please email me [email protected] and I will provide some guidance free of charge.

01/06/2024

Instead of thinking of them as “Distractions” in the environment… let’s think about them as environmental cues we don’t control (visual, auditory, olfactory, etc) that are actually signaling to our dog to do behaviors we would prefer they not do. That can be pretty confusing for the dog and, hopefully, that reframe can help us have some empathy for our dogs. Dogs do not need a heavy hand to overcome distractions in public if we teach them what behavior will be reinforced in the presence of those various cues or stimuli (distractions), along with setting the dog up to be successful.

Video Description: Barkley is a medium sized adolescent mixed breed dog that resembles a yellow Labrador mix. He is working with his mom and teenage human brother to learn to settle on a mat and work on a long line.

31/05/2024

FREE microchip clinic!

28/05/2024

Goodbye, my sweet boy.

We said see you later to Ajax today. The first dog I got that was my own, as an adult. The dog that started my love for scent hounds.

He went from a throw away hound puppy in Indiana, lucky enough to be found and brought to a shelter, across multiple states, to his own acre of Arizona paradise.

He was there for all of the milestones of my life. He was there when I brought Chase home from the hospital.

Ajax has never met a delivery driver or repair contractor he didn’t love to greet. Never met a smell he didn’t want to sniff. Never met a snack he didn’t like to eat. Never met a fly he didn’t want to chomp. Never met a trash can he didn’t want to raid. Like most hounds, he was a connoisseur of comfy places to lay. He was an eternal puppy and even at his end, he tried his best to happily greet puppies through gates. He was so docile and sweet and I’ll be eternally grateful he spent 14 years being my boy.

I’ll never forget when he was young I left him for a few days with my parents who had a “no dogs in bed” rule, which quickly went out the window as I discovered the cutest little hound puppy with giant ears snuggled up under the covers in Grandma & Grandpa’s bed when I got back.

Chase those bunnies, baby. Momma loves you.

24/05/2024

Jet had an amazing lesson at Tempe Marketplace! He practiced the skills he has learned so far in an outdoor dining setting.
Did you know? In Europe, Papillon are known as the Continental Toy Spaniel. That’s right, these little dogs are a small spaniel known for being like a “big dog in a little body.” Athleticism, intelligence, and human focus are three of their top qualities. Like bigger spaniels, Jet has keen interest in birds 🐦 so that will be a big part of his distraction training.
Video description: A woman and a young girl are at an outdoor mall dining area and a Papillon lays on a settle mat near the table. In another video, the dog lays on the girl’s lap. All media of people under 18 shared with parent permission.

01/05/2024

Joy has made such incredible progress in her public access training. Love this sweet, spunky girl!

19/04/2024

I am so proud of this team! Jet’s kiddo is learning so much about behavior science from this process and I adore her contemplative questions. From attending a conformation show together to meet a breeder, to picking a puppy, to laying a solid foundation with his training… they have done an amazing job at taking this process seriously and putting in the effort! Training is a long term process but I can’t wait to see how Jet turns out. Photos were graciously shared and approved by Mom.

Image description: 1. A girl with dark curly hair holds a Papillon puppy on her lap. 2. A Papillon puppy wearing a service dog leash lays on a settle mat at a coffee shop and looks up at the girl. 3. A papillon puppy lays with his head curled up on a blanket.
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10/04/2024

Are you familiar with Free Little Libraries where books can be shared among the community? In memory of her dog who passed away a year ago, one of my wonderful clients built a free treat stand in her front yard for her neighborhood. Neighbors can take a treat or leave treats for others as they walk by. She said the project was a wonderful way for her to channel her grief and gave permission for me to share these photos & the idea with others.

20/03/2024

Thrilled to collaborate with fellow training pro, Ally Verba, on a Service Dog prospect from her recent Miniature American Shepherd litter. He is so chill, unbothered, and human focused. I can’t wait to see how he turns out. Outlaw Minis

13/03/2024

If you are in Arizona, I hope you can come visit us at the Desert Ridge Barnes & Noble on April 6th from 12-4pm where we will be hosting a Meet the Author and Book Signing with Alexis Devine of Whataboutbunny!

Do you like to talk about dogs, dog communication, dog training, enrichment, welfare, Autism & Neurodiversity, Service Dogs, art & photography, off grid living, fashion, science & academic research, cats, hiking, snow, restaurants, paddle boarding, beach combing, historic animal research, jewelry, horses, hoodie sweatshirts, traveling, mental health, book writing, or social media? Then come hang out with us!

11/03/2024

Friends, I met a celebrity today. 🤩 This is George Clooney. He and his identical brother, Harrison Ford, had so much fun learning foundation training skills so that they can make some visits to their human sister’s school one day!

23/02/2024

Nora is one happy-go-lucky, high energy girl! She is just persistently positive and I am here for it. 🙌🏽 She was adopted from the Humane Society by her INCREDIBLE family and they are looking forward to having her go hiking and camping. They are doing so much to set her up for success with positive reinforcement training, along with enrichment and exercise. Keep shining, Nora! 🌟

13/02/2024

Dog-Training-in-the-Wild Lessons are some of my favorite lessons! Whether it’s to do early socialization with puppies, public access work with service dogs in training, or in this case, helping someone’s best friend join them for hiking and patio lunches… I love to see dogs leading active, engaging lives.

Of course, not all dogs want to, or can safely, spend long periods of time in public spaces: that’s great, too. Dogs & Guardians having appropriate skills so they can lead their version of a best life is the goal.

Murphy and his mom enjoy hiking and dining with friends. He is getting an introduction to and all of the hustle and bustle going on in this historic town.

📷 Image Descriptions. One: a golden retriever looks at the camera in a close up. Two: a golden retriever stands on a patio of a retro burger type restaurant. Three: a golden retriever looks up at his mom with the restaurant in the background, his blue long line is loose and he is wearing a blue harness. It’s a sunny day with blue skies.