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Dog trainer/business servicing the PNW!

17/04/2025

Today I wanted to talk about something that is very important when training your dog… which is managing expectations! It is easy to want quick results, or get frustrated when your dog isn’t picking up something right away. But something I always keep in mind is that our animals are emotional, living beings just like us. If someone tried to teach you a completely new sport or game, and you didn’t pick it up right away so they got angry or annoyed with you, would that be fair? Learning takes time. And learning takes time for BOTH of you. The human is learning just as much as your pup! Once the ball gets rolling though, even with some bumps along the way, once it clicks, progress is made! I LOVE seeing how far my clients and their dogs have come since the start of our training together. The way BOTH of them blossom as a team is what makes this job so rewarding.

14/04/2025

Did you know I offer virtual coaching? This is a flexible and effective way to support your goals, no matter where you’re located. Virtual sessions provide the convenience of meeting from the comfort of your home or office, making it easier to stay consistent even with a busy schedule.
This option is ideal if:
* You live outside of my local area
* You need scheduling flexibility
* You’re looking to begin coaching right away
* You travel frequently and need a consistent point of contact
* You prefer the comfort and privacy of your own space
Virtual coaching ensures you receive the same personalized support and accountability as in-person sessions, with the added benefit of accessibility and efficiency. I’ve worked with clients as far as the east coast, or local in the PNW but prefer virtual sessions! Check out my website and book a consultation for more information!

10/04/2025

Traveling with your dog doesn’t need to be stressful! Last week Crunch and I visited California, and luckily he has been trained with the following skills needed for traveling:

-Long down stays/settling
-Car crate skills
-Being able to crate in a hotel/new house
-Walking nicely on a leash in new environments
-Off leash recall
-Being able to ignore kids, people, dogs, loud noises, etc

Traveling with Crunch has been very stress free and I’m lucky I worked on these foundational skills with him!

20/02/2025

Decompression walks! Also known as "sniffaris" or off leash hikes, allow your dog to have free movement of their body, and "decompress" from the stress of life and constant commands of their humans. On my off leash hikes with Crunch, I almost never call him. He has been taught to check in, to return to me when he goes out of sight, and only when I need to, do I call him back to me.

08/04/2024

Did you guys know that I do agility with my young border collie Crunch? Along with the skills he needs to know for the course, we have extensively worked on "ringside manners" such as focusing on me with intense distractions, not pulling me into the arena, stationing/sitting by my side while he waits for his turn, while focusing, and ignoring other people/dogs. It is a tough skill to ask for a young male dog! But I think that it's essential for both of our performances in the ring!

19/03/2024

Relaxation

We all want our dogs to be able to relax at home, or have an "off switch," but for many dogs this is not natural and has to be trained. Teaching your dog to settle in a variety of situations is one of the most important skills you could teach your dog overall!

08/03/2024

Agility people! Did you know I work on ringside manners? Insuring your agility dog is in an optimal state of arousal before they enter the ring is important for their performance. Too much arousal can lead to less thinking, and poor choices. Not enough (shut down behaviors) can lead to slower/laggy performance and not enough engagement. If you need help with achieving good ringside behavior, contact me!
https://www.westcoastcanineconnections.com/

28/02/2024

Do you take your dog on decompression walks? Popularized by Sarah Stremming, decompression walks are when you take your dog to a quiet environment (ideally off leash in nature) and let them simply be a dog! Sniff, trot, run, explore, etc. I aim to take Crunch on 3-4 per week (depending on activities or the weather!) It is great for their mental health and physical. Dogs deserve "off" time where they are free to do whatever they please. On leash walks provide exercise, but they require lots of mental work (no pulling on leash, engagement/focus on handler, ignoring distractions, etc) and so an off leash decompression walk (or what I call, "doggy meditation") allows the dog to have that relaxed time to just be!

25/02/2024

Did you know? I have an online puppy diary (only $75!) detailing how I raised Crunch from 8-16 weeks old and onwards! It is very thorough and it took me a long time to fully complete. I am very proud of the result and wanted to make something accessible for folks who don't want to spend too much on my private lessons, but want important tips and tricks on puppy raising! Message me on FB, or email me [email protected] to get access!

https://www.westcoastcanineconnections.com/

12/02/2024

Long time no post! I have now relocated to the town of Centralia, and will be servicing the Olympia area as well, and selective parts of WA and OR, depending on my travel schedule. Please reach out to me to see if I cover your area if you would like to work with me!

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Wednesday	09:00 - 19:00
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