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Walking Dog Training I'm a balanced dog trainer with a passion for helping owners feel confident when working through things with their dogs.

24/01/2025

SWIPE FOR MORE ON JAX PLUS VIDEOS AND WHAT WE’LL BE WORKING ON 😍 TIP: always have a back up leash/collar 🫶🏼 Jax is here! So much to work on and I couldn’t be more excited for him and his awesome owner.
As you can see in the video he’s intensely reactive and leans to the anxious side. Kind of a everything but the kitchen sink dog 😋
Over the next few weeks I’ll be sharing lots of stuff about Jax and the process I go through to help dogs go from pushy and out of control to / / well / / way better haha
I hope you’ll follow along! Can’t wait to share more 🫶🏼

24/01/2025

Let’s be real - having a dog you can let people say hi to is AMAZING.
I have four dogs and only one of them (Charlie boo) is great with people. Theo’s ok, but he’s kind of a wrecking ball with excitement so I save the hello’s for Charlie.
And since 99% of the time when I’m walking a dog I have to say “no, you can’t pet them,” saying yes sometimes feels like a breath of fresh air. Like I’m a normal dog person.
But, here’s the thing / MOST owners are just like you! And saying no to pets on the walk is for the safety of our dogs.
I know it can feel weird and like you’re some kind of bad owner if you have a dog that needs boundaries / but let’s look at the bright side:
Your dog will focus WAY more on you than anyone else. Hello relationship builder! Walks will probably/hopefully be calmer because your dog doesn’t get super amped up at the sight of people since they usually equal treats or affection. That comes from YOU! Boom. You win. And saying no to hello’s makes the walk for just you and your dog/s. You are your dog’s pack and with that comes so many great benefits: respect, love, a relationship based on trust. I mean, the benefits are kind of endless.
So, as always / I hope this post reminds you that saying no to people isn’t weird and doesn’t make you mean - you’re just doing what’s best for your dog.
And if someone doesn’t like that / oh well. Let’s save our energy for the people who love a good boundary and respect you for setting it. Sound good?

17/01/2025

I’m so excited for Susie and her owner!!! Ugh - she really hit the jackpot with such a sweet and fun little dog 🥰 This is just the beginning! Can’t wait to hear how it goes ♥️

17/01/2025

Sometimes this part is harder than all the other things ☹️ because it’s all the stuff we’ve struggled with in human situations. Sometimes when you get a challenging dog, it’s as if they shine a light on all your insecurities.
It’s kind of crazy making until you realize what’s actually happening.
Like a dog owner awakening 🙃 Pretty sure it’s not what we signed up for, but here we are 💪🏼
I hope this reassures you that you’re not the only one feeling the big feelings 🫶🏼

13/01/2025

I was thinking of things I’d do over.
If I could go back in time and do things differently with my dogs or as a trainer. And surprisingly (or not) I kept coming back to the stuff I’d tell myself.
Reminders that I’m not alone. There’s no perfect dog. And the mess is part of the process.
I used to feel like such an imposter as a trainer and always scrutinizing how I did things with my dogs. Could they be better? Is there another trainer or owner who would be better at this?
But those aren’t the thing I’d try to change / it’s the self talk. The moments when self doubt would get the best of me and then I’d be reminded by a trainer friend that they also felt the same things.
I wasn’t alone.
And neither are you.
I hope these reminders help you remember that when you start to doubt yourself. We’ve all been there. Save this for those inevitable messy days 🫶🏼

07/01/2025

It all started with a message.
I can’t wait to take my dog to the farmer’s market!
It was from an owner I’d be working with through my board and train program. And her dog is highly reactive. Right away I think -
I’m not sure that will be possible for you.
Not that reactive dogs in recovery (as I like to call them) can’t ever go to the farmer’s market, but I really don’t think all dogs belong there.
I hope we can make that happen, I comment back. But - it might not be in her best interest. We’ll see!
I do enjoy a farmer’s market outing with a dog, but I also think some dogs would much rather be at home - playing fetch - walking around the neighborhood - anything else.
This is of course my personal opinion (feels weird that I need to say that, but it can get wild out there on the internet) and my hope is that this makes the owner who dreams of the farmer’s market dog feel a little better about her situation.
Questions? Leave them in a comment and I’ll get back to you ♥️

06/01/2025

2025 vibes 🫶🏼 Please and thank you ✌🏼

05/01/2025

STARTS TOMORROW ON 1/6 🥳♥️♥️♥️♥️
What better way to bring in the new year than a challenge for you AND your dog?! And I love challenges because it ends up being such a fun community thing!
// share this to your stories if you’re joining us! //
Let’s be real / this dog training stuff can feel lonely. So tag me in your stories and I’ll share so we can all feel like we’re doing it together 🫶🏼
How to enter is in the graphic / slide to the end!
And I have a free guide for you to go along with this / it’s our OG 7-Day Reset Guide, but it’s pretty much a perfect companion for our Calm and Confident Challenge.
➡️ Comment RESET and I’ll send it to you! Cheers to a new year, new goals and all the inspiration!! WOOHOO!

03/01/2025

Inspired by love for my ferns 🌿♥️
There’s so many similarities and since I know a lot of you lovely dog owners also love your plants, I hope this one resonates 🫶🏼 Sometimes a new analogy helps things click 🪴

31/12/2024

I hope you bring in the new year with the goal of acknowledging YOU and how far you’ve come - no matter how small the progress may seem 🫶🏼

30/12/2024

A packed graphic that I hope highlights this very important thing :
ALL DOGS ARE DIFFERENT 🙃 I mean, duh. But I know it can feel weird when your dog gives pushback in ways you’ve never heard of before. And that’s why I wanted to share about our personal dogs.
Was this graphic helpful? I hope so ♥️
And if you want to get our free guide to E Collar training (the number one tool I use for all the things) comment 2025 and I’ll send it your way 🫶🏼

27/12/2024

Anyone in the mood for a pep talk? 🫶🏼
Something that inspires me the most when creating content to share with you is thinking about things I would’ve wanted to hear and read when struggling with my own dogs. Or working with a challenging dog as a new trainer.
Sometimes all you need is a reminder that the messy moments are normal and you’re not a bad owner because you don’t see others sharing your same struggles.
I hope this resonates and gives you a little confidence boost ♥️

26/12/2024

Here’s to being open and honest about the messy parts in 2025 ♥️ Because I know it can feel lonely when you’re struggling with your dog / and if all you see is the highlight reel of Instagram/ it can feel very isolating. Let’s go into the new year sharing the ups and the downs / everything we wish others would share, too 🫶🏼

24/12/2024

One of my FAVORITE dog training things focus on / JOBS 🥰 There’s one for every kind of situation and it really simplifies things so much / for you AND your dog ♥️ If you’re currently feeling overwhelmed with your dog’s behaviors, start with ONE job. I recommend the place command 🫶🏼

23/12/2024

Which one did you need today? And save for later when you need them most ♥️

22/12/2024

Ummm, yes please 💪🏼😍♥️ But seriously, nothing has made me feel more confident than working with dogs / and you can do the same with your dog!
Will you do any of these?? I’d love to know 🥰 Let’s make ‘25 the best year yet for us and our dogs!

20/12/2024

One of the most overlooked and easiest switches to make 🤌🏼♥️ When food comes from YOU, your dog’s perception of you changes 🫶🏼 In a great way! Do you free feed your dog? Will you change that up now?

16/12/2024

This process is seriously the best 🥺♥️ I’ve loved working with Oakley and his owner Sophia! I see lots of fun happening in their future together 🥰 This is just the beginning!
If you want to see Oakley’s board and train process from start to finish, you can check out his 2 highlights on our page 🫶🏼 Thanks for following along!

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