Training & Behavior
Training & Behavior: Building the Foundation for a Healthy Life
My journey with dogs didn’t start with nutrition or wellness — it started with training. It led to a passion in complex behavioral issues — and everything changed.
Years ago, I was deep in the world of dog training, helping pet parents build better relationships through clear communication, positive reinforcement, and understanding what their dogs were really trying to say. As time went on, I realized something big: you can’t separate behavior from health. Stress, poor nutrition, gut issues, and even toxic overload were often hiding underneath the surface of the “bad” behavior I was called to fix.
Today, I blend my background in training and behavior with a deep focus on nutrition, wellness, and emotional health, because the truth is — a thriving dog needs support in every area, not just one.
If you're here to understand your dog better, prevent behavior problems, or heal challenges at the root, you’re in the right place.
Whose Stress Is It?
When you are stressed look at your pet. When your pet is stressed look in the mirror
Aggression, Arousal, Anticipation, Anxiety & The Over Trained Dog
Thoughts on a dog who doesn’t need more obedience training! But is still having behavioral issues.
The K9 Coach Is Not Just Training
How the K9 Coach is shifting into Natural Wellness & Behavior.
All Life Stages Dog Food
All Life Stages Dog Food is marketing hype. Senior dogs and athletic dogs have different whole real foods nutritional needs. Ask me about Volhard Dog Nutrition.
Waiting On The Breakthrough
The walk isn’t the exercise. The state of mind is. Fix the state of mind before you start trying to take a walk.
Change Is Hard. Wellness & Nutrition Takes Time
Nutrition and natural options for your dog’s health take time.
Dog Safety At The Holidays
Dogs at the holidays may have issues with your visitors or being in a new place.
Transition Periods
3 days, 3 weeks, 3 months in transition period for a new rescue dog can make or break the introduction into your home.
Checking Pee-Mail
Should you allow your dog to sniff and stroll on your walk…. Yes, with some conditions.
