Mindset & Manners Dog Training

06/16/2025

I want to start with a sincere apology.

Over the past couple of months, life has thrown more at me than I could manage, and I haven’t shown up as consistently as I expect of myself.

Personal setbacks, curveballs with health and family, an overload of a barrage of time-consuming complications with landlords, vehicles, and other necessities to function has made for one of the most challenging chapters of life to stay above water.

Add in burn-out by not paying attention to what I might need to take care of my well being, feeling I have no time to spare to attend to my own needs because I’m fumbling all the balls I was trying to juggle…

It has been heavier than I could hold up…

If I’ve disappointed you or let things slip—I’m truly sorry. That was never my intention, and it weighs heavily on me.

After much reflection, I’ve made the difficult decision to take a short pause from dog training. I’ll be temporarily stepping back and not accepting new clients at this time.

I will be finishing my current programs with clients and any other scheduling WILL NOT be cancelled.
I will be catching up with any training previously committed to as well.

Please know—I am not closing. I’ll be back, fully committed, and ready to serve at the level you and your dogs deserve.

I have so many ideas I’ve been looking forward to developing that I know will benefit the dog community in Austin. I can’t wait to get caught up and back to a balanced life where I can show up as I intend and know is possible.

This has been a hard call to make, but it comes from a place of care and deep responsibility. I love this work and every single dog and human I’ve had the privilege to connect with.

Thank you for your understanding, compassion, and patience. 💚

Krystal

(If you are in need of training in the Austin area, I have some fantastic people to refer you to!)

06/04/2025

Here’s a few fun photos of the last week of May.

I think I’m going to do more posts of recaps and collages of the outtakes or random photos I take.

Would that be something you would like to see more of?

05/13/2025

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⚠️I have a hard time believing the data this morning. The numbers are just that silly. There's certainly a chance that some of it is overblown, but with how consistent the numbers are between data sources, I'm forced to present this eye-watering forecast.

Nearly every heat record in the book will be re-written this week. The hottest day of this extended heat wave settles in on Wednesday, but I'm expecting triple digits on the thermometer much deeper into the forecast.

What makes this heat especially dangerous is where we are on the calendar. It's MAY. We've had a relatively cool start to the month with highs in the 70s and 80s. We have not had the usual steady warm-up heading into the summer season that helps our bodies acclimate. For the record, we will go from temperatures in the mid-50s this morning to 105-110° in just 60 hours.

Make sure your A/C is working properly. If you work outdoors, HYDRATE and pay close attention to your body for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Check on elderly family/neighbors and make sure they have a plan/backup plan to stay cool. Please don't take this lightly, gang!

05/12/2025

If I’ve trained your dog, most likely they have a plethora of nicknames…

Appreciation post for the cutest pittie patootie, Bagel… AKA Bagellita, BagelButt, Piglet, Lil Dust Bunny, CutiePatootie, Tootsie Toes, Crazy Girl and a few more…

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What nicknames does your dog have? Let me hear’em!

05/09/2025

New distraction to work around with our dogs!

👀 Feeling like you're being watched? You might be…

A 26-foot-tall inflatable head covered in eyeballs just popped up at Domain NORTHSIDE, and it’s impossible to miss.

Meet The Eyes: a bold, bizarre art installation that’s part pop culture commentary, part Austin weirdness.

Catch it on The Lawn through May 18… if you dare stare back.

Read more: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/domain-northside-to-unveil-the-eyes-a-26-foot-tall-inflatable-art-piece

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04/27/2025

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Nobody tells you how quietly dogs grow old—
how one day you’ll wake to find silver on their muzzle,
a mistiness in their eyes,
and a heaviness in their steps where once there was none.

They tell you not to blink when raising children,
or you’ll miss it.
But no one warns you about the dog—
the one who loved you before you knew how to love yourself,
who stayed through every heartbreak,
who followed you from place to place,
asking for nothing but your presence.

Cherish that dog.
The one who curled against you on lonely nights,
who waited at the door even when you came home broken.
The one who never needed words to understand you.

Hold him a little closer.
Say his name a little softer.
Because one day, without warning,
you'll take him for a walk and he’ll lag behind,
and you'll realise time has stolen more than you thought.

And then—
with a heart that breaks more than you ever thought possible—
you’ll say goodbye.
He'll cross the Rainbow Bridge,
leaving you standing there with empty hands
and a heart so full of love it aches.

And no matter how many years pass,
you’ll find yourself still reaching for him
in the quiet moments.
Still missing the sound of his paws.
Still loving him with every beat of your heart.

04/22/2025

If you take your dogs on hiking adventures, be very aware of your surroundings!

Mountain lion spotted on a popular trail in San Marcos!

BEWARE ⚠️ A mountain lion was spotted Thursday morning in the Purgatory Creek Natural Area, near San Marcos, prompting a reminder for visitors to exercise caution. https://bit.ly/3YI2CXt

04/18/2025

Swipe to see why this sweet face has started training… 😉

A lot of updates to come with this lil angel face real soon!