Bone Worx, LLC

05/29/2026

Meet Rolly, brown, tan, and a little bit of a people-hoarder in the best way.

And then there’s Sebastian.

His younger brother, full of energy and apparently on a mission to keep life interesting.

Things haven’t exactly been smooth in a general population setting…

Rolly likes to guard his favorite humans.

Sebastian is still working on his potty training.

And Leo the cat?

Well, Sebastian is very committed to chasing him and announcing it loudly.

So right now, the main goal is simple:

help these two co-exist without turning the house into a chaotic reality show.

Fingers crossed. Cookies on stand by. Sneakers laced up, ready to go.

05/26/2026

I’m putting my own Doxie out there for everyone to see.

Demand Barking!

Ramona the Brave wants the toy on top of the bookcase. She thinks she can get us to do her bidding by barking. This behavior should never be reinforced with eye contact, talking to her, or telling her to "be quiet," because that can satisfy her craving for engagement.

Right now, this has turned into an extinction burst. She’s frustrated and has ramped up her intensity, hoping we’ll cave and give her what she wants.

Dealing with this can be very difficult; it takes lots of patience each time she throws a fit.

And ear plugs!

Don’t forget the ear plugs!

Yes, even as a professional dog trainer, I have problems with my dog. 🙄

05/20/2026

Use a sound prompt—like a kissy noise, whistle, or click—to get your dog’s attention on walks and keep their name from becoming background noise.

Why it works

Protects the power of their name: If you keep saying your dog’s name while they’re pulling, sniffing, or ignoring you, it starts to sound like wallpaper. A separate sound stays fresh and meaningful.

Keeps the drama out of their name: No one likes being called in a tone that means, “Why are you eating that?” A neutral sound helps avoid turning their name into a warning siren.

Cuts through distractions fast: A short, distinct sound is easier for your dog to notice than speech in a noisy world of squirrels, traffic, and Very Important Smells.

How to use it

1. Make the sound: a quick whistle, kissy noise, or “tsst-tsst.”

2. The moment your dog looks at you, mark it with something like “Yes!”

3. Reward immediately so they learn: sound = attention = good things

In short: save your dog’s name for the big moments, and let a sound prompt do the everyday heavy lifting.

Funny! I was listening to the video and it's a little delayed with sound.

05/19/2026

05/16/2026

Frank is a 2-year-old rescue who found his forever home a few months ago. We don't know much about his past, but his separation anxiety was obvious right away.

Dog behavior isn't like a Hungry-Man TV dinner with each behavioral issue being separate (the meat, the corn, the potatoes, and the chocolate brownie). In fact, it's more like a plate of spaghetti noodles; all of a dog's behaviors are connected. You cannot pull one "noodle" (one behavior) out without causing others to move and change.

So, are we seeing multiple connected issues (e.g., separation anxiety causing barking and chewing)?

That's why I look at the whole picture — the dog, the home, the training, and the family.

When I start working with a family and their dog, I'm not just an outsider looking in. I'm being welcomed into their home, their routine, their chaos, their trust. That matters. I become part of the team —working with the whole family to help them understand their dog better and build a calmer, stronger connection.

We research. We strategize. We test things out. And sometimes, we scrap it all and start over. That's okay. Because when the right strategy clicks — even once — it can make a huge difference for that dog and their people. And honestly? That's what makes it worth it.

Sure, some people may say, "Yeah… I don't think we need to do all that." And hey, that's their choice. But when you're working with a sweet dog like Frank, and you only have a few tools in the toolbox that can help…it's incredibly comforting when one of them actually works.

There's no such thing as a "bad dog."

Dogs have different needs, different backgrounds, and different ways of asking for help.

05/14/2026

Yes, as a dog trainer, I break a few of my own rules. There, I said it!!

05/13/2026

My calendars have more plans than my todo list!

05/08/2026

Secrets, snacks, and genius hacks—packed and ready to roll.
Got questions? I’ve got the answers (and then some).
Stay sharp—I’m about to shake up your local dog park!

05/07/2026

Stop by Stella's Closet and browse her cooling coats for dogs.