Dog NERDs Behavior : Nurturing Elevated Resilience in Dogs

08/03/2025

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07/13/2025

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07/04/2025

Special thanks to Trish McMillan for providing the framework and Sammie's Friends for providing the resource to allow a progressive, evidence-based care system for supporting our community animals.

07/03/2025

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07/01/2025

From the amazing feed of Sustainable Human

He had fought bravely.

When the wolves came in the night, it was this dog who stood between them and the flock. Teeth met teeth. Fur met fang. And when it was over, the sheep were safe—but the dog lay bloodied, his head low, the cost of his devotion written in red.

Then, something remarkable happened.

One of the sheep approached. Slowly. Carefully. And in an act as tender as any human embrace, she pressed her forehead to his.

No words. Just presence.

She stayed with him, nuzzling him gently, as if to say: We saw what you did. We remember. We are here.

This single image—a sheep comforting the very dog who had protected her from harm—upends so much of what we’ve been told about animals.

That they are simple.
That they feel nothing.
That survival is all that matters.

But in this moment, we see something else: empathy, gratitude, loyalty.

Not just from the dog—but from the sheep.

There is a language beyond words that all hearts understand.

These two animals spoke it fluently.

We like to think of loyalty, sacrifice, and compassion as uniquely human virtues. But perhaps we are not the only ones who know how to love.

06/28/2025

🐾 **From Reactive 2 Resilient!** 🐾
Is your dog barking, lunging, or overwhelmed around triggers?

Reactive 2 Resilient builds emotional regulation skills and expands your dog's comfort zones so they may navigate stressful situations with confidence.

🎉 **Now Enrolling for July!** 🎉
Choose from Group or Private sessions laser focused on developing resilience, peaceful coping skills, and lasting behavioral change through environmental shaping and resilience conditioning.

**Group Classes:**
✅ 4 sessions over 5 weeks
✅ Discounted rate!
✅ Learn alongside other dogs in a controlled environment
✅ Choose from Thursdays 6:15 - 7:15pm OR Saturdays 7:00 - 8:00am starting the evening of 7/17 and morning of 7/19

**Private Training:**
✅ Early access
✅ Individualized threshold work and environmental management
✅ Flexible scheduling (Mon - Fri, 11:30am - 5:30pm)

📍 **Located in Grass Valley, CA**

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❌ Choke
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✅ Mind

🦴 **Force-Free, Science-Backed, Real-World Results!**

👉 **Spots are filling up fast! Click the link to reserve your spot and get more info!**

At Dog NERDs Behavior, we specialize in helping fearful, anxious, and reactive dogs build confidence alongside their humans. Our expert behavioral support transforms stressful situations into manageable moments through proven techniques that build trust, predictability, and precision in your relatio...

06/14/2025

🎉 **HUGE NEWS: Our New Grass Valley Location is Open + Private Sessions Now Available!** 🎉

We're thrilled to announce TWO exciting updates for Dog Nerds this summer!

🏗️ **GROUP CLASSES ARE BACK:**

**What's Ready Now:**
✨ Custom training field designed specifically for reactive dogs
🛡️ Safe, controlled environment with all essential training elements
🎓 Our proven curriculum and expert instruction

**What's Coming Soon:**
🌲 Additional training trails and access points
🎯 Enhanced learning areas and elements
🌿 Sniffari scented gardens, more specialized yards and safe water elements

**If you signed up for pre-registration you should have already received an e-mail with enrollment instructions (be sure to check spam)**

**Alumni may re-take the course for just $89!!**

🚧 **SPECIAL "UNDER CONSTRUCTION" DISCOUNT:** Deeply discounted rates available throughout our entire Stage 1 development phase - we appreciate your commitment to your dog's learning as we continue beautifying the space and adding more resources!

🏠 **FIRST TIME EVER: On-Site Private Sessions!**
📹 Every session professionally recorded for you
💻 Access all videos on our Dog Nerds online learning platform
🎯 Completely customized training in our optimized indoor space
💸 Our lowest private session rates in over 4 years!

**Which is right for your dog?**
🐕‍🦺 **Group Classes:** Perfect for reactive dogs ready for controlled socialization
🎓 **Private Sessions:** Ideal if your dog needs individual attention or isn't group-ready yet

Both options available NOW at our best rates in years!

Wanna connect for free to see which option is right for you and your dog?

Book a free call: https://link.digiwoof.com/widget/bookings/nerdconsultation

👇 Click below to learn more and secure your spot-classes and sessions filling fast!
https://dognerds.uk/home--dog-nerds-behavior-page

At Dog NERDs Behavior, we specialize in helping fearful, anxious, and reactive dogs build confidence alongside their humans. Our expert behavioral support transforms stressful situations into manageable moments through proven techniques that build trust, predictability, and precision in your relatio...

05/31/2025

In case you missed it....

To receive your completely FREE copy of this recording please comment "I can admit I'm a Dog Nerd" below and I'll send it right to you.

05/21/2025

The community seminar series continues
THIS SUNDAY!!!!

The event is free but space is limited.

Follow the link in the comments to the event page to register for your free tickets and reserve you place today.

05/18/2025

Calling anyone interested in supporting displaced animals.

Maybe you participate in animals rescue or are an animal professional in some capacity and have a specialized interested in animals welfare and wellbeing?

Maybe you're someone who cares deeply about the care and custody displaced animals have access to and how to improve their experience?

Maybe you have adopted an animal from a shelter and want to know more about the characteristics of their likely past moving through sheltering to adoption?

Or maybe you're someone who has interest or ideas about euthanizing displaced animals, how, when, if or why it should/may happen?

This topic is near and dear to my heart.

In this seminar I will be drawing from my experience serving and working at supporting animals in municipal shelters for the past 15 years.

I will be sharing from my specialized education and mentorships in overseeing and directing the programs which impact the behavioral health and safety of animals in shelter programs, rescues and post-adoption homes.

And we will be looking at the question: "When is euthanasia the best option?"

Grab your popcorn folks, this could be a good one.

The event is free but tickets are limited. Use the link in the event page to register for your FREE ticket.

*I love your dog and this is a dog free event. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOGS AT HOME

*We will be hosted by the generous Courtyard Suits, free parking is available on the street

*The entrance to the event is directly across the street from the hotel's lobby and registration desk. There will be a sign on the door

*Follow the link in the event page or in the comments to register for a ticket and reserve your tickets.