Au Pair For Paws: Charleston Dog Training

06/05/2025

We were nominated for Charleston’s Choice! Would love your vote!

03/12/2025

NO ONE’S DOGS ARE PERFECT!

I have seen this trend in the dog training community and my clients know exactly who my dogs are and some issues I have had with them. I never want to keep that a secret because I truly believe it helps them realize not every dog is going to be as perfect as Shadow from Homeward Bound (if you know you know) 😆

And also know, some of my dogs struggles make me very emotional. Especially my dog Edmund at the vet. Because I did not advocate for him during Covid and go in the back with him when he was a puppy and due to improper unprofessional handling by the vet staff, he has extreme fear at the vet. I will never not handle my dogs again while receiving their exam and shots. And anytime we have a better vet visit than the last I actually get emotional because I know how hard it is for Edmund to be forcibly touched by a stranger. He has improved everytime we go since we changed vet clinics.

Also know the breeds you are getting! If you notice, some of the same issues my dogs have across breeds. They are all very handler oriented and that is mainly what I asked for. But some of the issues that come with that is what lands these dogs in the shelter when placed in homes that did not realize what they brought into their home.

And just to be clear, just because they have these issues doesn’t mean I don’t correct them or enable them! Or that I don’t work on things to make it better. I want my dogs to live the best life possible!

09/24/2024

One of my favorite breeds to work with!

09/20/2024

Great post!

07/25/2024

This is so amazing ! For those that don’t know, Shannon has my dog’s (Augustine Ot Vitosha) dad, Knox Ot Vitosha. They are an impressive team and have accomplished a lot! Shannon has always been there when I have any questions and is always fun to have a chat with! Can’t wait to listen!

We just released my latest podcast. My guest is Shannon Faltak, as you will find out her journey in the dog world is one of a kind! For those that don’t know her at all just to give you a glimpse Shanon took Knox, a 5 year old dog, filled it in Mondo and French Ring , went to the world championships and now is planing to enter the IGP Malinois Nationals! Her story is very inspiring to me, she is a proof that everything is possible and starts with a dream.

04/23/2024

CHASE, MAVERICK, EDMUND and AUGUSTINE 🥹

A few months ago I almost cancelled an appointment with an amazing artist in the Charleston area because I overthink everything. The portraits were for Edmund and Augie to be featured in a gold leaf coffee table book. Maria convinced me to bring my four dogs and I am beyond glad I did. This photo blew me away and I cannot wait to receive the canvas of this in the mail and hang it up.

As everyone knows, I don’t have children. My dogs are my life and I will never be ashamed to spend the money or do the things with them. This is something I’m going to cherish forever. It is probably going to be one of the last photographs professionally taken of all four of my dogs together.

did an amazing job and I am so glad I trusted her! The talent and passion you have for your art is unmatched.

04/20/2024

HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY TO MY BEST GIRL.

Maverick was a huge part of my 20s and taught be a lot about behavior and fear aggression.

Maverick came to me as a pro Bono board and train while I was apprenticing almost 9 years ago as a puppy. She was surrendered by her owners at a vets office because they did not want to deal with her anymore. She was also heavily medicated as a puppy (UNETHICAL). I remember having to ween her off Prozac. I truly think this actually effected her behavior. There is never a reason a young dog at 4 months old should be put on Prozac.

She displayed some resource guarding behaviors and fearfulness that a rescue wanted fixed so she can be placed in the right home. She was also terrified of strangers. With a lot of work put into her and not wanting to let her go I decided to adopt her. Something I probably didn’t need to do at 26 years old with no money. But there we were 😂

As Maverick gets older and arthritic I start to miss the things that we were able to do; like long hikes, beach walks and fetch for hours because those are the things that make her so happy. Now those things are just shorter spans of time. So this is a reminder to do the things with your dogs, time is a thief ❤️ old dogs rule .

04/12/2024

This past weekend I had the privilege of attending a PSA seminar with 2 national champions and !

This was Augie’s first time in front of two new decoys and he did amazing. Thank you and for decoying for us!

Although I did not participate in the obedience portion, I was also able to watch explain the to multiple handlers and their dogs and watch the difference of clarity in the dog from day 1 to day 2. As someone who teaches people and their pet dogs everyday I was truly impressed!

I would also like to mention my mentors and for being so welcoming! This sport is not easy and I am so glad to have you both in Augie and I’s corner! Is this the start of the addiction? Lol

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02/14/2024

The best way you can show your dog love is to build your relationship through training ❤️

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01/17/2024

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