Digging it Professional Dog Training

05/30/2026

Congratulations to my Basic Obedience Group Class Graduates! Unfortunately not everyone made it to our last session but I am super proud of my whole class, I had an absolute blast and hope to see them all again in future classes!

05/19/2026

Scammer Alert on my page! I recently had multiple links posted on older posts about T-shirts being sold. Do not click on the links and tag me if you see them please so I can delete them. I currently do not offer any T-shirts or other merch! If I ever do it will be posted directly from my account!

05/14/2026

Do's and don't of meeting a new dog!

05/13/2026

Show me your dressed up doggies!! Little Meg here was showing off her dress during training session while learning how to dance 🥰

05/12/2026

Congratulations Little Meg!!!
This little cutie and her parents did amazing during basic puppy obedience training! I will miss her and her family immensely, they were truly a joy to work with! ❤️🐾🎓🎊

05/04/2026

🐾 Pet Care 101 Monday: Crate Training Matters (Especially for Travel!) 🐾

With travel season coming up, now is the perfect time to talk about one of the most important life skills your dog can have: crate training.
A crate should never be a punishment—it’s your dog’s safe space! When introduced properly, it becomes a place where they can relax, decompress, and feel secure no matter what’s going on around them.

✈️ Why crate training is so important:
✔️ Safer travel: Whether you’re taking a road trip or flying, a crate keeps your dog secure and prevents distractions or injuries in case of an accident
✔️ Emergency preparedness: In emergencies (evacuations - tornado season guys!!!!, vet stays, boarding etc), dogs often have to be kenneled. A crate-trained dog experiences less stress in these situations.
✔️ Reduces anxiety in new environments: Hotels, family homes, or busy gatherings can be overwhelming. A crate gives your dog a familiar place to settle.
✔️ Helps prevent destructive behavior: When you can’t supervise (not only while traveling), a crate keeps your dog safe and out of trouble.
✔️ Supports potty training & routine: Crates naturally encourage bladder control and help maintain structure—even when schedules change.
💡 How to start crate training (quick guide):
• Leave the crate open and let your dog explore it freely
• Toss treats, give them a special chew like a kong and feed meals inside to build positive association
• Start with short, positive sessions (door open at first)
• Gradually close the door for brief periods while you’re nearby
• Slowly increase time and distance as your dog becomes comfortable

Happy travel season!

05/04/2026

I am back! Thank you everyone for your patience while I was recovering. I will still have to take it easy for a while and might not be able to get everyone back on the schedule this week but I am looking forward to seeing all of my furry friends and their humans again!

04/23/2026

Please help if you can!

🚨 SOS: Pet Food Donations Urgently Needed 🐾

We desperately need your help—right now.

Our pet food pantry is running dangerously low, and without immediate donations, we will have to pause both our food deliveries and our pet food pantry at Hungry Hearts which
means many families in our community could be left without food for their pets.

Every week, we help keep pets in their homes by providing cat and dog food to families going through tough times—but we can’t do it without you.

🐶🐱 Most needed items:
• Dry dog food
• Dry cat food
• Canned dog & cat food
• Puppy & kitten food

💛 Easy ways to help:

📦 Order directly from our wishlists:
• Walmart: https://www.walmart.com/lists/shared/WL/47fa5405-f0ac-4f6b-ad33-e4e15375866c
• Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/19I0HSAF4RT79?ref_=wl_share
• Chewy: https://www.chewy.com/g/comanche-county-pet-resource-foundation_b127584863

(Items ship straight to us—quick, easy, and incredibly helpful!)

📍 Drop-off locations:
• Hungry Hearts Feeding Ministry (Lawton)
• Happy Hippie V**e Co (Elgin)
• Lotus Blossom Yoga Studio (Elgin)

No donation is too small—every bag, every can makes a difference.

💛 Your support helps prevent pets from going hungry and keeps families together during difficult times.

If you can’t donate, please share this post— everything helps!

04/22/2026

⏰ Last call!
Our Basic Obedience & Puppy Class starts THIS Saturday at 9 AM in Elgin and we’re almost full!
Perfect for building focus, manners, and real-life reliability—even for dogs who already know commands.
👉 Sign up now before spots are gone:

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04/15/2026

Update on my little “hospital adventure”… ❤️‍🩹
I’m finally home!
The last few days have been a bit of a whirlwind. What started as “maybe gastritis” quickly turned into something much more serious. It turned out to be appendicitis with ileus—and my surgeon said my appendix had actually burst about 12 hours before I went to the hospital, and gangrene had already started to set in. I was very lucky I didn’t wait any longer.
Safe to say… I did not have that on my bingo card 😅
I’m home now, but still pretty sore and dealing with nausea (turns out not eating makes eating… a challenge 🙃). I also have a drain in my abdomen for the next couple of weeks, which means I’ll need to take it easy for a bit.
👉 What this means for training:

No in-person private sessions for about 3 weeks
Group classes WILL still start as scheduled
The first two sessions of each class will be led by some amazing local trainer colleagues I trust completely 🙌

I’ll be easing back in as soon as I’m cleared, and I truly appreciate your patience while I heal.
I am incredibly grateful to be home with my family and my puppers 🐾
And to everyone who checked in, sent messages, or kept me in your thoughts—thank you. It means more than I can put into words.
Also, thank you all so much for sharing your dogs on my last post—those pictures absolutely made my days while I was stuck in the hospital 💛
If I haven’t responded yet, please forgive me—I had a little something going on 😅
Thank you all for being such an amazing community 💛
— Christina