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11/09/2026

Another round of conversations I never thought I’d experience as a dog trainer.

Actual email conversation:

Me:“Hey ma’am, your dog’s vaccines are out of date. Just get with your vet, get her caught up on whatever she needs, and we’ll be good to start training!”

Customer:“Well, if she has to get shots to come to training, go ahead and take us off the schedule.”

Me: ...........

MA’AM. 😂

I'm not asking you to vaccinate your dog because I get some kind of commission from the veterinarian.

I'm asking because I don't want your dog catching a potentially deadly, preventable disease.

You won't have to worry about dog training if your dog ends up dying.

Some days I just sit here and stare at my emails in complete disbelief. 😂

P.S. Yes, proof of up-to-date vaccinations is required to participate in my training programs.

That's for the safety of YOUR dog and every other dog that comes through my facility.

“June” 🐾Session-based training with owners(Greenbrier Humane Society)June completed her basic on- and off-leash training...
11/04/2026

“June” 🐾
Session-based training with owners
(Greenbrier Humane Society)

June completed her basic on- and off-leash training sessions today!

Ole girl started her journey at the Greenbrier Humane Society. After adopting her, her owners were having some issues with reactivity toward other dogs.

Over the last month or so, she has made tremendous progress—learning leash walking, on-leash manners, off-leash recall and control, and place board skills.

She is a wonderful dog, and I bet whoever took her to the shelter wouldn’t believe how well-trained she is now. Having motivated owners is the key to dog training. If the owner sucks, so will the dog.

June is blessed with some wonderful owners. She goes on daily walks, hikes, and even goes to work with them throughout the week.

She has progressed wonderfully with her place board and can hold her place for hours while her owners have people over for parties.

There are tons of dogs sitting in shelters that we can train and make a joy to have in your life. I’ll teach you everything I can, help you pick out a dog, and even give you a discount on training.

But I cannot buy you motivation or teach you to care. You have to show up with a willingness to learn and put in the work, just like June’s owners did throughout our many hours together.

I’m glad to have met her, and I look forward to seeing her at group classes next year!

Some of the dogs from 2026 who went through my Basic On/Off-Leash Obedience Training Program!Every year, I'm blessed to ...
11/02/2026

Some of the dogs from 2026 who went through my Basic On/Off-Leash Obedience Training Program!

Every year, I'm blessed to work with around 100–200 dogs and their owners.

When you reach out, see my prices, roll your eyes, or respond with a laughing emoji, just remember:

This isn't my first rodeo.

I've spent years building my experience, knowledge, and reputation. I'm booked year-round for a reason, and I don't have to be the cheapest trainer around to stay busy.

My programs aren't just about teaching dogs to sit, and stay. They're about educating owners, building reliable obedience, and giving both ends of the leash the skills needed for long-term success.

Wonderful dogs. Wonderful owners. And another year doing what I love!

To everyone who has trusted me with their dogs, thank you

10/29/2026

We can keep pretending every dog is a social butterfly, or we can accept that not every dog wants a stranger petting them and getting in their face.

Dogs are predators with teeth, boundaries, and aggressive behaviors and tendencies. Good intentions don’t guarantee a good interaction.

A simple mistake—overly petting a dog you just met while leaning over them with a big smile on your face—can get you bitten. What feels friendly to you may feel threatening to the dog.

This dog gave the reporter very little warning before delivering a correction. That’s one reason you don’t get in the face of a dog you just met.

Remember, dogs don’t speak English. Their behavior is their language. When you lean over them, look closely into their face, and smile big, they may interpret that very differently than another human or a social dog would.

My assessment is that this bite was the dog correcting the reporter’s behavior—essentially saying, “Do not lean over me and show me your teeth.”

Give unfamiliar dogs space. Let them approach, and don’t assume an approach is an invitation to hug them or put your face against theirs.

Respect the dog in front of you—not the dog you imagine every dog should be.

**P.S.** No disrespect to the reporters—they’re trying to help dogs in need. But we have to better understand dog behavior when interacting with unfamiliar dogs, or situations like this will happen.

I guarantee the message was received: **Don’t get in the face of a dog you just met.**

And for everyone in the comments talking about warning signs: **This dog gave very little warning.**

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10/26/2026

Over 60 dogs adopted from humane societies across Greenbrier, Raleigh, Summers, Kanawha, and Pocahontas counties have gone through my training programs in 2026!

Every single one participated in session-based training—owners and dogs learning together.

Some of these owners have been blessed with absolutely wonderful dogs, and watching them grow together has been one of the most fulfilling parts of my job.

Think about that journey: a dog sitting in a shelter, someone giving them a home, and that owner trusting me to help with obedience and behavioral issues. Then I get to watch that same dog walk nicely on a leash, explore off leash, and meet the owners behavioral goals.

That’s a whole different life for a dog who once sat behind a kennel door waiting for someone to choose them.

If you’re ready to give a shelter dog a good home, I offer a discount on session-based training. I’ll share everything I can, teach you how to work with your dog, and do my absolute best to help you.

Keeping dogs in homes matters to me. Helping owners & dogs enjoy life together matters to me. And watching these dogs earn their off-leash freedom and become a loved part of someone’s everyday life?

That part never gets old.

10/22/2026

❄️ WINTER TRAINING SPECIAL — 25% OFF! ❄️

Now booking for December, & January! Limited availability!

This program includes three two-hour sessions covering:

✅ On-leash obedience & skills
✅ Off-leash obedience & recall
✅ E-collar conditioning & owner education
✅ Equipment included!

You’ll also receive FREE lifetime group classes, plus access to boarding and grooming after completing training and passing temperament testing.

All breeds welcome! Dogs must be friendly and social. This special does not cover aggression or fear issues.

📩 Message “WINTER” for pricing and availability!

So there I was, doing my thing. White trash Cesar Millan, if you will.Just cruising through my training area when I acci...
10/21/2026

So there I was, doing my thing. White trash Cesar Millan, if you will.

Just cruising through my training area when I accidentally step on this black snake, and the little bastard **BITES ME IN THE CALF.**

I jumped three feet in the air and made some extremely non-masculine sounds.

Anyway, I've made the difficult decision to rehome him.

He's a GREAT snake. I just don't have the time he deserves. This is absolutely no fault of his own. Usually he doesn't bite but today he had a bad attitude.

**$500 rehoming fee.** Serious inquiries only.

Needs lots of exercise. Not good with other snakes, cats, or unsuspecting grown men.

Luckily, Lucy had my back. A true man's best friend.

10/20/2026

If you call me wanting to start dog training TOMORROW, I love the motivation!

But I'm usually booked at least a month out. And even if we started tomorrow, that's not how dog training works.

I'm not Harry Potter. I can't wave a wand, yell **"EXPECTO GOOD BEHAVIOR!"** and magically fix your dog overnight.

Good dog training takes time, consistency, and most importantly, OWNER EDUCATION.

A huge part of my programs is teaching YOU how dogs learn, why they behave the way they do, and how your everyday decisions affect their behavior.

If you go home and keep allowing the same behaviors, don't be surprised when you have the same problems that made you call me.

I've worked with over 1,000 owners, and I can count on one hand those who didn't achieve long-lasting results.

Show up. Listen. Practice. Put in the work. You'll be amazed at what you and your dog can accomplish.

To all my owners who've completed training: Tell the new folks in the comments. Was putting in the work worth it? 👇

**P.S.** I'll be running a WINTER TRAINING SPECIAL soon! If you've been thinking about getting your dog trained, shoot me a message!

10/18/2026

First really cold morning here in WV, so here's my usual yearly cold weather post for the season.

If you left your dog outside freezing last night, or even worse, hooked to a damn tree, just know WE ARE NOT FRIENDS.

I hope you:

* Slip in a pile of dog s**t.
* Stub the same pinky toe twice.
* Get a foot cramp.
* Get diarrhea in a public place
* Get your car repossessed.
* Get audited by the IRS.
* Have your fridge die after grocery shopping.
* Step on Legos barefoot.
* Get a flat tire
* Clog a toilet at someone else's house.
* Get a popcorn kernel stuck in your teeth
* Your phone charger stops working.

And I hope **EVERY SOCK YOU EVER PUT ON IS SLIGHTLY WET.**

That's right. I said it.

10/17/2026

To all my owners:

You’ll run into people against e-collars and pinch collars—even people close to you. You know why we chose these tools. You were there.

I didn’t yell “CLEAR!” and jump-start a rowdy Labrador. 😂

You watched me condition your dog, and you learned how to use it on me.

Never had a complaint about being too rough. Talking too fast? Another story…

Then come the comments:
“I prefer a long lead over shocking my dogs”
“That’ll make him fearful.”
“That collar is evil.”

Meanwhile, your dog is hiking, exploring, getting the zoomies—and coming back when called. Training opens up their world.

Wendy, enjoy your long line. If you’re here to announce that “I choose a long line over shocking dogs,” I’m not your guy. Go cry somewhere else.

Sometimes I wish I was a dog so I couldn’t read this dumb s**t.

**Someone please come get your granny. She’s loose in my comments, and nobody taught her recall.** 😂

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