TRU dog

06/13/2026

YES!

Some people are holding onto their dogs by a thread.
And we're arguing about blueberries.

Now isn't the time to shame people for feeding their dog the only way they financially can.

If some rice needs to be added to bulk a meal out because there simply isn't enough food, then that's where some people are right now.

A perfect raw diet served in a beautiful bowl with blackberries, green-lipped mussels and salmon oil might look great on social media.

But for some people, it feels like a slap in the face, over and over again.

They don't know you're already skipping meals yourself.

They’ve no idea you're juggling rent, power, groceries, fuel and a dozen other bills while trying to keep your dog fed too.

Being told "if you cared, you'd find a way" is SO easy when you're not the one standing in the supermarket trying to figure out how on earth you can get the whole family fed for the week when your bank app says seventeen dollars.

Let's be real.

People are surrendering their dogs because they can no longer afford to keep them.

Others are doing everything they can not to.

They're behind on the mortgage.
Behind on the rent.
Putting off things they really need.
Living in cold houses because the power bill has become yet another thing to worry about.
Answering the phone?
Well, you don’t really do that anymore because you know it’s someone wanting money that you just don't have.

And through all of this.
Day in and day out.
People are trying to keep their dog.

Because their dog is family.

Their dog that sleeps on their bed, snuggles and snores.
Their dog that got them through the divorce.
Their dog that sat beside them when life just fell apart.

Their dog was there in those moments when nobody else was.

People are clawing and scraping to hold onto that relationship.

And while they're doing everything they can to keep their dog in their home, they're being told they aren't good enough because they just can't afford someone else's version of the perfect diet.

Perspective matters.
Of course nutrition matters.
And yup, we should feed the best diet we reasonably can.

But right now.
In these economic times.
A dog eating a less-than-perfect diet in a loving home is often in a far, far better position than a dog that loses that home altogether.

And for many families, that's not a hypothetical.
That's the very decision they're trying desperately not to make.

06/10/2026

Early Morning Recess (Proper Greetings) with HANG & TRAIN group. Everyone played nicely in the "Sandbox"

06/03/2026

There is alot of Science Behind the Head Tilt!

🐾 Auditory Triangulation:
Tilting adjusts the external ear flaps (pinnae), allowing dogs to calculate the exact distance and direction of a sound.

🐾 Visual Clarity:
Because Australian Shepherds have pronounced muzzles, tilting the head shifts their perspective, making it easier to read your eyes, mouth, and overall emotion.

🐾 Concentration and Bond:
Research on "gifted" dogs shows a strong link between the head tilt and high levels of concentration, recall, and empathy with their human. or in ZURIs case, her Trainer. 🙄😘

Can you take a guess which activity ZURI chose next?

05/31/2026

05/31/2026

June is right around the corner, time to tidy up those toes!! 🗓️✂️🌞🏖️

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05/10/2026

05/10/2026

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY to my Furry Caregivers ❤️

My most recommended dog training book, and why ALL my Board and Train clients are supplied with and required to read before start date.....

The reason this is my most recommended “dog training” book—rather than recommending many other dog training books or trainers or courses—is because none of that stuff will be of any value to you until your mindset shifts.

I could give you every truly fantastic training resource, but without first changing your fundamental beliefs about who you and your dog are, and how that relationship dynamic should actually look, none of it will help.

As long as we’re still squeamish about sharing rules, structure, and accountability with our dogs, all the best training resources in the world will be useless.

I’ve said many times that the hardest part of dog training isn’t the mechanics, the timing, or learning any of the other necessary skills… it’s becoming crystal clear about how are unconscious emotions are dictating how we live with our dogs, then getting a clear handle on what needs to change, and eventually mastering them.

The dog training itself—beyond your extreme outliers—is simply not that complex or difficult. Anyone can do it. Anyone who’s ready to be a proper dog parent, or proper leader.

So if you’re struggling with your dog, take TODAY off from the constant perusing of internet content/advice/tutorials, and instead, order this simple, easy to read book. Then read it again.

It will likely cause many of you to feel defensive, attacked, possibly even angry. Cool. That means it’s hitting a critical nerve.

This book does not provide the techniques or tools—it provides the mindset that enables you to search out, find, and comfortably implement the techniques and tools. Dogs are a wreck, not because we are incapable of leading them—they are a wreck because we are emotionally opposed to leading them… and that is where most of you are at.

You can grab this from Amazon or Audible and have it read in a few HOURS. I promise it’s worth it!

04/26/2026

PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy for dogs helps reduce stress and anxiety by using low-frequency electromagnetic fields to calm the nervous system and lower cortisol levels. It promotes relaxation, reduces noise-related or separation anxiety.

Targeted Calming: The devices target the brain's emotional center to reduce anxiety.

Reduced Behaviors: Studies show significant decreases in anxiety-related barking, pacing, and house-soiling, particularly in cases of separation anxiety.

📞 to set up an appointment today!