Nurturing Tails Dog Training

06/30/2026

Its that time of year again!

Sharing again with Independence day in a few days!

🐾 Tips from a Dog Trainer: Helping Your Pup During Fireworks Season 🎆

As fireworks season approaches, it's important to consider our furry friends who might find the loud noises distressing. Here are some tips to help your dog stay calm:

Create a Safe Space: Set up a quiet, cozy area indoors where your dog feels secure. This could be a crate covered with a blanket or a favorite room with familiar smells.

Background Noise: Play soothing music or white noise to help drown out the sounds of fireworks.

Exercise Early: Tire out your pup with a long walk or play session earlier in the day to help them relax during the evening.

Stay Calm: Dogs can pick up on our emotions, so remain calm and reassuring. Comfort them if they seek it, but avoid excessive coddling if it reinforces anxiety.

ID and Microchip: Ensure your dog has updated identification tags and a microchip, just in case they get startled and escape.

Let's make this fireworks season a little easier for our four-legged friends! 🐶💕

01/24/2026

01/07/2026

Not my usual topic but had to share! And this folks is why considering the overlooked cats at the shelter can be so amazing!!

I dont own the rights to this video!

09/05/2025

09/05/2025

From gentle hands to happy tails: Helping children respect dogs!

Bringing a dog into your family is exciting, but it also means teaching children how to interact with their furry friend in a safe, kind, and respectful way. Dogs—especially puppies—are still learning about the world, an...

08/03/2025

Dogs 👏 need 👏 a 👏 job 👏

08/02/2025

Looking for feedback! I've been slowly working on my blog for valuable information resources on training and behavior tips. I haven't asked my followers, what topics are you looking for? Any ideas are welcome! Especially out of the box dog behavior topics!

07/25/2025

I’ve been seeing all the heartbreaking posts about the number of dogs being euthanized at the shelter, and while the pain is real, the way this information is being spread is doing more harm than good.

Today I went into the shelter to personally evaluate dogs and place training vouchers on 10 of them, dogs I believe have the best chance at success in the right homes. I’ve included their photos below. Each one comes with a free training session sponsored by me to help set them and their adopters up for success.

But what I saw today was heartbreaking. The staff looked completely drained. They’re facing an overwhelming wave of surrenders with limited resources and constant criticism. They are not the enemy, they are the last line of defense for these animals.

What’s even more concerning is that panic posts are pushing people to adopt dogs they’re not prepared for, dogs with serious behavioral needs, just to “save” them. While the intentions may be good, it’s putting people, pets, and communities at risk. These dogs don’t just need out, they need support, training, and the right homes.

We don’t fix this with fear, guilt, or public shaming. We fix this by supporting shelters, advocating for responsible pet ownership, encouraging spay and neuter, and helping families succeed with their pets—not rush into situations they can’t handle.

If you truly want to help, adopt thoughtfully. Foster. Volunteer. Donate. Share with purpose. Encourage solutions, not fear.

Let’s lift each other up, including the people working tirelessly behind the scenes.