Empowered Canine Solutions

10/02/2026

I can’t understand a world where I reach for him and he’s not there. I’m not prepared for that.

So I’m trying to memorize what it feels like to reach down and feel his soft fur. To scratch his belly. To hold the weight of his head in my hands when he’s tired.

I keep wondering if I’ll remember exactly what all of this feels like when I can’t reach for him anymore.

For those of you who have lost your velcro dog—the one who was always right there—how did you cope with their absence?

09/26/2026

I always knew we wouldn’t have forever.

I just never imagined our forever would be this short.

Koda has terminal cancer. A very aggressive kind with a bleak prognosis- hemangiosarcoma.

And while I still have him here, I want you to know him.

Not just for how his story ends.

But for the extraordinary dog he has always been.

And because I don’t know if I’ll have the strength to tell these stories after he’s gone.

So while he’s still here, I’m going to share him.

The funny stories. The beautiful ones. The things he’s taught me about dogs, behavior, love, grief and what it means to feel completely safe with another living being.

This account exists in large part because of everything dogs have taught me.

And so much of that started with him.🤎

09/16/2026

Back to school season is already well underway! How has it impacted your furry friends?

We are here to help during this exciting yet stressful time! Follow along for more tips during this fall season! 🤎🐾

08/27/2026

You’re dog might be telling you something!!

Yes, a wagging tail may mean your friend is happy and excited! However, it may also mean that they are anxious or uncomfortable with their environment.

When dogs are wagging their tail in a triggering environment, it may be a sign that they are alert and looking for a way out or redirection.

We can’t read our dog’s mind but we can help them by picking up on displayed behavior! Visit our website to learn how we can help you!

05/30/2026

Pain/ medical issues are the #1 cause of reactivity and aggression. Dogs hide pain very well. And humans are great at mislabeling them.

After working as a specialist in behavior modification for the last 5 years I’ve seen hundreds of dogs presenting with different types and varying severity levels of reactivity and aggression. Most of these dogs had underlying pain or they were going through a fear period.

Go see a qualified vet behaviorist or work with a reactivity specialist like myself along side a good vet to determine the underlying cause of your dog’s behavior and move toward healthy solutions that actually work 🫶

As always, comment or send us a DM if you have questions 🤎

05/30/2026

Pain/ medical issues are the #1 cause of reactivity and aggression. Dogs hide pain very well. And humans are great at mislabeling them.

After working as a specialist in behavior modification for the last 5 years I’ve seen hundreds of dogs presenting with different types and varying severity levels of reactivity and aggression. Most of these dogs had underlying pain or they were going through a fear period.

Go see a qualified vet behaviorist or work with a behavior specialist like myself along side a good vet to determine the underlying cause of your dog’s behavior and move toward healthy solutions that actually work 🫶

As always, comment or send us a DM if you have questions 🤎

05/03/2026

We have one space available in our Canine Good Citizen prep class that began today! There are 5 more lessons in this series!

If you have been considering joining a group class with us, this is the perfect time to join!

Follow the link to claim the last spot!

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