The K9 Coach Carolinas

07/31/2025

Is your dog happy? What activity bring them joy?

And I challenge you..: if obsession is in your decryption that might not be happiness.

What do you think?

07/10/2025

An Update on Harvey

07/07/2025

Introducing Harvey

05/21/2025

If you yell your dog’s name when they are in trouble, you might sabatoge their name to be a negative thing.

Same goes for if you call their name and the run to you… their name may have become your recall cue.

Don’t taint the name.

05/20/2025

If you describe your dog as vicious…

my first image is real aggression, teeth, growling, spit flying, injuries, intent, people afraid of the dog, and liability.

It’s is not a puppy 6 month who is mouthy has been offered no training at all and is now running your house.

Goodness. I can’t with some.

05/18/2025

This sort of thing just pi**ed me off. Who’s at fault … both. Leash the littles. But out the phone down, don’t have all that other crap in your hands and manage the dobie. Position yourself between the dobie and the littles. Shees.

05/17/2025

New Episode out today. We're joined by Rae Thompson of State Farm to give some great information about Pet Insurance!

Youtube: https://youtu.be/r8JcROsRuZM
Podbean: https://dogsplanin.podbean.com/e/what-you-need-to-know-about-pet-insurance/

Would you like to be a guest -- biz pros, dog mamas with stories to share, or discussing some complex case studies.

Welcome to Dogsplainin'

What your dog is trying to tell you — behavior, nutrition, and natural wellness decoded. Welcome to Dogsplainin’, where two professional K9 coaches break down what your dog is really trying to say. We’re not here for trends or surface-level tips. We’re here to dig deep — into the behavior,...

05/14/2025

For some of you… it’s you who needs to change the most.

05/05/2025

If only “love” was enough to resolve anxiety and aggression. It’s not.
Effort, time, boundaries training and even food matters.

05/05/2025

Gut Health affect Behavior.

There are some absolutely amazing results happening in health with this -- but also in behavior. Yes, behavior. I wish I had more information like this back in the day.... I think it could have been a game changer for some training and foster dogs.

Read More about FMT on my wellness site; Link below.

Send a message to learn more

05/05/2025

Getting a new dog anytime soon?

In this podcast we discuss our thoughts on fostering, fostering dogs with behavioral issues and much more. Dana Brigman, The WellOiledK9 www.welloiledk9.comAngela [email protected]

05/04/2025

It's a throwback for sure -- but still true.

I was thinking about this today as I think about the dogs where families are struggling for success. Some for long periods of time.

I can honestly say I have never worked with a (genetically sound / healthy) dog that I was unable to build a relationship with. We develop clear communication and clear expectation. Sure -- this means in each relationship, I had to meet the dog where he was and give him what needed for success.

Some dogs challenge me and make we work hard to figure out what motivates them and what has broken them. Some require patience and confidence, others require being brought down a notch or three on their attitude.

In every case - it was leadership and discipline. It was structure, rules, boundaries, clarity. It was praise, reward, energy -- and correction.

But every single time we became friends with respect for each other. Companionship. Trust. Joy.

So they work for me -- they work with me. They behave well in public, in kennel, in my house, etc. I won't set them up to fail and will honor what they really need to be successful -- but they give me what I'm looking for.

My goal is to help you all do the same for your dog. And you can. It starts with your relationship and a day at a time. If I can do it with client dogs in a few weeks, I know you can.

Need help -- talk to me.