Intertwine Canine

Intertwine Canine My name is Kristen I have been training dogs for over a decade! Let me help you enjoy your dog !

Morning trail walks ! My favorite😍
08/30/2025

Morning trail walks ! My favorite😍

Bob and I ❤️😘
08/24/2025

Bob and I ❤️😘

08/24/2025

Bob and I enjoying another beautiful sunday morning together❤️

🐾 When Was the Last Time You Played With Your Dog?Play isn’t just “fun” for dogs—it’s essential.It fills their cup, buil...
08/19/2025

🐾 When Was the Last Time You Played With Your Dog?

Play isn’t just “fun” for dogs—it’s essential.
It fills their cup, builds your bond, and teaches them so much about the world.

✨ Through play, you can:

Teach boundaries (“too rough” vs. “that’s okay”).

Reinforce training (“yes/mark” during a game).

Help them work through conflict and uncertainty.

Build confidence in new environments.

Every dog has their own play style. Some love a bit of wrestling and physical interaction, some prefer tug or fetch with their favorite toy, and others light up with food games. The key is discovering what your dog loves and making it part of your daily routine.

Think of it this way: if you’ve been at work all day, you come home tired, but your dog has been waiting for you. They don’t just need a potty break—they need that connection, that release, that joy. Play is where that happens.

💡 And here’s something important: if your dog “doesn’t play,” that’s not really normal. All dogs have some way they like to play—it’s just about unlocking it and building on it.

So, when was the last time you truly played with your dog?

🐾 The secret to better training? Keep it short. 🐾You don’t need an hour-long block in your day to train your dog.In fact...
08/13/2025

🐾 The secret to better training? Keep it short. 🐾

You don’t need an hour-long block in your day to train your dog.
In fact, 5–15 minutes a couple of times a day is perfect for most training sessions — especially when you’re teaching something new or reinforcing skills they already know.

Your dog is learning all throughout the day, but shorter sessions keep things clear, fun, and productive.
If you notice your dog starting to “check out” before your time is up, that’s okay! End on something they know well, celebrate the win, and try again later.

Pushing when your dog is mentally done doesn’t speed up progress — it creates more frustration for both of you.
Lasting change comes from consistent, repeated practice over time. Behavior challenges aren’t solved in a single day. You’re teaching your dog new habits, new coping skills, and better choices, one session at a time.

Enjoy the process. Breathe.
Your dog doesn’t need to be trained all day long — they also need to learn how to settle, relax, and just be. Too much exercise or overdoing it can create a dog that can’t turn off. Too little, and you get a dog whose energy builds with no outlet. The magic is in finding that balance.

Yesterday, I had a moment with June that reminded me of this. She showed me exactly what she was struggling with — and instead of trying to “fix it all” in one go, I took it as a learning moment for both of us. Now we have a better game plan to meet her where she is and move forward from there.

Training is a journey, not a race. 🐕💛

Dog training isn’t just about teaching your dog — it’s about learning to lead with patience, clarity, and consistency, e...
08/10/2025

Dog training isn’t just about teaching your dog — it’s about learning to lead with patience, clarity, and consistency, even when you’re tired or frustrated.

It’s not always clean. It’s not always easy.
Sometimes, it asks you to look at parts of yourself you’d rather ignore:
🪞 Your timing
🪞 Your tone
🪞 Your energy
🪞 Your ability to stay calm under pressure

Your dog doesn’t lie.
They reflect what they’re given — the structure, the chaos, the inconsistency, the effort.

But with that reflection comes opportunity.
Every challenge is a chance to deepen the bond.
Every breakthrough is earned, not gifted.
Every moment of resistance, if handled well, becomes a turning point in the relationship.

This sweet face says it all 🐶💤After working on some confidence-building and leash skills, she was calm, tired, and so co...
08/10/2025

This sweet face says it all 🐶💤
After working on some confidence-building and leash skills, she was calm, tired, and so content.

If your dog always seems wound up, restless, or hard to settle, it might be time to try something different.

Here are a few things that help dogs feel fulfilled:
✨ A little training
✨ A confidence game
✨ A mini obstacle course in your yard or living room

You don’t need fancy tools — just a little structure and variety.
And if you’re not sure where to start, I’d love to help. Whether it’s building a custom course, a training plan, or teaching your dog how to feel more confident, I’ve got you.

📩 Send me a message and let’s build something that works for you and your dog.

🎉 Big News from Intertwine Canine 🎉I’m finally getting with the times — and making things easier for everyone!Starting n...
08/09/2025

🎉 Big News from Intertwine Canine 🎉

I’m finally getting with the times — and making things easier for everyone!
Starting now, we’re rolling out:
💳 Flexible payment plans for all training programs
📅 Online booking for new clients
📞 Online phone consultations you can schedule yourself

The payment plans are a game-changer for so many families — now you can:
✅ Start training right away
✅ Pay over time in smaller, manageable payments
✅ Choose from multiple term lengths
✅ Even qualify for no-interest options (for eligible applicants)
✅ Get approved in minutes with a quick online application

If training felt out of reach before, this might be the perfect way to finally make it happen — without the financial stress.

I’m so excited for these updates and can’t wait to make the whole process smoother, more flexible, and more accessible for everyone.

📩 Message me to learn more, get your payment plan application link, or be one of the first to try our new online booking!

Most dogs don’t come with an “off switch” — especially around other dogs.We often assume dogs should love being around o...
08/08/2025

Most dogs don’t come with an “off switch” — especially around other dogs.

We often assume dogs should love being around other dogs, or that they need a dog friend to be fulfilled. But what a lot of people don’t realize is:
Many dogs either go from 0 to 100 the moment another dog is around — or they shut down completely. Neither is healthy.

Some dogs have learned that other dogs = nonstop play and chaos.
Some dogs are fearful because they've had negative experiences.
Others have had so little experience that just seeing another dog is overwhelming.

Before adding more dogs to your home, or setting up play dates, ask yourself:
➡️ Can your dog exist calmly around another dog?
➡️ Can they share space without constantly needing to interact?
➡️ Do they know when play starts — and when it ends?

These are skills that take time to develop. They’re not automatic. And when we skip over that part, we see behavior issues — overexcitement, reactivity, bullying, or shutdowns.

Start by teaching neutrality. That’s the real foundation.

So cool !!
08/08/2025

So cool !!

08/08/2025

Bob’s been struggling a bit with holding his sit when people walk up and say hi. So we worked on it! Teaching your dog to stay focused even when humans get chatty is a big part of real-world training. Not every ‘hello’ means ‘go say hi.

If your dog struggles with this
Reach out !! ❤️

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