Unleashed Training

10/30/2026

Rest is productive, too! Especially when we're dealing with reactivity.

Remember, dogs should be sleeping 12 to 18 hours a day. This helps them process tough emotions and make better decisions.

We all know how we feel when we're tired, in pain, or stressed. Your dog feels the same way.

Learning when to rest yourself will help you learn when to rest your dog.

10/29/2026

I do not need to use these. And I will not use them on your dog. And you should question anyone who does because it means they are wildly ignoring every single peer-reviewed piece of empirical science on the matter.

These tools will ruin your relationship with your dog. They will increase your dog's anxiety. They will negatively impact their confidence. And they will create new behavioral problems.

Your relationship with your dog is more important than any one cue or training. Dogs are social animals, they crave structure and connection. Being a fair, trustworthy, and reliable guardian is the only true way to help them heal and provide guidance in a world full of triggers. And this is my specialty, teaching you how to do this. It starts with being educated on all things dog - their evolution, their abilities, their needs, how to fulfill them, and how to best communicate with them. Then we begin training.

My approach to treating reactivity, emotional dysregulation, trauma and neglect, anxiety, etc is therapeutic and based 100% in animal behavior and cognition science.

As an Animal Behaviorist (Ph.D) you and your dog's relationship, health, and happiness are my priority.... and that matters.

In fact, I have unfollowed numerous rescues, trainers, and businesses for their support of these "tools". And you should too! Take a stand and advocate for your dog.

Original post below.

🚫 No shock collars.
🚫 No prong collars.
🚫 No use of aversive training tools.

NO EXCEPTIONS!!!

In a world that can be so mean to rescue dogs, we choose kindness in every step of the way. And that doesn't waver when it comes to the training methods we support.

Using these techniques is outdated.
Does more harm than good.
And creates an association with PAIN and YOU.

The person who is supposed to keep them safe 💔😔

So while we beg for fosters and adopters, we will never bend on the commitment we have to giving these dogs safe lives filled with support, kindness, and positive reinforcement.

Because they've been failed once and we won't fail them again.

10/23/2026

As a veteran adhder I am very committed to doing a thing and then never looking at it again. (Case in point autocorrect errors on this post)

The first sign of trouble was math. Word problems... need I say more.

Once I learned I didn't do great at going back over my work I compensated by being such a perfectionist during writing assignments that they took forever to complete.

That worked for 20 years, but it burned me out and created a hatred for critical feedback and suggestions. Like, they would shut me down. What do you mean I spent 1 month writing this page and you have 10 comments on it. KMN

Now, after some work, I've embraced 'get it done, then make it great' but I'm really struggling with making it great....

All of this is in reference to my social media ad campaign for my online program, The Modern Dog Academy

I spent so long doing the work for this ad, I still haven't really recovered from the mental and emotional drain. After it published I felt a weight drop off my shoulders, but it also caused me to crash.

So I was super bummed when the reactions and engagement started dropping. Like, recovery from the task came to a full stop, reversed, and depression set in.

Luckily? Meta is giving me feedback and suggestions, some creative and some technical, and it feels like so much work - I hope that's just because of the tech jargon, which my intern is amazing at handling... but oof, I've been dragging my feet for 2 weeks to address these suggestions.

Ain't no time like the present or some s**t.

Keep your girl in your prayers

And if you're a reactive dog mom, comment "QUIZ" and I'll send you my free reactivity quiz to help you better understand your dog's reactivity. Then I'll send you some immediate steps you can take to get started towards recovery.

10/21/2026

Knowing your starting point is essential because real progress requires measuring where you are right now against where you want to go.

That's why one of the first exercises I do with clients in The Modern Dog Academy asks them to take an honest inventory of where they are right now - physically, energetically, and metaphysically in their life, profession, health, and with their reactive dog.

A new member said in their assignment they only felt comfortable telling me about their struggles with chronic illness and adhd because they knew I understood.

And I do, because me too. The goal is for us to honor that struggle and gently find ways we can show up for ourselves and our dogs in this life.

Having a coach who understands is so important to you and your dog's success!

10/20/2026

Reminder: judgement free zone! You will find:

Autocorrect errors because swipe technology can't keep up with my thumb and I hate double checking my work.. bc ADHD

Very direct communication. I'm not being mean or judgey, I'm very nice I just sound like a stern bitch... bc autism spectrum and I'm hot and cranky (& have you met my family?)

Raw imperfect reels because I'm a behaviorist not an influencer. Cuss words, blank stares, a lot of umms, and the ability to tell 3 stories without ever telling the original one. I'm not good at performing, so these videos are junk compared to me in real life. I'm funnier, I swear.

Real life video of my dogs. They aren't perfect and that's how I like them. It's also how most folks like their dogs, too.

My social commentary. My business and my values are inseparable. I will use my platform to educate and advocate for the things I care about.

And yes, dog training tips, client success stories, information about breeds, behavior, and animal communication. And finally - critical thinking skills. Also anything else I want to share!

This account is run by a Non-Binary, Neurodivergent, Perimenopausal Feminist who also happens to be an Animal Behaviorist.

Welcome!
Signed, The Treat Lady - Dr. Jessica

Picture of Mojo, a client, for attention ♥️

10/20/2026

I think I'm going to do a series of videos on the logical fallacies to help folks spot manipulation in dog training advertisement right away.

So many of us are out here telling dog guardians what to do, and it's a crapshoot, at best, who they listen to.

9 out of 10 go with information that lend itself to their own confirmation bias, not knowing to look for other information because they are satisfied with what they already know.

I want to empower guardians, so they can identify the best practices, not be persuaded by emotional or pushy trainers.

Let's go!

10/20/2026

Today is George's Spay Day!

And Google thought it appropriate to show me this timeline of her first 6 months of life with us 😢🤣♥️🐾

10/20/2026

Act like the adult and the dog won't have to.

You wouldn't let siblings parent each other, so why do you let your dogs? Sure some dogs are bossier than others, but generally when someone says their dog is running their life, is controlling, or playing sheriff that tells me that the humans aren't doing their job. (This is a judgement free zone, most folks just don't know how to do this. They aren't lazy)

Most folks hear that and think - discipline, and that's not correct. You can set the example by being calm, fair, reliable, and trustworthy.

Follow along to learn more about creating a happy and healthy culture in your home with your pets

10/17/2026

Frustrated that your dog listens to your trainer but not you? That's why I created my online program - You are the only person training your dog. And I, an animal behaviorist and professor, teach you all you need to know to do this successfully.

We start the course by identifying and healing the things within ourselves that stop us from sticking to training plans.

Then we move into building a relationship with your dog that will support the training.

And finally we get to work with training to teach your dog that there is another way to experience life - it doesn't have to be full of anxiety, stress, and reactivity.

Throughout all of this I coach you virtually so you can see the results you're looking for faster, without using any shock or prong collars, and in the comfort of your own home.

Comment QUIZ to receive my free 2min quiz to better understand your dog's reactivity and what you can do about it now.

Also, no AI is used in my course.

10/17/2026

I might be ugly and a bitch, but at least I'm not out here making my mom sad by the way I speak to women.

This week I spoke up and defended women. And man did men prove me right.

If you have a platform then you need to use it. Folks tell me to stick to dog training, and I tell them I am.

Politics, human rights, and misogyny are all involved in my everyday life, right beside working my dogs and teaching my clients.

Follow along if you share my perspective.