The Trekking Vet Tech & Professional Behavioral Consultant

03/19/2026

SHARING FOR SOMEONE CLOSE: MISSING PERSON!!!! SPOKANE WASHINGTON AREA PEOPLE, BUT ANYONE AND EVERYONE PLEASE SHARE IF YOU HAVE CONTACTS UP THERE!

03/17/2026

Throw back Training Video!! Mr Colby! From Fearful to Fear Free Nail Trims...no holder necessary!

We started out with a thrashing, mouthing, very anxious dog who needed people to try and "pin him down" for nail trims, while he lunged, snapped, and feared for his life, a**l glanding/urinating/defecating, etc.

And I modified him to this after just a few sessions:

His leash is dangling. He is sitting relaxed and eating his cookies after each nail...and now he even WANTS to get up on table! Soooooo proud of this boy!

Fear Free sessions make a difference and dogs CAN learn impulse control and that Life does NOT have to be as scary as they think it is.

A nail trim is also NOT a life or death emergency, so forcing it is just unnecssary. Please don't allow ANYONE to hurt your dog, mentally or physically! It isn't necessary!

We started out with a thrashing, mouthing, very anxious dog who needed people to try and "hold him down" for nail trims, while he lunged, snapped, and feared...

03/15/2026

Professional Dog Trainer here (CPDT-KA, CTDI), and Vet Tech Services (CVT and CPNC).
Fear Free Certified Professional and non-aversive behavioral modification for over 25years.

In-home and real-world field trips available foe sessions to help your pet learn lifelong manners in fun and innovative ways, from Puppy Manners through Service Dog levels and everything in between!

We also help you modify any problem behaviors in with relationship building techniques versus intimidation or suppression for true lifelong behavior change without the need for special equipment. Problems with aggression, reactivity, or anxiety? Let us help!

For the really busy owner, online instructional programs are also available (we have students worldwide that easily learn this way!), which include easy-to-follow video instructionals and Zoom lessons. Call/Text today!
602-463-5472

03/10/2026

Training Tip Tuesday: Share the best training tip you can think of in the comments below!

Here's one of our favs:
Reward the behaviors you like! By actively rewarding calm, quiet, or otherwise desired behaviors, you let your dog know they should continue to do them! You CANNOT reward "too many" GOOD behaviors!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1FMndCRx1w/

Training Tip Tuesday: Share the best training tip you can think of in the comments below!

Here's one of our favs:
Reward the behaviors you like! By actively rewarding calm, quiet, or otherwise desired behaviors, you let your dog know they should continue to do them! You CANNOT reward "too many" GOOD behaviors!

12/15/2025

If your dogs could talk, they would ask Santa Paws for more fun training options for Christmas and the New Year!

Well, you're in luck! Dog Training is now on sale for Christmas!

Does your pet need more manners? Do you want to explore the amazing world of fear-free, non-aversive, and FUN dog training games that get you to your goals FAST?

Or maybe you're going on vacation in 2026 and want to do Lodge N Learn instead of boarding somewhere? We can help!

Buy $100 in training credit, get $50 free for yourself to or gift away. No limits!

Call or Text: 602-463-5472 for more information and to get your spot locked in!

Teach your dog retrieving, how to learn an Off Switch and self-calm, build their confidence on field trips...or schedule some DayCamps or Lodge N Learns with me! I also do Zoom Sessions and Online Video Instructionals for those students further away!

But Hurry! Only good now thru December 20th and then it disappears!

Let's explore your options and get you started putting the right paw forward!

11/27/2025

Wishing you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving full of tasty things!

09/05/2025

Every moment we are awake, we are learning SOMETHING...what is it that you are teaching?

What is ONE thing you can focus on today to teach your dog?

Improve their frequency of eye contact/check in?
Create a faster Touch cue response?
Help them better understand a Settle cue?
Maybe a faster response to one cue of Sit or Down?

Each day, pick ONE thing to create. Soon you have that beautiful foundation and that's what we build our solid walls and roof over!

09/02/2025

Good morning! If you didn't already know, I am now doing podcasts and have THREE up on Spotify ...as well as YouTube now! (Finally figured that out!)

Spotify podcast link:
https://open.spotify.com/show/0tZtrGNgtfNTRPDgfhVvg8?si=bTJt9jSbQTOdVcvokReccw

YouTube podcast Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBHBoxOXTIbP8TquITitkBQ_4Hjc9_2Qp&si=hbyefR21YgNczERW

If you happen to listen to them, would love your feedback and feel free to send me topic suggestions (or suggestions in general!).

If you are on Facebook, my new discussion group is:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1454941985626350/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

And if you want to join my Skool Community (it is FREE) and help support my mission, it is:
https://www.skool.com/k9s-warriors-beyond-training-6419/about?ref=2b7e4bb51e1f4909925a16fd47fd788d

08/23/2025

I DID IT!

My first podcast! I did it! Let's get this show on the road! Listen, Share, help me reach and help as many as I can!!!!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Ia2cMPhzTdJUdb1PM058t?si=4S1Evx3HRZq9Q91O5R9feA

K9s & Warriors: Beyond the Training · Episode

08/03/2025

How can I help you and your dog(s)?!

Join my NEW Skool community!
https://www.skool.com/k9s-warriors-beyond-training-6419/about?ref=2b7e4bb51e1f4909925a16fd47fd788d

Want more personalized help?

I also have openings for New Students and I would love to help you, your friends, your family, or your colleagues learn more about how to help their dogs learn new things!

PLEASE reach out to me if you know someone who needs help - or give them my number! 602-463-5472.

In-person or Long-Distance options available!

Real-World Integrative Dog Training & Behavior Modification, focusing on non-aversive and fun training techniques to create well-mannered dogs.