Mindful Methods Companion Coaching

04/18/2025

Such an awesome infographic! We always recommend precautions when bringing home a cat OR dog from the vet, especially if surgical procedures or grooming have been done.

Practice protected contact upon arrival such as gates and allow the returning animal time to decompress in a quiet area and regain their usual scent. ❤️ We've worked cases with dogs that have experienced severe conflict due to this scenario, and the road to recovering the relationship can be long and arduous.

04/16/2025

today! Pesci thought delivery and mail people were the mortal enemy - but not anymore! Mom reports that packages get delivered now and Pesci waits calmly by the mail slot for his special delivery or quietly by the gate, which is a massive improvement! Pesci is very treat motivated and it's easy to get into his good graces!

We arrived today for the session and Pesci demonstrated just that - that a guest's arrival means treats. He waited calmly and quietly at the gate for one! We almost didn't see him there at first, he was so quiet! Go Pesci and mama!!

Alittle coordination and instruction to the delivery people goes a long way AND they're usually happy to help make friends with the dogs they encounter on their routes ❤️

04/10/2025

We're obsessed with learning here, and especially obsessed with improving our observational skills. If you've worked with us before, you know we're keen on observing gait and posture.

This was a great little course on Movement of the Canine from Galen Myotherapy, with topics such as:

🐾 Functional movement
🐾 Skeletal system
🐾 Canine musculature
🐾 Gait patterns
🐾 Good and poor movement patterns
🐾 Assessing comfort
🐾 Enhancing movement

03/26/2025

Did you miss our webinar on You, Your Dog, & the Anxiety in the Room with Jessie Kasper? You can catch the replay on YT!

In this webinar we discuss:

🐾Diagnostic tools for client intake
🐾Self care strategies
🐾Navigating feelings like resentment & guilt towards your dog
🐾Live Q&A from the audience on behavior issues

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUNvzAkqS7c

Special thanks to Ness Jones for hosting our program!

Jessie Kasper of of Mindful Methods Companion Coaching joins Ness to talk about You, Your Dog, and the Anxiety in the Room.Jessie's program has a strong focu...

03/20/2025

One of the most rewarding things about what we do is watching the bond and understanding blossom between the caregiver and companion.

Today in session, I was knocked off my feet by an insightful comment from my client when she said, "I always remind my family that we need to show [our dogs] love in the way [they] like to be loved."

She has a pro-social dog that likes to be involved in the action, but really doesn't care to be petted. Disregarding a dog's likes and dislikes is exactly how dogs end up making choices that we might not like as humans, with the consequences being getting bit. Dogs have love languages, just like people do.

We love hearing stories from our clients advocating on behalf of their companions. It's the most beautiful thing in the world. What a lucky boy to have this person as his caregiver.

One of the most critical things you can do for bite prevention as an animal lover is to learn dog body language. We have an affordable, in depth course for that. Check out our digital offerings:

www.mindfulmethodstraining.com/digital-courses

03/20/2025

Yay! Our event is rescheduled! If you previously registered, you should have gotten an email notifying you of the change. If you haven't had a chance to register yet, here are deets!

This event is FREE to join and will be recorded if you can't make it live!

📌 WHEN: Sunday, March 23rd at 6 PM central.

Register via the link below!

The stress level in the entire household is a critical piece of the puzzle to effectively resolve behavior issues, maintain a predictably positive environment, and re-establish trust with your concerned companion.

In "You, Your Dog, & the Anxiety in the Room", we'll be discussing:

🥰 self care
😌 emotional regulation
🔧 diagnostic tools to gauge caregiver fatigue
👥️ what types of people are at higher risk for burnout
🫂 common strategies for overwhelmed humans

Whether you're a pet owner or a pet professional, there is info for everyone!

Can't wait to see you there! 🤗

https://summit.decodingyourcanine.com/jessie

03/17/2025

Let's chat leash safety today! I see so many clients with knots in their leashes! Usually they're trying to create better grip control but unfortunately this is really, really dangerous and jeopardizes the integrity of your leash.

These extremely tight knots cause tiny tears and fraying over time, which can lead to your leash straight up breaking in half when a dog pulls too hard. I've seen it happen with one of my own leashes in the past!

Another thing that can happen is dry rot over time, especially if you're leash gets wet or has sat outside and then doesn't dry correctly in the knots.

0/10 recommend. If you have leashes with knots, get them out and inspect your lead carefully for fraying and discoloration. If you're unable to get them out, toss them and get a new one.

We can show you how to properly hold a leash for maximum control and defensive handling skills, as well as our favorite, durable materials like biothane. Reach out 😀

03/11/2025

Are you ready for spring? Willa just wrapped up a reactivity package with a forest preserve walk and meeting Jessie's dog Elvis! We love ending packages this way to work on fluency and gauging how far both the dog and human have come on threshold training. We are proud!

Get in contact today to get going on your learning list.

03/10/2025

Relationships with the clients at BOTH ends of the lead is a priority here. Recently Natasha Mathew KPA CTP, FDM, FFCP completed a course to become an eCPR practitioner to help further communication skills. Emotional CPR is a trauma-informed program that teaches people how to help others through emotional distress.

It's important to us that you feel HEARD through active listening, exercising empathy, and being MINDFUL. Afterall, the humans are 50% of the equation in behavior modification. We aim to meet your needs without adding fatigue. ❤️

Too often we hear that prior training was too complicated, too information-heavy, or that the client felt talked at or down to. MMCC is a safe space and we are thankful for your trust and confidence.

Read about Emotional CPR here: https://emotional-cpr.org/

03/09/2025

Today's event is temporarily postponed due to severe weather in the host's country. If you registered, we'll keep you updated as soon as they get power restored!

03/08/2025

Last day to register! Event is TOMORROW at 6 pm central US time and a recording will be provided if you can't make it!

Super excited to announce that I'll be doing a live Q&A with Ness Jones of Separation Anxiety in Dogs Decoded, based out of Australia!

This event is FREE to join and will be recorded if you can't make it live!

📌 WHEN: Sunday, March 9th at 6 PM central.

Register via the link below!

The stress level in the entire household is a critical piece of the puzzle to effectively resolve behavior issues, maintain a predictably positive environment, and re-establish trust with your concerned companion.

In "You, Your Dog, & the Anxiety in the Room", we'll be discussing:

🥰 self care
😌 emotional regulation
🔧 diagnostic tools to gauge caregiver fatigue
👥️ what types of people are at higher risk for burnout
🫂 common strategies for overwhelmed humans

Whether you're a pet owner or a pet professional, there is info for everyone!

Can't wait to see you there! 🤗

https://summit.decodingyourcanine.com/jessie

03/06/2025

We are super duper serious about the human end of the leash here and so proud of the work our clients put into their companions and themselves.

One way we assess caregiver fatigue is by using a ZBI form. ZBI is used in trauma-informed approaches to assess caregiver fatigue. This optional, 18-question section on our intake forms has been reformatted with pet parents in mind. This helps our trainers calibrate their training plans and communication so we can better serve your household.

Today we wrapped up a package and sent over a new ZBI form to reassess. This hard data is invaluable to us and take a look - more than halved the score!

While improving the behavior of your dog is wonderful, we also want to know how much it helped you. We can't show up for others unless we show up for ourselves first ❤️

We understand things can make you feel embarrassed, helpless, afraid, and sometimes even angry. Clients face issues to their mental/physical health due to stress, as well as financial hardships that make them worry they will no longer be able to care for their pet properly. Our questionnaire aims to help us understand exactly which hardships you face, without judgement.

We bring to the table not only expertise in dog behavior, but also an understanding of human needs. ❤️

We'll be discussing how we use these and other strategies in the FREE webinar on Sunday. Register below:

https://www.decodingyourcanine.com/live-webinar/jessie

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If you're another professional, we offer our fully automated intake forms with tech support built in. Message us for deets!

03/04/2025

This Sunday join me live!!!

Super excited to announce that I'll be doing a live Q&A with Ness Jones of Separation Anxiety in Dogs Decoded, based out of Australia!

This event is FREE to join and will be recorded if you can't make it live!

📌 WHEN: Sunday, March 9th at 6 PM central.

Register via the link below!

The stress level in the entire household is a critical piece of the puzzle to effectively resolve behavior issues, maintain a predictably positive environment, and re-establish trust with your concerned companion.

In "You, Your Dog, & the Anxiety in the Room", we'll be discussing:

🥰 self care
😌 emotional regulation
🔧 diagnostic tools to gauge caregiver fatigue
👥️ what types of people are at higher risk for burnout
🫂 common strategies for overwhelmed humans

Whether you're a pet owner or a pet professional, there is info for everyone!

Can't wait to see you there! 🤗

https://summit.decodingyourcanine.com/jessie