04/10/2026
You don’t have a dog problem. You have a systems problem.
This year, Alex & I are investing deeper into our education to expand ILK9 as a space for true, whole-dog vitality. We are pursuing advanced, veterinary-led certifications while exploring modalities like somatic work and nervous system regulation because training isn’t just about behavior. This is about rebuilding the entire system.
Many of you have already heard us and your trainers talk about nutrition, water quality, sunlight, and genetic fulfillment but those are just the entry points. When you start looking at the dog as a whole system meaning body, mind, and nervous system then you begin to see how much more is actually influencing behavior, regulation, and overall well-being.
As more of you begin asking these questions, we’re building something to support it. This includes education, resources, and eventually 1:1 guidance designed to help you understand your dog on a deeper level.
Our goal is not to add to the noise in the holistic space. We’re not here to push links, discount codes, or create a sense of urgency that makes you feel like you need to spend hundreds on supplements to be a good dog owner because that’s never been us. We want to support the people who are ready to do the work. Those that want to invest the time, ask better questions, and challenge what they’ve been told. As always, we’ll meet you where you’re at, but we’ll also be honest that this isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. The deeper and more individualized we can get, the better it’s going to serve you and your dog.
We want to continue to provide resources and guidance that not only improve behavior, but that truly support the entire dog. In today’s world, that means taking ownership of being informed, rather than passively accepting a system that is often reactive instead of proactive.
We value both holistic and traditional veterinary care, and we are deeply grateful for emergency medicine but we believe there is more we can be doing proactively, intentionally, and consistently with our dogs.
Train the mind. Support the body. Regulate the system.
