DW Pet Health Coaching

DW Pet Health Coaching Helping pets thrive with holistic care & nutrition | Certified Pet Coach & Canine Nutritionist

06/06/2026

Teaching your dog a place command is about so much more than getting them to lie on a bed.

A solid place command can help your dog learn impulse control, settle around distractions, and give them a clear job to do when life gets busy. Whether guests are coming over, you’re eating dinner, or you just need a moment to focus, this behavior can be a game changer.

What you don’t see in this video are all the repetitions, baby steps, and practice sessions that went into teaching Taz this skill. Training isn’t always fast, and that’s okay. Progress comes from patience, consistency, and meeting your dog where they are.

If you’re working on a place command with your dog, keep going—you’ll be glad you did. 🐾

What behavior has taken your dog the longest to learn?

06/06/2026

✨ Dog Training Tip: Build Engagement First ✨

One of the most important skills your dog can learn is choosing to engage with YOU.

In this clip, you’ll see the dog voluntarily check in by looking up at me. That simple moment may not look flashy, but it’s the foundation of successful training. When your dog learns that paying attention to you is rewarding, it becomes easier to teach everything else.

Engagement can help with:
🐾 Better focus during training sessions
🐾 Stronger recall
🐾 Reduced environmental distractions
🐾 More reliable behavior in new places
🐾 A stronger relationship between you and your dog

With my own dogs, I build engagement by rewarding check-ins, making myself part of the fun, and creating positive training experiences. Over time, those small moments of connection add up to a dog that actively wants to work with you.

Remember: before asking your dog for more, teach them that paying attention to you is worth it. 💛

Have you practiced engagement with your dog before? Let me know in the comments!

06/05/2026

Did you know one simple word can make dog training clearer and more effective? 🐶✨

A marker word helps your dog understand the exact moment they did something right. In this video, I show you how to “load” your marker word so it has meaning to your dog and then demonstrate how to use it while teaching a behavior.

Think of your marker word as a bridge between the behavior you want and the reward your dog earns. The more consistent you are, the faster your dog can learn what you’re asking for.

💡 Prefer using a clicker? A clicker can be used instead of a verbal marker word and serves the exact same purpose—marking the behavior you want to reinforce.

Have you used a marker word or clicker with your dog before? Let me know in the comments! 👇

06/03/2026

🚪🐾 Dog Training Tip: Door Manners

One of my favorite foundational behaviors to teach is door manners.

Before heading out for a walk, I ask Maggie to sit and stay before we go through the door. While it might seem like a simple exercise, it teaches something incredibly valuable: impulse control.

For many dogs, walks are one of the most exciting parts of the day. By practicing a calm sit and wait before opening the door, we’re teaching them that patience and self-control help them access the things they want.

Benefits of practicing door manners:
✔️ Builds impulse control
✔️ Encourages calm behavior
✔️ Improves focus around distractions
✔️ Creates safer entries and exits
✔️ Sets the tone for a more relaxed walk

Remember: training doesn’t have to be complicated. Small daily habits can make a big difference over time.

Does your dog wait at the door before walks, or is this something you’re working on? Let me know below! 👇

06/02/2026

Does your dog actually know their name… or are they just responding to your voice? 🤔

Teaching name recognition is one of the most valuable foundation skills you can give your dog. When your dog hears their name, the goal isn’t for them to come to you—it’s simply for them to look at you and give you their attention.

In this video, I’m demonstrating how to teach name recognition with my dog, Maggie! 🐾

✨ Why it matters:
• Builds engagement and focus
• Creates a strong training foundation
• Helps improve communication between you and your dog
• Makes future training easier

Keep training sessions short, fun, and rewarding. A few minutes a day can make a big difference over time.

Have you taught your dog name recognition yet? Let me know in the comments! 👇

06/01/2026

I want to make June all about dog training! 🐾

As I continue learning and working toward becoming a dog trainer, I want to bring you along for the journey by sharing practical training tips you can start using with your dog right away.

Today’s tip: Your mindset matters.

Before you begin any training session, check in with yourself. Dogs are incredibly observant and often pick up on our emotions faster than we realize. If you’re feeling frustrated, impatient, or stressed, your dog may struggle to focus and learn effectively.

The most productive training sessions happen when both you and your dog are calm, relaxed, and ready to work together.

Remember: training isn’t just about teaching your dog. It’s also about learning how to communicate clearly and consistently.

What’s one training goal you’re currently working on with your dog? Let me know below! 👇

One of the biggest misconceptions in holistic pet health is that you have to do everything perfectly.You don’t.Most of t...
05/31/2026

One of the biggest misconceptions in holistic pet health is that you have to do everything perfectly.

You don’t.

Most of the time, meaningful improvements come from small, consistent changes that add up over time.

Here are 5 simple ways to support your pet’s health starting today:

💧 Add more moisture to meals
🥩 Incorporate one fresh food
🚶 Prioritize daily movement
🌿 Support gut health
🧠 Increase enrichment

The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is progress.

As a Certified Holistic Pet Health Coach and Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist, I help pet parents build realistic wellness plans that fit their lifestyle, budget, and goals.

Because every pet deserves a plan that’s sustainable.

💬 Which of these are you already doing with your pet?

05/26/2026

A dog doesn’t have to be “sick” for their body to be asking for support 👀

Some of the most overlooked signs I see in dogs are:
• Chronic itching
• Inconsistent stool
• Low energy
• Stiffness or slowing down
• Excessive paw licking

In holistic pet health, we look at the body as a whole — because small, recurring symptoms can still tell us a lot.

Supporting your dog’s health early matters just as much as addressing problems once they become severe 💚

What’s a subtle change you noticed in your own dog?

🌿 Herb Spotlight: Slippery ElmSlippery elm is one of my favorite gentle herbs for digestive support in pets. When mixed ...
05/19/2026

🌿 Herb Spotlight: Slippery Elm

Slippery elm is one of my favorite gentle herbs for digestive support in pets. When mixed with water, it forms a soothing gel-like substance that can help coat and calm the digestive tract.

This herb is commonly used to support pets experiencing:
🐾 Occasional diarrhea
🐾 Constipation
🐾 Sensitive stomachs
🐾 General digestive irritation

One of the things I love most about holistic wellness is that sometimes support can come from simple, gentle tools that work *with* the body instead of against it.

Of course, herbs are still powerful and should be used thoughtfully and appropriately for the individual pet.

Digestive issues are often a sign that the body may need more support overall — and nutrition plays a huge role in that conversation.

✨ If your pet struggles with ongoing gut issues, DM me to learn more about working together.

05/14/2026

POV: Your dog sees a trigger and suddenly you’re holding the leash like your life depends on it 😅

Whether it’s another dog, a bike, kids running by, or a stranger on a walk… one of the biggest things we forget is that leash tension travels FAST.

The second we tighten up, hold our breath, panic, or grip the leash with a death grip, our dogs feel it too. And for reactive, nervous, or overly excited dogs, that added tension can make the moment even harder for them.

I know it’s easier said than done, but our dogs need us to be the calm in the chaos. Calm body language. Calm energy. Calm guidance.

That doesn’t mean your dog will magically make the perfect choice every time — but it DOES mean we can help them through those moments instead of accidentally adding fuel to the fire. 💛

Training isn’t just about teaching our dogs. It’s also about learning how to regulate ourselves for them.

Have you caught yourself tightening the leash when a trigger walks by? 👀👇

Address

San Antonio, TX

Website

https://linktr.ee/dwpethealthcoaching

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when DW Pet Health Coaching posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to DW Pet Health Coaching:

Shortcuts

Share

Category