Pawsitively Trained LLC

05/15/2026

🐾 May FOCUS Group 🐾

Every month we have a live webinar-style deep dive into a specific topic. This is followed by an open Q&A discussion and is available for all Pawsitively Trained members. Check out the overview for this month's session below!

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🐕 Loose leash walking is one of the most complex skills you will ever teach your dog. There are so many components, from maintaining slack in the leash, to disengaging from distractions, to creating ongoing focus, to demonstrating confidence and relaxation in a variety of environments, etc. Not to mention helping your dog understand where and when to go potty, who to greet (and how to greet them), and where they can and cannot sniff. It's a lot!

In this month's FOCUS Group, we will discuss the ins and outs of loose leash walking. We'll cover how to prepare your dog and yourself for a healthy and productive outing, as well as what to consider when things aren't going as planned.

⭐ Topic: Loose Leash Walking

⭐ Schedule: Mon., May 25th @ 7pm (PT)

⭐ Details: Building connection and communication through outings and exploration

This is a free session for Members. Once enrolled in the FOCUS on Dogs or FOCUS on Puppies program, you can access the Zoom link in your Membership Community Platform. Can't wait to chat with you!

04/23/2026

🐾 April FOCUS Group 🐾

Every month we have a live webinar-style deep dive into a specific topic. This is followed by an open Q&A discussion and is available for all Pawsitively Trained members. Check out the overview for this month's session below!

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🐕 If you have ever pet a dog, you have practiced "body handling". This is a skill that teaches dogs how to have humans reach into their space. This may be for petting, grooming, vet care, to pick up the dog, to put equipment on the dog, etc. There are dozens of reasons why we may need to reach into their personal bubble, so it's important that our dogs feel comfortable with this action.

In this month's FOCUS Group, we will discuss how to set up these body handling sessions so your dog remains calm, tolerant, and even cooperative through more invasive handling procedures. It's common for dogs to struggle with things like putting on a harness, getting their nails trimmed, or having a stranger touch them unexpectedly. Let's help our dogs trust the process, rather than feeling defensive.

⭐ Topic: Handling & Husbandry

⭐ Schedule: Mon., April 27th @ 7pm (PT)

⭐ Details: Caring for your dog's physical health as well as their emotional wellbeing

This is a free session for Members. Once enrolled in the FOCUS on Dogs or FOCUS on Puppies program, you can access the Zoom link in your Membership Community Platform. Can't wait to chat with you!

03/26/2026

Happy Birthday, Wallace!!

Our little pup is now 1 yr old and not so little 😍 He's brought such joy and chaos to our home and we love him to pieces. Even Katia thinks he's pretty cool for an annoying little brother 😆

I'm so eager to see how he continues to grow up and grow into himself over many more years.

Also, thanks for his birthday cake! I'm sure it'll be shredded in no time, but it'll be very treasured for it's short existence 🥳

03/12/2026

🐾 March FOCUS Group 🐾

Every month we have a live webinar-style deep dive into a specific topic. This is followed by an open Q&A discussion and is available for all Pawsitively Trained members. Check out the overview for this month's session below!

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🐕 Stressed dogs often exhibit problematic behaviors. Rather than diving into a training plan to correct these behaviors, I always start with resilience building and nervous system regulation. A resilient and regulated dog has an easier time learning new skills, handling stressors, and making behaviorally appropriate choices. Plus, a resilient and regulated dog is an emotionally healthier dog.

In this month's FOCUS Group, we're going to discuss what a resilience and regulation focused approach looks like, and how to incorporate simple strategies into your day to day life to make huge impacts on your dog's emotional wellness. An extra perk, is that there will also be tons of takeaways for the humans and other animals in the household too!

⭐ Topic: Resilience & Regulation

⭐ Schedule: Mon., March 23rd @ 7:00 pm (PT)

⭐ Details: Finding the key to addressing problematic behaviors

This is a free session for Members. Once enrolled in the FOCUS on Dogs or FOCUS on Puppies program, you can access the Zoom link in your Membership Community Platform. Can't wait to chat with you!

02/19/2026

🐾 February FOCUS Group 🐾

Every month we have a live webinar-style deep dive into a specific topic. This is followed by an open Q&A discussion and is available for all Pawsitively Trained members. Check out the overview for this month's session below!

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🐕 Bringing home a new puppy is one of the most exciting things, but also one of the most overwhelming. Puppies mature so quickly, compared to human babies, and it's imperative that we fill this critical time in their development with important life lessons. That's extremely challenging though, when you're also concerned with the peeing and pooping and biting and jumping and chewing and tantrumming and general chaos that's also occurring during your day to day life with your pup.

In this month's FOCUS Group, we're going to discuss puppy development and prioritize what to do when. This will help you simplify your goals as you hit major puppy milestones, as well as learn how to best raise the individual puppy in front of you. Even if you don't have a puppy right now, this session will give you insight on your dog's early life experience to better help you support their learning.

⭐ Topic: Important Puppy Skills

⭐ Schedule: Mon., February 23nd / 7:00-8:00p (PT)

⭐ Details: Prioritizing what matters most for a young dog's development

This is a free session for Members. Once enrolled in the FOCUS on Dogs or FOCUS on Puppies program, you can access the Zoom link in your Membership Community Platform. Can't wait to chat with you!

02/18/2026

Shaun Davis and I were guests on the Your Family Dog podcast recently, and the conversation was so fun, fascinating, and insightful. I absolutely love talking about our book Everyone Needs a Timeout and how the content can make such a huge impact on the lives of everyone in the household — adults, children, and pets.

Feel free to check it out and let me know what you think!

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🌟 Want to purchase the book? Here's the link: https://a.co/d/aywPDtf

👉 Did you know there are also two planners to help you integrate timeout/self-care strategies into your day to day routines? Use the links below.

🌟 Getting Started with Timeouts: https://a.co/d/8ihL6DR

🌟 Settling in With Timeouts: https://a.co/d/0iWuMy8i

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🔊 Your Family Dog Podcast Episode 249: We All Need A Time Out

🌟 Listen on your preferred platform: https://share.google/wU7kynSEhnWdyDIDN

Your Family Dog Podcast · Episode

01/13/2026

🐾The FOCUS for 2026🐾

My New Year's Resolutions revolve around an "anchor word". This is a word that becomes the cornerstone for me for the upcoming year and I use it to guide my work and personal life to better align with my yearly goals. In the past, I've used words like Connection, Balance, and Inspiration. This year my anchor word is Nurture.

Modern influences push us to constantly buy more, learn more, go more, do more, and spend our attention everywhere all at once. What if we slowed down? What if we tended to what we already have achieved, acquired, and accomplished? This year, I want to nurture all the amazing things that my life already encompasses, both professionally and personally.

✨Let's FOCUS in 2026 on nurturing the lives we share with our dogs and with others.✨

One of my yearly goals is to nurture our Membership Community. This community provides a wholesome, enriching, and caring group experience, and is truly one of my favorite aspects of my business.

As a Member, you have 3 included monthly services: a virtual Support Group for Q&A style discussion, an in-person MeetUp to practice skills in public, and a virtual FOCUS Group to deep dive into specific topics. Additionally, Members get access to in-person services, a private discussion forum, and an extensive online video library.

This year, the video courses will continue to be added and updated, and our FOCUS Group topics are going to coincide with the course topics to provide a more comprehensive training plan for tackling problematic behavior.

👉 If you're not already a Member, use the link below to join anytime (you can also cancel at any time with no penalties).

https://pawsitively-trained.com/purchase-membership

12/15/2025

🐾 Upcoming Discussions 🐾

Wow! We've nearly completed another year's worth of enriching and informative discussion topics. My anchor word for 2025 was "inspiration" and not only have the past 11 monthly conversations held up to that goal, but December's discussion is going to hit it out of the park! 

This month, our focus is on how to spread, refine, and reflect on the messaging of a welfare-first approach. The common theme in the FOCUS Groups of 2025 was using the Family Dog Mediation model to meet dogs and humans where they're at and help them live a more harmonious and fulfilled life together. Yes, this may include "training", but there is so much more to discuss beyond a traditional training approach when it comes to our ethos as pet parents. 

⭐ Curious Connected Conversation ⭐

Family Dog Mediation Outreach & Support is a free Facebook group with monthly Curious Connected Conversations. You do NOT need to attend this session in order to participate in our FOCUS Group, but here are the details, if you'd like to join.

Topic: Representing & Reflecting on Family Dog Meditation

Schedule: Mon., December 15th, 2025 / 12:00-1:00p (PT)

Details: Our Leading with LEGS Series is coming to an end, and we're excited to bring Jamie and Laura from the Library group to help us wrap up 2025. We'll discuss what Family Dog Mediation means for us, and the vision for the movement going forward. We'll also explore why the details matter when it comes to spreading the message of a welfare-first approach to living a good life with dogs and their people. 

⭐ FOCUS Group ⭐

In our FOCUS Groups within the FOCUS Membership, I will be discussing the takeaways from the CCC interviews and giving you practical, actionable tips to work on.

Topic: Share the Library

Schedule: Mon., December 22nd / 7:00-8:00p (PT)

Details: Sharing the information in approachable, digestible ways to impact global change

Can't wait to chat with you!

11/27/2025

I am so grateful for the dog communities that I am a part of 🥰 I have surrounded myself with phenomenal colleagues and absolutely incredible clients. Everyday I witness beautiful dog-human relationships and I am so honored to participate in strengthening many of these bonds. Thanks everyone for including me in your lives. It's such a privilege 💕🍂

Happy Day of Gratitude

11/15/2025

🐾 Upcoming Discussions 🐾

"Adopt don't shop" has been a common and catchy slogan in the dog industry; however, I find it a bit flawed. "Adopt or* shop, based on what's best for you, your household, and the dog you're bringing into your life" would be a better option, but that's a bit lengthy.

I am a strong supporter in working with ethical, responsible breeders when adding a dog to the family, if rescuing a dog is not the route you choose to pursue. But what makes an ethical, responsible breeder? And how do you know which breeders fall in that category? We'll discuss answers to these questions, as well as a multitude of other things to consider when deciding whether/how to "shop" for your next dog.

⭐ Curious Connected Conversation ⭐

Family Dog Mediation Outreach & Support is a free Facebook group with monthly Curious Connected Conversations. You do NOT need to attend this session in order to participate in our FOCUS Group, but here are the details, if you'd like to join.

Topic: Application of LEGS in Breeding

Schedule: Mon., November 17th, 2025 / 12:00-1:00 (PT)

Details: When you bring home a new puppy, they are not a “blank slate”. Many breeders know this to be true, since they put immense amounts of energy and effort into understanding how best to support each individual puppy in their program. This month, we’ll discuss the various ways that incorporating the LEGS Model can help breeders, puppy buyers, puppies, and the dog community as a whole.

⭐ FOCUS Group ⭐

In our FOCUS Groups within the FOCUS Membership, I will be discussing the takeaways from the CCC interviews and giving you practical, actionable tips to work on.

Topic: Breeding Family Dogs

Schedule: Mon., November 24th, 2025 / 7:00-8:00 (PT)

Details: Updating breeding practices to more perfectly pair puppies and their people.

Can't wait to chat with you!