Good Dogs with Kathy Kropp

Good Dogs with Kathy Kropp Offering all levels of dog training classes. Fungility (low impact agility), Rally classes and private lessons. She is also a member of the Assoc.

KATHY KROPP’S career began almost 20 years ago working with her own dog, a black lab mix named Emma (the dog from her logo). She found it to be so rewarding that it completely changed her relationship with her dog. She decided she wanted to teach others to have the same bond with their dogs. With numerous seminars and three years of apprenticeship under her belt, she started her business in Southe

rn California, teaching classes and giving private instruction. She quickly found a great need for owners wanting more than basic training. They needed help with problem behaviors which were causing them to become frustrated with their dogs, sometimes to the point of giving them up. This quickly became Kathy’s specialty, giving people the help they needed (often meaning the difference between a dog staying in their home instead of going to a shelter). With her intuitive approach and gentle non-force methods she continues to help people gain a greater understanding and respect for their canine friends. She has appeared on local television and radio spots and donates time to humane organizations. of Pet Dog Trainers. She now lives on the Central Coast of California and continues to pursue her first love of working directly “hands on” with people and their dogs. Kathy is an avid sailor, equestrian and accomplished guitarist and singer. She lives with her husband Jerry and their two labs Zoe and Nikko.

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09/01/2026

🐕🦴 IS YOUR DOG SLOWING DOWN ON WALKS?

Maybe the walks are getting shorter. They’re slower getting up after a nap. They hesitate before jumping into the car or climbing the stairs.

It’s easy to chalk these changes up to “just getting older.” But they can also be signs that your dog’s joints aren’t as comfortable as they used to be.

And new research is giving us another reason to pay attention to what’s happening inside the joint.

🥚 A new 2026 study looked at eggshell membrane peptides in canine cartilage cells and found something fascinating.

Eggshell membrane helped significantly reduce NF-κB, a major inflammatory pathway involved in joint inflammation and cartilage breakdown.

But researchers found it did more than that.

Eggshell membrane also:

🔥 Reduced inflammatory signals
🛑 Reduced MMP-13, an enzyme that breaks down cartilage
🦴 Helped restore type II collagen, a major structural protein in cartilage
💧 Helped restore aggrecan, which helps cartilage hold water and cushion the joint

But here’s the problem; you’d have to peel the membrane out of a dozen eggs everyday to get enough of it to make a meaningful difference in a small dog, which is why Dr. Karen Becker included concentrated sources of eggshell membrane collagen in her Mobility Matrix™ formula, alongside UC-II® undenatured type II collagen, creatine, glucosamine sulfate, MSM and hyaluronic acid—ingredients selected to support joints, cartilage, connective tissue and muscle as pets age.

👇 Comment MATRIX and we’ll send you more information about Dr. Becker’s Mobility Matrix™.

08/28/2026

Thor has the name of a Norse god and the body of a Norse god who discovered brunch.

At 67 pounds, this six-year-old Corgi mix is built a little less like the God of Thunder and a little more like the God of Seconds. Mjölnir? Still impressive. But these days, Thor’s true quest is a healthier lifestyle, and he’s looking for someone to join him on it.

Frankly? Kinda chic. Kinda aspirational. A daily walk. A little sunshine. Less snackys. Plenty of love. Thor is friendly and affectionate, seems to get along well with other dogs, and would likely be thrilled to have a walking buddy who believes fitness can be measured by joyful strolls rather than marathons.

If you’re looking for a dog who’s equal parts handsome, hilarious, and ready for his redemption arc, Thor is waiting to meet you at our Santa Maria Campus. Every superhero deserves a sequel, and this one just happens to involve more walks and fewer treats.

We are open for adoptions from 12 to 4:30 PM every day except Wednesdays.

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