Hollis K-9 Coaching

11/02/2026

You love your dog’s drive. But sometimes all of that drive, energy and excitement makes them difficult to live with. 🐾

I’m hosting a FREE live workshop on this Sunday Nov 8th at 1:30pm CT

We’ll teach you how to raise a dog who:

✔️ Knows how to settle and relax
✔️ Truly enjoys working with you
✔️ Has reliable, functional obedience
✔️ Has solid manners at home and out in the world
✔️ Works with you as a team
✔️ Has the life skills to be confident and capable right beside you

All without losing the drive you love. 🐾
Comment or DM me WORKSHOP and I’ll send you the link.

10/30/2026

10/28/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot this week about how fast we all judge a 10 or 15 second clip, and how little that clip actually shows.

When you’re picking a trainer for your dog, you deserve more than a highlight reel.

Yes, your dog needs obedience. Yes, there’s going to be some management along the way to keep unwanted behaviors from happening while they learn. That’s part of the process.

But ask yourself where it’s all heading. Is the goal a dog who can only hold it together in a tight heel when a trigger shows up? A dog who has to stay in a down or on place, or in the crate, because the second he’s released he can’t handle himself?

Or is the goal a dog who can actually live life with you? One who can relax, settle, and make good choices on his own, and still turn and listen when you need him to.

That’s what I’d want you to look for in a trainer. Someone who’s helping your dog learn to live alongside you, not just survive under constant structure.

And if you ever have questions about your dog, your training, or what something you saw online actually means, reach out and ask. I’m always happy to talk it through.

10/27/2026

Some of the owners I talk to carry this every day.

Their dog is sweet at home, but out in the world he gets big, barky feelings he doesn’t know what to do with.

So every guest, every vet visit, every kid on the sidewalk comes with a knot in their stomach.

And underneath that, there’s usually another worry they don’t want to say out loud. What if this gets worse? What if one day he actually hurts someone?

If that’s you, I want you to know that worry doesn’t mean you’ve failed him. It means you love him, and it’s a really good time to get help.

A dog like this usually isn’t mean. He’s unsure, and he’s handling it the only way he knows how. So we work on two things. We change how he feels about the stuff that triggers him, and we teach him a better way to handle those big feelings when they come up. Over time, that’s what builds real confidence.

The goal isn’t a dog who loves everyone. It’s a dog who can be calm, even a little bored, around people, and an owner who knows exactly how to help him get there.

It takes time, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. DM me READY and tell me about your dog. I’ll listen first.

10/26/2026

6 months from now is coming either way.

You can spend it the way you are today…bracing at the door, apologizing for your dogs behavior, being pulled everywhere on walks, wondering if this is just how it’s going to be.

Or you can spend it learning. Getting clearer. Becoming the calm confident leader your dog needs you to be. And watching your dog grow right alongside you.

Neither path is easy. Staying stuck or choosing to improve and grow. Choose your hard.

My virtual coaching programs are built for exactly this. Real support, week by week, while you do the work with your own dog in your own life. I’ll be with you every step of the way!

Ready to make the next 6months count?! Share what your goals are with your dog over the next 6 months in the comments!

10/23/2026

One month in, most people would’ve rehomed her. Tina called a trainer. 🤍

When Dolly came to me she was a lot. Sweet as can be, but a hunting dog through and through, and if something moved she was GONE. Tina was getting hurt and honestly just at the end of her rope.

What I love about Tina is she never made it about Dolly being a “bad dog.” She just wanted to know what she needed to do. And then she actually did it. Every single thing I sent home with her, she put in the work.

People think the magic happens while the dog’s with me, but that’s only half of it. The results stick because of what the owner keeps doing once their dog comes home. Tina gets so much credit for that.

I didn’t want to take the fun out of Dolly, and Tina didn’t want that either. She’s still goofy, still happy, still so excited about life. She just listens now 😂

Seeing them out doing normal stuff together, running errands in the rain, going for walks... that’s my favorite part of this job.

Proud of you Tina. Dolly’s lucky to have you.

10/23/2026

My two personalities fighting for dominance 😅

One side of me loves the pet dog world. Helping dogs become the best versions of themselves, helping owners and dogs actually enjoy life together, and teaching dogs the skills they need to live happily alongside their people. That work means a lot to me.

The other side of me is all about my working dogs. That’s honestly what lights me up the most.

Right now I’ve had to put that side on pause a little. My focus has been on building the business and taking care of my clients and their dogs, whether that’s online coaching or dogs here with me for board and train.

But that pull is always there. Getting back into sport with my own dogs is a goal I have for myself, and I’m working toward being in a spot to jump back in very soon.

Anyone else feel pulled between two things you love? 👇

10/23/2026

She’s learning to lay on someone’s lap and apply pressure when anxiety kicks in. It’s such a cool task to teach.

The cat, however, decided to sit at the end of the table and stare at her the ENTIRE time. I’m pretty sure it was on purpose 😂

Honestly though, this is good practice. Her person isn’t going to have anxiety only in a quiet room with nothing going on, so she has to be able to do her job with distractions around. Even rude ones.

10/22/2026

Who says swim season ends in summer? 🍂💦

Zion’s training isn’t just about obedience. It’s about giving him MORE freedom, more adventures, and a fuller life with his mom, who shows up for him every single day.

Online coaching, real-life results. 🙌

Does your dog enjoy the water? If so share a pic in the comments!

10/21/2026

To the owner in the messy middle right now:

The one doing reps every morning before work.

The one who had a great week, then a walk that felt like starting over.

The one whose stomach drops the first time they walk past the trigger, try a new tool or leave their dog with someone else to learn.

That fear isn’t a sign to quit. It’s what growth feels like from the inside.

Your dog is learning to work through pressure and come out the other side more confident. So are you. Nobody builds that kind of confidence by skipping the hard parts. Not dogs, not people, not me.

Setbacks are part of the path, not proof you’re off it. Keep showing up. They notice.

If you’re in the messy middle, DM me “MIDDLE” and tell me what’s been hard this week. I read every one.