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Meraki Dog Training Building a community of stable dogs. 💜🐾 Or maybe you aren’t struggling yet and want to be proactive….either way, I can help you.

At Meraki Dog Training, I know that your dog is an extremely valuable member of your family and that when you start struggling with your dog, it can very quickly become a giant frustration where you don’t know what to do. As an owner of two dogs and a foster of many others, I know at a very personal level how difficult it can be to find the right training for your dog. I have experienced and dealt

with a vast array of behavioral issues but here at Meraki, the training is effective and applicable to any behavioral issue, whether it be serious or minor. The very definition of Meraki is to do something with soul, creativity or love; to put something of yourself into your work. And that is what this is for me….this is more than training dogs. This work has meaning and to me it means keeping dogs in families. And it is the heart and soul of what I do. I too have failed animals in the past due to a lack of knowledge, but as Maya Angelo says “when you know better, you do better.” That is my goal with this training company….to help pass along what I know to you, so that you too can do better for your dog because these creatures need us and we need them.

Just some CUTE puppies from our Sunday puppy class!!! We started laying some foundation for allllll the real world skil...
27/07/2025

Just some CUTE puppies from our Sunday puppy class!!! We started laying some foundation for allllll the real world skills that will be coming their way in the next few weeks! 💜💜💜💜💜


Her future’s so bright, she’s gotta wear her shades. 💜😎
24/07/2025

Her future’s so bright, she’s gotta wear her shades. 💜😎

24/07/2025

These dogs are putting in the work!

Group class isn’t just about learning new commands…it’s about learning self-control around distractions, focus in the presence of other dogs, and confidence through clear direction.

Watching these dogs stay calm, tune in to their owners, and practice polite behavior around each other? That’s the real good stuff.

We’re so proud of them!!




This sweet group of pups just wrapped up their puppy class ….they grew so much in just a few short weeks! From learning ...
23/07/2025

This sweet group of pups just wrapped up their puppy class ….they grew so much in just a few short weeks! From learning how to walk calmly on leash, to working through distractions, to building confidence and focus… these puppies made HUGE strides abd they celebrated with pup cups!

We’re so proud of how far they’ve come and even more excited to see where they go from here! Keep practicing, keep testing those skills, and most importantly keep having fun out in the real world.

Our next class starts July 27th, 2025! There are TWO spots left!

Call or text (402)429-5279 to register!



I am coming here with the heaviest heart to tell you that my sweet boy Harley passed away.Last Friday, we found out he h...
17/07/2025

I am coming here with the heaviest heart to tell you that my sweet boy Harley passed away.

Last Friday, we found out he had cancer. I was devastated, but thought we had some time….time to spoil him, time to celebrate him, time to ease him into retirement from Meraki Dog Training. But that’s not how it played out. He passed away on Tuesday.

Harley was a cornerstone of Meraki Dog Training. Quiet, steady, calm, perfect. He came to work with me so often, and a lot of times people never even knew he was in the office… until he was needed. When a dog was struggling, Harley would step in. I would go get him and his mere presence was everything we needed. He helped countless dogs just by being himself.

His best friend in the entire world was Bristal. The two of them were inseparable. Bristal passed away in October of 2024 and now Harley is gone too.

Together, they helped me build Meraki Dog Training. Bristal was the reason this business ever came to be, and Harley was literally my right hand man. They were incredible dogs.

Harley’s impact on this place, and on me, is impossible to measure. I love him endlessly and I miss him more than I could ever convey.

Thank you to everyone who so graciously gave me the time and flexibility to take care of him at the very end.

I love you so much, sweet boy. Thank you for everything.

These two sweet faces are Cora and Leelu…you would never know it from looking at them, but they’ve had some serious conf...
15/07/2025

These two sweet faces are Cora and Leelu…you would never know it from looking at them, but they’ve had some serious conflicts in the past - including a fight that left Leelu with a broken leg.

When their mom reached out for help, she didn’t just want to manage the problem, she wanted to do everything in her power to truly address it. And that’s exactly what she did.

She took this situation 100% seriously. She followed every single strategy I gave her. She implemented structure. She committed to the work. She asked the right questions. She did the homework. And it paid off.

These two dogs have made incredible progress.

Working through inter-household aggression is one of the hardest issues to tackle in dog behavior. There are so many factors involved, and the dynamic between dogs is often fragile. While there’s never a guarantee that fights will never happen again, there are clear things you can do to build stability, reduce risk, and restore trust.

Leelu and Cora’s mom did them justice in every way possible….and these girls are in a better place because of it.

🐾 The work is never over, but the progress is real.
🐾 The risk isn’t gone, but the relationship is healing.
🐾 This is what’s possible when commitment meets strategy.

I am so unbelievably proud of them.



How amazing is this?! Last week I had the chance to sit down with Lucy….one of the amazing young women behind The Scoop ...
14/07/2025

How amazing is this?!

Last week I had the chance to sit down with Lucy….one of the amazing young women behind The Scoop Sisters, a brand-new dog p**p scooping business that she and her sisters just launched!

These girls are taking initiative, working hard, and turning a not-so-glamorous job into something truly awesome. At Meraki Dog Training, we love seeing this kind of drive, especially from young female entrepreneurs chasing big ideas.

These girls even have their own website! You can check them out and book your yard cleanup at www.scoopsisters.org.

I’m so excited to support these girls as they build something from the ground up (literally).



New Classes Start July 27th! Puppies and adult dogs…we’ve got a spot for you! Our next round of small-group classes kick...
11/07/2025

New Classes Start July 27th!

Puppies and adult dogs…we’ve got a spot for you! Our next round of small-group classes kicks off Sunday, July 27, 2025. There are always very limited spots because we keep the classes small on purpose - we want you to get the attention you need!

Real-life skills.
Real-world results.
Let’s have some fun and train some dogs!

Text to grab your spot: (402) 429-5279

I’m a few days late getting this crew posted, but look at them! They showed up, put in the work, made real progress, and...
27/06/2025

I’m a few days late getting this crew posted, but look at them! They showed up, put in the work, made real progress, and now they’re off to spread their wings.

The world is their oyster…and now it’s time to take everything they learned in class and put it into practice out in the real world. Because let’s be honest: learning it in class is one thing… but using it after class? That’s where the magic really happens. Here they come, world!

So proud of this group!




Look at these little graduates from this past Sunday’s class!!This crew showed up, put in the work, and made huge progre...
18/06/2025

Look at these little graduates from this past Sunday’s class!!

This crew showed up, put in the work, and made huge progress over the past few weeks. From nervous first steps to confidently coming into class….we saw it all, and we couldn’t be prouder.

They came, they learned, and now they’re off to apply their skills in the real world.

We absolutely loved working with each and every one of these dogs (and their humans!) and watching their transformation week after week.

Our next round of classes starts this coming Sunday (June 22nd)! So if you want in on this action, call or text (402)429-5279 to register!



These two adorable boys are Milo and Juno. These two Frenchies have a history of what you might call a love-hate relati...
06/06/2025

These two adorable boys are Milo and Juno. These two Frenchies have a history of what you might call a love-hate relationship. There were times they’d cuddle and coexist peacefully…and then times when things would take a sharp turn. The tension would spike, the fights would break out and injuries were occurring. The stress in the home was rising, and their owners knew something had to change.

Like I always say with dog-on-dog aggression: there are no guarantees. You don’t know if the dogs will ever be able to safely live together long term….but the only way to know, is to start trying. And that’s exactly what Milo and Juno’s owners chose to do. They jumped in, fully committed, knowing that change was going to be hard but necessary.

And it was hard at first.
Crate training dogs who weren’t used to being kenneled.
Ending the habit of letting them both sleep in bed.
Keeping dogs off furniture during the early phases of training.
All the little things that tug at your heart…but are absolutely vital when things are spiraling out of control.

Fast forward about two months into their program, and we are seeing major progress.

Are we done? Not yet.
Is it perfect? Definitely not.
But are they in a dramatically better place than they were before? Without a doubt.

Milo and Juno’s journey is still unfolding, but it’s already an incredible testament to what’s possible when you start making intentional changes. Their story is proof that some really challenging situations can turn around….with commitment, structure, and the right support.

HUGE props to their owners for trusting the training process….what they have accomplished thus far is something to be very very proud of.



Group classes start Sunday June 22nd, 2025!We’ve got spots for: • Puppies (4–6 months) • Adolescents & adults (6 months+...
04/06/2025

Group classes start Sunday June 22nd, 2025!
We’ve got spots for:

• Puppies (4–6 months)
• Adolescents & adults (6 months+)

Space is intentionally limited…..we keep classes small so every dog gets real attention.

Call or text 402-429-5279 to register.

Let’s get a strong start on building real-world skills for your dogs and puppies!




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