WOW BOW WOW-Dog Trainer & Behavior Consultant

24/11/2025

23/11/2025

Proactive Tips for an Enjoyable Thanksgiving with Dogs and Guests

Thanksgiving means chaos for our dogs—new smells, tons of people, and totally busted routines. If you plan to have guests, a little planning goes a long way.

These tips are your personal stress shield. They help you prevent escapes, emergency vet visits, and awkward moments like jumping or food theft. Happy dog = stress-free holiday!

Here are a few quick reminders to keep your pup happy and chill:

1. Keep Up Good Habits

Do not skip the exercise! Before guests arrive, give your dog a walk or 30 minutes of brain games (puzzle toys, scent work). Meeting their physical and mental needs is key to managing the extra activity later.

2. Give Them a "Downtime" Spot

Create a dedicated Safe Zone (crate, spare room, pen) that is 100% off-limits to guests. This is their quiet spot to decompress. Tell everyone: "Do not bother the dog when they are resting here." It’s non-negotiable!

3. Guard the Doors! (The Escape Risk)

Busy doorways are high-risk escape routes. While guests are arriving or leaving, secure your dog in their Safe Zone or behind a baby gate. Better safe than sorry!

4. Manage Greetings

If you’re still working on polite greetings, do not test it during arrivals. Keep your dog secured until the initial rush is settled. You can then bring them out on a leash for controlled, calmer introductions, setting them up for success.

5. Zero Table Scraps

Human food is a major holiday health risk. Be the "food police" and tell guests plainly: “Please don't feed our dog anything.” If you want to give a holiday treat, offer a small piece of plain, unseasoned turkey or sweet potato in their regular food bowl.

🌟 Trainer's Top Tip: The Lick Mat Lockdown

When the dinner bell rings and the house hits peak-chaos, you need a secret weapon.

The Tip: Grab a long-lasting chew or a licky mat (spread with something like frozen peanut butter or pumpkin) and give it to them in their Safe Zone right before you sit down to eat.

Why it Works: Licking & chewing are powerful de-stressors for dogs. This keeps them happily occupied and quiet until the house calms down!

Wishing you & your family an enjoyable holiday!

17/11/2025

Calling Dog Walkers:🛑Stop Losing Income to Reactive Dogs (Learn the Skill to Potentially Charge 3X)

You know the reality: the sudden barking and relentless pulling that turns a simple walk into a high-stress chore. These challenging clients are often the ones you have to turn away, or they limit how much you can truly charge.

What if handling reactive behaviors became your competitive edge?

I'm looking for dedicated dog walkers ready to transform this obstacle into your most profitable skill. This unique opportunity will teach you the first steps on how to integrate effective, positive training techniques into every walk, specifically targeting issues like excessive barking and leash reactivity.

By gaining these specialized management skills, you'll become the go-to expert for clients who desperately need help. This expertise is highly valued and will allow you to confidently significantly boost your income, potentially earning up to three times what you charge now.

Ready to claim your spot as the premium dog walker in your area?

Take your first step toward leveling up: Join our focused session, "Stop Excessive Barking on Walks," this Sunday!

Here are the details:
When: Sunday, November 23rd from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: Costa Mesa, CA (specific location details provided upon qualification)

Investment: A nominal $47

Link with more details about the session and enroll: https://wowbowwowoc.newzenler.com/courses/barky-dog-on-walks

17/11/2025

Is Your Dog Barky on Leash? Get Real Help Here.

😔 Who here dreads walks because your dog turns into a "barky monster" every time you see another dog (or person, or squirrel!)?

You know that feeling of embarrassment, frustration, and just wishing you could enjoy a peaceful stroll with your pup.

If your dog is barky on walks, I see you. And I'm here to help.

I'm looking for just 3 dedicated dog guardians in/near Costa Mesa, CA who are ready to transform those stressful walks into enjoyable outings.

I'm opening up a special, focused training session designed to tackle that on-leash barking. This one-hour session is your crucial first step – a powerful kick-start to understand, manage, and begin to see less of your dog's reactivity and barking.

While we won't have a "fixed" dog after just one session (real transformation takes consistent effort!), you will walk away with concrete skills and a clearer path to help your dog feel calmer and more confident so they don’t have to bark excessively.

Here are the details:

What: Focused training to address on-leash barking.

When: Sunday, November 23rd from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Where: Costa Mesa, CA (specific location details provided upon qualification)

Investment: A nominal $47

Link with more details about the session: https://wowbowwowoc.newzenler.com/courses/barky-dog-on-walks

16/11/2025

URGENT: Your $50 Black Friday Gift Ends Soon (For a Calmer Dog Now)

If you've been putting off dog training—whether it's tackling loose-leash walking for your young dog or resolving serious issues like reactivity or excessive barking in your older dog—THIS IS YOUR MOMENT.

The reasons you may have hesitated in the past may be:
❌ Doubt: "Is this issue too big to fix?"
⏰ Time: "I'm too busy to train effectively."
💸 Cost: "It's not in the budget right now."

But the Best Time to Train is NOW!

We're giving you a $50 Training Commitment Gift (our Black Friday Special!) to eliminate those barriers and finally achieve a calm, well-behaved dog.

Choose Your Program & Save $50:

✨ OPTION 1: Private Session Programs

Ideal for: Foundational manners (no jumping, recall) & serious behavior modification (reactivity, barking).

Private, one-on-one training tailored entirely for you and your dog. (detail of the program here: https://wowbowwowoc.newzenler.com/courses/private-classes-basic-manners)

✨ OPTION 2: Rambunctious to Well-Mannered Pup Group Class

Ideal for: Building consistent obedience and essential distraction-proofing around other dogs. (detail of the program here: https://wowbowwowoc.newzenler.com/courses/rambunctious-pup-training-program)

🚨 OFFER ENDS NOVEMBER 30, 2025! 🚨

The $50 Gift is designed to give you that final nudge:

Address the Doubt: We use proven, positive methods to resolve tough issues and relieve your stress. You can do this!

Resolve Cost: The $50 discount lowers your entry point. We have flexible programs to fit your budget.

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR GIFT:

📞 CALL US FIRST: The best way to start is by calling us at 714-794-9625 for a quick chat to determine the perfect program for your dog.

💻 USE CODE: Once you choose your program, use coupon code BLACKFRIDAY50 when booking online.

Don't let this chance pass! Let's start building the confident companion you deserve!

15/11/2025

BLACK FRIDAY $50off: Stop Waiting. Start Training!

If you're like most dog owners, you know training is important, but you may have been putting it off—whether you have a young dog needing manners or an older dog struggling with an issue you worry is too big to fix.

The reasons you may not take action is because you feel overwhelmed and don’t have enough time to train with you dog to be effective, the cost may be more than you can afford, or you fear that you simply can’t resolve the behavior on your own. We understand these hesitations, and we're here to tell you that effective training is absolutely possible.

The Best Time to Train is NOW: Black Friday $50 Discount

To help you overcome those barriers and commit to a positive change, we’re offering you a $50 Training Commitment Gift—only available during our Black Friday Special—to use toward the program that best fits your dog’s needs and your schedule:

👉 Option 1: Private Session Programs Whether you're starting from scratch or tackling complex issues, private sessions offer a fully customized, one-on-one approach. This is ideal for mastering foundational skills (like loose-leash walking, recall, and not jumping on people) and for addressing serious behavioral challenges (like reactivity on walks or excessive barking).
Use your $50 gift toward any initial Private Session Program.

👉 Option 2: Rambunctious to Well-Mannered Pup Group Class Perfect for building foundational obedience, adding vital distraction-proofing, and achieving consistent, reliable behavior around other dogs and people.
Use your $50 gift toward the full Group Class series.

Why Now is the Moment to Stop Waiting

This special Black Friday gift is to give you that nudge over the common barriers to starting training::

⭐ Address the Doubt: We resolve tough issues. If you're worried your dog's reactivity or excessive barking is too far gone, let us show you proven, positive methods that create lasting change and relieve your stress. You can do this.
⭐ Resolve the Time & Money Barrier: The $50 gift is your low-commitment entry point. We offer flexible options—from dedicated one-on-one sessions to comprehensive group classes—that we tailor to fit your busy schedule, not disrupt it.
⭐ Perfect for New Beginnings: You can start sessions now or plan for the start in the new year. End the procrastinating. Secure your discount to begin 2026 focused on building the well-behaved companion you deserve.

How to Claim Your $50 Gift

This special Black Friday offer ends November 30, 2025, so secure your discount now and be ready to hit the ground running in the coming weeks into the New Year!

✔️ Let's Talk! The best way to start is with a quick chat. Call us directly at 714-794-9625 to discuss your dog's specific needs and
determine if Private Sessions or the Group Class is the perfect fit.

✔️ Once you've decided on the right program, use the coupon code: BLACKFRIDAY50 when booking online to claim your $50 gift.

We can’t wait to help you start 2026 with a confident, well-mannered dog!

12/11/2025

How to Chill your "wild child" pup

Tired of your “wild child” pup acting like a furry, untamed tornado? 🌪️ You know, the one who thinks "chill" is just a setting on the fridge?

Look, your dog isn't ignoring you on purpose. They just haven't learned the art of the calm yet!

But here’s the upside: you can transform that rambunctious energy into a well-mannered companion!

You'll gain the confidence to make it happen!

Our 6-week intimate group classes in Costa Mesa help you:
🐕‍ Settle your pup in any situation with personalized, hands-on guidance.
🏡 Practice in real-life type of scenarios, not just boring drills. More than just ‘sit’ ‘down’ ‘stay’
✨ Consistent weekly classes make practice a new habit that becomes second nature for both of you!

Get better walks, greetings without jumping, and readily comes back.

Ready to finally learn how to train a calmer dog that listens? Click the link to enroll! 👉 https://wowbowwowoc.newzenler.com/courses/rambunctious-pup-training-program

11/11/2025

Is your dog still yelling on your walks?

I saw you took that huge first step—you came looking for help with the barking. That shows you're serious about getting those happy, quiet walks you dream about.

But then… crickets. And probably still, barking.

I get it. You're waiting for the right time. You're waiting for life to settle down, for your schedule to magically clear up, or for you to feel 100% "ready."

Let me be blunt for a second: The "right time" isn’t coming. It doesn't exist. Waiting only means living through another week of lunging, stress, and apologetic glances at your neighbors. The perfect moment to start training is always right now.

Your dog needs help, and you deserve walks that feel peaceful, not embarrassing.

The Less Bark, Happy Walks self-paced program is designed specifically for your kind of chaos. It gives you the clear roadmap and steps to navigate the messy reality of training, so you can finally enjoy your outings with your dog.

⭐To make taking this final step an absolute no-brainer, here’s my special offer ⭐

Enroll today, and bring a friend (who also has a barky dog!) to be your training partner, totally free.

⚠️ Important: This special "Bring a Friend" deal ends November 30, 2025! ⚠️

Think of it—you get an instant accountability buddy and they get a life-changing program too. Two peaceful dogs for the price of one! Training is always easier when you have someone to check in with and celebrate wins.

Stop postponing peace of mind. Let's make noisy walks history.

Click here to enroll, get instant access, and start your quiet journey today (and don't forget to grab your friend!):
https://wowbowwowoc.newzenler.com/courses/less-bark-happy-walks-self-paced

You can do this. I'm ready when you are.

06/11/2025

Tell me one thing you love about your dog

Ever brought home a new dog and felt like you were failing?

That mix of excitement and "oh no, what have I done?" is a real and common feeling, especially when the reality of being responsible for another living being hits home and training is not going as smoothly as you thought it would.

The training tips that worked for your last dog or the perfect 15-second clips on social media just aren't cutting it.

You may be blindsided by unexpected behaviors like reactivity on your walks, excessive barking, resource guarding or separation anxiety, or the unrelenting time commitment may be leading to burnout.

This can put a strain on your relationships and leave you feeling overwhelmed and even regretful—a feeling known as puppy blues.

The truth is, your dog is an individual with their own needs, and there's no shame in feeling this way.

YOU ARE NOT FAILING.

Here's How to Move Forward:
🐾 Adjust Your Expectations: You've probably realized that "one-size-fits-all" tips won't work. Real, lasting training takes time. Your dog's timeline is their own, not a social media highlight reel.

🐾 Focus on the "Why": Rather than just trying to stop an unwanted behavior, seek to understand its root cause. These are often signs of stress or a lack of clear communication.

🐾 Create a Rhythm: Combat time burnout by building a consistent daily routine. Schedule training, walks, and dedicated quiet time to help both you and your dog thrive.

🐾 Communicate with Your Team: Talk to your partner, roommate, or family to establish clear boundaries and rules for the dog. Everyone needs to be on the same page to reduce confusion.

🐾 Seek Support: You don't have to do this alone. Reach out to a professional trainer or find a community that understands your struggles. A little guidance can build your confidence and make a world of difference.

Remember, the fact that you care enough to feel this overwhelmed means you're already a great dog guardian. You're both learning together.

Did this post hit home for you? Drop a ❤️ below if you've felt this way.

And don't forget to share at least one thing you love about your dog!

05/11/2025

The Real Reason Your Dog Doesn't "Hear" You.

You've watched the YouTube videos, scrolled through countless articles, maybe even bought a class or two. You know what you should be doing. Yet, the training never really starts, or it fizzles out after a few days.

You're not alone. The truth is, both you and your dog are stuck in this rut. For your dog, it's a cycle of unwanted behaviors--pulling on leash, rudely jumping on people, barking at other dogs, not coming when called--that they don't know how to stop. For you, it's a cycle of stress, frustration, and doubt.

This isn't about laziness; it's often about emotional roadblocks:
😔 Overwhelm: There's so much information, you don't know where to start.
😔 Fear of Failure: What if you try, and it still doesn't work? It feels safer not to try at all.
😔 Frustration: You've tried things before, and they haven't stuck, leading to deeper disappointment.
😔 Time: Life is busy, and adding one more "to-do" feels impossible.

These feelings are powerful, and they stop progress in its tracks. You're stuck in a cycle of knowing what to do but feeling paralyzed to begin.

Let's Finally Change This.
Which of these is your biggest roadblock? Overwhelm, Fear, Frustration, or Time? Or is it something else? Please share in the comments!

✔️ My approach is designed to overcome those roadblocks and get both of you moving forward, consistently, with confidence. Here's how we get unstuck together:
⭐ Step-by-Step Clarity: No more overwhelm. I break down complex behaviors into simple, manageable steps so you know exactly what to do next.
⭐ Addressing YOUR Specific Issues: Generic advice rarely works. We'll identify the root cause of your dog's behavior and tailor a strategy that truly fits your life and your dog's unique needs.
⭐ Accountability & Momentum: I'm here to cheer you on, celebrate wins, and gently keep you on track. Consistent progress builds confidence, and confidence fuels more progress.
⭐ Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: You and your dog are a team, and so are we. I'm your partner, providing expert guidance and support every step of the way.

Here's a hard truth: your dog's behavior is not going to get better on its own.

Choose to take the next step to stop feeling stuck and start seeing the transformation you've been dreaming of. Don't find yourself in the same (or worse) situation a year from now. Remember: progress over perfection.

Ready to finally get started (or restart) and see real results? Reach out for a conversation today!

I offer
(1) private training options
as well as
(2) group classes options: https://wowbowwowoc.newzenler.com/courses/rambunctious-pup-training-program