Fluff & Bones

17/08/2025

Recently, I was working with a dog owner who had felt shamed for advocating for her dog, helping her dog feel safe in a situation that was not set up for success.

💞 It hurt me to hear how small she felt in that moment. It took a while for her to feel comfortable again.
I used to make myself small for others, hide my eccentricities to fit into whatever industry or social setting I was in.

🪄 I'm a professional dog trainer... there's fancy papers to prove it. But I haven't worked in what is considered "traditional obedience." (well, I tried once, but that's a story for another day)

I see each dog, each person, and each relationship as unique. You get to determine what your dog's "rules" are... as long as everyone stays safe.

🧙🏻 You won't find me pressuring you to have any specific goals, but I may ask you why you want certain things. By centering the "why," we can get you the result you want faster.
Just don't tell me that you want "them to stop" doing something. Your subconscious and their brains don't work that way.

https://fluffandbones.us/thefamiliarspath

11/08/2025

21/07/2025

In and out without anyone melting down!

Vet visits used to mean stress and anxiety on both ends of the leash.

Medication, restraint, conflict and mistrust around every corner.

Instead we can walk in together, take our time and we can handle (almost) anything. And those we aren't prepared for... we're actively working on and have a plan for emergencies.

Just having that sense of trust and preparedness makes me feel like the dog owner I always wanted to be.

If there is something in your life making you feel like you aren't... let's chat.

13/07/2025

"You have a new meeting scheduled with Tyson and Rocky"

The smile comes across my face, as these calls are always gold for us.

Then came across a tag in a video. Tyson asking me to review this behavior for perspective. Body language can be so nuanced but I slowed the video down and watched at (0.25 speed.)

🐕 When talking the next day, we got to break down his play. Rocky was playing a game Tyson had taught him, but had the roles reversed. His signals were a little off, and he was struggling to decide what to do.

After discussing the minute details and what bigger things are easier to look for Tyson remembered that she's a good dog mom. There are ways to address big moments with little actions each day.

And Rocky is still learning, too.

They get to do this together. 💞 And I get to be their guide. They give me so much joy to watch.

20/08/2024

People often ask what superpower would you have if you could have one.

Well, today I feel like a super human.

While outside on our mid day potty break, Daisy spotted a whole flock of quail in our yard and the one behind us. Quail move fun and would be an awesome playmate in chase.

My heart went into my throat... I had no food on me, and her ball was in her mouth looking at the quail.

"Daisy, let's get some chicken" came out of my mouth... and her ears pricked up, our previous game of ball and quail both forgotten.

We raced to the fridge and out came her holy grail! Steamed chicken breast.

Breaking off a few pieces, I tossed one out, one at my feet and asked for a touch for the last one.

No immediate reinforcement besides play, in this case a game of racing to the fridge, was available... and my dog recalled!

09/07/2024

Are you finding this is your life with your dog?

Your dog is adorable, fun, and so excited but sometimes turns into a piranha puppy?

Dream of walking up the stairs of your house without bites on your feet? Or packages getting delivered without the screaming?

I love it when my dog snuggles up against my legs while I'm on a call with a client. She's 100% my business partner and I love having her support.

I'm running a special event this August to celebrate my birthday. My 35-To-Thrive adventure will take you on a four-week journey with your dog to slay your biggest dragon.

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01/06/2024

21/04/2024

“Oh, she just needs some more bone.” The moment that it clicked in my head that I understood my dog’s needs.

Anxiously waiting to hear that my puppy was born, I was determined to be the best dog parent that I could. I knew I didn’t want to cause her undue pain and I was trying to figure out what to feed her.

It was 2020, and like every other industry, pet food was facing recalls, shortages. Let alone the epidemic of obese dogs, rise in canine cancer, and all the “don’t feed X brand to your dog. It will kill them.”

I was overwhelmed. I sat down and decided to do something about my fears. I sat down to learn. I attended virtual summits, took any mini-courses and masterclasses I could find, and finally I went back to school.

Seeing her p**p get smelly and runny on a spring afternoon walk, I knew EXACTLY what to do. Lower her stress level and add some bone. Two simple actions to support my dog’s health.