Love of Dog Pet Nutrition and Training

01/29/2026

So… What does real-world enrichment-based training actually look like? 👇

This morning with Poppy at Saguaro Lake, training meant learning in partnership with the environment - navigating new sights, sounds, and scents, practicing calm movement, and building confidence in a new space.

Rather than relying on drills or artificial setups, enrichment-based training uses real-life experiences to teach skills that matter in everyday situations. We focus on:
• exploration and sniffing
• thoughtful engagement with the environment
• emotional regulation in new spaces
• confidence problem-solving
• behaviors that translate outside of training sessions
And so much more…

When dogs feel safe, comfortable, and supported, they’re better able to focus, learn, and retain new skills. This leads to more reliable behavior in the places clients actually care about: on walks, in public spaces, and at home.

This approach is especially effective for dogs who struggle with overstimulation, uncertainty, or inconsistent behavior in new environments, and for guardians who want training that works beyond the average living room training session.

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01/27/2026

Ollie the supermodel! Isn’t she presh? 🧡🐾😍

01/03/2026

Congratulations to Bronx for winning the raffle basket!!! Enjoy, little guy!!

01/02/2026

With the start of the new year, I’m playing around with an idea and wanted to float it by you all…

How would you feel about a free, virtual book club just for Love of Dog clients?

The idea would be a low-pressure, come-as-you-are Zoom discussion every month or so where we read (or partially read 😅) a dog-related book and talk about things like behavior, nutrition, learning, enrichment, and the human side of living with dogs. This would not be a training Q&A - more of an education + reflection + connection space.

Totally optional, totally free, and very much “you don’t have to finish the book to join” open to both current and past clients.

No commitment yet - just curious:
👉 Is this something you’d be interested in?
👉 If yes, I’d love to hear what things you’re mostly looking forward to and any suggestions you have!

Drop a comment and let me know your thoughts! 👇

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12/30/2025

🎉 CHECK IT OUT!

Finalized raffle basket items!! I seriously just couldn’t stop adding things!

Heres a fun game everyone can play whether you were able to enter the raffle or not: Comment on each picture which item from each category your pup would be most excited about! I want to know what their favorites (or maybe a new favorite) are 👀

And hey, there’s still even more GOOD NEWS! You can still enter to win the raffle basket! Here’s how…

New clients:
Reach out TODAY to schedule your January consultation and pre-purchase a package of training sessions to use in 2026

Current clients:
Reach out TODAY to purchase a training package (or two!) to use in 2026

EACH training package you buy before midnight on Dec 31, 2025 is one entry into the raffle. Know you’ll need training for a while? Now’s a great time to stock up and increase your chances of winning!

Winner will be drawn the morning of January 1, 2026!

Good luck!

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12/30/2025

Unfortunately, the dog training community has suffered an incredible loss. Sarah’s work and philosophies are much of the inspiration and backbone of what I do every day. Just this morning I was doing a Free Work inspired training session and saying how amazing the creator, Sarah, is.

She will be terribly missed and her legacy will live on through her daughters, Tilley Farm, and all of the trainers that Sarah inspired.

Rest in peace, Sarah. Thanks for everything 🧡

12/22/2025

I was honored to receive a sample of this product when Dr. Karen Becker dropped off her signed books for our raffle! Great looking ingredients! Can’t wait to be able to fully review it

The world’s first-of-its-kind, precision-formulated, science-backed probiotic for dogs.🦠🐶

Most dog probiotics on the market are human strains, so they never truly adapt to the metabolic, immune, or thermal environment of dogs. Primitive Probiotics™ blends three distinct microbial ecosystems that together create a resilient, well-adapted, and functional gut flora:

Canine Species-Specific Strains
Sourced from healthy domestic dogs, these strains are uniquely adapted to the stressors and diets of modern life. They’re highly colonizable and provide targeted support for digestion, immunity, and stress tolerance.

Ancestral Strains
These strains are isolated from wild wolves and represent the ancient microbial allies that dogs evolved with: robust, immune-priming, and genetically aligned with the canine body.

Soil-Based Organisms (SBOs)
Spore-forming probiotics like Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus clausii are natural survivors. They resist heat, stomach acid, and antibiotics; modulating inflammation and restoring balance when your dog needs it most.

That’s why Dr. Becker developed PRIMITIVE PROBIOTICS™, a radically different, science-driven approach to rebuilding and maintaining your dog’s microbiome using the very strains nature intended: from wild canids, healthy domestic dogs, and living soil.

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12/21/2025

Okay, so I may have gone a little crazy with the raffle basket…

Originally, my New Years raffle basket had a value of $200+. But I just can’t stop adding things to it!!! It’s now an even BIGGER basket holding over $400 of amazing products 🤩🥳

Here’s just a few of my favorite things in the basket:

- Signed Dr. Karen Becker books
- A handmade chunky knit pet blanket from a local artisan
- Outward Hound puzzle toys
- Green Juju treats
- Metro Paws non-toxic tennis balls
- And so much more from brands like Carna4 Synthetic-Free Pet Food, Woof, Canophera, Animal Essentials, and others!

How to win:
Each 4- or 6-pack of training sessions purchased throughout the month of December gets you one entry into the raffle drawing. That’s it! Winner will be drawn and announced January 1st and the basket will be delivered to your door shortly after.

For more information about Love of Dog Pet Nutrition and Training and the services I offer, check out my website: www.loveofdogarizona.com

12/20/2025

A bit of an oldie but a goodie to serve as your reminder to get a few minutes of training in today and to be silly while doing it! You can do it!

12/20/2025

Okay, so I may have gone a little crazy with the raffle basket…

Originally, my New Years raffle basket had a value of $200+. But I just can’t stop adding things to it!!! It’s now an even BIGGER basket holding over $400 of amazing products 🤩🥳

Here’s just a few of my favorite things in the basket:

- Signed Dr. Karen Becker books
- A handmade chunky knit pet blanket from a local artisan
- Outward Hound puzzle toys
- Green Juju treats
- Metro Paws non-toxic tennis balls
- And so much more from brands like Carna4 Synthetic-Free Pet Food, Woof, Canophera, Animal Essentials, and others!

How to win:
Each 4- or 6-pack of training sessions purchased throughout the month of December gets you one entry into the raffle drawing. That’s it! Winner will be drawn and announced January 1st and the basket will be delivered to your door shortly after.

For more information about Love of Dog Pet Nutrition and Training and the services I offer, check out my website: www.loveofdogarizona.com

12/17/2025

Hi everyone! Now that I’ve finally got my Google Business account fully set up and updated, I have a favor to ask…

If you are a past or current client of mine, I’m humbly asking you for an honest Google review. More reviews on Google means that Love of Dog will show up higher in the list when people search for businesses related to mine. Truly, reviews are a hugely impactful!

Thank you so much in advance! Here’s the link to leave a review:

https://g.page/r/CV3IZq3Pg0xNEBI/reviewrac

12/16/2025

Bronx was definitely ready for a nap after his first ever training session 🥱😴 💤