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✨ Holistic training, nutrition & lifestyle
💛 Dog Trainer & Behaviourist | CPCN | Founder Zoomies Dog Training and Adventures
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Some of my biggest pet peeves 😬
04/09/2026

Some of my biggest pet peeves 😬

02/09/2026

Marker training, demonstrated with coffee and cash. ☕💵

Sip. “YES.” Payment.

I now understand precisely what I did right and I am extremely motivated to do it again.

This is exactly how your dog learns too. The marker says “that, right there” and the reward says “so keep doing it.”

Timing is everything.

27/08/2026

Do you ever hum on your walks? If not, it may be time to start as it could be the answer to calmer walks with your dog 🐶 Vagus nerve activated…. This episode of Lisa & Roo is not to be missed! We chat to the amazing Kylie of Kylie | Breathwork for beginners about how breath affects our dog’s behaviour and how we can breathe better! Have you breathed today?! Listen now where you get your podcast 🎧

Somewhere along the way, we decided a good dog is one who doesn't act like a dog.No barking. No pulling. No jumping up. ...
07/08/2026

Somewhere along the way, we decided a good dog is one who doesn't act like a dog.
No barking. No pulling. No jumping up. No chasing the thing that just ran by. No stopping to investigate every smell on the block.

We want calm, quiet, endlessly patient. Basically a very furry houseguest who never asks for anything. But your dog isn't a houseguest. They're an animal with a nose built to track a scent trail for miles, legs built to move faster than you'll ever walk, and one real way to talk to you out loud.

The next time they do the thing you didn't ask for, it's worth a pause before the correction. Is this actually a problem behavior? Or is it just a dog, being a dog, in a world that keeps asking them not to be?

Boundaries still matter. A dog needs to know how to live well in your house and your world, but understanding what you're working with makes teaching that so much easier than just correcting your way there.

Save this for the next time your dog does something "annoying." Chances are, there's a real reason behind it.

27/07/2026

Swapping raw for warm this week.

This week's prep: Chicken legs, lamb steaks, gizzards, kidneys & heart (organs = nutrient powerhouses), and a mix of veggies, all going into the slow cooker low and slow. Same balance we'd feed raw (protein, organ, veggies) just warmed up for the season. Once it's done, I pull every bone out before it hits his bowl (This is a non-negotiable)

Rotating warm meals into the week doesn't mean ditching the raw diet, it just means adapting to what the dog (and the weather) needs. Variety is one of the best things you can do for your dog's diet: Different proteins, different textures, different nutrients, all adding up to a more resilient gut and a dog who isn't picky about what's in the bowl.

What's your dog eating this week?

24/07/2026

Listen to the new episode of Lisa & Roo! 🎧 Kat joins Lisa to talk about NDHA and its goal of setting the dog industry up for success: raising the bar for trainers, handlers and the dogs we all work with. I serve on the NDHA board as the Industry & Employer Representative, so this one's close to my heart. Full episode link in bio. Full episode link in bio.

👏 We have been busy saving the only safe off leash space in our town!!!! 💚🌲 (which is why I haven’t been on here much re...
19/07/2026

👏 We have been busy saving the only safe off leash space in our town!!!! 💚🌲 (which is why I haven’t been on here much recently) We’re so thrilled (as you can see by our faces). Big thanks to everyone’s support and cheerleading. We couldn’t have done it without you

Fundraising coming soon 🐶

Zoomies to Zen filming is still in progress, but it will likely be launching a bit later than expected as you can only focus on so much as once 💚 Stay tuned 🐾

03/07/2026

When we think about life with our dogs, it's easy to focus on what's still hard.

The pulling. The barking. The overexcitement. The things we're working on.

But the heart of Zoomies to Zen was never about creating a "perfect" dog.

Instead it's about helping you create more moments you can actually enjoy together.

The quiet cuddle after an adventure. The check in on a walk. The peaceful sniffing session. The contented sigh as they settle beside you.

The moments where you stop thinking about training and simply enjoy being with your dog.

Because while training skills matter, the relationship matters more. The goal isn't perfection. The goal is connection.

Sometimes the most meaningful progress isn't measured by what your dog can do. It's measured by how it feels to spend time together.

So today, take a moment to notice one thing you love about your dog.

Not something they've learned. Not something they've improved. Just something that makes you smile.

Because those little zen moments?

They're the reason we do all of this. 🐾💛

If you're ready to create more calm, connection and confidence with your dog, Zoomies to Zen is designed to help you get there, one small moment at a time (and it's coming soon!)

What's your favourite zen moment with your dog lately? Tell me below 👇

27/06/2026

We don't expect ourselves to work for free.

Yet somehow dogs are expected to learn new skills, navigate difficult situations and make great choices with no feedback at all.

One of the biggest mindset shifts inside Zoomies to Zen is understanding that reinforcement isn't about controlling your dog. Treats aren't bribery. They're communication.

"Yes, that choice was worth making." or "That was exactly what I was looking for."

We're building understanding, trust and positive associations through reinforcement.

Food is one of the clearest ways we can communicate with our dogs.

Especially when we're teaching new skills, building confidence, or helping them feel safe around things they find challenging.

The goal isn't to use treats forever. The goal is to create understanding so the behavior becomes meaningful and worthwhile in real life.

Treats aren't a shortcut. They're part of the conversation. 🐾

Have you ever been told you're "bribing" your dog?👇

One of the biggest mistakes I see in dog training is trying to train our way around unmet needs.More obedience.More repe...
16/06/2026

One of the biggest mistakes I see in dog training is trying to train our way around unmet needs.

More obedience.
More repetitions.
More corrections.
More frustration.

But if your dog's physical, emotional, social or enrichment needs aren't being met, training often feels like pushing a boulder uphill.

A dog who needs rest can't learn through exhaustion.
A dog who needs safety can't learn through overwhelm.
A dog who needs enrichment can't learn through boredom.

Behavior is communication. Before asking, "How do I stop this behavior?" it can be more helpful to ask, "What need might my dog be trying to meet?"

Training matters, but works best when built on a foundation of needs being met first.

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