Diwa Dogs

Diwa Dogs helps Filipino dog guardians build strong, trusting relationships with their dogs.

Learn about management, enrichment, and positive reinforcement (R+) dog training with Stephanie Gonzaga, IAABC-ADT.

08/11/2025

We couldn’t visit a dog-friendly café or take you to the LKK pet park, so I hope this pupper birthday cake and present are enough for you to know you’re loved and cherished every single day, every single year. ❤️❤️❤️

Happy 13th barkday to our beloved Sappho! You’re still beautiful, puppy-like, and as energetic as you were a decade ago. 🥰

🐾 barkday cake 🎂
🐾 duck 🦆 head
🐾 music is “Funny day” by Ilya Truhanov https://icons8.com/music/

23/06/2025

Hey dog guardians of CdO! 🐾 I’m so excited to share my upcoming collaboration with where we’re going to share a series of talks all about raising your dog with their welfare and well-being in mind. This will be at their very own Pet Park! 🤩

The first session of this series is going to be all about preparing your home and family for your new “furry” member. And this doesn’t just apply to puppies! If you’re adopting a young adult, an adult dog, or a senior dog, please come on June 28, 2025 3-5PM because you can take home tips, ideas, and sound advice from Diwa Dogs, an IAABC accredited dog trainer.

Comment with a 🐣 if you’re just as excited as I am to learn how to give your new family member the best start at life with you!

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30/04/2025

Isn't Goldie gorgeous? 😍 This is how it should be done. Thank you for your using your platform for kindness Ayala Malls Centrio! 🎉❤️

26/04/2025

to the first Doggy Talks session we hosted at ! I had a great time sharing one of my favorite topics and getting to know some of the dog parents and guardians here in CdO. ❤️

Friends who’re based in the city, let me know in the comments if you’d like a second session! ⬇️

23/04/2025

Happy, happy 9th birthday to our beloved Scarlet Overkill! 🎉🎂🎈🥳

Here are 9 things you should know about this lovey-dovey goofball:

🎾 She loves to cuddle, snuggle under your armpits, or rest her head on your lap.
🎾 She enjoys a fun game of tug.
🎾 She can chew a large cow ear in ~30 minutes.
🎾 She has an insane metabolism. She’s 9 and still slender. She can put FHM models to shame.
🎾She got into two pretty bad scuffles with cats, and lost. 🥲
🎾 She’s super easy to give oral medication. I’d like to think she even looks forward to it.
🎾 She barks, lunges, and growls at cats and small children, especially when they’re loud and fiesty.
🎾 She goes on evening walks with Corgdad. She wears a bright orange Balance harness and uses their multi-way leash.
🎾 She’s the only Doberman I’ll ever love in my life. God blessed us with a beautiful, imperfect, and protective girl.

Please tag Diwa Dogs to all your Dobie pics and videos today! 🥰

09/04/2025

Hi dog guardians! 👋🐾 It’s been a long, long while since I’ve been around, so I wanted to return with some very exciting news: Scarlet’s breed reveal! 🎊

Since completing my first DNA test on Sappho, I promised Scarlet I’d do a second test to find out more about who she is as an individual. I got the same Embark breed and health test kit, and I was SHOOKED when I saw the results. Swipe left to discover how Scarlet is made up of THREE dog breeds. 😮🤯

It’s amazing how technology like this has become accessible to a certain degree, so we have the opportunity to find out more about our dog’s genetic background. I’m so thankful that I finally got to know who Scarlet is and how she was lovingly made nine years ago. 🥰

Did her results surprise you too? It sure made me gasp and shout out of nowhere. 😂

03/02/2025

Happy Monday, dog guardians! 🐾 I hope your Monday’s off to a good start, because ours took flight with Sappho doing so well at her annual checkup, and my seeing the Diwa Dogs flyer at our family vet’s clinic. 😍

My vet and I have a close relationship, and this gives us both the edge we need in the animal health and behavior industry. Health issues can affect your dog’s behavior, so it’s crucial for me to provide my clients in Cagayan de Oro city with support for their dogs’ health and wellness through my trusted vets.

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26/01/2025

Doggy Talks 2025 was a success! We hosted about 13 dog guardians and attendees yesterday at August Cafe where I shared what enrichment is, why it's beneficial for both the dog and the human family, the downsides to putting our dogs' needs in the back burner, and examples of enrichment activities we can do at home to improve our dogs' lives with us. ❤️

Thank you to everyone who attended and who're open to working with a professional R+ trainer for their dogs' behavior. It means so much to see how you care deeply about your learners, and that you'd like to learn how to meet your dogs' needs.

Here's a recap of what went down at Doggy Talks: https://diwadogs.com/2025/01/26/doggy-talks-25-an-afternoon-for-enrichment/

📣 If you'd like us to host another one in the future, let me know in the comments what topics you'd like me to cover!

16/01/2025

Just picked these babies up from the printer! 😍 These will be on a table at Doggy Talks on Jan 25th, and for anyone looking to work with a R+ professional here in Cagayan de Oro city. 🐾

Check out yesterday’s post for details about my first local event! You can also DM me for tickets.

Happy training!
Stef Gonzaga, Chief Treat Dispenser at

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