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Carpe Diem Dogs I've worked with dogs for over 17 years. I am a Certified SAR K9 Handler and I trained dogs professionally for several years. CALL CARPE DIEM DOGS TODAY!

I now provide enriched and structured boarding experiences for dogs in my home. You own a high drive dog or a reactive dog. You are dedicated to giving your dog an enriched life. You want to see your dog reach its full potential. You want to enhance your relationship with your dog. You want a trainer that is not going to shame you for your dog’s behavior, but guide you through the process of improving your dog’s behavior and ultimately improve your relationship with your dog. Every dog and dog owner is different. Each dog/owner relationship is unique. There is NO one size fits all for dog training. Carpe Diem Dogs offers a variety of programs designed to fit you, your dog, and your lifestyle.

07/08/2026

I cannot emphasize enough the importance of fair play between dogs and kids.

Notice the mutual respect between the girls and Rusty as they play.

✅ They wait until he has dropped the ball to grab it.

✅Rusty drops the ball knowing he has an opportunity to keep “winning” the game. Knowing he can win motivates him to keep bringing the ball back dropping it.

✅ There are no dirty tricks, like never allowing him to win the ball. The dog needs to “win” in order for the game to feel rewarding to them. Not letting him win can lead to frustration and resource guarding.

✅ They refrain from touching and grabbing him while they play. Grabbing dogs during play can trigger defensive behaviors such as growling, barking, and nipping.

✅ They are not chasing Rusty to get the ball from him. Humans lose control of the game and it can create frustration and friction in the relationship.

✅ They are not in his face trying to hug and kiss him. Hugs and kisses are not natural behaviors to dogs and can appear as threatening or as an invasion of space.

Appropriate play and teaching kids to respect dogs (and all animals) is the key to preventing bites.

In this picture Zephyr is 5 1/2 months old and we are hanging out on the patio of a local cafe.What do you see here?He’s...
11/14/2020

In this picture Zephyr is 5 1/2 months old and we are hanging out on the patio of a local cafe.

What do you see here?

He’s in a down.
He appears to be very focused and well behaved...
Anything else?

Well let me tell you about the moments before and after I snapped this picture...

We walked up to the coffee shop and he announced his presence with a woof woof.

I redirected him by asking for his focused attention, something we practiced at home and anywhere we go.

I got a split second of his attention.

Then his nose hit the ground sniffling around for dropped crumbs.

I redirected him again. He downed and I snapped this picture.

He broke his down.

All of these skills we have practiced at home and the places we frequent.

Is he perfect?

No!

Do I expect perfection?

No! He’s a puppy and he’s learning.

Everything that happened is a part of the process.
It’s not always pretty and that is ok.

The defining moments are going to be when you make the decision to work through these experiences or not.

What do you want with your dog?
What opportunities does that outcome open up for you?
Is getting that outcome worth going through those potentially embarrassing moments?

For me it is a capital Y-E-S!

The decision is yours.

True story:You and your dog's relationship doesn't have to be a sad country music song.
11/12/2020

True story:

You and your dog's relationship doesn't have to be a sad country music song.

Congratulations Jess Lord and Fizz!🍾🎉🎊After 100% committing to the training, putting in hours of hard work, and working ...
10/27/2020

Congratulations Jess Lord and Fizz!🍾🎉🎊

After 100% committing to the training, putting in hours of hard work, and working through the ups and downs of training Jess and Fizz reached a major milestone yesterday.

They earned their AKC Canine Good Citizenship!

It’s been a journey for these two and I loved watching them work through it all. I’ve been humbled and honored to guide them through this process.

Thank you Heather Ross of Clear Mind Canine for making your training field and yourself available to put on this test!

Thank you Kristina & Bonnie for making yourselves available to be apart of the crowd and being the friendly stranger with a neutral dog. This test could not have happened with out you!

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