Diggin that Dog

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08/21/2026

🐾 CORRECTION ISN’T THE SAME AS TEACHING. 🐾

When a client comes to me after working with another trainer, sometimes the biggest thing we have to do is slow everything down and help the dog actually understand what’s being asked of them.

If a dog is constantly being corrected for every little thing, they may learn what not to do — but that doesn’t always mean they’ve learned how to regulate through their own emotions.

Meet Miss Izzy & Maggie. ❤️

Today we worked in a highly distracting environment with two other dogs barking at them. Instead of expecting perfection or correcting every reaction, we gave them the opportunity to think, process, and make better choices.

🐾 WAIT
🐾 PLACE
🐾 Loose-leash walking
🐾 Staying neutral around barking dogs
🐾 Learning to settle instead of reacting

And the end result was AMAZING. 🙌

This is one of my favorite parts of training — watching that moment when a dog realizes, “Ohhh… I know what I’m supposed to do here.”

We aren’t just teaching commands. We’re teaching dogs how to handle life. 🖤🐾

08/20/2026

🚨🐾 LUCKY & SUNNY NEED TO GO HOME, Y’ALL. 😂💚💛

We love them. We REALLY do.

But these two have been training, eating our snacks, taking over our lives, and acting like they pay bills around here long enough. 😂

IT’S TIME TO SEND THESE FLUFFY FREELOADERS HOME TO VIRGINIA! 🐶🏡

Come hang out with us August 29th from 10AM–3PM at the Cleburne Elks Lodge and help us raise money for their journey home!

And because apparently we don’t know how to have a small fundraiser… 😂👇🏼

🌭 FOOD WILL BE SERVED — come hungry!

🏰 BOUNCE HOUSES — send the kids in and enjoy approximately 3 minutes of peace. 😂

👧🏼 KIDS ARE WELCOME — obviously. See bounce houses above. 🤣

🐕 FRIENDLY DOGS ARE WELCOME ON LEASH — emphasis on friendly. We’re raising money, not hosting Dog Fight Club. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

🐾 Puppy Paw Prints — because your dog needs refrigerator artwork too.

🏐 Volleyball — athletic ability completely optional.

🌽 Co****le — where grown adults suddenly become professional athletes over a bean bag. 😂

🎈 Balloon Animals — technically for the kids, but if you’re 40 and want a balloon dog, we support you.

🎁 Silent Auction — bid on some awesome stuff and then casually stalk the table to make sure nobody outbids you. 👀😂

🎧 DJ will be there keeping the party going!

💆‍♀️ Chair Massages available — because apparently the humans deserve enrichment too. 😂

🐾 Dog Nail Trims — your dog may not appreciate this part, but your floors will. 🤣

📸 Photographer — so come ready for some adorable pictures!

And of course, Lucky & Sunny will be there! 💚💛

ALL PROCEEDS go toward helping Lucky & Sunny make their journey home to Virginia to their family as Diabetic Alert Dogs. 🐾❤️

So bring the kids. Bring your friendly leashed dog. Bring your appetite. Bring your wallet. And maybe bring some ibuprofen if you think you’re still young enough for volleyball. 🤣

📅 AUGUST 29TH
⏰ 10AM–3PM
📍 CLEBURNE ELKS LODGE

💚💛 Let’s eat, play, bounce, bid, laugh and GET THESE PUPPIES HOME TO VIRGINIA! 🐶🐾🏡

08/18/2026

🐾 Onyx & V8R Take on Lowe’s! 🛒

Today, Onyx and V8R headed to Lowe’s for a real-world training lesson!

Onyx is a very young guardian breed, and one of our biggest goals with her is teaching her how to regulate her own emotions, slow her brain down, and work through new situations instead of reacting to them.

Placing on the cart definitely took some time and patience, but that’s what training is about. We didn’t rush her or expect perfection—we gave her the opportunity to think through it. By the end, she showed us exactly what she’s capable of. ❤️

We worked on:
🐾 Walking through automatic sliding doors
🐾 Passing all kinds of people and distractions
🐾 Sit-stays and down-stays
🐾 Confidence in a busy environment
🐾 Appropriate greetings
🐾 Learning that not every person who wants to say hi gets to say hi

That last one is important! Just because someone wants to approach your dog doesn’t mean your dog has to interact with them. Teaching neutrality is just as valuable as teaching friendliness.

V8R was there helping show her the ropes, and Onyx finished the lesson more confident, more regulated, and with another successful experience under her belt.

We don’t look for perfection—we look for progress. And today, Onyx gave us plenty of it. 🐾❤️

08/15/2026

🐾 Sometimes, it’s not about starting over—it’s about finding what works for YOUR dog.

When I get a call from a potential client who has already worked with another trainer, I always try to go above and beyond during the consultation. I don’t bad-mouth other trainers. We may have different methods, different experiences, or simply see the dog differently.

I let my work speak for itself. 💚

Meet Maggie the Aussiedoodle and Izzy the Maltese! 🐶🐶

We worked hard this morning on several different things—not just obedience, but figuring out their triggers, what motivates them, and where their “happy place” is.

Dogs need outlets just as much as they need obedience. Sometimes the biggest piece of the puzzle is learning what that individual dog needs mentally and physically.

And my favorite part? By the end of the consultation, both dogs were completely passed out and relaxed in their kennels. 🙌 That’s exactly what I wanted to see!

Thank you for inviting me into your home and allowing me to spend the morning working with your family and these two sweet pups. I’m excited to see where we can go from here! 🐾💚

Different dogs. Different needs. Find the outlet. Build the relationship. Then let the training speak for itself.

08/10/2026

08/10/2026

🐾 Everyone meet Miss Abigail! 🐾

We had the pleasure of meeting this sweet girl today for her consultation, and we’re so excited to officially get started with her training this week! 💕

We can’t wait to watch Abigail learn, grow, and show us what she’s capable of. Stay tuned for her progress! 🐶✨

Welcome to the Diggin That Dog family, Miss Abigail! 🐾