Sit Pretty Dog Training

06/09/2026

Hello gang! A few weeks ago I got an unexpected reminder that every dog owner should have an emergency vet bag in their car. Gimli had an upset tummy and some concerning vomiting (he's totally fine now!), but we ended up making a trip to the emergency vet. What I learned is that while I was prepared for my dog, I was not prepared for myself. I was sitting in a freezing cold waiting room with no phone charger, no food in my stomach, not enough water, and nothing for Gimli to lay on. Thankfully it wasn't a serious emergency, but it got me thinking about how stressful that situation would have been if we had to stay there even longer than the 4 hours we spent there. So here's what I'd recommend keeping in your car: phone charger, portable battery pack, water bottle (for you and your dog), non-perishable snacks, blanket or sweatshirt, a copy of your dog's vaccination records, and emergency contact information. We spend a lot of time preparing for emergencies that never happen, but when they do happen you'll be glad you did. Now excuse me while I build myself a proper emergency vet kit. What's something you'd add to the list?

04/29/2026

Hello gang!

We’re back with another dog training myth, one of my personal favorites “my dog doesn't need walks, they run around and play in the backyard and/or play with my other dog.” lol HECK NO. Everyone needs exercise, just because us humans can opt out of exercise if we want to, that's not an option for dogs. Your dog is basically held captive with you everyday, your house is a BIG crate!! They have no option to leave and take themselves out for a walk. Dogs need to experience the world! To sniff and explore, that’s what dogs are supposed to do. Take almost any behavior problem you have (with the exception of aggression and reactivity), add more CONSISTENT exercise to your dog’s life and I bet your problem will reduce by 50%.

Exercise your freaking dog!!!!!

04/26/2026

All the props goes to her mom and dad who have worked hard with this little angel!

03/03/2026

I had one of my proudest training moments to date on Wednesday! Two of my reactive clients took their first group class at Canine body and mind! Cody and Willow are going to be Scentwork fiends!

02/23/2026

Hello friends!

We’re finally back with dog training myths!

A myth I’m seeing a lot lately is:
“Once my dog is trained, they’ll always be trained.”

WRONG.

Training has to be maintained. Think about it like training for a marathon, you don’t train once and expect to stay marathon-ready forever. If you stopped training for two years and tried to run one, could you maybe do it? Sure. Is it likely? Probably not.

Dogs are the same way. Skills fade, habits change, and life gets busy.

I know I’m a weird little dog nerd who loves training with my dogs every day, but dogs actually love it too. Training gives them structure, mental stimulation, and helps keep their skills sharp.

The good news? Maintenance doesn’t mean hours a day. Even a few minutes woven into your routine makes a huge difference.

What’s a skill your dog could use a refresher on?

01/10/2026

Hello gang!!!! Happy new year! Thanks you so much to those of you who took my survey. Just two little announcements:

-This year I am going to shift my posts from breed boredom busters to dog training myths. The reason for the switch is that last year was certainly my busiest year of training in my 3 years, I found myself dreading writing and over thinking my posts and that’s no fun lol so I am going to switch to something easier that I’m a little more passionate about.

-Next up I am hoping to run my first group class this year, I’m not going to share a lot of details yet but if you’ve completed foundational training with me you are who I’m looking for!

More to come, in the new year! (A photo of Sage at discount tire for tax)

12/22/2025

Hi friends! I’m doing some market research on additional dog training services people might be interested in! I’m specifically targeting dog owners, if you are a client of mine you can also take this survey! If you take this survey you will be entered to win a drawing of a $20 Chewy gift card. Please share with your friends and family, thank you!

We would love to hear your thoughts on what services you would utilize as a pet owner, and what barriers prevent you from hiring a trainer.

12/19/2025

Hello gang! Sorry for the lack of posts, this year was a lot. Just wanted to share a holiday PSA. You better exercise your dog BEFORE your holiday plans!!!! If you are having family over OR going to a family members house for a few hours, do something to drain their energy. Take them for a sniffing walk, practice sit/stay, play fetch, scatter food, teach a new trick. Literally anything! So they can nap peacefully in their crate, while the festivities are going on. Here’s a photo of my babies on a walk on thanksgiving for tax.

08/18/2025

A little Sage content for your timeline 💘
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08/03/2025

Loving these new bandanas and t-shirts from K + H Designs! My childhood best friend Kristen has been running her business for a number of years now, and the products she puts out are amazing!!! Go follow her and order some sick custom t-shirts 😈