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Maude and the Bulldogs, LLC

We provide structured boarding and both in peron and online training for dogs and their owners. Check out our website for more details!

06/13/2026

I was sitting outside a coffee shop the other day with a dog when a girl who couldn’t have been older than eight or nine walked by with her dog on leash; and within seconds that dog spotted us, started barking and lunging and growling, and began dragging her straight toward where we were sitting. She had no idea what to do. She was holding on as hard as she could and was being dragged down the sidewalk, and it only didn’t turn into something really scary because a proactive human sitting nearby stepped in to help her.

That moment has been on my mind lately, partly because school just let out and I’m seeing kids and dogs in the same spaces way more than I was two weeks ago, and partly because I think there are some things that don’t get said often enough when it comes to kids and dogs.

Let’s take walks. Even if your dog is perfectly fine, the environment isn’t always predictable. A loose dog, a rabbit darting across the road, another dog whose owner doesn’t catch the warning signs in time; kids don’t yet have the experience or the strength to handle what can happen in those moments. (I was ten or eleven when my sister and I were walking our family dog and he got off the leash and was hit by a car right in front of us. I had to leave my younger sister with our dying dog to run to a neighbor’s house and called 911. That’s not something you recover from, and no kid should feel responsible for that tragedy, even accidentally.)

Dog parks are another environment I’d really encourage parents to think twice about bringing young kids to; it’s unpredictable by nature, and kids being loud, fast, and a little rough around the edges can set a lot of dogs off who otherwise might be fine.

If the neighbor kid is watching your dog, I’d love to see the parent hired with the kiddo coming along to learn. Drop-in care especially carries real safety concerns even for adults, and it’s just a lot to put on a child unsupervised.

And if you’re teaching your kid to ask before petting someone else’s dog, please keep doing that. Just make sure they’re also prepared to hear no and be okay with it.

I hope the love in these is evident. I truly care about dogs AND kids. 💜🐾

06/10/2026

Unburdened dog mom era. 🌧️☺️☀️🕶️

The guilt, the comparison, the opinions of people who don’t live with my dog; unburdened by those because I’m taking care of my dog, taking care of myself, and taking care of business.

Swipe to the end for upcoming pack walks and dog mom events in Madison WI. Come be unburdened with us. 🐾

Link in bio for more information!! 💜

06/09/2026

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to our little princess, our sassy girl, the bestest helper with the RBF, BABY DEB!!!! Little Debbie (snack cake), Big Debra, DebDeb - we are so lucky that you’re ours. Your snorts, your cuddles, your silly antics, your dancing, your breaking the fourth wall in videos, and your love nibbles make life brighter and lighter. You make us laugh every day, and you bring sparkles of joy everywhere you go. We are forever grateful to for sending you to us!! Happy fifth birthday, darling girl. 💜🐾✨

06/08/2026

Some might think it’s odd that a dog trainer offers dog mom events with nothing to do with dog training - but there is a why behind the what of every “non dog” dog mom event we offer at Maude and the Bulldogs.

Let’s take The Glam Dog Mom make up class, for example…. You know that feeling when you put on makeup and feel like a baddie and suddenly you stand a little taller and strut a little more sassily? That’s not vanity. Research shows that makeup activates something psychologists call self-extension — your appearance reflects your identity, and when you feel good in your skin, your confidence increases. And that confidence matters in dog ownership - there are two ends on a leash, after all! So if you, the dog mom, feel confident, that impacts your dog and your training.

And the September human design workshop and our recent astrology class - not dog training, totally beneficial for dog moms. Both human design and astrology are self-awareness tools, and self-awareness is what drives behavior change (again, dog training is about the human as much as it’s about the dog!). When you understand how you’re naturally wired — your strengths, your patterns, your tendencies — you figure out what works for you. And when that happens, your progress skyrockets.

But none of this matters without community (which is why our events are in person). Research is really clear on this: the people who actually maintain behavior change over time are the ones who have social support, accountability, and encouragement from folks who know what you’re going through. You don’t sustain your dog training — or your own growth — without community and connection.

So yes, I offer events for dog moms that have nothing to do with dog training. Because when she feels good, when she knows herself, when she’s connected to a community of women who get it — she shows up fully for herself AND for her dog.

(And as a bonus, I get to amplify other female entrepreneurs and put them in front of a new audience. That matters to me too!)

Check out our website for upcoming dog mom events in the Madison Wisconsin area!

https://www.maudeandthebulldogs.com/merchandise-resources

06/07/2026

This is your sign that someone sees you. 💜

The dog mom who’s canceled plans because her dog was having a hard day. The one who’s sat in a parking lot before a training class, taking a breath, giving herself a little pep talk before walking in. The one who knows her dog’s triggers better than she knows her own coffee order; who has explained her dog to a vet, a groomer, a well-meaning stranger at least a dozen times and will do it again without flinching.

This one’s for you. 🐾

There’s a whole community of women who get it — who aren’t going to look at your dog sideways or tell you to “just socialize him more.” Women who have cried over the same things you have, who have struggled with the feelings and emotions of loving a complex canine, who are doing the same work you are — for herself and for her dog. Women who have been in the thick of it and came out the other side with more patience, more knowledge, and more love for the complicated dog that chose them.

That’s what we’re building - a community of women and their dogs who support each other and cheer each other on. Swipe through and feel seen, then come find your people. We’d love to see you at our next pack walk on July 26! ✨

06/06/2026

The older I get, the more I believe in the esoteric, like astrology, crystals, and intuition. Not just for funsies or giggles, but for real life insight and reflection. ✨

Because if I know myself better, then I can show up authentically and aligned in my life, which means that my dog gets the best version of me. 💜

And while I certainly don’t do everything in my life for the benefit of my dog, I do like that there is so much overlap between self-awareness and personal growth and development with dog ownership and dog training. 🐾

If any of these made you feel seen, share with a friend! 💌

And, we still have a few spots left for tomorrow’s free pack walk and ticketed astrology class. Send me a message for links to either or both events! I’d love to see you there. 🎟️

06/04/2026

Loving dogs and respecting dogs are not the same thing (although to love dogs you should respect them 🤷🏻‍♀️).

But somewhere along the way, society decided that instead of respect and love being synonymous, “loving dogs” means you have free range to touch, stare at, and interact with every dog you see - the opposite of what love and respect truly mean.

For example: staring can be confrontational to a dog, shoving your hand toward their face isn’t a polite greeting, a wagging tail is not permission, a belly isn’t an open invitation. And you’re still a stranger to the dog you met six months ago but haven’t seen since.

When I tell you not to pet my dog, I’m not being rude. She might be nervous, in training, overwhelmed, or just a little spicy. (My being in public with her is not implied consent for touching or ogling; it’s just us living our lives.) Advocating for her space should never cost me pushback or shame from a stranger.

And to the people who smile and walk by, who give us room, who say “she’s beautiful” and keep moving without reaching out? Thank you. You have no idea how much that means to us. 🥹💜🐾

If you’d like more information on how to advocate for your dog in public spaces or just want to be around folks who get it, come to one of our Madison WI dog mom events. We’d love to see you there!

06/03/2026

Forget hot girl summer - I’m trying to have an unstoppable dog mom summer 🐾💜✨💅🏻

If you are struggling with any challenging behaviors, from digging in the trash or counter surfing to greeting guests or reactivity on the walk, send me a message! I would love to help you and your dog live a more peaceful and balanced life, together. 🥰

06/02/2026

A temporary foster has been found, still seeking adopter.

Please see slides for details.

Contact Ali if you can help. ❤️‍🩹

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