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10/11/2026

You don’t ACTUALLY want a dog who can walk off-leash.

Being able to walk a dog off-leash shouldn’t be the measurement of success.

I get a lot of inquiries from people who want to be able to walk their dogs off-leash.

That’s an immediate “no” for me.

Here’s why:

Most cities and state parks have leash laws.
These laws state that your dog must be on-leash.
This is to protect other people, other dogs, and yes…even your dog.

The standard dog owner is FAR too busy to train a dog’s off leash skills to be to the level of fluency that are required.

You’d need to practice around literally every. Possible. Distraction.

When I see someone with an off-leash dog, my first thought is “I KNOW I could make that dog come over to me.” (I don’t - but I know I could.)

Because most dog owners don’t train for the psycho dog trainer with a point to prove.

Does a dog need space to run and roam? Yes.
Do they need a reliable recall? Also yes.

But we have to follow local leash laws and common sense when it comes to safety.

And to be blunt…you don’t really want an off-leash dog.
You want a dog that is reliable.
A dog you can trust.
A dog that “listens”.

Most dog owners just think that the most impressive version of all of that is a dog off-leash.

And what? Do people not have crippling anxiety like I do?
Even ON a leash, I’m afraid the space station will fall out of the sky and scare my dog to run away because it’s the ONE THING we couldn’t train for.

My dogs are GOOD off-leash.
They’re not going anywhere.
But I still keep them on a long line.

Just leash your dog.
And if you need help navigating leash walking and recall, you should apply for a Free Evaluation here:
www.commonscentsdogtraining.com

10/09/2026

I can’t believe I have to say this.

Your dog HAS to be current on vaccines to be seen by us.

This isn’t optional.
This isn’t a negotiation.
This isn’t a suggestion.

Parvo happens. It’s a real thing.
Rabies happens. It’s a real thing.

The survival rate for parvo?
5-10% without treatment.

The survival rate for distemper?
20%.

The survival rate for RABIES?
0%.
They WILL die.

Every puppy that enters our facility MUST have at least one round of core vaccines and Bordatella. Rabies is required as recommended by your veterinarian (normally after 16 weeks).

Adult dogs must have core vaccines, Rabies, and Bordatella.

In order to keep everyone safe, we verify vaccines by asking for a picture of your dog’s vaccine record prior to the evaluation. If we don't get that vaccine record...your evaluation is cancelled.

You guys would be SHOCKED at how many dogs are not current on vaccines, or have none at all. And you'd be shocked at how many evaluations I've had to cancel this week due to no vaccine records.

As much as this is a business and has to make money…I would rather see you spend your money on vaccines. THAT’S how important this is.

Because this has been such a prevalent issue this week, I am currently working on an Online Puppy Course that will allow people to still get help for their puppies while waiting to get vaccines done.

100% online, at your own pace, with weekly office hours with a trainer to ask questions and get help.

Drop a comment below if this course is something you would be interested in!

P.S. If you’re needing a recommendation on a local veterinarian, we highly recommend Wildcat Vet Services.

10/07/2026

This is my FAVORITE time of year.

Leaves start to fall.
The smells start to change.

And your dog will inevitably start to go WILD!

Every year around this same time, my clients start reporting that their dogs become really goofy, a little distracted, and have zoomies for DAYS!

It’s because the world around them is changing.

The air smells more crisp.
The soil smells different.
The leaves provide cover for fun bugs and small animals.
The weather cools off.
The days are getting shorter.

I mean…we all feel it, right?
Anyone who loves this time of year gets a little squirrely too.

What I love most about the last three months of the year is how the world slows down a little bit.

Suddenly, you have time for that walk and to spend a little bit more time with your dog.
Yeah, the holidays coming up are busy…but in the best way.

This month, we will be helping our followers prepare for the fall craze your dog will go through and upcoming holidays.

So make sure to follow along.

10/06/2026

Here’s what one of our newest clients had to say after their Free Evaluation:

"Had a consultation today and it was such an amazing experience! In one session, I saw my dog LISTEN. Actually, it was immediate. Emily has a gift and I can’t wait for us to learn more!! Thank you!!"

This is why I do these sessions.
Not for likes.
Not for comments.

But for results.
Life-changing results.

Look, I get it.

You’ve probably tried every method under the sun.
Group classes that got you nowhere.
YouTube Trainers gave you conflicting information.

But here’s the thing:

The problem isn’t you.

The problem is you’ve never had someone break it down in a way that actually works for your dog’s brain.
And that’s exactly what I do in these Free Evaluations. And yes, they are free.

But here’s the deal, they’re not for everyone.
We want to work with dog owners who are serious about getting help for their dog and are ready to get to work.

If you’re ready to Apply for a Free Evaluation, click here:
www.commonscentsdogtraining.com

10/01/2026

It's International Coffee Day!
What’s your favorite coffee?

09/27/2026

This is your friendly reminder to go wash your treat pouch.
🤢🤢🤢

09/26/2026

🍂 Fall Y’all Pack Walk is tomorrow!

We’re kicking off fall with a chill walk for our dogs and their people.

Canine Revolution members, check the member portal for the details and let us know if you’re coming!

This walk is open to Canine Revolution members.
Want more info on the membership? DM me!

09/24/2026

This is a lion in captivity.

It spends it's life in a human-controlled environment.
It had no true ability to hunt for it's food. It's movement is restricted by a small enclosure.
It's ability to scavenge, dig, chase is non-existent.
It's social interactions are dictated by humans.

Sounds like quite the exciting life, right?

Before you call PETA, keep reading...

Because I didn't describe a lion.

I am describing the average pet dog. Because whether we want to come to terms with it or not, pet dogs ARE captive animals.

Realizing this changed everything for me.

They weren't genetically designed to live indoors or in busy cities.
They weren't genetically designed to rely on a human to be able to relieve itself.
They weren't meant to live by our human societal norms.

Now look, I'm not saying everyone should feel like s**t and go set all pet dogs free.

But WE humans did this.
And WE humans can make this a better life for them.

Let me be very clear.
I did this too. x4
I fell hard for "adopt don't shop" and "save them all"..
And my dogs have lived a less than stellar life because I didn't know better.

But when we know better, we do better, right?

So here's that do better part.

A lot of the "problem behaviors" we see in dogs are because their environment os clashing HARD with their genetic needs.

Instead of focusing on how to get your dog to behave....
We need to first ask "How can I make their environment better for their needs?

You don't have to become a dog behavior expert overnight.
You don't have to figure out all the genetics on your own.

That's where we come in.

We look at your dogs genetics, environment, their natural behaviors, and their goofy little personalities to help you discover what your specific dog needs to be fulfilled.

Sometimes...that's tweaking something in their environment.
Sometimes...it's finding a good outlet for them.
Sometimes...that means training.

So bring me your dog.
Bring me alllll the behaviors that are driving you insane
Bring me the "we've tried everything".

Apply for a Free Evaluation and we'll start working on WHY it's happening and make program recommendations on the HOW to fix it.
www.commonscentsdogtraining.com

09/21/2026

How one Indiana dog changed my entire outlook on dogs.

Last year, my husband drug me back to his hometown in rural Indiana.
As we drove the farm roads, I saw a lot of farm dogs.

No leashes.
No humans.

Just free-range dogs.
Hmmm. Interesting.

Then we went to a family get-together where there was an adorable Lab.
Everyone was feeding him pizza "bones"...(My people!)

Another dog showed up and I grabbed my hypothetical popcorn to watch the show I just KNEW was going to unfold.

They just let them walk right up to each other!
Did I mention neither dog was on a leash?!

Granted, these two dogs clearly knew each other, but I was still on the edge of my seat.
The second dog at the party is the dog that changed things for me.

Her name is Kara.

And boy, does she LOVE her dad.
I was mesmerized by their connection.

At one point, she kind of lost him in the crowd...but she quickly sniffed her way back to him.

Again.

No leash.
No treats.

Just a confidence and trust that I had NEVER witnessed before.

Our next trip to Indiana, about a month later, we took Voodoo.
This time, we went to Kara's house....which was basically a farm to me.

And my city-girl ass gets out of the truck with my dog on a leash, my treat pouch, and an air horn clipped to it.

Kara's dad said, "Why don't you let Voodoo off-leash?"

Ummmm, sir.
Do you realize how much anxiety I have?
That is SO dangerous.
I honestly don't know how she is with a new dog.
What if she runs away? (She was wearing a fully charged GPS collar, btw.)

I kept all of those thoughts to myself, took a deep breath, and unhooked her leash.

Clearly this man had done something right with his dogs, and I had something to learn from him.

Voodoo isn't quick to warm up to new people, but she stayed with us the entire time we walked around the property.
Did I mention she was OFF LEASH?!

Kara tried to engage her socially and Voodoo was cautious.
I'm over here freaking out...

And she's just getting to be a dog and live her best life.

New smells.
Freedom.
Uninhibited social interactions.

I think I talked about this experience the entire 10.5-hour drive home.

My hypothesis was that Indiana dogs were living the dream life for dogs.
So I went down the rabbit hole and really dove into WHY this was the case.

It's this right here...
Are you ready?

✨ Their environment matched their genetic needs. ✨

And once I saw it, I couldn't unsee it.
These dogs weren't spending every waking moment being told what NOT to do.

Don't wander.
Don't sniff that.
Don't chase that.
Don't bark.
Don't dig.
Don't interact with that dog.
Don't leave my side.

Their environment gave them room to actually BE dogs.

And no, I'm not suggesting we all move to rural Indiana, buy 40 acres, and start releasing our dogs into the wild.

That's not realistic.

But it made me start asking a completely different question about the dogs I worked with.

Instead of:
How do we make this dog better behaved?

I started asking:
How can we make this environment work better for THIS dog?

Their behavior might be giving us information about what they're missing.

That's where we can help.

During our FREE Evaluation, we're not just looking at whether your dog can sit, stay, or walk politely on a leash.

We're looking at the whole dog.

Their genetics.
Their environment.
Their individual personality.
The problems you're having.
And what their behavior is trying to tell us.

You don't need to move to Indiana. (Although, if you go...take me with you.)

You may just need to understand the dog already living in your house.

Apply for your FREE Evaluation and let's figure them out together.
www.commonscentsdogtraining.com

09/19/2026

This is what dog training is supposed to look like.

At the end of Adventure Dog Day today, Andy said something that pretty much summed up the entire reason we do things differently:

“I’d rather see people laughing and being outdoors with their dogs than walking around a training room with orange cones.”

THAT.

I want you laughing with your dog.

I want you hiking with your dog.

I want you sitting beside a lake while your dog sniffs around, rolls in something questionable, gets their feet wet, and experiences the world.

I want you looking at your dog and actually knowing the animal standing in front of you.

No really...what the hell is the point of spending six weeks walking circles around orange cones?

Seriously.

Real life is messy.

There are dogs.
People.
Wildlife.
Weird noises.
New smells.
Water.
Trails.
Excitement.
Frustration.
Distractions.

THAT is where the skills matter.

And today, we got to watch dogs and their people actually use them.

Not to perform.
Not to prove whose dog was the most obedient.
Not to earn a gold star.

So they could go have a freaking awesome afternoon together.

And THAT is the dog training I want to be part of.

Thank you to everyone who came out for Adventure Dog Day and trusted us enough to try something a little different.

Watching you guys laugh, explore, relax, and genuinely enjoy being with your dogs was pretty damn cool.

More of this to come.
A LOT more of this.

Raise Dogs. Not Robots. 🤘

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Milford, KS
66514

Telephone

+17853475176

Website

http://www.commonscentsdogtraining.com/

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