Our mission is to help you build the most fun, stress-free and rewarding relationship with your dog!
01/03/2026
For a long time, dog training has been framed as something separate from real life.
Commands. Obedience. Perfection.
But that was never the vision.
Lifestyle-based dog training means we stop asking dogs to fit into our lives — and start building lives that work for both of us.
It’s not about having a “perfect” dog.
It’s about feeling confident, calm, and capable in the moments that actually matter.
Walks that feel easier.
Homes that feel more peaceful.
A relationship built on trust, not pressure.
In 2026, we’re normalizing:
• training that supports your real routines
• partnership over perfection
• dogs as part of everyday life — not just training sessions
• emotional safety, choice, and trust
• dog parents who feel empowered, not judged
This is what life-first dog training looks like.
And it’s possible — for you and your dog.
Follow along for training that fits real life.
10/02/2025
Comment “EQUIPMENT” and I’ll send you my 3 favorite leash training harnesses! 👇
09/17/2025
Meet Enzo 🐶✨
He is a 4 and a half month old Australian Cobberdog and he recently joined the Family Pupz Coaching Program! 💕
👉 A little about Enzo:
• Personality: sweet, energetic, and looooooves to ‘jump’ when he’s excited.
• Family’s goal: create joy with Enzo and have him learn certain life skills.
• Current focus in training: teaching him to “sit to say hi” with a variety of people.
Help us welcome Enzo to the Family Pupz crew in the comments! Drop a 👏🏻 if you think he can learn to sit instead of jump! 😅
09/16/2025
Meet Tommy 🐶✨
This 4-month-old English Springer Spaniel just joined the Family Pupz Homeschooling Program, and we’re already smitten! 💕
👉 A little about Tommy:
• Personality: goofy, energetic, and loves to ‘jump’ when he’s excited.
• Family’s goal: a peaceful home, harmonious walks, a welcoming host, a good brother to human kids.
• First focus in training: teaching him to relax on a bed, touch, find it, and getting started with leash skills.
Help us welcome Tommy to the Family Pupz crew in the comments! Drop a ❤️ if you think he’s the cutest!
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Tanya is a licensed educator and presenter for the Family Paws® Parent Education (FPPE). FPPE is the parent organization of two Internationally-licensed programs: Dogs & Storks® and Dogs & Toddlers™, which aim to provide specialized support for expecting and new families with dogs to help establish a safe and harmonious relationship between babies/toddlers and the family dog(s) in the home. As such, Tanya provides both group presentations and private support for these families.
We are proud to announce that our private support for expecting families service, dubbed our Doggy Doula℠ service, was recently selected for a Best of Denver 2019 award by Westword Magazine. Colorado Parent Magazine also named our service as a featured selection in the "Unique Services For Pets" section of their April 2019 issue, which was dedicated to providing parents in Colorado with helpful information about pets and the services that cater to them.
Tanya is also certified in Professional Dog Training Skills by the State-Approved Dog Trainer School: CATCH Canine Trainers Academy. All CATCH courses are also approved by the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT) for continuing education units. Tanya is currently preparing for the CPDT-KA examination herself.
In addition, Tanya is certified in Dog Trainer Foundations by the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training & Behavior. During the course she has mastered the fundamentals of force-free training and clicker training, allowing her to be proficient in the mechanical skills needed to use this technology effectively.
Tanya has been working with pets professionally since 2013, when she founded Play Pals - a highly personalized dog walking & cat sitting services company in London and in New York City (as featured in the Denver Post). During the past 6 years, she acquired extensive experience and knowledge by regularly working with over 200 clients and their pets, consisting of a wide variety of breeds, personalities, and histories.
Currently, Tanya volunteers a portion of her time as a dog trainer at the Humane Society of South Platte Valley.
Tanya believes in using only positive training techniques as a powerful tool for building strong and lasting dog-owner relationships. The use of force-free training methods make her sessions fun and enjoyable for both her dog and human clients.
