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Kerri Mahon, M.S., CPDT-KA, FDM
Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed: Foundational Training to more Complex Behavioral Challenges
Family Dog Mediator: L.E.G.S
Adventure Day Camp Facilitator
Dog Boarding

08/21/2026

A dog snaps at flies that aren't there. A cat licks one spot bald. A dog eats rocks, dirt, socks, anything but food.

We call these behavior problems. Sometimes they are. Most of the time there is something else driving the behavior as well.

In this Fear Free sponsored webinar, I'm walking you through how gastrointestinal, thyroid, and skin disease change behavior through the gut-brain axis, systemic inflammation, and constant itch. We'll cover the presentations that get mislabeled: aggression, excessive licking, pica, stargazing, fly-biting, house soiling, overgrooming.
You'll also leave with language for the client who is sure the behavior "isn't medical."

For veterinarians, trainers, and anyone working where medicine and behavior overlap.

September 3rd at 8 pm EST.

Lecture link in comments.

08/20/2026

There’s something pretty incredible about watching your dog realize, “I’ve got this.”

But one of my favorite things about K9 Nose Work is what happens on the other end of the leash.

You start noticing more.

The tiny changes in their breathing.
The way their body shifts when something catches their attention.
The moments when they’re gathering information, working something out, and making a decision.

You learn to observe without directing.

To trust the information your dog is giving you.

And sometimes, to simply stay out of their way.

Because in Nose Work, your dog knows something you don’t.

Learning to recognize that communication and trust your dog’s process is part of what makes searching together so much fun.

My next **Intro to K9 Nose Work** class begins September 18!

🐾 6-week class
📅 September 18
⏰ 6:00 PM
💲200
📍 [Canine Co-op, Lacey WA]

No previous Nose Work experience needed.

**Come discover what your dog can show you.**

Registration is open!

08/13/2026

Enrichment isn’t just about keeping dogs busy. It gives them opportunities to explore, problem-solve, build confidence, and engage with the world in ways that feel good to them. 🐾
Like this kind of dog-centered content? Follow along for more training, enrichment, and everyday dog behavior. 💛

08/08/2026

I’m a dog trainer.

And I’m also the mom of a dog who struggles with reactivity, anxiety, fear, and environmental sensitivities.

Sweet Tooth is my best friend. My baby.

I understand behavior. I understand thresholds, body language, reinforcement, management, and what happens when a dog becomes overwhelmed.

But knowing what is happening doesn’t make it easier when it’s your own dog.

Because when it’s Sweet Tooth, I’m not just his trainer.

I’m his mom.

I can recognize what I’m seeing, understand why it’s happening, and make thoughtful decisions about what he needs in that moment.

And I can still feel sad that he’s struggling.

I can recognize progress and still worry about him. I can have the knowledge and tools to support him and still wish I could make things easier for him.

There is an emotional weight that comes with loving a dog who experiences fear, anxiety, or reactivity that I don’t think we talk about enough.

The planning. The management. The constant awareness of the environment around you. Thinking ahead about what might be difficult and what your dog may need from you.

Because you love this dog.

They’re your best friend. Your baby. Your family.

Being a trainer doesn’t remove that part for me.

Sometimes I have to remind myself that I’m allowed to just be Sweet Tooth’s mom.

I don’t have to analyze every moment or turn every difficult experience into a training opportunity.

Sometimes my job is simply to listen to what he’s telling me and respond.

And sometimes it means sitting with the fact that I can do everything thoughtfully and still have a dog who finds certain parts of the world difficult.

That doesn’t mean he’s failing.

And it doesn’t mean I’m failing him.

It means this is hard sometimes.

When a client comes to me with a dog who is struggling, I understand the emotional side of it too.

I know what it’s like to have the dog you love more than anything be the dog you worry about.

I know what it’s like to want to make their world easier and not always be able to.

Not just because I’m a dog trainer.

Because I’m Sweet Tooth’s mom.

And sometimes, I just want my baby to feel okay

08/07/2026

When the weather and AQI say absolutely not…
We become three bull-breed slugs. 🐌🐌🐌
No adventures.
No athleticism.
No unnecessary movement.
Just climate-controlled loafing, strategic couch placement, and one employee relegated to the gated VIP lounge. 😂
Sometimes enrichment looks like doing things.
Sometimes it looks like doing absolutely nothing together.
Today, we slug. 🛋️🐾

07/24/2026

This is what continuing education looks like at my house. 😂🐶
I’m spending today through Monday (9–5 each day) immersed in the Prospective Nose Work Instructor (PNWI) Seminar. Four days dedicated to learning, growing, and becoming a better instructor and trainer.
One of the things I appreciate most about this profession is that there’s always more to learn. Every opportunity to deepen my understanding helps me better support the dogs and handlers I have the privilege of working with.
Thankfully, my self-appointed teaching assistant is making sure I don’t spend too much time looking at the computer... by becoming my entire field of vision. 🤣
I wouldn’t have it any other way.
I want my clients to know that I’m investing in my education just as much as they’re investing in their relationship with their dogs. Continuing to learn is one of the ways I can continue showing up for them with curiosity, humility, and the best knowledge I have to offer. 🩵🐾.

06/08/2026

Search success is not defined by completing every hide, but by Sweet Tooth’s ability to remain clear, confident, and engaged throughout the work.
In this session, Sweet Tooth continued to work odor thoughtfully and make appropriate decisions as the search progressed. As we moved through the environment, I could see his search stamina beginning to decrease. An expected and normal part of sustained cognitive work.
He was able to locate one final hide before we concluded the session.
A key part of effective handling is recognizing when a dog is approaching their threshold and making the decision to end while they are still successful. This preserves clarity, supports confidence, and helps maintain long-term enthusiasm for the work.
The goal is not to extend the search at all costs, but to ensure the dog leaves the session with a positive, sustainable experience that supports future learning.
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Welcome to our corner of the dog world. 🐾We believe dogs deserve more than rigid training methods, overstimulating envir...
05/08/2026

Welcome to our corner of the dog world. 🐾

We believe dogs deserve more than rigid training methods, overstimulating environments, or one-size-fits-all care.

Here, we take a more intentional approach, one rooted in behavioral science, positive reinforcement, enrichment, and truly getting to know the individual dog in front of us.

From private training and behavior support to adventure day camp and personalized boarding care, every service we offer is designed with your dog’s emotional wellbeing, safety, and quality of life in mind.

Our passion lies in helping dogs become more confident, understood, and supported while helping their humans feel more connected and empowered along the way.

Whether your dog is sensitive, social, anxious, energetic, reactive, or simply wonderfully unique, they are welcome here.

On this page, you’ll find:
🤍 training and behavior education
🌲 adventure day camp moments
🦴 enrichment ideas and daily life tips
🐶 client success stories
📚 insight into ethical, science-based training
✨ and plenty of real-life dog content

Thank you for being here and supporting a small business built around compassionate care and a deep respect for dogs as individuals.

Building a business rooted in ethical care, enrichment, and relationship-centered training is something we care deeply about — and community support makes all the difference.

If our philosophy resonates with you, sharing our page is one of the most meaningful ways to support us as we grow. 🐾

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Olympia, WA
98512

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+13602591048

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