The Trekking Vet Tech & Professional Behavioral Consultant

07/09/2026

Take advantage while you can!

Our Training Credit Special is BACK by popular demand! Until July 31st, buy $100 in credit, get $50 credit FREE!

Good for in-person sessions, Zoom sessions, Online Instructional Packages, Phone Consultations, and even Lodge N Learn!

Every moment your dog is awake, they are learning SOMETHING! We can help guide you to whatever your goal.may be!

As Always, Happy Training!

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07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July and 250th America's Birthday Celebration to you and yours! :)

06/19/2026

I've been Cooperative Care a really long time - including pill administration on Guinness way back in 2016 (and long before that video!).

Teach your dogs to "Say Ah" and drop their jaw... How many of your dogs can do that? :-)

Want to learn more! Now offering Zoom and TipJar Training Sessions!

Call or text today 602-463-5472 and setup your Pet's session! :)

03/19/2026

SHARING FOR SOMEONE CLOSE: MISSING PERSON!!!! SPOKANE WASHINGTON AREA PEOPLE, BUT ANYONE AND EVERYONE PLEASE SHARE IF YOU HAVE CONTACTS UP THERE!

03/17/2026

Throw back Training Video!! Mr Colby! From Fearful to Fear Free Nail Trims...no holder necessary!

We started out with a thrashing, mouthing, very anxious dog who needed people to try and "pin him down" for nail trims, while he lunged, snapped, and feared for his life, a**l glanding/urinating/defecating, etc.

And I modified him to this after just a few sessions:

His leash is dangling. He is sitting relaxed and eating his cookies after each nail...and now he even WANTS to get up on table! Soooooo proud of this boy!

Fear Free sessions make a difference and dogs CAN learn impulse control and that Life does NOT have to be as scary as they think it is.

A nail trim is also NOT a life or death emergency, so forcing it is just unnecssary. Please don't allow ANYONE to hurt your dog, mentally or physically! It isn't necessary!

We started out with a thrashing, mouthing, very anxious dog who needed people to try and "hold him down" for nail trims, while he lunged, snapped, and feared...

03/15/2026

Professional Dog Trainer here (CPDT-KA, CTDI), and Vet Tech Services (CVT and CPNC).
Fear Free Certified Professional and non-aversive behavioral modification for over 25years.

In-home and real-world field trips available foe sessions to help your pet learn lifelong manners in fun and innovative ways, from Puppy Manners through Service Dog levels and everything in between!

We also help you modify any problem behaviors in with relationship building techniques versus intimidation or suppression for true lifelong behavior change without the need for special equipment. Problems with aggression, reactivity, or anxiety? Let us help!

For the really busy owner, online instructional programs are also available (we have students worldwide that easily learn this way!), which include easy-to-follow video instructionals and Zoom lessons. Call/Text today!
602-463-5472

03/10/2026

Training Tip Tuesday: Share the best training tip you can think of in the comments below!

Here's one of our favs:
Reward the behaviors you like! By actively rewarding calm, quiet, or otherwise desired behaviors, you let your dog know they should continue to do them! You CANNOT reward "too many" GOOD behaviors!

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Training Tip Tuesday: Share the best training tip you can think of in the comments below!

Here's one of our favs:
Reward the behaviors you like! By actively rewarding calm, quiet, or otherwise desired behaviors, you let your dog know they should continue to do them! You CANNOT reward "too many" GOOD behaviors!

12/15/2025

If your dogs could talk, they would ask Santa Paws for more fun training options for Christmas and the New Year!

Well, you're in luck! Dog Training is now on sale for Christmas!

Does your pet need more manners? Do you want to explore the amazing world of fear-free, non-aversive, and FUN dog training games that get you to your goals FAST?

Or maybe you're going on vacation in 2026 and want to do Lodge N Learn instead of boarding somewhere? We can help!

Buy $100 in training credit, get $50 free for yourself to or gift away. No limits!

Call or Text: 602-463-5472 for more information and to get your spot locked in!

Teach your dog retrieving, how to learn an Off Switch and self-calm, build their confidence on field trips...or schedule some DayCamps or Lodge N Learns with me! I also do Zoom Sessions and Online Video Instructionals for those students further away!

But Hurry! Only good now thru December 20th and then it disappears!

Let's explore your options and get you started putting the right paw forward!

11/27/2025

Wishing you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving full of tasty things!

09/05/2025

Every moment we are awake, we are learning SOMETHING...what is it that you are teaching?

What is ONE thing you can focus on today to teach your dog?

Improve their frequency of eye contact/check in?
Create a faster Touch cue response?
Help them better understand a Settle cue?
Maybe a faster response to one cue of Sit or Down?

Each day, pick ONE thing to create. Soon you have that beautiful foundation and that's what we build our solid walls and roof over!