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J-R Companion Dog Training Certified Dog Trainer helping you with Manners, Enrichment, Therapy Dog Training, Dog-Baby Prep, and Sep Anxiety📍Virtually & in-person Pittsburgh, PA

🐾Certified Dog Trainer | Helping you with Manners, Enrichment, Therapy Dog Cert, Dog-Baby Prep & Sep Anxiety. 📍 Pittsburgh, PA (Virtual/In-Person)

I have room in my Yoga with your Dog Single Session class at Lucky Paws Pet Resort. Sign up online to join!
10/24/2026

I have room in my Yoga with your Dog Single Session class at Lucky Paws Pet Resort. Sign up online to join!

10/23/2026

For over 8 years, I’ve been teaching Nosework as one of the ultimate forms of canine enrichment! 🐶🔍

I’ve been fortunate to learn from incredible mentors along the way, and there is truly nothing I love more than showing guardians how to harness the incredible power of their dog’s nose. 🧠✨

Ready to dive into the world of scent? 🐾 Join me for group Nosework classes at Animal Friends and Lucky Paws Resort 🏠 Or book a private Scent Behavior Enrichment Experience tailored just for your pup!

I would love to meet you and your dog’s nose... I mean, your dog! 😉👇
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I recently completed the "Cat Training for Dog Trainers" webinar through The Dog Trainer's Crucible! 🐱🐾While I am still ...
10/21/2026

I recently completed the "Cat Training for Dog Trainers" webinar through The Dog Trainer's Crucible! 🐱🐾

While I am still waiting on my official certificate to arrive, I learned so much from this course and feel more informed about introducing dogs and cats safely so they can truly become friends if they want to be. 🐶❤️🐱

Commitment to continuing education is so important to being a true professional in our field. Animal behavior is always evolving, and staying up to date ensures we are providing the absolute best, safest guidance for our students and their furry families! ✨
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✨ Now Offering: 1-on-1 Behavioral Enrichment Experiences at Lucky Paws Pet Resort! ✨Every dog experiences the world thro...
10/20/2026

✨ Now Offering: 1-on-1 Behavioral Enrichment Experiences at Lucky Paws Pet Resort! ✨

Every dog experiences the world through their senses, and understanding how your dog processes their environment is the key to building confidence, reducing stress, and unlocking their full potential.

Our new private 45-minute 1-on-1 sessions ($90) are tailored entirely to your dog's unique sensory needs. During this guided experience, your dog will navigate a curated sensory landscape designed to let them safely explore their natural instincts. At the same time, you'll receive real-time expert feedback to help you better understand their individual learning style and how they view the world! 🐾

Whether your pup needs a confidence boost, a mindful mental workout, or just an engaging new way to tap into their natural behaviors, these sessions offer a deeply fulfilling, positive-reinforcement experience.

📅 Sessions include a dedicated 1-on-1 setup scheduled on your preferred date! Visit Lucky Paws Pet Resort to sign up!

https://www.luckypawsresort.com/training-class-request/

This is what real progress looks like. 🐾💛When people picture dog training success, they often imagine 100% perfection.Bu...
10/20/2026

This is what real progress looks like. 🐾💛

When people picture dog training success, they often imagine 100% perfection.

But real life with a reactive or complex dog isn't about eliminating every reaction—it's about building resilience, giving each other grace, and finding joy in the day-to-day rhythm together.

I received this message recently, and it truly meant the world:
💬 "Sharing my thoughts of how much you have done for Stoney and I (Notti too). Stoney still has his fears and reactions and I love him being with us!! Has become a part of living well each day to craft ways for Stoney to have a great day. He holds no grudges if I fail — and I’m not so disappointed in me when I fail — all because of your wise coaching, tireless encouragement and care. We’re living large - sometimes noisy, or cautious… it’s a good life. Thanks"

Helping clients learn to navigate the ups and downs with confidence and self-compassion is the true heart of this work. Stoney and his humans are proof that a rich, fulfilling life with your dog is always within reach! 🌿

👇 Ready to find a better rhythm with your dog? Click the link in my bio to explore custom coaching options! 🔗✨
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Training teaches your dog human-centric skills, but hobbies give them the freedom to just be dogs 🐕✨🧠. If your dog is in...
10/19/2026

Training teaches your dog human-centric skills, but hobbies give them the freedom to just be dogs 🐕✨🧠.

If your dog is inventing their own chaotic hobbies (hello, spontaneous digging projects ⛏️ and shredded mail 📦), it’s time for a routine upgrade 🛠️.

Discover why walks 🦮 and obedience aren't always enough to keep a canine brain satisfied, and check out our go-to list of mental and physical outlets 🧩🎾.

Read the full blog at the link in our bio! 🔗🐾

What a stellar day of training and teamwork! 🐶🎒🐾 Cookie’s Private Session: Started off with this happy adolescent and he...
10/18/2026

What a stellar day of training and teamwork! 🐶🎒

🐾 Cookie’s Private Session: Started off with this happy adolescent and her wonderful guardian. They’re tackling jumping and coming when called, and we built a custom success plan together! Look at that proud smile! ❤️

👃 Search for Treats Class: Next up was some nose work fun! Newcomer Flower absolutely loved searching and sniffing around. Let's be real—what dog doesn't? It is their strongest and favorite sense after all! 🌸🔍

🏃 Come When Called Class: Finished the day with Pumpkin. He used to "never" come because he preferred being the one to chase! But today? He turned the tables and did the chasing! Total breakthrough moment 🎉🙌

How was your weekend, friends?

I caught this scene on TV recently and couldn't help but make the connection... 📺👇Notice how the mom lets her child lead...
10/16/2026

I caught this scene on TV recently and couldn't help but make the connection... 📺👇

Notice how the mom lets her child lead the way out of pure excitement? She isn't frustrated—she’s just letting them explore! 🎡✨

Yet when it comes to leash walking, we often demand a perfect, rigid heel —even though a dog's natural walking pace is way faster than ours. 🐕💨

Dogs are navigating a complex, foreign world based only on the information we give them. 🌐🐶 They aren't born knowing our rules any more than a human child is. They're just eager to process an overwhelming world of new sights and smells.

Next time your pup pulls, take a deep breath: ✨ Be patient ✨ Be consistent ✨ Be kind... to your dog AND to yourself ❤️🐾

We’re all learning as we go!

👇 What's your dog's favorite thing to stop and sniff on walks? Tell me in the comments! 💬
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10/13/2026

Mat or Place? Two Words, One Incredible Life Skill 🐾

Whether you call it MAT or PLACE, you aren’t just teaching a "stay." You’re teaching a vital life skill: emotional self-regulation.

Watch Rick in the video: a designated mat does more than hold physical space—it acts as a mental anchor. It gives him the clarity to pause, process, and wait for his cue, rather than reacting on impulse. And that release? Pure joy, built on clear communication and trust! ✨

Here is what you’re actually building when you teach this behavior:

If you use MAT:
🧠 Mindful Management: A predictable default choice when life gets hectic.
🌱 Autonomy & Agency: A sanctuary built on reward-based choices.
🧘 Tether to Tranquility: A physical cue that tells the nervous system to downshift and decompress.

If you use PLACE:
🗺️ Predictability: Clear direction in chaotic moments.
💤 Low Arousal: A space for heavy sighs and emotional decompression.
🤝 Agency & Choice: A cooperative invitation, not a forced command.
🏡 Comfort & Co-Regulation: A safe zone to peacefully observe and co-regulate.
⚓ Emotional Anchor: Shifting from hyper-vigilance to relaxation.

At the end of the day, the word matters less than the feeling. We aren't sending them away; we are guiding them to a calmer, happier state of mind.

💬 What do you call this cozy sanctuary in your house? Are you Team Mat or Team Place? Let us know below! 👇
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10/12/2026

Almost a decade ago, I started offering Enrichment Experiences to give dogs a dedicated outlet for their natural instincts and behavior needs! 🐶🧠

Names may change over ten years, but the heart behind the work remains identical. ❤️✨

If you’d like to support a small business while giving your dog a true tail-wagging experience, you can register for an upcoming session through J-R Companion Dog Training or Lucky Paws Pet Resort! 🐾

👇 Ready to treat your pup? Click the link in my bio to view upcoming dates and reserve your spot! 🗓️✨
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Pittsburgh, PA

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Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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