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05/19/2026

For a long time, I thought Mainely Hounds was just about dogs and training.

And while the training dogs will always be a huge part of what I do… over the years, this “brand” slowly became something deeper.

It became early mornings loading dogs into the van.

Wet paws.
Mountain trails.
Campfire nights.
Learning patience.
Learning regulation.
Learning how to breathe again beside a dog that needed me to slow down.
Honoring the other end of the leash

Somewhere along the way, this stopped being about “fixing dogs.”

And started becoming about connection.
Adventure.
Healing.
Community.
A slower, more grounded way of living alongside our dogs.

This next chapter reflects that.

A new look.
A clearer vision.
The same heart behind it all.

Mainely Hounds is growing into the lifestyle brand it was always meant to become.

Fuel 🐾 Train 🐾 Explore

Coming soon 🖤

05/16/2026

Before the internet goes wild, it was a very unique situation and I was working. I did not know the man well and I had never met the dog. This all happened within a minute of walking up to them.

BUT… there’s a lot we can all learn from this. Dogs in public are not a free-for-all for our entertainment. And “friendly” does not always mean safe, social, or emotionally regulated.

A lot of dogs people label as “super friendly” are actually overaroused, overwhelmed, and unable to make good choices in high-pressure situations. That frantic hyper behavior people laugh off? Sometimes it’s not friendliness. Sometimes it’s stress and lack of regulation. Oftentimes 🫣

In this situation, I was standing still talking to the man. I wasn’t baby talking, or invading space. I simply moved in slightly closer and the dog immediately latched onto my arm.

Here’s the important part: nobody panicked.

Most bite situations escalate because people scream, yank the leash and create chaos. Thankfully, the man froze instead of reacting emotionally, which allowed me to calmly instruct him to maintain control while I safely got out of the situation before the dog could regrip.

Then AFTER the bite, we created space, ensured everyone was safe, and kept the dog under control instead of escalating the situation further.

This could have gone much worse had either one of us reacted differently.

The lesson? Know your dog honestly. Stop labeling dysregulation as friendliness. And remember that not every dog wants or can handle public interaction safely.

And to the public? If you “must” pet that dog ASK first, respect the answer, move slow, avoid baby talk, DO NOT put your face in theirs, keep it short and sweet. Better yet get your own dog or volunteer at a shelter if you need puppy love.

05/09/2026

Happy national dog moms day 💕🐾🐶👅🫶

Photo credit to the one and only Venture With Dogs - Maine's Award Winning Pet Photographer

05/03/2026

If you think the tool is the problem… you’re missing the bigger issue.

Hot take (Curious how many followers I lose over this one 👀) The dog training world is way too obsessed with arguing over tools.

E-collar vs no e-collar.Prong vs harness.“Balanced” vs “positive only.”

Like if we just eliminate the “bad” tools, everything magically gets better.

That’s not how this works.

Because here’s the uncomfortable truth-it’s not the tool causing the problem.It’s the human using it.

Everything is a tool!

A leash is a tool.A flat collar is a tool (and yes, dogs damage their tracheas on those every day).A harness is a tool (and plenty restrict natural movement).An e-collar is a tool.A prong is a tool.

So are your voice… and your hands.

Any of them can help—or harm.Any of them can teach—or confuse.Any of them can build trust—or break it.

You can shut a dog down or make them obese and only come for food with “positive only.”You can create chaos with zero structure.You can also misuse corrections and do real damage.

Let that sink in.

So maybe the question isn’t:“What tool are you using?”

It’s:Do you actually understand why you’re using it?Do you know how to use it fairly?And does your dog feel safe and understood in the process?

The right tool for the right dog in the right moment.

But here’s the part most people are missing…No tool replaces relationship.

You can’t shortcut trust.You can’t outsource communication.And you can’t build a calm, confident dog without being part of the equation.

My tools aren’t the magic.

They sit in my pouch until they’re needed.My knowledge—and my relationship with the dog—decides when (or if) they come out.

That’s the real work.And that’s the part nobody wants to argue about.

Just sayin 🤷‍♀️🙄😍🫶

05/01/2026

I don’t think we talk enough about how our dogs can disappoint us.

Not in the “they bark and jump” kind of way…
but in the “I didn’t think this would feel so hard” kind of way.

I thought Mulligan would help my mental health.
Instead, he brought everything to the surface.

His anxiety met mine.
His reactivity mirrored my nervous system.
And some (ok most) days, it made things worse.

I loved him deeply…
but I was overwhelmed, frustrated, and questioning myself.

That part? People don’t say out loud.

But here’s the truth,

Dogs like Mulligan aren’t here to be easy.
They’re here to change you.

And you can love your dog endlessly
while grieving the experience you thought you’d have.

Both can exist.

If you’re in that place,
you’re not alone. 🧡

May is mental health awareness month and while Mulligan and I are in a much better place now, there are still days that creep in on us. How do we get through? Nature. Usually if one of us is struggling, we haven’t been fulfilled. Nature is both healing and grounding.

I’m curious,
What helps you on the hard days?

Drop a comment below and let’s help each other! 🐾

04/06/2026

Replies will be delayed. See you on Wednesday!

03/30/2026

‼️Big things are happening here at Mainely Hounds‼️

While I can’t share details just yet 😉. I can tell you I need to make some room. So until inventory is gone EVERYTHING will be sold AT COST. Yes you heard me. I make no profit. I just want to find good homes for all my merch leftover. These are literally premium quality items. So soft and wear so well. And you know me, I will always throw in some freebies!!!

Hoodie $36
T shirt $20
Baseball Hat $18
Beanie $15
8 foot hands free or slip or clip leash $25
20 foot slip or clip leash $30

What are you waiting for DM today! (Can ship as well!) Help a sister out.

(Website will soon reflect new prices as well! We can take credit card, Venmo, Apple Pay)

03/19/2026

Yesterday was a reminder that no matter how experienced you are… things can still happen… fast.

Milo got out of sight.

We just got to camp for the afternoon. Another dog somehow injured their ear shortly after exiting the van. This happened in the middle of my trying to put on Milo’s collar. In the midst of caring for the dog and updating the owner so they knew what happened I realized I forgot to finish putting on Milo’s collar. So yes, he didn’t have any identification on him. That part, getting distracted and forgetting? that’s on me.

Milo has good recall, and we recently passed our canine good citizen. We’ve been working extra hard on our training lately. So honestly, I wasn’t worried. I figured he followed a scent a little farther than usual. But when I called, he didn’t come back. Not like him. Not with me.

But here’s the part we need to talk about:

He didn’t just “stay out.”

Someone found him and decided to take him inside…and keep him…for hours!!!

Not reported. Not returned. Just… kept.

Let me be very clear:

That is not helping. That is not rescuing. And that is not okay.

If you find a dog, your job is simple:
➡️ Report it
➡️ Call animal control
➡️ Help get them home

That dog is not yours to keep no matter how friendly, how cute, or how much you think they “like you.”

Most lost dogs are deeply loved and actively being searched for.

Now, my side:

I will always take responsibility where it’s mine.

• He should’ve had his collar on
• His GPS tracker stopped working a few weeks ago and I didn’t replace it. Immediately fixed that.
• Microchip + updated info = I realized I’ve had Milo for 9 months and somehow forgot to update his microchip info! 🫣 Thankfully his prior owner and I talk regularly

Even as a professional, I don’t get to skip the basics. I take full responsibility for my part.

But this situation is also a reminder that we rely on community to do the right thing, and that doesn’t always happen.

Milo is safe. I’m grateful. But I’m also tightening every layer of safety moving forward.

Let this be your reminder:
Check your systems.
Have backups.
And if you ever find a dog…please do the right thing.

Sincerely every dog owner! 💕🐾

03/01/2026

Things often get harder
right before they get better.

For dogs.
For owners.
For businesses.

If you are feeling this. Stay the course. It gets better ❣️

02/25/2026

Excited to share an achievement with you guys. I recently earned my certification in both PEMF and Red Light Therapy for dogs! 🐶

I’m sure the first two questions you may be thinking are what 🤨 and why? 🧐

First, PEMF or Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field and Red Light Therapy put simply help inflammation, improve circulation and promote cellular repair.

So now the why? I personally struggle with long term chronic health issues and recently discovered Red Light Therapy and it’s been amazing. I wondering if this same technology could be used for dogs suffering from pain or injury as well. I have 3 senior dogs and 2 clumsy ones 😂. You also may recall Milo’s recent diagnosis with anaplasmosis and Rocky Mountain spotted fever this summer and fall leaving him near debilitated in pain and inflammation.

Turns out I was behind the game and this therapy has been used for a while. I knew it was something I wanted to learn more about. Really excited to dive into this with my personal dogs and hopefully share with my clients in the future.

Thank you all for your continued support of this account and continued education to understand deeper needs of our dogs and serve you better ❤️

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