No Problem Dog Training

Just a perfect senior gal asking for a boop!
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Bingo is total , including his two different colored & slightly crossed eyes! Bingo has been adopted & doing great in our training sessions. Bingo was rescued by the incredible team If you are looking to adopt your own pibble perfection, please check them out!
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Had the best Saturday catching up with Pepper who I worked with back in 2019. Back then she was a single gal living with her dad in a hip downtown apartment. She’s been a dog sister & now a big sister to two human puppies in a house with a fire pit by the beach. I love when clients become friends. I’m so proud of Pepper .noyes &

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My is Magzy who was able to focus on me even with her favorite chew on the ground next to her.
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The world lost a bright light this past weekend when Luna crossed the rainbow bridge. She had the most wonderful dedicated family, who taught her the best tricks, took her on long runs, and even gave her a big/little dog brother. These photos are of the first & the last time I saw her, showing off & then keeping a watchful eye over my lesson with her brother, Rocky. Luna was one of a kind…intense, silly, & sweet. It’s important to train your dogs, but make sure to play & laugh with them too. Our time together is far too short. 🌈 🖤🤍🖤 🌈

TBT to the time I got to play tug, fetch, & enrichment games with Donnie, the , while visiting & getting my hair done by my wonderful friend, the talented & proud pit bull mom There is no better self care.
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So thankful to for being an awesome dog mom & for letting people know about virtual separation anxiety training for their dogs. I was thrilled to see all the comments about the importance positive reinforcement certified trainers! So incredible. Email me at [email protected] or message me here to set up your FREE discovery call!
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So excited to announce that I am now a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer aka CSAT! I completed an intense and wonderful program with and I’m so excited to help guardians & their dogs who are experiencing separation anxiety. I know from personal experience how it feels & now I know how to make everyone feel better. It’s all virtual so I have the privilege of helping no matter where you are. Reach out to schedule a free discovery call today!
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It's Animal Shelter Appreciation Week! Thank you to those dedicated workers and volunteers to do the hard work, the important work, the ften thankless work. We see you. We appreciate you.

See Them, Tell Them - Malena DeMartini I see you. The work that happens in shelters and rescue organizations is selfless. Caring for so many individual dogs, each with their own needs, is a labor of love, but it comes with heaps of stressors. Every bark takes its toll. I work with many shelters and rescues to support their efforts with d...

Our best boy crossed over yesterday at almost 17 years old. Our journey together started 16 years ago when I saw this “little brown dog” running in the street, then chased him into a chain link fence enclosure, and finally lured him out as he growled at me. It was love. He was complicated. He is responsible for the size of my heart & for every grey hair on my head. Porter was both fighting scars & bow ties, rule enforcer & adventurer.

In our time together, he ran the hills of San Francisco, around Central Park, The East River, the country upstate, Lake Merritt & Redwoods of Oakland, and the beaches of Venice, Santa Monica, California & Plymouth, Massachusetts. He road tripped across America 5 times. Most of his life, he had his sister, Cass, who was the perfect polar opposite & I hope they’ve been reunited & playing together without pain. Rob & I will take on their pain here. We are devastated, but we know how incredibly lucky we are that he chose us. 🐕 🌈 🌅

We are back in from NYC & a social media break. We are already getting back to work & having fun in (almost) sunny LA! There is availability, so reach out if you are looking to train and have fun with your pup! ☀️ 🌴 🌅
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It’s been a year without Cassady & it still feels incorrect that she isn’t beside me as life journeys continue on somehow without her. I got this tattoo of her on my left shoulder so that she would always be by my heart. The flowers are pink coreopsis, which mean “always cheerful,” which she was & she always looked good in pink. Thank you to at for really capturing her looks and personality. It has helped so much to heal from a loss I’ll always have. I’ll treasure it forever. 🐾 🌈 🌸

I highly recommend a stay at whether it’s to visit the sanctuary or stay overnight on a cross country drive. The hotel is lovely & has every amenity for you & your pet. They even have dog beds that pull out for dogs who don’t feel like they need the King Bed.
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For I wanted to share these texts to motivate those with reactive dogs, to rescues who are overwhelmed, & dog trainers who are feeling burnt out. It’s amazing what we can all accomplish with work, patience, & dedication. Celebrate every win. So proud ❤️
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Tank’s pout is epic.
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I had a much needed social media break, but it’s time to get back & what better way to return than to wish everyone a very 🌈
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To all my BOSS LADY TRAINERS:
We are in a world where women are raised to be people pleasers, where we are praised for putting others needs before our own. Our worthiness is defined by how others feel about us. Then we decided to become freakin dog trainers! It’s a profession where making dogs and their people happy is our goal and if we don't achieve that goal, it can feel like a professional and a personal failure. We burn out. Remember that your profession is part of who you are, but it's not all you are. So I wanted to tell you that you are worthy when you:
say, "no."
have a bad day.
raise your rates.
don’t "save" them
are disappointed
have a slow week
make a mistake
need a break.
take a day off
aren't getting the results you want.
are hanging out with friends.

Talk to yourself like you would talk to a client. Set yourself up for success. Work with triggers, but stay under threshold. Take time to decompress. Positive reinforcement works! Be kind to yourself. You are worthy. You matter. You are loved. Support women by praising them for doing what they need to do, not for putting everyone else's needs first.
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The is raising money to help pets in Ukraine. Go to their website or Instagram page to make a donation. Every little bit counts. 🇺🇦 💙💛

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Porter, my forever neurotic weirdo, gentleman, funny despite himself, old man puppy Valentine 💘💞
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& to my last day with I have so many videos of this little guy that I’ll get to posting soon. Lucas, Leo’s dad, purchased a 10 pack that included boot camp and private sessions & it was a blast working with them both. Together we achieved our goals and set Leo up for success long term too! Love this little guy so much!
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Sometimes a is more than just a happy dog. It’s Frito able to lay down, relax & be silly even with boats, barking dogs AND barking seals!!!
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Happy Friday and happy Snow Day! Porter hasn’t been in the snow for a long time, but he navigated the snowy hills of Manhattan like an old pro! ❄️ 🐕
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dogs of Thanksgiving, Rhia, the sweet ever-patient and a silly finally tired Bella. They may be reclining, but were ready to leap into action once dessert is served. 😂 🐶
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We hope everyone has been having a safe & happy holiday season! Take time this week for some much needed rest.
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