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This quote has always resonated with me. It reminds me that each of us has the power to make a difference… even me.

 

So I left my veterinary practice manager position on a mission to change the world for dogs. In my 30 years of working in animal hospitals, I witnessed increasing numbers of dogs with "behavior problems", and dogs struggling with fear, anxiety, and stress. Too many of them relied on medication just to cope with daily life. 

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Wanting to be part of the solution, I became a professional dog trainer, and founded Souly Dog in 2022. Not to conform to the model of conventional obedience training, but to advocate for a change in how we relate to our dogs. To prioritize connection over control, wellbeing over obedience, and healing over heeling.

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My first step was to create a safe, restorative space for dogs to express instinctive behaviors and fulfill their physical, emotional, and social needs. A place where nervous systems relax, stress lowers, and many "problem" behaviors resolve. Away from the noise of the digital world, and surrounded by the quiet, healing power of nature.

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In this space, the truth about your dog will be revealed, opening up an opportunity for a deeper, more authentic relationship. â€‹â€‹I invite you and your dog on a journey of connection and transformation that can't be achieved through training alone. 

 

CONTACT US to learn more, or schedule a free introductory connection call today!​

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“I said, ‘Somebody should do something about that.’
Then I realized,
‘I am somebody.’”
~Lily Tomlin
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Ann Christmas, CPDT-KA, LFDM-T
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