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Positive reinforcement dog trainer. Licensed Family Paws Parent Educator. Enrichment Coordinator at the Humane Society of Sonoma County.

Santa Rosa, CA
Joined August 2009
The way you spend your time changes significantly when you have a baby (especially if you're a woman who decides to breastfeed). I think this is best explained visually. Here's what my time looks like before and after:
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On the blog: Considerations for families w children when considering adopting a dog. What are the three things I think are most important for setting a #shelterdog up for success in a home w kids? Read here: bit.ly/2H5ZbCH #dogblog #dogsandkids #adoptdontshop
Day one of the Shelter Playgroup Summit! #shelterenrichment #animalbehavior
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You know you work at an #animalshelter when... a dog dipping her tail in pee and wagging it all over you is a totally normal part of your day.
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As a #dogtrainer I feel most accomplished when I hear and see my clients celebrating their dogs! What did you celebrate about your dog today?
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One of my fave little dudes ❤️
Yup, he’s a little goofy looking! Rudolph is such a spunky, special little dude. He’s going to make an awesome companion! #AdoptableDog #SonomaCounty
Love this special girl!
Shy girl Mia showed us her playful side with little Chilaquil! Chil was adopted but Mia is still looking for her special someone. And now we know she’d LOVE to have a tiny friend to keep her company, too!
Anyone else use multiple hot sauces on one meal because you just can’t make up your mind? No? Just me? Ok, I’ma go back to saucing up my breakfast over here... 🍳 #hotsaucedilemma #condimentqueen
This is Küna. On the left is a pic from the day she was rescued. On the right is a pic from one year later. She went from spending her time alone in a crate, to a comfy bed with a new best friend. 13/10
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Tallahassee bustin’ a move with adorable little HSSC alum Grizzly! What sweet and respectful play! This lovely girl is available to adopt - come meet her today! #AdoptableDog #SonomaCounty #AdoptDontShop
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Walking around w toothpaste on my jeans all day and it’s not even people toothpaste - it’s dog toothpaste 🙄 #dogmomlife #crazydoglady – at California, USA
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🙌🏻 – at Santa Rosa, CA
I’m running to fight for Medicare for All, universal pre-K, debt-free college & more. To guarantee middle-class families a pay increase of up to $500/mo with the largest working-class tax cut in decades — paid for by reversing this Admin’s gifts to big corporations & the top 1%.
I got an immersion blender for Christmas and so far I’ve only used it to make goodies for my dogs. #noragrets #crazydoglady – at Santa Rosa, CA
High winds and heavy rain are expected Wed thru Thurs morning in Sonoma County. What to expect: MEDIUM risk of mudslides MEDIUM/HIGH threat to commute traffic HIGH threat of wind related problems (falling trees and/or power outages) HIGH threat of localized flooding
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Does your dog NEED to play with other dogs? Here are some thoughts on whether or not your dog should be making friends, and what those friendships may look like: bit.ly/2speNci #dogblog
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These little guys had blast at our small dog social on Sunday! Do you have a little guy that would like to make a few friends? Sign up for our socialization classes at humanesocietysoco.org/clever
My husband is “sick with power” now that we have a “robot slave” (we got a Roomba.) – at Santa Rosa, CA
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