This year I was thrilled to be featured in Voyage Utah's Hidden Gems series, and this opportunity was really special to me because as I work day to day I don't often get the chance to stop and remember how things started and realize how far they have come. Mindful Canine Dog Training has been in business in Cedar City, Utah for over 5 years now- which I feel is only just enough time to start to properly see real patterns, turning points, and seasons of growth. When Voyage Ut

The last time one of my pets died was quite a while ago, but the pain of that event never seems to really fade. The death of a pet does...

Here's the thing: even if your dog doesn't speak english beyond commands and basics, words matter- a lot. Dogs deal with a consistent...

As a dog trainer, I probably spend more time than most people thinking about how to communicate with dogs. Currently, there is no magic...

Journey with me. Close your eyes. Okay, not really- but I want you to take a deep breath and go way back . Sift through your memory as...

Improving life with your dog can often feel daunting- impossible, sometimes! Even dog trainers can feel overwhelmed by their goals and...

How do you change the world? We don't have answers to this question, but nearly 6 years ago we decided to give it a shot. Back when we...

Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am very passionate about small businesses! Before I was a dog trainer (and at some points...

If you've ever looked into training or have actually done training with a professional trainer, you know it's an investment! Recently I...

I don't think I've ever seen more cyberbullying happen surrounding anything than I have with the topic of rehoming. If you encounter any...

I once heard another trainer say, in reference to bitework, "They just shock those dogs until they bite!" And then went on with more to...

Chances are if you are reading this, you either use an e-collar for your dog or you have strong opinions about them. If you've got strong...

I'm frequently asked "Should I get my dog fixed?" This is a really big question, and I'll try to address it- but the truth is, I don't...

This morning I was talking with my friend Tommy Gilmore from the Cedar City Small Business Network following our weekly meeting about...

Don't worry, this is a short one! There very first year we were open, we made a lot of decisions that helped determine our company...

The giving season is coming up fast! If you are anything like me, gift-giving can be tough!! I really struggle to come up with the...

WOW! This is an emotional one. On day one of launching Mindful Canine, we wanted to be the "Best of Iron County." It wasn't long into...

As fall gives way to winter, many of us are taking cover indoors- much to the dismay of our dogs! If you are like me and hate being out...

It was just about four years ago that Emmah and I flipped the corporate world the bird and left our steady jobs at a chain retail pet...

"Even if he screams, I am not letting go of his foot." I felt it coming. It 's usually helpful to prepare people for what they are...