Wholistic Canine Coach Dawn Orr

Wholistic Canine Coach Dawn Orr Teaching humans to understand how dogs think, communicate and interact so that they can build a bond that lasts a lifetime.
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Helping dogs with their people problems so pet parents become their dog's best trainer

🐾 | Canine Nutrition • Holistic Care • Enrichment • Bond-Based Training | Let's help your dog thrive -Dog Trainer-Certified Pet First Aid Instructor - pet sitter Believe in helping pet parents have the rewarding relationship with their pets by setting your dog up for success and offer positive, calm, force free natural techniques to bridge the gap of understanding between human and dog. Work with dogs that have behavioral issues such as fear, anxiety, aggression, lunging or pulling on the leash as well as basic behavior for puppies or dogs that need socialization. Help pet owners learn to take care of their pet in emergency situations.

Well apparently it's going to be a soapbox Saturday!Let's talk about those of you that have dogs with more serious issue...
02/14/2026

Well apparently it's going to be a soapbox Saturday!

Let's talk about those of you that have dogs with more serious issues. Those that for some reason can not be trusted to make the right choices when it comes to other dogs, or any animal, or worse yet, people.
These are a serious concern and definitely need help to retrain and rewire their brain.
That being said, your dog is NOT broken. Your dog does not need *fixed* as a dog is not an appliance or machine that can be repaired.
I can't explain why this term bothers me so much except for the fact that so many trainers use it to sensationalize what is going on with a dog. You see statements like these all of the time.
I can fix that dog in 25 minutes
Jumping fixed in minutes
Barking fixed in one session, then the
I fix it or it dies!
What is broken? Nothing!

What we are really doing is identifying, interrupting, and replacing "autopilot" bad habits with intentional, constructive actions through practice and reinforcement.
So we aren't trying to stop bad behaviors we are trying to erase them by teaching more rewarding habits.

Helping a dog or even saving a dog's life is so much more complex than the word "fixing"

02/14/2026

Well as much as I love animals and these two are an unexpected blessing...it's time to start getting them used to a carrier...made an appointment for these two. No more kittens please! Even if they don't stick around at least I'll know neither of them are adding to population.

Let’s finish the NEWSTART framework for helping your pet have a healthier lifestyle. Remember we went over the Nutrition...
02/13/2026

Let’s finish the NEWSTART framework for helping your pet have a healthier lifestyle. Remember we went over the
Nutrition
Exercise
Water, now let's cover:

✨ S – Sunshine
Hello vitamin D. Hello mood support. Hello immune function.
✨ T – Temperance (balance)
Not too much. Not too little.
Food, treats, exercise, stimulation, rest – health lives in the middle.
✨ A – Air
Fresh air in the lungs, outdoor time, and environmental change.
It resets the nervous system for humans and dogs.
✨ R – Rest
Healing happens in downtime.
Sleep regulates hormones, immunity, recovery, behavior.
✨ T – Trust
Your dog’s sense of safety changes everything.
Stress hormones drop. Learning improves. The body functions better.
Health is not just physical.
It’s emotional and environmental too!

You can feed the best diet in the world… and still miss half the picture.

Let's talk more about the foundation of helping our pets with a naturopathic mindset. Everyone wants a magic supplement…...
02/13/2026

Let's talk more about the foundation of helping our pets with a naturopathic mindset.

Everyone wants a magic supplement… but what if the real answer is simpler than that?

When we talk about naturopathic support, we are talking about working with the body, not against it.
There’s an old framework called NEWSTART that breaks natural health down into basics. Nothing fancy. No miracle powder. Just foundations.

✨ N – Nutrition
70–80% of the immune system lives in the gut.
What goes in… is what you get out.
Fresh, species-appropriate food matters.
✨ E – Exercise
Movement is life. Circulation, muscle tone, mental health – it all improves when our dogs get out and use their bodies
✨ W – Water
Hydration is non-negotiable. Clean, fresh water supports every single system in the body.

Are these a priority in your dog's daily life?

02/13/2026

Let’s clear something up because this gets misunderstood A LOT.

What naturopathy IS (and what it isn’t)

Naturopathic support is about building the body up so it can function the way it was designed to.
It focuses on:
✔️ nutrition
✔️ herbs & natural tools
✔️ lifestyle
✔️ reducing unnecessary load on the system

It is not about diagnosing disease.
It is not about replacing veterinarians.
And it is definitely not about pretending modern medicine doesn’t have a place.
What it does aim to do is support balance – helping the body maintain homeostasis and a strong internal environment.

Think of it like this:
Instead of constantly chasing symptoms, naturopathy strives to improve the terrain the symptoms live in.

Yes, this can take longer.

But the goal is deeper, more sustainable wellness.

02/12/2026

Rocky has decided that he likes attention too. Bless his heart, he fought it for so long. Just being around animals makes my heart full and gives me peace.

Gross! Your breath is awful! When was the last time you looked in or smelled your dog’s mouth? 👀🦷. Be honest.It’s Pet D...
02/12/2026

Gross! Your breath is awful!

When was the last time you looked in or smelled your dog’s mouth? 👀🦷. Be honest.

It’s Pet Dental Health Month

I know teeth don’t always feel urgent… but what’s happening in that mouth can affect the entire body.

Here’s the deal in plain English.

🦷 Dental health – Plaque and tartar build up, bacteria move in, breath gets funky, and gums start pulling away from the teeth. Now we’ve opened the door to inflammation, infection, pain, and even tooth loss.

🫀 Heart health – Bacteria from infected gums don’t just stay in the mouth. They can travel through the bloodstream and have been linked to heart issues, including valve disease.

🐾 Liver & kidneys – These organs filter the blood. When oral bacteria spread, they can create infection and extra stress on the very organs meant to clean things up.

A “dirty mouth” is never just about the mouth.

Small daily habits can make a massive difference in comfort, longevity, and quality of life.

Your dog depends on you to notice ❤️

Check the comments for what to look(smell) for to help your dog stay healthy.

02/12/2026

Do you ever feel like you are being watched? Or even stalked? Me neither.

If your dog’s kibble says “complete & balanced”… what does that REALLY mean?We hear this phrase all the time, and most p...
02/11/2026

If your dog’s kibble says “complete & balanced”… what does that REALLY mean?

We hear this phrase all the time, and most people assume it means perfect.

“Complete and balanced” simply means the food meets the minimum nutrient levels set by AAFCO for a certain life stage. In other words, your dog can survive and not develop obvious deficiencies if that’s all they eat.
It doesn’t automatically mean the ingredients are high quality.
It doesn’t mean they’re highly digestible.
It doesn’t mean it’s ideal for your dog.
Think of it like human food. You can live off fortified cereal and protein bars and technically check all the boxes… but would we call that thriving?

Labels are a starting point, not the finish line.

As pet parents, our job is to look past the marketing and ask:
✨ How well can my dog use these nutrients?
✨ Does this support long-term health?
✨ Is my dog truly thriving?

Because “meeting minimums” and “optimal health” are not always the same thing.

Pretty to you can be painful for them.Warm weather and spring fever hits and everyone is excited about sunshine, fresh a...
02/10/2026

Pretty to you can be painful for them.

Warm weather and spring fever hits and everyone is excited about sunshine, fresh air… and planting pretty flowers. 🌷

But your new puppy?
They’re excited about tasting those flowers.
Puppies explore with their mouths. If it’s at nose level, it’s fair game. Dig it up, chew it, swallow it, regret it later.

Some of the most common yard plants that can make dogs sick:
👉 Tulips
👉 Daffodils
👉 Azaleas / Rhododendrons
👉 Lilies
It is scary how many emergency calls start with,
“ I didn’t know that plant was a problem.”

Do a yard check. Get down to puppy height.
If they can reach it, they can eat it.
Awareness now saves panic later. 🐾

Is it breakfast time yet?
02/09/2026

Is it breakfast time yet?

She is such an angel when she's sleeping.
02/08/2026

She is such an angel when she's sleeping.

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Set your dog up for success and offer force free natural techniques to bridge the gap of understanding between human and dog. We can do this by teaching humans to understand how dogs think, communicate and interact so that they can build a bond that lasts a lifetime. Teaching your dog should be fun, interactive and interesting and not a chore. I work with dogs that have behavioral issues such as fear, anxiety, aggression, lunging or pulling on the leash as well as basic behavior for puppies or dogs that need socialization.