Build Your Dog’s Motivation Go Bag
BEING THAT DOG FRIEND: MOTIVATION
A free, simple workbook to help you notice what lights your dog up, what supports them when life gets hard, and where to start with the dog in front of you.
What’s Inside
Every journey along the path looks different. The guideposts don’t.
SPARK
You’re just getting started.
You don’t need all the answers. You just need one small success that makes tomorrow feel a little easier. Discover what motivates your dog. Build confidence one doable step at a time.
STEADY
You’re finding your rhythm.
You’re beginning to notice patterns. The little wins start adding up. Confidence grows through practice, curiosity, and everyday life together.
SHINE
Life feels lighter.
Not because everything is perfect. Because you understand each other better. Vet visits feel more manageable. Adventures feel more enjoyable. Little moments become favorites.
Meet Your Guides
Different guides notice different things. Together, we can help light the path.
🧠 ELLI
PERSONALITY
Thoughtful. Curious. Quietly brilliant. If she went to college, she’d major in theoretical physics.
SUPERPOWER
Puzzle solving. She has never met a puzzle she didn’t want to solve. No matter how many tries it takes.
IN HER MOTIVATION GO BAG
Spray cheese, ear rubs, a lick stick, and a plan.
ELLI ASKS…
“What do you think your dog is trying to tell you?”
🌀 PEPPER
PERSONALITY
Bubbly. Adventurous. Unapologetically joyful. If you tried to send Pepper to college, she’d take perpetual gap years instead.
SUPERPOWER
Making joy contagious. She has an uncanny ability to make ordinary moments feel like celebrations. She reminds us that the best learning often happens while having fun.
IN HER MOTIVATION GO BAG
Freeze dried minnows, butt pats, and the open road.
PEPPER ASKS…
“What would make this more fun?!”
🧐 THERESA
PERSONAL MISSION
Helping people better understand the dog in front of them so life together becomes easier, more joyful, and more connected.
SUPERPOWER
Turning behavior science into practical, encouraging next steps that real people can actually use.
IN MY MOTIVATION GO BAG
Curiosity. Caffeine. Treats for Elli and Pepper. More enrichment ideas than one person probably needs.
THERESA ASKS…
“What’s one small step that would make tomorrow easier?”
Always Learning. Always Curious.
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