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Personalized Support, Inside & Outside the Bowl

Change Your Dog's Quality of Life

Real change starts in the bowl—and builds from there.


If your dog struggles with reactivity, sensitivities, or just never seems to settle, you’re not alone—and you’re not doing anything wrong.


Our Nutrition & Enrichment Programs are designed to help your dog feel better, regulate more easily, and thrive in everyday life. Whether you need a simple starter guide or a fully customized plan, you’ll find the right level of support for where you—and your dog—are right now.

This isn’t about trendy diets or one-size-fits-all advice.


It’s about understanding what your dog actually needs—and making it doable for you.


Everything starts with understanding your dog’s food—because the bowl is often the first place where behavior, energy, and health begin to break down.


What You’ll Find Here

Free & Low-Cost Guides


Quick wins and step-by-step tools you can use right away:

  • Easy feeding upgrades
  • Practical enrichment ideas for busy lives
  • Support that fits your dog and your reality
     

Personalized Plans


Tailored to your dog’s unique needs, behavior, and sensitivities:

  • Custom rotating meal plans and enrichment routines
  • Support for gut health, food sensitivities, and reactivity
  • Supplement guidance, consults, and clear next steps
  • Strategies that give you confidence—without the overwhelm
     

Get Started with a Consult


Every dog is different. That’s why each personalized plan begins with a 1:1 consult.


We’ll talk through your dog’s current diet, behavior, and goals, then create a plan that supports their well-being from the inside out. These personalized plans help you build a foundation with the right dog food, enrichment routines, and realistic strategies.


Discover what’s possible when your dog’s needs are truly understood.

Start Your Nutrition Journey

DIY Dehydrated Dog Treats – Free Guide!

Make healthy, homemade treats your dog will love with this step-by-step guide. 

Free Guide

Still Scared of Bacteria in Raw? Let’s Clear That Up

 A Confidence-Boosting Guide to Raw Feeding Safety, Gut Health, and Simple Hygiene


Worried that raw feeding isn’t safe? You’re not alone.


This free guide clears up common myths about bacteria in raw dog food and explains why kibble isn’t always the safer option it’s made out to be. Backed by real studies and practical tips, you’ll learn how raw feeding can be both safe and nourishing for your dog.


Inside, You’ll Discover


  • Why dogs are built to handle bacteria
  • What the science says about their digestive system
  • How to prep raw meals confidently with simple hygiene routines
     

If you’ve been curious about raw feeding but hesitant because of safety concerns, this is your first step toward feeding real food with confidence.

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Discover why real food doesn’t have to be scary.

Free Guide

The Mini Better Bowl Blueprint

Three Simple Swaps for Calmer, Healthier Mealtimes—Starting Today


The Mini Better Bowl Blueprint is a free guide with three easy upgrades you can start using right away. These small, realistic changes help reduce mealtime stress, improve digestion, and make feeding time feel calmer and more natural for your dog.


Perfect for busy dog parents who want meaningful results from small shifts—without spending a fortune.


Start upgrading your dog’s bowl—without breaking the bank.

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5 Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Dog’s Kibble (Without Breaking the Bank)

Kibble Doesn’t Have to Be All or Nothing

Small shifts in your dog’s food can make a big difference—without overhauling their entire diet.


If your dog seems restless, picky, or just a little “off,” it may not be about behavior alone—it might be what’s in their dog food bowl.


This free guide is your first step toward rethinking dog food in a way that feels realistic and doable. No pressure to go raw or give up kibble overnight—just simple, affordable changes that help your dog feel better, physically and emotionally.


You’ll walk away with practical tools to boost your dog’s nutrition, support regulation, and bring more calm and connection to daily mealtimes.


Discover how small changes in your dog food routine can lead to big results.

Upgrade My Dog’s Meals

Feeding Without Fear

A Free Guide for Pet Parents Ready to Rethink Mealtime


Because mealtime shouldn’t feel like a performance—for you or your dog.

If your dog is picky, overstimulated, or just not thriving on their current dog food routine, it might be time for a new approach—one that supports regulation, connection, and calm behavior from the inside out.


This free guide invites you to rethink outdated dog food rules and take the pressure off the bowl. You’ll discover how a few thoughtful shifts can lead to more peaceful meals—and a more confident, emotionally balanced dog.


See what feeding without fear really looks like.

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Feeding the Dog in Front of You: Starter Blueprint

Your Dog’s First Step Toward Calmer Meals & Daily Enrichment

This entry-level plan includes one personalized dog food meal plan with daily toppers, enrichment basics, and supplement guidance—all designed to support better digestion, emotional regulation, and mealtime ease.

You’ll also receive a 30-minute private Zoom consult to walk through everything with support and clarity.


What’s Included

  • Coaching: One private Zoom call
  • Recipes: 1 full month (28-day rotation) personalized dog food plan
  • Extras: Enrichment strategies and supplement support
     

Perfect for picky eaters, dogs with sensitivities, or pet parents who want to test-drive a fresh dog food approach without a big commitment. Your personalized meal plans go beyond ingredients—they help you reframe dog food as a key part of emotional and behavioral regulation.


Take the pressure off your dog’s bowl—one small step at a time.

Get Started Today

Feeding the Dog in Front of You: Core Blueprint

Structure, Variety & Support—Without the Overwhelm


A Mid-Level Dog Food & Enrichment Plan for Real-Life Results

This plan is designed for pet parents who want a clear, consistent rhythm—without rigid rules or added stress.


You’ll receive three rotation-ready dog food meal plans, daily topper guidance, enrichment activities, and supplement support—all customized to your dog’s unique needs. These personalized plans go beyond ingredients—they help you reframe dog food as a key part of emotional and behavioral regulation.


What’s Included

  • Meal Plans: 3 rotation-ready dog food plans with topper guidance
  • Extras: Enrichment strategies and supplement support
  • Coaching: Two private Zoom calls—one to get started and another around weeks 8–10 to check in and make adjustments
     

This mid-level plan provides the structure and variety you need to support your dog’s nutrition, behavior, and daily well-being, while keeping things realistic for busy lives.

Start the Core Blueprint

Feeding the Dog in Front of You: Full Blueprint

Structure & Variety for the Long Haul—With Coaching to Start Strong


A Comprehensive Dog Food & Enrichment Program for Lasting Results


This in-depth program is designed for dogs who need long-term nutrition and behavior support—and for families who want structure, variety, and personalized guidance they can trust.


Your personalized dog food meal plans go beyond ingredients—they help you reframe dog food as a key part of emotional and behavioral regulation.


Program Overview

Includes a comprehensive intake review, six rotation-ready dog food meal plans, enrichment strategies, supplement guidance, and substitution tips to keep things flexible and sustainable.


You’ll also receive two weeks of direct coaching support, including:

  • A private consult to launch your plan
  • Slack/email access for ongoing questions
  • A follow-up Zoom call to review and adjust
     

What’s Included

  • Coaching: Two weeks of direct support (initial consult + follow-up Zoom)
  • Recipes: Six full months of dog food plans (6 × 28-day meal rotations)
  • Extras: Enrichment activities, supplement guidance, and substitutions
     

Best for dogs with sensitivities, regulation challenges, or families ready to commit to a clear, supported long-term dog food and enrichment plan.


Build consistency that lasts—and give your dog the structure they need to thrive.

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The Comprehensive Dog: Feeding & Enrichment Blueprint

 The Most Complete Dog Food Program for Lasting Health & Confidence


This premium plan is built for long-term clarity, consistency, and peace of mind—giving you everything you need to support your dog’s health through every season.


Your personalized dog food meal plans go beyond ingredients—they help you reframe dog food as a key part of emotional and behavioral regulation.


Program Overview

You’ll receive 12 full months of rotation-ready dog food meal plans, personalized enrichment and regulation guidance, supplement support, and sourcing tips to help you stay confident and prepared.

Includes two weeks of direct coaching access to set you up for success:

  • One private consult to launch your plan
  • Slack/email access for questions during your first two weeks
  • A 30-minute follow-up Zoom to fine-tune and adjust
     

What’s Included

  • Coaching: Two weeks of direct support (consult + follow-up Zoom)
  • Recipes: 12 full months of dog food plans (12 × 28-day rotations)
  • Extras: Enrichment, regulation, supplement, and sourcing guidance
     

This plan is perfect for pet parents who want to feel grounded in their dog food routine—with expert insight at the start and a full year of done-for-you meal planning.


Start strong and stay supported—all year long.

Start Your Plan

The Ultimate Enrichment Guide

Paws, Brains & Fun


A practical, judgment-free dog enrichment guide for real-life dogs—and the humans who love them.


Tired of endlessly searching for enrichment ideas that actually work for your dog?


Paws, Brains & Fun was created for pet parents living with reactive, overstimulated, aging, or big-feeling dogs who need more than just a daily walk.


Inside the Guide, You’ll Find

  • Low-prep enrichment activities using things you already have at home
  • Trash-to-treasure games, calming routines, and low-movement options
  • Expert guidance from a trainer and canine nutritionist
     

Whether you’re new to dog enrichment or just burned out on the same old sniff games, this guide will help you meet your dog’s emotional and physical needs—without adding stress to your plate.


Because a regulated, fulfilled dog is a happier, easier dog—and enrichment doesn’t have to be complicated to make a difference.


Start making enrichment simple, fun, and doable.

Free Enrichment eBook

Transform Your Dog’s Behavior from Anywhere

Personalized, Play-Based Virtual Dog Training

Support that meets you where you are—literally.


Designed around your schedule and your dog’s unique needs, this fully virtual dog training program offers expert guidance, daily video feedback, and real-life results—no travel required.


Whether you're working through reactivity, big feelings, or just need help with manners and communication, we’ll build trust, confidence, and calm—one step at a time.


Train in a way that feels doable, personal, and built for real life.

Free Consult

Nutrition & Enrichment: Supporting the Whole Dog

Helping Dogs Thrive Through Dog Food, Enrichment, and Real-Life Support

For over 30 years, I’ve worked hands-on with animals—as a veterinary technician, pet sitter, dog walker, and trainer—and here’s what I know:
Dogs don’t thrive on training alone.
They thrive when their physical, emotional, and behavioral needs are met—consistently and compassionately.


My own journey with a high-energy, reactive dog taught me this the hard way. I realized that many behavior challenges stem from unmet needs—especially in dog nutrition, daily routines, and mental stimulation.


If Your Dog Feels “Off,” You’re Not Doing Anything Wrong

Most pet parents are trying their best—and still feel stuck.


If your dog seems restless, reactive, anxious, or just not themselves, chances are there’s something deeper happening beneath the surface.


What your dog eats—and how they engage with the world—affects everything:
Mood. Energy. Digestion. Focus. And their ability to feel safe and settled.


Why This Program Is Different

This isn’t just another training plan. It’s designed to help you uncover what your dog is really asking for—and give you the tools to create lasting, sustainable change.

You’ll learn how to:

  • Support your dog’s gut health through smarter dog food choices
  • Meet their enrichment needs in simple, realistic ways
  • Build daily rhythms that help both of you feel more grounded—without adding chaos to your plate

Why Nutrition & Enrichment Matter

I’ve always been passionate about dog enrichment, but diving deeper into species-appropriate dog food and nutrition changed everything.


I began to see just how much a dog’s diet impacts behavior, energy levels, emotional regulation, and overall well-being—and how overwhelmed most pet parents feel trying to sort through conflicting advice and marketing noise.


That’s why I became a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist (CPCN).


My goal is to offer real, research-backed dog nutrition guidance for dogs like mine—and for pet parents like you—so you can feel confident, informed, and supported in the choices you're making every day.

Learn More About Nutrition Plans

Who These Programs Are For

These personalized dog nutrition and enrichment plans are designed for dog guardians who want to support their pup’s health and behavior in real-life, practical ways:

  • Feel overwhelmed by conflicting dog food and training advice and want clear, judgment-free guidance to make confident choices.
     
  • Have a picky eater, or a dog with allergies, digestive issues, anxiety, or low energy, and are ready to try species-appropriate feeding that actually works.
     
  • Need realistic, affordable ways to improve their dog’s diet without wasting money on trendy supplements or overpriced products.
     
  • Want simple, meaningful enrichment activities that reduce stress, build confidence, and support better behavior at home.
     
  • Are looking for expert support on feeding, enrichment, and daily routines—personalized for their dog and practical for real life.

Personalized Nutrition & Enrichment Support—Built for Real Life

Every dog is unique—and so are you. That’s why I offer four personalized dog nutrition and enrichment programs designed to meet your goals, your dog’s needs, and your daily routine.

This isn’t a template or a generic handout.
Each plan is fully customized to support your dog’s food, behavior, enrichment, and overall well-being in real life—not just on paper.


The Mini Bowl Blueprint

A starter plan with one personalized dog food rotation, simple enrichment ideas, and a 30-minute Zoom consult to walk you through it all.
✔️ Ideal for picky eaters, food sensitivities, or first-time fresh feeders.


The Balanced Dog Blueprint

More structure without overwhelm: 3 months of rotating meals, daily toppers, enrichment routines, supplement support, and two coaching calls.
✔️ Great for reactivity, gut health, or pet parents who want clarity and rhythm.


The Comprehensive Dog Blueprint

Long-term structure and flexibility: 6 months of dog food planning, enrichment strategies, supplement guidance, and two weeks of direct coaching support.
✔️ Perfect for dogs with regulation challenges, dietary changes, or evolving needs.


The Full Year Plan

12 months of custom dog food meal plans, enrichment routines, and emotional support—plus two weeks of coaching, an initial consult, and a final Zoom review.
✔️ Best for pet parents wanting year-round structure, clarity, and peace of mind.


Not sure which one’s right for you?
Schedule a consult and get matched with the plan that fits your dog—and your life.


Because real change starts with understanding the dog in front of you—and what’s really going on in their bowl, brain, and body.

Schedule Now

The Turning Point: From Kibble to Confidence

My passion for canine nutrition and enrichment didn’t come from a textbook—it came from my own dogs and the unexpected lessons they taught me.
Their experiences became the foundation for everything I offer today.


Toby’s Story: From Diagnosis to Digestion Support

Toby, my senior boy, was diagnosed with pancreatitis—a wake-up call that forced me to take a hard look at his dog food and feeding routine.

I thought I was making good choices. But most commercial kibble diets were over-processed and lacked the targeted support he needed. For a dog with underlying health issues, that imbalance wasn’t just unhelpful—it was harmful.
I knew I had to do better.


Fitz’s Story: From “Picky Eater” to Meal-Ready Joy

Fitz was the opposite. A young, energetic dog who constantly turned up his nose at kibble. At first, I labeled him a “picky eater.”
But eventually, I realized something important:

Dogs aren’t picky. They’re instinctive.
When their dog food doesn’t support them, they know it—and they say no.
 

So I dug deeper. I studied:

  • Species-appropriate feeding
  • Gut health
  • Emotional regulation
  • How dog nutrition influences behavior
     

I swapped out processed kibble for fresh, whole foods, nutrient-dense toppers, and eventually transitioned him to raw feeding—at his pace, with his needs in mind.


The Results

  • Toby is thriving: improved digestion, steadier energy, and more manageable pancreatitis.
  • Fitz is no longer “picky.” He eats with enthusiasm, feels more emotionally balanced, and has calm, sustainable energy.
     

What I Learned

Seeing nutrition and enrichment transform both of my dogs made one thing incredibly clear:
I had to help other pet parents find this same peace of mind—without shame, overwhelm, or second-guessing.

Because it’s not just about dog food.
It’s about helping your dog feel safe, balanced, and supported—from the inside out.

Free Consult

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at straightupdogtalk@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

No problem! My programs meet you where you are and provide affordable ways to supplement or improve your dog’s diet without requiring a full switch to raw. 


Not at all! All dogs benefit from enrichment—even senior or low-energy dogs. It’s about engaging their mind and body in ways that work for them. 


If your dog is experiencing digestive issues, itching, low energy, or behavioral changes, their diet may be missing key nutrients. I’ll help you assess and optimize their food choices. 


Many dogs labeled as “picky” are actually avoiding food that doesn’t make them feel their best—just like Fitz did! I’ll help you troubleshoot picky eating behaviors, introduce better options gradually, and ensure your dog enjoys mealtime again. 


No! While raw feeding is a fantastic option, this program is designed to help ALL pet parents improve their dog’s diet—whether you feed kibble, home-cooked, or raw. The goal is to meet your dog’s individual needs in a way that works for you. 


Every dog is different, so enrichment recommendations are customized based on their energy levels, personality, and needs. Some enrichment strategies include:
🐾 Puzzle feeding & slow feeders for mental stimulation
🐾 Scent work & sniff walks to engage their natural instincts
🐾 Dehydrated treat activities (like licking mats & frozen treats)
🐾 Play-based training for fun, stress-free learning 


Yes! While this is not a behavioral modification program, many behavioral issues stem from boredom, frustration, or nutritional imbalances. By optimizing your dog’s diet and daily enrichment, we can reduce stress behaviors and create a calmer, more balanced dog. 


Absolutely! If your dog has health concerns like pancreatitis, food allergies, or sensitivities, I will work with you to create a safe, appropriate diet plan that meets their needs while keeping them healthy and happy. 


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