About — Doggy Dogma

About Me

My name is Natasha and my passions are training dogs, creating content, and writing.

I’ve learned so much about dogs, training and breeding that I kept finding myself wishing that I’d known this information sooner.

I finally put two and two together and figured that this information might be helpful for others who are earlier on in their journey than I am. Whether it’s wanting to add a new dog to the household, looking at rescues, looking at breeders or learning more about training, I wanted to compile and share helpful information I have learned from those around me.

My Dogs

"Otis" Da Ba Ba

Otis was my first dog. I got him while living in China. When he was about 1-year-old, we moved back to the states.
He was an amazing first dog and I was so lucky. I have worked with so many people who were in over their head with their first dog, and I’m grateful that Otis matched me so well.
He ignited my love for pugs and other brachy breeds. He passed away in December 2019 and is still missed.
"Jazzy-Mae" Jazzmitazz SCN SIN CGC TKA

Jazzy was my second dog, also a pug. I found her through Craigslist (almost never a great place to find a dog) and when I met with the people, I felt too bad to say no because she was in such poor shape.
She has been one of the most difficult dogs to train and as I’ve grown and learned, I see it was me being inflexible. At 11 years old, she’s in great shape. She loves tricks, nosework and snuggles.
"Marigold" Floral Queen CD BN RE AXP AJP XFP CGC TKE

Marigold’s theme song is “Eye of the Tiger.” Her sassy attitude and energetic demeanor is what drew me to her. She pushed me into training.
She’s taught me so much in Agility and in training. All my other dogs can thank her for helping me learn!
I love showing up to events with her. She’s not the fastest dog out there, but when she goes, she’s fun to watch.
"Abel" Black Angel BN RA SIN RATN CGC TKP

Abel is a mutt’s mutt or “All American.”. He became my dog when he was about 4.5 years old. I didn’t really want him and it took a lot of time and effort to work on behaviors (as I was learning and so was he). But he’s become an amazing demo dog. There aren’t many like him.
He’s helped me teach foster dog, client dogs and the new dogs as they’ve come into my house. He has a long and amazing legacy.
"Felix" UKC UWP CH RACEN BA Aldarra's First Kraken Boy RA FDC AXP MJP MFP BCAT RATN CGC TKP

Felix was my first dog purchased with intention. He’s a boxer and I got him specifically as a sport/show prospect. That doesn’t mean, he’s not a pet, just a pet with goals!
He has become such a cool dog to work with. He has taught me lessons I didn’t know I needed to learn and excels at anything I work with him on (but maybe in a roundabout way). He’s a special boy.
"Zeppelin" UKC UWP He Missed The Left At Albuquerque PT BCAT CGC TKI

I took Zeppelin in as an emergency rehome with no intention of keeping him (ha ha).
Well, the right home never came along and he seemed to fit in my household. He has been a lot of work, but it’s all starting to come together!
"Fiona" BTrue's Thanks For Noticin' Me CGC TKN

I’ve wanted a bullmastiff from the moment I first met one over a decade ago. I didn’t intent to get one now, but somehow it all worked out and Fiona has been such a fun addition.
She makes everyone fall in love with the breed.
"Wanda" Runnin' With Sasquatch

After fostering over 20 dogs, Wanda is my first true foster fail! She is a pug mix and I couldn’t help but fall in love with her. She is quick and eager to train and has a resiliency that all trainers love. She is taking to agility like a fish takes to water.