There is a kinder, calmer, and more ethical approach to Life with dogs
Hello, we’re Julia and Stevie, the human and the dog behind Unleashing Kindness.
After a successful career in advertising, I turned my energy toward matters of the heart. A lifelong animal lover, it wasn’t until my Bordoodle girl Stevie joined our family that I realized I had the dog training thing backward.
What comes first is a relationship built on trust, confidence, and psychological safety — once you get there together, training becomes easy.
Most behavioral issues can be prevented or reversed by understanding dogs’ language, recognizing their individual needs, and supporting them as emotional beings navigating a human world.
My approach emphasizes choice, calm, and confidence, seeing dogs not as automatons to manage, but as family members and eager learners shaped by their environment, biology, and experience.
This isn’t anthropomorphizing — it’s respecting their needs as highly intelligent, sentient creatures. If you’ve received bad advice before and want a kinder approach, I’m here with no judgment.
Whether you’re setting your puppy up for a confident, happy life or working through a challenge with your dog, I can help — and if I can’t, I’ll help you find someone who can.
My promise
I will always keep learning so your dog benefits from the best, most current, science-based methods.
I will use only kind, ethical training — never fear, pain, or intimidation.
I will recommend safe, comfortable equipment that lets dogs move freely.
I will always put your dog’s emotional and physical wellbeing first.
I will be honest about what training can achieve — no quick fixes, no false promises.
I will collaborate with vets and other professionals when needed.
I will treat every dog and every person with patience, respect, and kindness.
Coaching—not only for Canine : Human Teams
I also offer Confidence-Building and Professional Wellbeing Coaching for just Humans, and my expertise lies in the creative advertising agency world.
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