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Kelly Dunbar Dog Training
@kellydunbar.bsky.social
The Dog Trainers’ Trainer
Coach • Mentor • Consultant
Puppy Development Specialist
Villa sees something on the horizon. It’s big. Impactful. Exciting.

Tomorrow, I open the doors to my mentorship membership.
Not a course.
Not an overstuffed portal of pre-recorded videos you’ll never watch.

Real-time support for dog trainers.
Mentorship should be accessible.

It’s almost time.
April 21, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Lately I’ve been craving connection—the real kind, with other humans (trainers, weirdos, kindred spirits).
I miss the magic of workshops and conferences… the laughs, the deep convos, the shared nerd joy.
So I’m cooking up something cozy, soulful, and a little old-school.

More soon.
April 18, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Reliability = surprise. Engagement = hope, history, big picture.

Training lives in the little moments.

On a walk, I hid a toy in my jacket. Called Ferro’s casual cue—he turned, surprise tug game! Later, I snuck it away. Then did it again.

That’s how you win a dog over. Be fun! Surprise ‘em!
April 16, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Nothing beats the English countryside in the spring time!
April 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
If you’re burnt out, feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, aimless, or isolated… it doesn’t have to be that way. I know how it is and I’ve got you covered. Mentorship is what I plan to dedicate the rest of my career to — being in service of other dog pros and the deeply curious enthusiasts.
April 11, 2025 at 7:59 AM
It’s time for me to blend my to passions. I’ve started a blog! I guess we can’t share links on this platform but it’s at Kelly Dunbar Dog Training, if you’d like to check it out. x
March 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Pro tip to up your dog training game and improve your relationship with your dog — stop thinking in terms of rate of reinforcement and start focusing on rate of feedback. Otherwise known as communication. Emote! Expression and tone are your best tools. Relationship will get you EVERYWHERE.
March 9, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Stormy Saturday! Rain does not deter us.
March 8, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Spanish adventure continues! Do you have any questions about making such a big transatlantic move with 6 dogs? Just the thought of doing so nearly held me back, I’m so glad I took the leap !
February 26, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Better late than never! The big reveal. 👀
February 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Yesterday we finally got WiFi at the new HQ. I also took my first meeting of 2025 and had one-to-one sessions with a few rockstars from my mentorship program. It’s starting to feel like home! I’m going to spill the beans on where right here on Bluesky later today!
January 29, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Mission accomplished. Much to tell. But first taking the slightest of pause just to let everybody settle in.
January 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Round two! Hundi’s got a special trip of his own. We’re flying into Amsterdam. This sort of travel with dogs is not for the faint of heart. I’ll break it all down for you soon. Stay tuned!
January 17, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Ferro’s turn to show off the new KDDT headquarters.
January 16, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Making some Wolf Moon magic.
January 13, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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January 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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Born in Alta Dena, California, Terry was a female Cairn Terrier performer who appeared in many different movies, most famously as Toto in The Wizard of Oz (1939). In this film, however, she was credited as Toto, not as Terry. She was owned and trained by Carl Spitz. She was also
January 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Ara at our new HQ.
January 12, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Good morning! Last leg of an epic trip. We will reach our final destination this afternoon. Any guesses?
January 12, 2025 at 8:25 AM
January 10, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Oh you know, just a few dogs flying to Paris.
January 9, 2025 at 11:19 PM
It begins! 👀
January 9, 2025 at 11:14 PM
The time has come! Welcome to my Bluesky. I’ll be spending more time here, rather than on other platforms. I’ll kick off by sharing clues and sneak peaks of my brand new adventures and projects. Join me, it’s going to be a blast!
January 7, 2025 at 5:20 PM