Life Coaching for Dog Moms? How Kirsten Matthews Blends Training, Coaching, and Compassion for Big-Feeling Dogs - Ep 302
Can a dog trainer also be a life coach? In this fascinating episode, I sit down with Kirsten Matthews—The Canine Detective— to explore her groundbreaking niche: helping dog moms of “big-feeling dogs” reduce stress, rebuild trust, and create a calmer life for both ends of the leash.
You’ll discover:
How dog training and life coaching intersect in surprising and powerful ways
Why the emotional well-being of the human is just as important as the behavior of the dog
The story of a client who went from isolated and overwhelmed to confident and free
What it’s like to build a coaching business around a unique, highly specific niche
Whether you’re a coach curious about niching or a dog mom struggling with a reactive pup, this conversation will open your eyes to what’s possible when you blend compassion, training, and coaching.
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Kirsten Matthews
Dog Mom Life Coach and Virtual Dog Trainer. If you're raising a big-feeling dog and life’s been throwing changes your way—maybe a new job, a new family member, a big move, or a breaking point of burnout and overwhelm—our guest today gets it. K the Canine Detective is a certified dog trainer and coach who works with devoted dog moms to help their dogs feel safer, calmer, and more connected. Her 1:1 daily training programs offer hands-on support to reduce stress, rebuild trust, and make life feel manageable again—for both of you.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaninedetective/
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