--- title: That Dog Friend Home description: Join That Dog Friend for expert led canine enrichment, cooperative care, and fun with Elli & Pepper. Become a Founding Friend and shape what’s next. --- [Go Back Up](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/en-us/home#top) [Skip to Content](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/en-us/home#body) [![teal pawprint with words](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/2408AB95-F422-4070-81A8-097639926CCA-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=2408AB95-F422-4070-81A8-097639926CCA-1.png "teal pawprint with words")](https://thatdogfriend.com?hsLang=en-us) Toggle Menu - [Get Started](https://www.example.com) - Open Search Search Submit Search --- ![two dogs sitting in chair](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_8273.jpeg?width=3022&height=4029&name=IMG_8273.jpeg) # We Can All Be That Dog Friend! You’ve arrived at your personal path to **joyful enrichment**, **cooperative care**, and **adventure**. You’ll be That Dog Friend before you know it!  Whether you’re brand new to the magical world of dogs or deep in the weeds living that pro dog life, **we’ll meet you where you are and walk the path together,** one fun, doable step at a time.  Together we’ll transform you and the dog at your side from **SPARK** → **STEADY** → **SHINE** one joyous adventure at a time! --- What’s Your Path Going to Look Like? ## You’ve Got the Spark if… ![camera roll of dog pics](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1910.jpeg?width=1206&height=1715&name=IMG_1910.jpeg) ### 📱95% Dog Pics Your camera roll is essentially a barkumentary ![white dog with pink toy](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1770.jpeg?width=5712&height=4284&name=IMG_1770.jpeg) ### 🧸 Toys Galore You “accidentally” bring home a new toy every shopping run ![happy brown brown dog ](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1366.jpeg?width=4032&height=3024&name=IMG_1366.jpeg) ### 🛋️ Furry Furniture You’ve advanced from “if it sits, it fits” to “if it slays, it lays” ![two dogs looking through window](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2174.jpeg?width=4032&height=3024&name=IMG_2174.jpeg) ### 👯‍♀️ Never Alone Your dogs come to the window, the door, anywhere, like it’s FaceTime ![split screen man holding dog](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_9999.jpeg?width=1936&height=1936&name=IMG_9999.jpeg) ### 📏 Measured Milestones You celebrate gotcha days harder than your own birthday ![two dogs playing on piled sod rolls](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1598.jpeg?width=4032&height=3024&name=IMG_1598.jpeg) ### 🛝 Playgrounds Everywhere Your yard. Your car. Your entire life is enrichment adjacent --- Your Path Made Simple ## SPARK → STEADY → SHINE What does each step along the enrichment path look like? ##### SPARK Where curiosity and hope begin! - Small, doable moments - Early wins - “Maybe this could feel better” ![Black Circular icon of a spark with a paw print in the middle](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Black%20Circular%20icon%20of%20a%20spark%20with%20a%20paw%20print%20in%20the%20middle.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Black%20Circular%20icon%20of%20a%20spark%20with%20a%20paw%20print%20in%20the%20middle.png) ##### STEADY Where trust and confidence are built! - Consistency over perfection - Tools, training, and time - Adjusting for your dog’s needs ![Black circular icon with a symbol that represents the concept of steady with a paw print in the center that looks fun](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Black%20circular%20icon%20with%20a%20symbol%20that%20represents%20the%20concept%20of%20steady%20with%20a%20paw%20print%20in%20the%20center%20that%20looks%20fun.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Black%20circular%20icon%20with%20a%20symbol%20that%20represents%20the%20concept%20of%20steady%20with%20a%20paw%20print%20in%20the%20center%20that%20looks%20fun.png) ##### SHINE Where it starts to click! - Calmer routines - Stronger bonds - Dogs who feel safe, capable, and seen   ![Black circular icon of shine with paw print in middle](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Black%20circular%20icon%20of%20shine%20with%20paw%20print%20in%20middle.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Black%20circular%20icon%20of%20shine%20with%20paw%20print%20in%20middle.png) Real Dogs. Real Life. Real Progress. ## Testimonials From The Path When planning a move lights the **SPARK** and you realize things could go a lot better for your dogs than they have in the past. *“Moving halfway across the country with three high energy dogs could have been chaos. The roadtrip activities and toys That Dog Friend recommended helped us turn a massive transition into something our dogs could actually handle and even enjoy.”* ![IMG_2797](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2797.jpeg?width=1206&height=1237&name=IMG_2797.jpeg) **Malia W. - Pet Parent & Founding Friend** 🐾 Betty, Chunk & Rosie When you’re that **STEADY** dog friend who shows up with routine and calm because life demands it. *“While my dog couldn’t exercise during heartworm treatment, That Dog Friend gave me enrichment ideas that kept her calm, mentally stimulated, and happy. She handled the entire rest-and-recovery period better than I imagined.”* ![IMG_2795](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_2795.jpeg?width=1206&height=1478&name=IMG_2795.jpeg) **Julie T. - Vet Pro & Founding Friend** 🐾 Juniper, beloved foster fail ## Meet Your Guides to a Shining Dog Life ![white dog with leaves stuck to face smiling](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_9811.jpeg?width=3024&height=4032&name=IMG_9811.jpeg) ### Pepper 🌀 Toy Testing Chaos Gremlin ![happy brown dog at beach](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_6458-1.jpeg?width=5712&height=4284&name=IMG_6458-1.jpeg) ### Elli 🧠 Puzzle & Adventure Queen ![brunette woman selfie on trail](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_1728.jpeg?width=4032&height=3024&name=IMG_1728.jpeg) ### Theresa 🤓 Certified Behavior Nerd Certifications & Certificates - ![human animal bond certified ](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0211-1.png?width=300&height=134&name=IMG_0211-1.png) - ![Fear Free Certified Professional](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0209.png?width=300&height=193&name=IMG_0209.png) - ![Family dog mediator](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0207-1.png?width=300&height=239&name=IMG_0207-1.png) - ![Circular blue badge that says Canine Enrichment Technician with beige banner that says DNCET on it with a back dog in the middle Medium quality 11 square small size for logo section-1](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Circular%20blue%20badge%20that%20says%20Canine%20Enrichment%20Technician%20with%20beige%20banner%20that%20says%20DNCET%20on%20it%20with%20a%20back%20dog%20in%20the%20middle%20Medium%20quality%2011%20square%20small%20size%20for%20logo%20section-1.png?width=300&height=300&name=Circular%20blue%20badge%20that%20says%20Canine%20Enrichment%20Technician%20with%20beige%20banner%20that%20says%20DNCET%20on%20it%20with%20a%20back%20dog%20in%20the%20middle%20Medium%20quality%2011%20square%20small%20size%20for%20logo%20section-1.png) - ![Cooperative care certified](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IMG_0212-1-1-1.png?width=300&height=300&name=IMG_0212-1-1-1.png) --- ## Here at That Dog Friend We’re Big Fans of ![Chihuahua icon black](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Chihuahua%20icon%20black.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Chihuahua%20icon%20black.png) ### Treating Small Dogs Like Dogs Their size may be tiny, but their need for enrichment is mighty  ![Happy Old dog black icon with cane](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Happy%20Old%20dog%20black%20icon%20with%20cane.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Happy%20Old%20dog%20black%20icon%20with%20cane.png) ### Senior Dogs Setting the Pace Aging dogs deserve adventures too, just with more potty breaks and fewer stairs   ![Tail wag black icon](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Tail%20wag%20black%20icon.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Tail%20wag%20black%20icon.png) ### Making Joy Part of the Plan When we prioritize joy and sprinkle it over everything, bonds grow and trust builds ![dog wearing stethoscope black icon-1](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/dog%20wearing%20stethoscope%20black%20icon-1.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=dog%20wearing%20stethoscope%20black%20icon-1.png) ### Transforming Vet Visits into Teamwork Vet visits don’t have to be scary when you’re in it together   ![Dog Kong toy black icon-1](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Dog%20Kong%20toy%20black%20icon-1.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Dog%20Kong%20toy%20black%20icon-1.png) ### Toys That Build Brainpower & Bonds We don’t just collect toys, we match minds, moods, and motivations   ![Dog paw print icon](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Dog%20paw%20print%20icon.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Dog%20paw%20print%20icon.png) ### Dogs With Jobs, Dogs Without Jobs, Dogs Who ARE the Job In short, we love all dogs here --- What We’re Working On ### We’re Building All This with YOU in Mind Founding Friends get sneak peeks and help shape the future of That Dog Friend! ### ![Dog blog black icon ](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Dog%20blog%20black%20icon%20no%20words-1.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=Dog%20blog%20black%20icon%20no%20words-1.png) DOG BLOG **Pepper’s Picks** Real recommendations from real world experience matched to **EVERY STAGE** of your journey. **Elli’s Brain Bites** Bite sized learning that are like snacks for synapses. Info that **SPARKS** understanding and helps you grow into That Dog Friend, always ready with a fun, science-backed dog fact. **Theresa’s Enrichin’ Kitchen** Stuffing food toys like a two Michelin star dog mom. Yes, chef! Simple tricks that **SPARK** enrichment, fun recipes to bring joy to **STEADY** daily planning, and ideas to help even those with the most special of needs **SHINE**. ### ![dog wearing stethoscope black icon-1](https://www.thatdogfriend.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/dog%20wearing%20stethoscope%20black%20icon-1.png?width=1024&height=1024&name=dog%20wearing%20stethoscope%20black%20icon-1.png) BEING THAT DOG FRIEND **Courses & Worksheets** Learn the skills to build a dog-human bond so solid, even nail trims and vet visits feel like teamwork. Through **guided courses, printable worksheets, and practical checklists**, we help you practice cooperative care at home. 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