Sept. 29, 2025

Life Coaching for Dog Moms? Kirsten Matthews Blends Training & Coaching Ep: 302

Life Coaching for Dog Moms? Kirsten Matthews Blends Training & Coaching 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

Website: https://www.thecaninedetective.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecaninedetective/