Welcome to First Dog Outside
A big picture approach to raising calm, confident, connected adventure dogs.

At First Dog Outside, we believe your dog doesn’t need to be “fixed” — they need to feel safe, seen, and supported. That’s where the transformation begins.

Rooted in nervous system science, real life experience, and nature-based experiences, we help you build trust, not control. We help you and your dog develop real-life regulation — so your day-to-day life feels smoother, softer, and more connected. Less struggle. More flow.

You’ll learn how to support your dog’s emotional health, honor their individual needs, and respond with clarity (not just commands). Together, we build patterns that help both ends of the leash move through the world with more ease.

Because this isn’t just about recall or reactivity. It’s about how you live together day to day.

From morning routines to trail hikes, we’re here to help you co-create a rhythm that works for both nervous systems - you and your dog.

And because behavior is only one part of the story, we also focus on your dog’s full-body well being — mobility, nutrition, rest, recovery. The health piece matters. It’s part of the entire picture.

Whether you’re working through struggles or want a deeper, more connected bond — you’re in the right place. You don’t have to figure it out alone.

Let’s raise dogs who are wild, well behaved, and well — together.