


Dog Owner's Manual
for wild-hearted canines & their humans
Our dogs are always communicating, but it's up to us to learn how to listen.
This free 50-page guide helps you move beyond basic obedience and create a relationship built on trust, communication, and mutual understanding.
Owner of Desert Doggie, Ashley Diaz, studied Applied Animal Behavior and Canine Studies through the University of Washington and the NW School of Canine Studies. With over 12 years of hands-on experience living and working with dogs, paired with ongoing volunteer work at animal shelters and therapeutic horseback riding programs, Ashley brings compassion and practical knowledge to her lifelong work with animals, especially our beloved companion dogs.
No matter where you are on your journey with dogs, this guide invites you to connect with your dog through a heart-led approach, rooted in understanding, respect, and love for their whole being.
What you'll discover inside:
✔️ How to read your dog’s body language
✔️ The science behind behavior and training
✔️ Ways to build trust, communication, and connection
✔️ Practical tools for training, engagement, and enrichment
✔️ Journal prompts to help reflect and grow together
