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Weekly live group support, practical holistic guidance, member-only content, community conversations, and discounts that help you keep learning—without turning every question into a full consultation.

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Choose monthly membership for ongoing community support, or choose the yearly membership to receive the complete Remedies Class and Homemade Food Class at no additional cost while your yearly membership remains active.

You love your dog. You just need a better place to sort through the noise.

Food, allergies, gut issues, anxiety, senior dog changes, supplements, products, natural remedies, and those “Is this normal?” moments can get overwhelming fast.

One person says chicken and rice. Another says Benadryl. Someone else says change the food. Then the internet gives you 37 open tabs and no actual plan.

Not every question requires a full consultation.

Sometimes you need:

• Quick direction

• A better question to ask

• Help understanding a product or label

• Guidance on which resource applies to your dog

• A clearer idea of what may matter first

Some dogs do need deeper support. Part of the value of this community is learning the difference between a simple next step, a helpful guide, and a situation that deserves private support.

This is not just a library. It is a support rhythm.

Every member receives:

• Live group support

• Member-only content

• Community access

• Replay access

• Discounts on wellness guides

• Discounts on consulting services

• Help finding the right guide, class, replay, or next step

Yearly members also receive the complete Remedies Class and Homemade Food Class at no additional cost.

The point is not to collect more information. The point is to understand what applies to your dog and where to start.

See the available wellness guides

How the community works

The community is built around connection, reminders, live support, and practical direction—not random posts floating into the void.

Tuesday Live Support Calls

Live Zoom calls are the heart of the membership.

Members can submit questions, listen in, learn from other dog parents, and receive practical direction from Dana.

Some calls may focus on a specific theme. Others may be guided by member questions. Some will be a little bit of both.

The goal is always the same: to help you understand what to look at next.

The monthly schedule includes:

• Two Tuesday Lunch & Learn calls each month for members who prefer daytime support

• Two Tuesday evening support calls each month for members who need an after-work option

• Replay access when you cannot attend live

• Question submission so focused questions can be addressed during the calls

Choose the community space that works for you

Some people love Facebook. Some people would rather chew tinfoil.

Members can use the community space that feels easiest.

Private Facebook Group

The Facebook group provides a familiar place for:

• Reminders

• Community discussions

• Dog updates

• Product questions

• Member conversations

Substack Chat

Substack Chat provides a quieter, more organized space for discussions, questions, reminders, and support threads.

Members may use the Facebook group, Substack Chat, or both.

Neither space provides private one-on-one coaching. Membership questions should be posted in the community spaces or submitted for the live calls—not sent through private messages, direct email, or text.

Keeping questions inside the community allows everyone to learn from the discussion.

What can you bring to the community?

This is where we talk through the “What else can I do?” moments that come up when you are trying to support your dog naturally.

Food and feeding

• Fresh food and food transitions

• Raw or gently cooked feeding

• Kibble upgrades and toppers

• Homemade food questions

• Food labels and ingredient concerns

Common wellness questions

• Allergies, itching, yeast, and skin support

• Gut health, loose stool, and digestive support

• Anxiety and nervous system regulation

• Senior dog wellness and comfort

• Seasonal support

• Recovery support

Natural support options

• Supplements

• Herbs

• Homeopathy

• Essential oils

• CBD

• Product and label questions

• “My veterinarian recommended this. What should I understand?”

• “Which guide or class should I start with?”

For past clients

You may not need private support every day, but you may still want a lower-cost way to stay connected, reminded, and proactive.

Membership can help you continue with:

• Monthly wellness reminders

• Seasonal protocols

• Product updates and discussions

• Food and supplement conversations

• Replay access

• Smaller follow-up questions

• Ongoing education

• A way to stay consistent instead of slowly drifting back into old habits

For new members

If you are brand new to The Well Oiled K9, membership is a lower-cost way to become familiar with Dana’s approach before booking private support.

You can:

• Hear how Dana thinks through dog wellness concerns

• Ask focused questions

• Learn from other dog parents

• Understand what may matter first

• Discover when a guide or class may be enough

• Recognize when a deeper private review would be the better fit

What Every Member Receives

Monthly and yearly members receive the same core community support.

Live group support

Weekly Zoom support with daytime and evening options throughout the month.

Community access

Access to the private Facebook group and/or Substack Chat.

Replay access

Watch the support call replays when you cannot attend live.

Member-only content

Members receive access to seasonal reminders, practical protocols, wellness topics, support resources, and the FAQ resource:

What Can You Try Right Now—Until I Can Answer You?

Member discounts

All members receive discounts on:

• Wellness guides

• Consulting services

• Additional educational resources when offered

Resource direction

Get help finding the right guide, class, replay, or next step instead of getting lost inside a large resource library.

Who This Community Is For

This community may be a good fit for:

• Dog parents who want better answers than random Facebook advice

• Past clients who want continued education and connection

• New members who want to learn Dana’s approach

• Prevention-minded dog parents

• People exploring fresh food and natural wellness

• Dog parents who want a calmer place to ask questions

• People who want practical education without booking a full consultation for every question

What This Community Is Not

Membership does not include:

• Private case management

• Emergency support

• Custom diet formulation

• Lab interpretation

• Medication guidance

• Unlimited one-on-one coaching

• A replacement for veterinary care

My goal is not to make you dependent on me.

My goal is to help you become a better observer, ask better questions, and become a more confident advocate for your dog.

I want you to understand what may matter first, when something may be simple, and when your dog deserves a deeper review.

Membership Options

Both membership plans include:

• Live group support

• Community access

• Replays

• Member-only content

• Discounts on wellness guides

• Discounts on consulting services

The difference is that the yearly membership also includes both complete classes.

Monthly Membership — $15 Per Month

Monthly membership includes:

• Weekly live group support

• Private Facebook group and/or Substack Chat

• Replay access

• Member-only content

• Seasonal resources and reminders

• Discounts on wellness guides

• Discounts on consulting services

• Help finding the right resource or next step

The following are not included with monthly membership:

• Remedies Class

• Homemade Food Class

Monthly members may purchase either class separately.

Choose Monthly Membership

Yearly Membership — $150 Per Year

The yearly membership saves you $30 compared with paying monthly for twelve months.

Yearly membership includes everything provided with monthly membership, plus:

The Complete Remedies Class

This class includes education on:

• Essential oils

• Herbs

• Homeopathy

• Botanicals

• Natural remedy safety

• First aid support

• The complete First Aid Guide

The Complete Homemade Food Class

This class provides step-by-step guidance for:

• Understanding homemade feeding

• Choosing appropriate ingredients

• Building balanced meals

• Understanding proteins, organs, fats, vegetables, and supplements

• Recognizing common homemade feeding mistakes

• Making practical food adjustments for your dog

Both classes are included at no additional cost while your yearly membership remains active.

Choose Yearly Membership

Prefer to Purchase a Class Without Joining?

You do not have to join the membership to purchase either class.

Remedies Class

Learn how essential oils, herbs, homeopathy, botanicals, and first aid resources may be used as part of your dog’s natural wellness toolkit.

Purchase the Remedies Class Only

Homemade Food Class

Learn how to make more informed, balanced homemade meals for your dog without relying on random recipes from the internet.

Purchase the Homemade Food Class Only

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between monthly and yearly membership?

Both plans include live group support, community access, replays, member-only content, and discounts on guides and consulting services.

The yearly membership also includes the complete Remedies Class and Homemade Food Class.

Those two classes are not included with monthly membership.

Can I purchase either class without joining?

Yes.

You may purchase the Remedies Class or the Homemade Food Class as a stand-alone product without joining the membership.

Is this private coaching?

No.

The membership includes group support, education, resource direction, live calls, replays, and community discussions.

It does not include private case management, custom protocols, custom diet formulation, lab interpretation, or unlimited one-on-one coaching.

Can I ask questions about my dog?

Yes.

Members may ask focused, general education questions inside the community spaces or submit questions for the live support calls.

Some questions can be answered directly. Others may be better addressed through a guide, class, replay, or private consultation.

What if I cannot attend the live calls?

Replays will be available so you can still learn from the support calls when you cannot attend live.

Can I use Facebook instead of Substack Chat?

Yes.

Members have access to the private Facebook group and Substack Chat. You may use whichever space works best for you—or use both.

What if my dog has a complex health issue?

You are still welcome inside the community, but complex cases may require a private Wellness Roadmap, consultation, or support package.

When a question requires a deeper review, Dana will tell you directly.

Bring the Question. We’ll Sort the Next Step.

Choose monthly membership for affordable ongoing support, or choose the yearly membership to save on the membership itself and receive both complete classes at no additional cost.

Subscribe to The Well Oiled K9 Membership

Purchase the Remedies Class Only

Purchase the Homemade Food Class Only

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