Working Together: Communication & Client Support Success

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Working Together

Communication, Consultation Expectations & Client Support

When we work together, my goal is to help you feel informed, confident, and capable of making good decisions for your dog's health and well-being.

I believe in personalized guidance, thoughtful recommendations, and practical strategies that fit your dog and your lifestyle.

I also believe clear expectations make for better working relationships. These guidelines explain how we communicate, organize information, and make the most of the time and services included in your consultation or program.

My goal is to give you the knowledge and confidence to make better decisions for your dog — not create a situation where you feel you need to ask permission for every choice.

Communication & Office Hours

Good communication helps me stay organized, follow your dog's progress, and provide consistent guidance.

Business Hours Monday–Thursday
10 AM–5 PM Eastern
Other times by appointment
Preferred Communication Email for questions and updates
Phone for scheduled consultations
No case-management texting

Why I Don't Use Text Messaging

I know texting is convenient for you, but it isn't an effective way for me to manage individual client cases and the volume of business I currently have. I do not have an assistant!

Your dog's history, previous recommendations, and progress need to be organized and accessible. Text conversations make that difficult.

For that reason, I don't provide consultation or case-management support through text messaging. If a higher level of communication is necessary, we can discuss a customized support arrangement.

When to Expect a Response

Emails are reviewed during regular business hours as my consultation schedule permits. Messages received outside office hours will be reviewed during my next available office hours.

Email is not monitored continuously. Direct email support depends on the service or program you've selected.

For urgent medical concerns: Well Oiled K9 does not provide emergency veterinary services. Please contact your veterinarian or an emergency veterinary hospital rather than waiting for an email response. You can always call in a crisis or when you're truly worried. We'll work on the details as needed.

Your Dog's Documentation

When appropriate, I'll create a private Google Drive folder to help organize information related to your dog's wellness plan.

Depending on your consultation, this may include:

  • Veterinary records and laboratory results
  • Diet and supplement information
  • Food journals and progress notes
  • My recommendations and wellness strategies
  • Documents, photos, or records I've requested

You may be asked to upload specific records before or during our work together. Please also retain your own copies of important documents and recommendations.

One important distinction: The shared folder is for documentation and reference. It is not intended for ongoing messaging, unscheduled case troubleshooting, or requests for additional consultations.

Understanding Your Consultation

Every consultation includes my professional time, experience, and individualized attention. What happens before and after our appointment depends on the service you've selected.

Q&A Consultation

Focused guidance for your questions.

What's included:
  • One scheduled 60-minute consultation
  • Discussion of your specific questions
  • Professional education and guidance

This is dedicated time for your questions and my expertise.

Additional research, written plans, follow-up email exchanges, and ongoing case support are not included unless separately arranged.

Personalized Roadmap

A prepared, individualized strategy.

What's included:
  • Case review and preparation
  • Our scheduled consultation
  • Personalized follow-up recommendations
  • One email exchange for clarification or refinement within 14 days

The follow-up email is intended to clarify or refine recommendations from our original consultation.

Does not include unlimited email, new protocols, ongoing case management, or extensive alternative-product research.

Three-Month Support

Structured guidance as your plan progresses.

What's included:
  • Initial case review and preparation
  • Initial consultation
  • Written follow-up recommendations
  • Six scheduled follow-up calls to review progress and refine your strategy

Individualized questions, troubleshooting, and adjustments are handled during our scheduled appointments.

Expires three months from the initial consultation. All six calls must be completed within that period. Unlimited email, texting, and unscheduled calls are not included.

Need more individualized access? If your situation requires more frequent communication or additional support between appointments, we can discuss a customized arrangement and pricing.

Questions, Changes & Additional Support

I understand that new questions come up. Your dog's needs may change, and sometimes a strategy needs to be reconsidered.

Clarifying an existing recommendation is different from evaluating a new health concern, researching a different product, or developing a new protocol.

When a request falls outside the scope of your original consultation or included support, I'll let you know so we can determine whether additional consultation time is appropriate.

Your Role in the Process

My role is to educate, guide, and recommend. Your role is to make the decisions you feel are appropriate, implement the recommendations you choose, observe your dog, and share relevant progress during our scheduled time together.

Every dog is an individual, and outcomes depend on many factors. No specific result can be guaranteed.

Each consultation focuses on the dog identified during scheduling. Additional dogs may require separate consultation time or an adjusted package.

Product Guidance & Partnerships

Over the years, I've carefully selected the foods, supplements, herbs, essential oils, and wellness products that I trust and recommend through Well Oiled K9.

My recommendations focus on products and brands I know, use, and work with professionally. You're always free to choose where you shop and which products you use.

However, researching unfamiliar products, comparing multiple alternatives, or adapting a strategy around products outside my established recommendations may require additional consultation time.

A Little Appreciation for Your Support

Many of the companies I recommend are also my affiliate partners. When you purchase through my links or programs, I may earn a commission from your purchase.

Those partnerships help support my small business and make it possible to continue providing educational resources and access to my private Facebook community without an additional membership fee.

There is never an obligation to purchase through my links. But when you do, I genuinely appreciate it.

Your support helps keep ongoing education, community discussions, and helpful resources available to the pet parents who rely on them.

Our Private Facebook Community

Eligible clients may receive access to my private Well Oiled K9 Facebook community as an additional educational resource.

This is a place to continue learning, ask general questions, explore holistic wellness topics, and share experiences with other pet parents.

I want this to be a welcoming environment where one person's question can help many others.

The group is for general education and community — not an extension of your private consultation.

Individualized case troubleshooting, detailed health reviews, personalized protocol changes, and concerns specific to your dog's history belong in scheduled consultations or the support included in your program.

Your support of my affiliate partners helps me continue offering this community and its educational resources.

Appointments & Scheduling

Consultation time is reserved specifically for you. Please make every effort to attend your scheduled appointment and provide advance notice if you need to make changes.

For multi-session programs, follow-up calls must be scheduled and completed within the stated program duration.

Scheduling changes, missed appointments, and cancellations are subject to the terms provided with your booking.

We're Working Toward the Same Goal

I want you to feel informed, supported, and confident — without becoming overwhelmed by conflicting advice or endless product choices.

Clear communication and a structured approach allow me to give every client the preparation, attention, and guidance their program deserves.

Thank you for respecting these guidelines and trusting me to be part of your dog's wellness journey.

Eat better. Feel better. Live longer.

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