A short, high-focus training session teaching one new trick or refining an old cue. This builds confidence and neural pathways. Examples: “touch,” “spin,” “place,” or naming toys.

Her weekly routine includes:

Since her dog no longer has the distraction of heat cycles or roaming urges, her focus has sharpened. Simone enrolled her in a beginner’s nose work (scent detection) class. The dog now spends 20 minutes searching for a specific odor (like birch or clove), which exhausts her mentally far more than a 5k run ever could.

: The dogs have access to an expansive backyard with a lake view, where they play together, explore the pool ledge, and occasionally wear custom jerseys to support Owens' team. The "Fixed" and Cosmetic Controversy

Simone’s lifestyle is a testament to the idea that when you fix your life around a dog, you don't lose your freedom—you simply trade it for a different kind: the freedom to love something completely and to find joy in the simple, daily act of walking forward.

, made headlines in late 2025 as it transitioned from a private family joy into a major lifestyle and entertainment controversy. A New Addition to the "Dog Room"

Her "entertainment" category then fills the gaps. Unlike mindless play, Simone S advocates for purposeful fun —activities that feed a dog’s innate drives (sniffing, chewing, herding, retrieving) within the container of a fixed daily rhythm.