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At Empowered K9 we focus on developing a strong connection and effective communication system with your dog.

We will help you discover what motivates your dog and provide you with the knowledge and skills required to give your dog the life they deserve.

28/10/2026

Nigel’s favourite daycare activities 🐾

1️⃣ Playing with his buddies

2️⃣ Teaching the other daycare dogs how to manipulate the humans into handing out rewards 😂

3️⃣ Conducting a thorough post-rest inspection of every crate for any snacks that may have been accidentally left behind

Nigel doesn’t just attend daycare.

He’s there to make sure everyone knows how to work the system. 😂🐾

What would be on your dog’s list? 🐶

27/10/2026

🐾 Training Tip Tuesday: Adding Distractions to Recall

Want a more reliable recall? Do these 2 things:

1. Start practising call aways by allowing your dog to interact with a helper then calling them back to you.

Here’s how:

👋 Allow your dog to say hello to your helper
🔙Call them back to you with “Come!”
🥩When they turn and move towards you, reward by doing some food chasing, making sure you give multiple rewards.

1. Practise recall during your dogs Free Time Walks!

👃Let your dog have time to sniff and explore on a long line. When they are not looking at you, call them back. After you have rewarded, release them back to exploring so coming back to you doesn’t mean the fun has to end.

💡 Start somewhere quiet, then gradually practise around more distractions as your dog improves. Keep your dog on a lead or long line where needed so you can prevent them from practising ignoring the recall.

The goal is to build a recall that works in the situations where you actually need it, not just in the backyard!

26/10/2026

🐾 Want to give your puppy more than just a good walk?

Over the last few weeks, we've talked about building engagement with your puppy, using engagement to help them navigate distractions, and looking for everyday experiences that help them become confident and comfortable in the world.

That’s exactly what we work on in Puppy Development.

We help you build the foundations your puppy needs as they grow:

🐾 Engagement and play
🐾 Confidence and exposure
🐾 Making good choices
🐾 Learning to focus around distractions
🐾 Early obedience foundations
🐾 Understanding how to navigate the world around them

It’s not about teaching your puppy a long list of commands.

It’s about helping them develop the skills they’ll need for everyday life.

Our next 6-week Puppy Development course starts ****Saturday 14th November at 8.30am.

📍 Empowered K9, Wangaratta
💰 $220
🐶 Limited places available

Ready to give your puppy a great start?

Head to our website to find out more and book your place.

22/10/2026

Why you should skip the walk with your puppy and what to do instead 🐾

Often on walks puppies disengage from us and build a lot of value for the environment. This can lead to pulling on the lead, problems with recall and reactivity. By proactively looking for little exposure opportunities, and using our engagement games, we can carefully shape our puppy’s understanding of the world and where they hold the most value.

Find somewhere to sit and watch the world go by. Practise engagement games. Let your puppy observe people, dogs, traffic and unfamiliar surroundings without needing to approach or interact with everything.

These experiences help you build engagement, confidence and a puppy who can learn to navigate the world without feeling the need to engage with everything in it.

And remember, exposure should be appropriate for your puppy. Give them space, keep sessions manageable and let them observe at a distance where they feel comfortable.

Sometimes, the best puppy outing isn't a walk at all. 💛

Save this for your next puppy outing! 🐾

21/10/2026

🐾 Group Class Moments
Beginner Obedience Week 4

Obedience is coming along nicely! 🙌
The dogs are learning to hold their positions while their owners move away, building duration, focus and confidence along the way.

So good to see their progress! 🐶

18/10/2026

A few moments from our Intermediate Obedience class! 🐾

This week, we worked on loose lead walking and recall, building on the skills the dogs already know and practising them around distractions.

Because it’s not just about knowing the cues, it’s about being able to respond when the environment gets a little more interesting! 🐶

Great work from everyone! 👏

Interested in taking your dog’s training to the next level?
Head to our website to learn more about our group classes.

17/10/2026

Alright Wangaratta dog owners… where are you taking your dogs? 😂🐾

We’re always looking for new places to explore, so tell us your favourite dog-friendly spots around Wangaratta!

🌿 Favourite training spot
☕ Favourite place to grab a coffee
🐶 Somewhere your dog loves exploring
📍 Or just a hidden little gem you think more people should know about

Drop your favourite spot in the comments 👇

And if you’ve got a photo of your dog there, we definitely want to see it! 📸🐾

17/10/2026

🎉 Happy belated birthday to Holly! 🐾❤️

For those of you who don’t know her, Holly is our working kelpie.

She turned 7 yesterday! 🎂

Daycare isn’t her vibe, she’d much rather be out working cattle! 🐄

But she’s always happy to slow down for a good bone, especially one from our friends at 4 Paws Deli 🦴😋

Happy birthday, Holly pup! ❤️

16/10/2026

At Empowered K9 Daycare, our experienced team nurtures positive social skills and healthy group dynamics. Through carefully supervised play and guided interaction, we encourage confident, respectful behaviour between dogs, creating a safe, engaging, and rewarding environment for every dog.

Led by our certified dog training professionals.

Open Tuesday to Thursday 7:30am – 6:00pm.

Located at 7 Newman Street, Wangaratta.

Join our community today — enrol via our website.

Address

7 Newman Street
Wangaratta, VIC
3677

Telephone

+61492939237

Website

http://www.empoweredk9.com.au/

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