1st Class K-9 Dog Training

1st Class K-9 Dog Training We are a dog training and behavior therapy company that uses balanced training to fit each dogs needs All our work is guaranteed for life.

We’re unique in that this is the only program in which every trainer is also an unparalleled behavior therapist. We use a holistic approach and balance the animal to address problem behaviors.

Dante and Kikyo were showing off their trail manners as we were getting a family hike in. Mind you, this was before the ...
03/28/2025

Dante and Kikyo were showing off their trail manners as we were getting a family hike in. Mind you, this was before the now toddler was walking around, so I should probably practice training her before we all go out on a walk again, lol! 😂❤👀

A well behaved dog is a miracle of the moment.The only thing you need to do is create the outcome you want to see in a g...
03/27/2025

A well behaved dog is a miracle of the moment.

The only thing you need to do is create the outcome you want to see in a given moment and then trust your work. Nothing more. Nothing less. And nothing else.

If you are looking for great ways to exercise your dog, there is nothing quite like a good spring pole set up. The parts...
03/27/2025

If you are looking for great ways to exercise your dog, there is nothing quite like a good spring pole set up. The parts needed are simple and it can provide hours each week of good wholesome fun to your pup!

If you'd like to know how I make mine, just drop a comment! :D

Simplify.Whenever and wherever possible work on simplifying your life with your dog. Just take time to enjoy being yours...
03/25/2025

Simplify.

Whenever and wherever possible work on simplifying your life with your dog. Just take time to enjoy being yourselves and learn to find that joy in all situations. We will get more into "How-to"s soon enough, but for now just hear a few thoughts from me starting with this one.
Take your time and enjoy being a pet parent wherever and whenever you can.

For dogs, happy is content.Jumping, wiggling, barking, whining, etc... That is all excitement. Even the tail going bonke...
03/24/2025

For dogs, happy is content.

Jumping, wiggling, barking, whining, etc... That is all excitement. Even the tail going bonkers is excitement, not necessarily "happy" in the way we think.
A truly happy dog is a dog that is content. That can only come from finding peace with itself and its environment. Balance = Contentment. Contentment = happiness.
Remember that.

Two weeks of silence while we get these little love bugs past their first milestone! We'll get back to things just after...
02/01/2025

Two weeks of silence while we get these little love bugs past their first milestone! We'll get back to things just after Valentine's day!

Here is a quick video of me showing how I can police dog interactions effectively without being the cause for anxiety or...
01/24/2025

Here is a quick video of me showing how I can police dog interactions effectively without being the cause for anxiety or a fight. If you have any questions, feels free to post here or reach out!

https://youtu.be/6aUf9IscOEc

Can dogs get on the furniture?Yes. As long as they...1. Exhibit the right state of mind - calm submissive.2. Wait for th...
01/23/2025

Can dogs get on the furniture?

Yes. As long as they...

1. Exhibit the right state of mind - calm submissive.
2. Wait for the invite.
3. Maintain the correct state of mind while on the furniture.
4. Get off the furniture when instructed to, no fuss or fit.

Same rules for the bed, etc. A well behaved dog can go wherever you want them to be. A misbehaved dog can go through a proper training course, lol!

Just a quick point from our Kennel. We keep our pups until they are 12 weeks old so we can train them more. We start the...
01/22/2025

Just a quick point from our Kennel.

We keep our pups until they are 12 weeks old so we can train them more. We start them on housetraining, leash training, coming when called, and so much more. We hand deliver our pups world wide and we help with the transition to make sure they have the best chance possible in their new homes.

I think this year's litters will be used as examples on this so we can follow it and show you step by step how to get a new puppy started off on the right foot. More details as we get closer to that time.

Some of the best work I have done with any dog has been done by a dog. That little stinker on the left there, Amina. We ...
01/17/2025

Some of the best work I have done with any dog has been done by a dog. That little stinker on the left there, Amina. We got our exercise in that day and she did an excellent job as big sis to these two. She is working on 11 years old this year... man time flies.
To the dog named "Faithful" and the One Who blessed me with her, I am grateful for the time we have had and looking forward to the future. ❤

For those wondering what I did today...Picture 1Started the day helping a Great Pryenees to understand that while he may...
01/16/2025

For those wondering what I did today...
Picture 1
Started the day helping a Great Pryenees to understand that while he may do just fine against Coyotes, these Tosas are not coyotes. This is a property loaded with whole cans of "the wrong dog", which we keep in stock at all times and they are always in season. (He was a sweet boy, it didn't take too much to convince him and I walked him home.) However, he wasn't the main event of the day...

Picture 2
Today's critter that dances with death was this cute little guy! Though as an armadillo he is blind as a bat, his motto is "Ya can't fear what you can't see!" He was calmly foraging 0.572 inches away from the jaws of death as he was reciting Psalm 23:4-5a, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies..."
He didn't bug me, I didn't bug him... that much. ☺️❤

"How young is too young to learn?"No such thing."How old is too old?"No such thing."When do dogs start learning?"Now. Al...
01/15/2025

"How young is too young to learn?"
No such thing.

"How old is too old?"
No such thing.

"When do dogs start learning?"
Now. Always now.

"When do they stop?"
No such thing.

It's easy to get so focused on your goals that you miss all the things you accomplished on the journey there. Don't forg...
01/14/2025

It's easy to get so focused on your goals that you miss all the things you accomplished on the journey there. Don't forget that. The same goes for your pups. It is wonderful to have plans for them and have goals for how far you want to take their training. However, for your sake as well as theirs, take time to enjoy where you are and how far you have come. You both deserve it.

Keep up the great work. ❤

There is nothing like having a good "Place" command for any dog. So many families could be doing so much better with the...
01/13/2025

There is nothing like having a good "Place" command for any dog. So many families could be doing so much better with their pets if they only had a bit of structure. "Place", or as we say in my house, "Bed", is a fantastic place to start. Here is Amina and Pepper demonstrating one of the many great mannerisms they have learned over the years. ❤

The only puppies Amina ever makes accumulate about once a week. 🤣🤣🤣
01/13/2025

The only puppies Amina ever makes accumulate about once a week. 🤣🤣🤣

Just when I thought we should tear down these old buildings we got Mastiffs again and... well... if that building and th...
01/11/2025

Just when I thought we should tear down these old buildings we got Mastiffs again and... well... if that building and that dog don't fit like biscuits and gravy then scratch my ears and call me Lassie. Shucks!

"Pitbulls and the like can't be helped, it's genetic." - Social media dog expertsMe: Mmm-hmm. Yeah, sure. Could you move...
01/10/2025

"Pitbulls and the like can't be helped, it's genetic." - Social media dog experts

Me: Mmm-hmm. Yeah, sure. Could you move on, please? I'd like to focus on the real comments. 🙃
(Corey uses a baby voice...) Ooond look oot thoose nooses! 😍😍😍

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