K9 Coach

All dogs have the potential to be the dream companions we’ve imagined. There are no bad dogs, just misinformed humans.

Dana of K9 Coach is driven to help you and your dog achieve that potential and enjoy the life you share.

10/30/2026

Can’t get your dog off the couch? Let’s fix that.

Your dog is the one who decides when it’s couch time. Sound familiar? 😅

If “up” and “off” seem to mean something different to your dog, it’s time to make the rules clearer.

Jet and I show you how I use a designated couch blanket as a green light for couch time, and introduce “up” and “off” so those words have a clear meaning.

The blanket is a cue. Consistent practice and managing access while your dog is learning help build the association.

Want more real training demonstrations and help applying them to your dog? Inside my K9 Coach Training Community, you can watch the training library, ask questions, and upload training videos for feedback.

Join through the link in my bio.

Is your dog a couch cuddler or a floor lounger? 👇

10/29/2026

Staying on the cot is just one criteria of place training. The true challenge is being able to remain settled and come back down after excitement happens.

Kimber makes the choice to remain on place while someone is excitedly playing with a toy nearby. After that excitement, I’m watching for him to settle again before marking and rewarding that behavior.

Watch the full lesson inside the K9 Coach community and get direct feedback from me on your training. Link in bio.

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10/28/2026

Two dogs, two leashes… now what? 😅

After my leash handling video, Kristine asked: “What if you have more than one dog?”

Here are the grips I use when I have one leash in each hand, plus options for holding both leashes in the same hand when my dogs are on the same side.

Watch the finger and thumb locks, then how I shorten the leash or release slack while keeping my grip.

For help with what’s happening on the other end of the leash, my loose leash walking tutorial is inside the K9 Coach training community, along with more training videos and access to me.

Link in bio or comment 🐶🐶 and I’ll send you the link!

Do you walk your dogs on the same side, or one on each side?

10/26/2026

Training videos are helpful, but having someone to ask when you get stuck, that’s how progress happens.

Inside my K9 Coach Training Community, you get a growing library of training videos and resources—including real sessions where you can watch me introduce exercises, make adjustments, and explain why.

You can also ask questions or upload a video of your own training so I can help you figure out what to adjust. You don’t have to piece it all together on your own.

Join through October 31 for $5/month and keep your original rate for as long as your membership stays active. Prices increase for new members on November 1.

🎃 Comment PUMPKIN below, and I’ll send you the link.

10/25/2026

Hands full and a long line getting caught on everything? 😅

Ashley asked how to manage leash slack while working around her farm with a young pup. Here’s the setup I recommended, plus two ways to wear it: sash style or backpack style.

The regular leash creates the wearable attachment, while the retractable leash manages the slack. You can still reach the handle when you need to bring your dog closer.

Hands-free doesn’t mean attention-free. Choose what suits your dog and keep an eye on where they’re moving to capitalize on moments you can build engagement and confidence.

Have a question about making training work in your everyday life? Drop it below. 👇

For more tutorials and help applying them with your dog, join my K9 Coach training community. Link in bio.

10/24/2026

What should you reward when your dog is learning Place?

That depends on where your dog is in the process. In this lesson with Kimber, I’m looking for choices that move him toward settling. Sitting gives me an opportunity to reward progress before expecting more.

Once sitting becomes a default choice, I then only reward relaxing a bit more which is laying down.

First, you’ll hear me explain the goal. Then you’ll see the repetition and when I deliver the reward.

Watch the full lesson and get help with your own training inside the K9 Coach community. Link in bio ✅

10/23/2026

Here is the sequence—not just the rule.

Kimber is sitting while I explain the criteria. Watch him lie down, watch me reward him, and then watch the release at the end of the repetition.

Keeping those moments together makes it clear to Kimber what needs to happen before he is allowed off of place.

For more real training footage and help with your own dog, join the K9 Coach community membership. Links in bio.

10/22/2026

Talk sh*t - honestly my favorite command 🖤

10/21/2026

Starting November 1, the membership price for new members will increase to $12.99/month.

But here’s the good news:
If you join by October 31, you’ll lock in the original $5/month rate for as long as you maintain your active membership.

When I launched the K9 Coach Training Community, I set the membership price at just $5/month because my goal was to make professional dog training education accessible while I built out the Training Library and developed more resources to help owners confidently train their own dogs.

Since then, I’ve continued adding full-length training demonstrations, real client sessions, educational guides, and opportunities for members to ask questions and get personalized feedback.

And there’s plenty more coming!

If you’ve been wanting to better understand your dog’s behavior, improve your training skills, or have a professional trainer available when you get stuck, I’d love to have you inside.

💬 **Comment COMMUNITY and I’ll send you the details!**
Or jump right in - Link in bio!

— K9 Coach Dana 🐾

10/21/2026

Stop wrapping the leash around your wrist. Let’s fix the way you hold it. 👋

In this video, I demonstrate two leash locks, how to adjust the amount of leash your dog has, and why I use a second hand as a backup.

Your leash handling is one piece of the picture. Teaching your dog how to walk with you is the next step.

The full loose leash walking tutorial is inside my K9 Coach community membership, along with training videos and access to me for help with your dog.

Join through the link in my bio. 🐾

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