K9 Wisdom Training & Enrichment Center Day School

K9 Wisdom Training & Enrichment Center Day School Dog Training. Behavior Modification. Playgroups. Puppy Socialization. Problem behaviors. Doggy dayca We know your dog plays an important part of your life.

Here at K9 Wisdom Dog Training we center our training approach around Relationship Based dog training. We are committed to providing training to our clients that establishes a lasting bond between dogs and their human companions. They're your shadow, canine companion and best friend. That's why we're here to help. A well trained dog lives a happier life because they get to accompany their owners t

o places an unruly canine can't go. There is no age limit to learning.... and yes, old dogs can learn new tricks! From puppyhood to the rambunctious "teenage" stage to the older dog craving to learn a new trick - we're here every step of the way. We offer affordable and convenient training that you can fit into your life. Our training techniques are humane and effective and send you on your way to a well behaved dog! We want you and your dog to live in harmony together and we can teach you how to effectively communicate with your dog so the two of you can live happy and peacefully together. Our training techniques are humane and effective and will leave you with a well behaved dog!

11/30/2025

Happy Small Business Saturday!

From all of us here at K9 Wisdom, thank you for supporting our little corner of the dog-loving world. 💛🐾

Every class you attend, every day school drop-off, every like, share, referral, and kind word—it all matters. Your support doesn’t just keep our doors open… it allows us to do what we love most: help dogs thrive, build better relationships, and create a community rooted in compassion and understanding.

As a small business, we feel the impact of your support in a very real way. It means we can continue investing in education, creating meaningful enrichment, providing individualized training, and giving each dog the care and attention they deserve. It means our team gets to wake up every day and do work that truly fills our hearts.

Thank you for trusting us with your canine companions, for cheering us on, and for choosing a small business with a big mission. We’re grateful for every single one of you. 🐶✨

With endless appreciation,
The K9 Wisdom Team

Skip the chaos. . 🌲🐾This Black Friday, we’re trading crowded stores for fresh air, wagging tails, and quality time with...
11/28/2025

Skip the chaos. . 🌲🐾

This Black Friday, we’re trading crowded stores for fresh air, wagging tails, and quality time with our pups. Every walk, hike, or backyard adventure is a chance to bond, train, and have fun together.

Remember to Unplug & Train Your Dog!

Tell us—what’s your favorite outdoor adventure with your dog? Share a photo or comment below! 🐶✨

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at K9 Wisdom! 🐾Today, we’re taking a moment to say THANK YOU to our amazing clients ...
11/28/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at K9 Wisdom! 🐾

Today, we’re taking a moment to say THANK YOU to our amazing clients — the humans who trust us with their canine sidekicks. Your dedication, love, and patience make every training session meaningful, and we’re so grateful to be part of your journey with your dogs.

From tail wags to high-fives, we’re thankful for every moment we get to spend with you and your pups! 💛

Puppy Socialization Matters 🐾💛The world is a BIG place for little paws.Thoughtful, positive socialization helps your pup...
11/22/2025

Puppy Socialization Matters 🐾💛

The world is a BIG place for little paws.
Thoughtful, positive socialization helps your puppy grow into a confident, resilient, and well-adjusted adult dog.

✨ What to focus on:
• New people (different ages, sizes, voices)
• Friendly dogs who are calm and appropriate
• Sounds & surfaces—gravel, grass, hardwood, metal, traffic, vacuum
• Handling—paws, ears, collar, harness
• New environments without overwhelming them

Remember: quality over quantity. Follow your puppy’s pace, keep sessions short, and pair everything with treats + praise.
Happy socializing! 🌟

Trail Manners in dogs are incredibly important, whether you are hitting the trails or not, it is an important skill for ...
11/18/2025

Trail Manners in dogs are incredibly important, whether you are hitting the trails or not, it is an important skill for every rockstar dog. 🐕

What are Trail Manners and how do we teach them? Trail manners are when your dog is able to sit next to you calmly while other dogs and people walk by (such as when moving past each other on a narrow trail)

So, how do we teach Trail Manners 🤷? The best place to start is with the "Engage/Disengage" game

This game is going to help us teach our dogs how to look at other dogs, people and high-level distractions calmly! This game teaches your dog that other dogs, people and distractions are “environmental cues” to look at calmly and then disengage and look back to you for guidance.

👀 Check out this video - https://youtu.be/BQShy0hqYH8 - for a video demonstration on teaching the cue.

Practice the Engage/Disengage game with all distractions along your walk! Initially, it can be a bit cumbersome to practice this while you are walking. When you come across a distraction that you’d like to teach your dog to remain calm around, pull your dog off to the side of the path and remain stationary while you practice the Engage/Disengage game!

Share pictures or your dog showing off their Trail Manners!!

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It’s World Kindness Day, and your dog has a few ideas:🐶 More treats.🐶 Longer sniff walks.🐶 Extra patience when they forg...
11/14/2025

It’s World Kindness Day, and your dog has a few ideas:

🐶 More treats.
🐶 Longer sniff walks.
🐶 Extra patience when they forget their manners.
Kindness is the secret ingredient in every great training session — and it’s free to give! 💛

🌟 Happy World Animal Enrichment Day! 🐾Today, we’re celebrating the incredible work of our Playgroup and Enrichment Coord...
11/12/2025

🌟 Happy World Animal Enrichment Day! 🐾

Today, we’re celebrating the incredible work of our Playgroup and Enrichment Coordinator, Jenna Rogers! Jenna creates mind-blowing enrichment that dogs absolutely love, from fun games and small, beneficial play sessions to new activities that keep our dogs' minds sharp. She encourages calm, confident behavior and is always dreaming up fresh enrichment ideas to make every day exciting and rewarding for our pups.

Her creativity, patience, and dedication help our dogs not just enjoy their time with us—but truly thrive! 💛

Drop some love in the comments for Jenna and her amazing work! ❤️🐶

Mindful Monday: Access as a reward!This week’s focus: Trading good behavior for their favorite thingsDid you know that y...
11/10/2025

Mindful Monday: Access as a reward!

This week’s focus: Trading good behavior for their favorite things

Did you know that your dog's favorite things - sniffing, greeting a friend, walking through a doorway, or exploring the yard - can all become rewards in training?

When we teach dogs that calm, thoughtful behavior unlocks access to what they love, we help them learn impulse control while still allowing them to have what they love!

Here's how:
- Cue them to do a simple, appropriate behavior -or-
- Capture a moment they offer a polite behavior
- Then release them with a "go sniff" or "go say hi" release word!

Mindful Tip:
Access is one of the most powerful reinforcers you have - use it intentionally! When your dog learns they can earn what they want through cooperation, training in everyday life becomes more natural and meaningful.

This week's challenge:
Notice what your dog values most - and practice trading one simple behavior for access to it. Watch how proud they look when they realize they made it happen!

Remember:
Behavior reinforced is behavior repeated!

What's your dog's favorite thing they have always enjoyed doing naturally? Tell us in the comments!

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In our Mindful Monday series, we’ve been going over reinforcing behaviors and what reinforcements look like. If you’ve b...
11/07/2025

In our Mindful Monday series, we’ve been going over reinforcing behaviors and what reinforcements look like.

If you’ve been following along, you’ve seen there are a lot of different ways to reinforce desired behaviors, all of which are important tools in our training bag. If there are so many options, why then, does everyone seem to push the use of food-linked markers in training? 🤷

You’ve probably heard the saying, “the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”. Well, the way to your dog’s brain 🧠 (easily and quickly) is usually through their stomach. 🍽️ Food is a basic necessity for all animals (including humans). This makes it the clearest and easiest form of reinforcement.

Here are some tips when working with food based reinforcement 😋

1️⃣ Keep them small: No need to offer a whole chicken, most large sized dogs are effectively rewarded with a treat the size of a pea

2️⃣ Chewy and Smelly: Dogs are most satisfied when their food is chewy in texture and has a great odor. This is especially helpful when working with picky eaters

3️⃣ Variety is the spice of life: Just like we can only hyper fixate on a single snack for so long, your dog craves variety as well. Not only that, but some behaviors or environments warrant ‘bigger’ rewards (i.e tastier treats). Also keep several types of treats handy during training sessions

4️⃣ Pay the Cheese Tax: Don’t be afraid to bust out the ‘good stuff’ when needed. Cheese, grilled chicken, hotdogs, these are all high value foods that can motivate almost any dog.

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