RIOT K9

05/29/2026

Breaker is an intact male Catahoula Leopard Dog. This breed is known for being territorial, and highly suspicious of strangers. Breaker also has a history of reactivity, and you may have noticed he is the inspiration for my logo 🖤❤️ Breaker is my logo because he is the difficult dog that has made me work the hardest, and taught me so much in the process.

Breaker eating chicken in front of a complete stranger on his territory, and doing so calmly represents a new benchmark for him. For all of you struggling through adolescence with your dog, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. It's the adult brain we've been waiting for 🙌🏼

05/26/2026

Lily's owner opted for muzzle training after episodes of inter-houseold aggression, and Lily has made amazing progress! Good girl, Lily!

05/12/2026

Happy kick off day! That's right, today is the soft opening of RIOT K9's newest venture , RIOT Club!!!
I'm looking forward to seeing a few of the club's new members tonight at 5 pm!

Reminder! The address is in the rules document you should have signed for me. If you didn't get it, text or email [email protected]! The address is also on this group page, but you need to sign the document before you train!

05/11/2026

When Fed Ex hangs out in the drive way for several minutes so you turn it into a training opportunity 📦

05/07/2026

RIOT K9 currently has no availability for private in person sessions. If you and I have already connected, don't worry! You are on my list! If not, please feel free to reach out to get on the waiting list for private sessions.
I do have some openings available for virtual sessions!

04/23/2026

Continuing to broaden my knowledge base in training and behavior is so important to me! That's why I'll be attending the Canis Concerence!

Join the CANIS Conference—an industry-leading event for dog trainers, veterinarians, behavior consultants, shelter staff, and pet professionals. Experience expert-led education, live demos, and meaningful networking, all focused on advancing canine welfare.

04/23/2026

Who else has been enjoying the nicer weather?
These 3 sure have!

04/14/2026

For a little dog with a lot of drive to herd, recall with a herd of cattle only yards away can be hard! But puppy Vanish did a great job!

03/27/2026

Part 3 of the RIOTK9 Know Your Trainer series drops 👇 now! Does your dog have barriers to success? What are some examples of barriers to success that dogs may experience?
-Blindness/vision impairment
-Deafness
-History of trauma
-Fearfulness
-Amputation
-Paralysis, variations of
-Surgery/Injury recovery
-Environmental sensitivity
-Lack of physical conditioning
-Aggression
-Senior related barriers such as muscle loss, loss of mobility, loss of mental clarity
-Cognitive differences
-Skill based barriers to success with obedience or other human expectations
-Lack of social skills
-Lack of proprioception
-Nutritional deficits

Let's crush barriers to success for our dogs and help them achieve the highest quality of life! If I do not have the skill set to provide what you and your dog need, I will help you find someone who does!

Does your dog have a barrier to success? Did I leave any barriers that you can think of off my list? Tell me about it in the comments!

02/03/2026

How many times do you recall your dog while off leash exercising?

From left to right, Fable, Vanish, and Breaker are enjoying the view during a hike.