Moon River K9

19/06/2025

🐾 Training Openings Available at Moon River K9! 🐾

We’ve got a few rare spots open for June! If you’ve been waiting to get your pup into training, now’s your chance:

✅ 1 Board & Train Opening This Month
Our immersive program offers personalized, consistent training with lasting results — great for jumpstarting obedience, on & off leash obedience, behavioral rehabilitation, or advanced work.

✅ 3 Private Lesson Openings
Perfect for hands-on work with you and your dog, tailored to your specific goals — from basic manners to puppy basics and more!

📍Located just outside Missoula — we work with all breeds, all ages, and all goals.

📩 Message us to claim your spot or learn more about our programs!

25/06/2024

Napping under the climb cot cuz being a puppy is such a hard life! Black 1 out of the 10 LGD puppies we have I can't believe they are now 6 weeks old! I'm very happy not bottle feeding them anymore 💖😂

06/05/2024

Welcome Currant to our 4 week Board and Train program!
This girl is 10 months old, she's very sweet, sensitive, smart, and looking for a family. Currant is a puppy out of Von Der Henne K9 in Montana. She is coming out of her shell throughout her first week of training she has a great personality. She is learning on & off leash obedience with confidence building, exposure to livestock and how to be the best girl! She's looking for her furever home after she completes our training program! Her new family will get free training lessons to ensure continuing her training successfully. Please PM if interested!

08/06/2022

We have private lessons available! These programs are perfect for puppies, young dogs, maintaining training, and the eager to learn owner!

23/05/2022

As you're getting ready for Memorial weekend have you taken steps to prepare your dog?

This upcoming weekend tends to include traveling, BBQ, family gatherings, parties, and other possible stressful environments for your dog. Preparing your dog will look different from one owner to the next as it all depends on your individual dog and plans! For some it might be booking your dog time at a boarding facility, setting up a quiet place to from escape guests if needed (for your dog not you! 😜) keeping your dog in a crate, utilizing a leash, starting a training program, and setting boundaries with guests are all great and common ways to prepare for all holidays.

Taking a few extra steps now not only keeps guests safe but also your dog! This is your friendly reminder to prepare your dog so you all can enjoy stress-free time with your loved ones!

Things I reccomend:

Utilizing a crate your dog doesn't have to be in it all the time but it can be very beneficial for most dogs to have some down time especially in very stimulating environments. If you see your dog getting a bit to spastic or doing naughty things it might be time for a break. Note: the crate should NEVER be used as a punishment.

A leash can be your best friend! If a crate isn't a good option for your dog then a leash might be the next best thing. This is more hands on but it gives you the ability to teach your dog how to properly behave in that environment.

Start a training program! This step might not be Necessary for the majority of dogs but if your dog is reactive your safest option is to work with a professional this needs to be done before the holiday to set you and your dog up for success!

Set boundaries this might be uncomfortable at first but at the end of the day you'll be glad you did it and so will your dog!

Pic: Zemeria practicing the art of doing nothing

17/05/2022

One of the questions we get asked the most is why do a board and train program and what are the benefits of it? Today we will be answering it since our BnT is our most used program!

First we should clarify what a board and train or BnT program is. It's basically a doggy bootcamp where your dog is trained multiple times per day every day by a professional trainer. The dog gets fully immersed into this program by living in home with us for the duration of 4-6 weeks roughly and once per week the owner(s) get a hands on lesson. During the lessons you learn our methods and how to maintain/continue training for the life of your dog!

Now that we know what a BnT is let's dive into the benefits! During a BnT we (the trainers) are teaching your dog a very solid foundation of skills and a communication system that truly takes a lot of hard work and time. Your dog is trained everyday, (except one day per week everyone need a break sometimes even your dog!) Physically stimulated, and is in a structured environment set up of success. We do most of the hardwork for you so you can enjoy your furry companion with less stress and minimal time on your part! After your dog is trained with us you can board your dog with us if you're going on vacation or any other reason! We primarily get dogs that have bad habits, young dogs, older dogs, and dogs that need behavioral rehabilitation. This program is for all dogs and owners we fully customize it to your dogs individual needs and training goals to set you and your pup up for success in any situation!

We do have other training programs for different needs, goals, and budgets that we will discuss in another post so stay tuned!

If you have any questions please leave them in the comments!

Pic: Swift Service dog and Kaitlyn in Las Vegas

13/05/2022

Ember (Dutch Shepherd on the right) came to us with extreme dog reactivity and needed a "job" working with her owners and our customized training program she has become a different dog! The goal wasn't for her to be friends with every dog she meets but to be neutral and tolerate other dogs which I'm happy to report she can now do relaxed!

As for a job she has been working on blood tracking for wounded animals (deer & elk) with her owners and our pets plus program for this upcoming hunting season this fall!

A lot of hard work has gone into Embers success from our end and especially on her OWNERS end! We love dedicated owners that put in the work and it always shows.

Are you ready to change yours and your dogs life? Message us for info on all of our customizable training programs. We train all breeds, any age, and any issue!

Pic: Ember (right) & Swift (left) in a down together something Ember couldn't get close to doing this before our program.

05/05/2022

Throwback Thursday to when we had snow, freeze you to the ground temperatures, and this handsome boy in training for some undesirable behaviors!

He was so much fun to work with even in the cold and his family did amazing with their homework!

Do you have a dog that needs training? Message us today to see our program options and schedule an evaluation!

17/01/2022

✨We have shed/antler training available in private lessons and a Board and Train programs for puppies and adult dogs! Message us to set up an evaluation to get your dog started on the journey of becoming a shed dog!✨

Shed training is a great activity to do with any dog! YES even your fluffy couch potato or a young puppy that needs a job can enjoy this especially working breeds.🐕‍🦺🐕

Our programs are customized to each individual dog and owner to ensure a successful partnership. If you are just looking to have a fun activity to do while hiking in the woods with your dog or maybe you want to take your shed hunting hobby to the next level whatever your goals are we can help you achieve them!

Email: [email protected]

08/01/2022

Any raw food feeders out there looking for locally sourced meat for their dogs? Old Medicine Ranch had rabbits, beef, pork, and lamb! They also have meat for the humans as well!

We're having a blowout sale at our booth and our online store! And for the first time in 6 months we actually have BEEF available! 🥩🥓🍔

Link below ⬇️⬇️⬇️

✨ https://app.barn2door.com/e/QkO02/all ✨

24/11/2021

Need anything before Thanksgiving?

Tonight is the winter market in missoula! Old Medicine Ranch will be there with $6 off on Ham and leg of lamb! Plus they have 5 types of sausage and 4 types of pork bacon, and lamb bacon!

--- The full ham is wonderful for a family gathering. For a classic Ham flavor, try honey-glazed or brown sugar-glazed! The perfect savory and sweet combo. All hams are pre-cooked!