Silver Bullitt K9 Training

Silver Bullitt K9 Training All breed obedience training, and board and train programs, as well as regular boarding and daycare options ❤️ Aussies are very easy to train, extremely smart!

Here at Silver Bullitt Aussies, temperaments and health are at the top of our list, we work very hard to ensure good, positive, sound temperaments in all our adults, and our puppies. All of our dogs are part of our family, all with a unique personality all of their own. Our dogs are not kennel dogs, our puppies are born in our home and begin getting handled daily from day one. I have 5 children wh

o help a great deal in socializing our little wiggle butts daily. We show our dogs in AKC Obedience, as well as do therapy work. We have both show and herding lines, working hard to keep both the beauty as well as the smarts of this amazing breed. They are "pleaser dogs", they aren't happy unless they are making you happy. They are also "Velcro dogs" there will not be a second where you don't feel as though you have two shadows! They love their owners, and have a very strong bond for them, because of this strong bond, it is very important to do your research, as well as talk to other Aussie owners and Breeders, make sure this breed is right for you and your family before taking on this life long commitment. We are located in Des Moines Iowa. We do our very best to work with you and our puppies, and help choose a puppy that we feel will best suit your family and your lifestyle. Our puppies are all AKC Registered, our prices vary, depending on Pet home or Show home. I am always available to talk and answer any of your questions.

Relic❤️When your mom takes plant shopping together to a whole new level of confidence building 🤣
07/28/2026

Relic❤️

When your mom takes plant shopping together to a whole new level of confidence building 🤣

Cletus ❤️This adorable little fluff ball joined my 1 week board and train program yesterday!We are just in love with hi...
07/28/2026

Cletus ❤️
This adorable little fluff ball joined my 1 week board and train program yesterday!

We are just in love with him!

His first 24 hours is spent getting settled and figuring out our routine.
During that time, he has enjoyed lots of fun activities, including bobbing for toys in the pool, and play time with my personal puppy, Relic.
I think he thinks he went to puppy play camp 🤣

I'm looking forward to the rest of my time with this little ball of fluff!🥰

Holly ❤️This sweet girl is currently in my Board & Train program, and she has been working so incredibly hard.Holly stru...
07/28/2026

Holly ❤️
This sweet girl is currently in my Board & Train program, and she has been working so incredibly hard.

Holly struggles with some pretty significant anxiety.

At home, she's extremely possessive and reactive about her house and the people she loves most. Having friends and family over can be very difficult because she feels such a strong need to protect her space and her mom and dad.

Out in the world, it's a different kind of challenge. New environments are overwhelming for her. Dogs are a major trigger, and every sound, movement, or unfamiliar situation has her constantly on edge.

The first several days together were some of the most important.

Holly wanted absolutely nothing to do with me...and that's okay.

This is where patience becomes everything.
If I rush Holly or ask for too much too soon, I flood her emotionally. When that happens, she feels the need to protect herself and defend her space, which breaks trust before it ever has a chance to grow.

So instead, I slowed down.

For those first several days, I simply existed in her world. I spent time in her presence without asking anything from her. I didn't invade her space or pressure her to interact with me.

That gave Holly the opportunity to experience me over and over again without feeling threatened. It allowed her to decide when she was ready to take the next step in our relationship, rather than me making that decision for her.

Confidence isn't built by forcing a dog through their fears.

It's built by creating enough safety that they begin choosing courage on their own.

Holly and I have been working incredibly hard to build that confidence together, and I couldn't be more proud of her.

The big world is still scary sometimes, but with every outing, she gains a little more confidence—not just in me, but in herself.

And that's where the real magic happens. ❤️

Sophie, Dakota, and Relic💕Working on their place command together!Everyone fell asleep!🤭
07/17/2026

Sophie, Dakota, and Relic💕

Working on their place command together!

Everyone fell asleep!🤭

One thing I hear all the time is:"My dog doesn't give me any cues that they need to go potty."The truth is... most dogs ...
07/16/2026

One thing I hear all the time is:

"My dog doesn't give me any cues that they need to go potty."

The truth is... most dogs do give us cues. It's just a matter of learning how to recognize them.

Not every dog gives us the luxury of barking at the door. Some start pacing. Some suddenly become overly excited when there's nothing to be excited about. Some quietly rest their head in your lap and simply stare at you.
Every dog has their own way of communicating.

Relic's cue when we're out kayaking? He gently places his front paws on my chest and just looks into my eyes, almost like he's saying, "Hey Mom... I need something." ❤️

If I hadn't been paying attention over the last several kayaking trips, I probably would have assumed he was just looking for extra love and cuddles. After all... these pictures are pretty adorable. 🥹
But they were actually telling a much bigger story.

Dogs are communicating with us all day, every day. The more we slow down, observe, and truly learn our dog's language, the better we become at meeting their needs before they ever have to make a mistake.

Sometimes the biggest part of dog training isn't teaching our dogs to communicate...

It's teaching ourselves how to listen. ❤️

Sophie 💕This sweet girl is 18 weeks old and recently joined my Board & Train program.And let me tell you... this girl is...
07/09/2026

Sophie 💕

This sweet girl is 18 weeks old and recently joined my Board & Train program.
And let me tell you... this girl is ALLLLLL energy! 🤭

She is the little ball that never stops bouncing. Every single thing excites her to the fullest, but human interaction? That's her absolute favorite!

Her version of saying "hello" consists of barking, jumping all over you, and wiggling around so much that you're not even sure which end is which. 🤣❤️

So, our very first goal was to help Sophie find a calm state of mind in her kennel, rather than immediately exploding with excitement and barking every time she saw me.
I'm so proud of her, because she's already making wonderful progress!

Which brings us to goal number two... controlling those ants in the pants. 🤭

We're working through several different exercises that teach Sophie how to control her excitement and impulses when interacting with people.

The exercise we're focusing on this evening is teaching her that she doesn't have to immediately rush into physical interaction. Instead, we're practicing creating distance between us and allowing her the time to work through all of those big emotions before I gradually move closer.

Remember how I always say your leash is your most valuable training tool?

Sophie is tethered on a 25-foot leash during this exercise.

This gives me the ability to create distance while keeping her safe. I simply move in a little at a time as she successfully reaches a calmer state of mind at each distance.

During this exercise, she's learning patience. She's learning emotional control. She's working her brain. Most importantly, she's being given the opportunity to process every single emotion at her pace... while I simply sit quietly and wait.

There is no rushing the process.

The goal isn't just for me to pet her. The goal is for me to be able to walk all the way up to her, interact with her, and love on her while she remains calm, thoughtful, and in control of herself.

Sometimes the hardest part of dog training isn't teaching the dog...

It's learning to be more patient than they are. ❤️

🐾 Private Puppy Lessons 🏡💚Bringing home a new puppy is exciting...but let's be honest, it can also be overwhelming.Potty...
07/08/2026

🐾 Private Puppy Lessons 🏡💚

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting...but let's be honest, it can also be overwhelming.

Potty accidents, puppy biting, jumping, chewing, pulling on the leash, not coming when called...it's all completely normal.
But these behaviors don't simply disappear with age. Puppies don't grow out of behaviors—they grow into them.

That's why I offer private, one-on-one puppy lessons in the comfort of your own home.

Your home is where your puppy spends the majority of their life, so it's the perfect place to begin building the foundation for the dog you hope they'll become.

Together, we'll work through the challenges you're experiencing in your everyday environment, making training practical, realistic, and easy to continue once our lesson is over.

Every puppy and every family is different. There is no "one size fits all" training program. My goal is to teach you how to communicate with your puppy, build a relationship based on trust and respect, and create a clear path toward success.

During our private lessons, we can work on things such as: 🐾 Potty training 🐾 Crate training 🐾 Puppy biting and nipping 🐾 Jumping 🐾 Leash manners 🐾 Coming when called 🐾 Building confidence 🐾 Household manners 🐾 Creating a calm state of mind 🐾 And so much more!

One of the biggest misconceptions about training is that it's about teaching commands. While commands are certainly important, my focus is on teaching your puppy how to learn, how to cope, and how to make good decisions. Those life skills create a dog that is enjoyable to live with for years to come.

Whether you're bringing home your very first puppy or you've had dogs your entire life, I'd love to help you build the relationship you've always wanted.

The earlier you start, the easier it is to prevent unwanted habits before they become lifelong behaviors. ❤️

If you're interested in scheduling a private puppy lesson, send me a message! I'd love to meet you and your newest family member and help you get started on the right paw. 🐶💕

Cody 💕This boy is 👀 for his forever family!! 😍 It's time to introduce the little guy we've been holding back from Relic'...
07/08/2026

Cody 💕

This boy is 👀 for his forever family!! 😍

It's time to introduce the little guy we've been holding back from Relic's litter!

Cody is 11 weeks old, and this boy is already absolutely rocking his training. ❤️

He already has an incredible foundation with: 🐾 Place command 🐾 Coming when called 🐾 Leash manners 🐾 Crate training 🐾 Potty training.
And we're just getting started!

Cody will be staying with me for a few more weeks as we continue building on his training foundation before he's ready to head home. My goal is to give him every opportunity to become the confident, well-mannered lifelong companion his future family deserves.

Finding the right family is incredibly important to me. I'm not just looking for someone who wants a puppy—I'm looking for the right match for Cody's personality, his breed, and his future.

When Cody does go home, our journey doesn't end there. I'll be working with his new family through private lessons so you learn everything Cody has learned. That way, you have the knowledge and confidence to continue his training and build a strong, lifelong relationship together.

This isn't just bringing home a puppy—it's bringing home a puppy with an incredible head start and a trainer who will continue to support you along the way. ❤️

If you think Cody might be the perfect addition to your family, send me a message! I'd love to set up a meet and greet and help you decide if you're the right fit for one another.

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MJ 💕This sweet girl is here for my Board & Train program!Before she started training, I did an evaluation lesson at her ...
07/08/2026

MJ 💕

This sweet girl is here for my Board & Train program!

Before she started training, I did an evaluation lesson at her home, and it quickly became clear that MJ struggles with some pretty significant separation anxiety when it comes to her mom. Along with that comes a little bit of possessive behavior, too.

MJ depends on her mom for emotional support and security. While that might sound sweet at first, it often leads to unhealthy coping skills and behaviors that were becoming overwhelming for her family.

During our evaluation, one thing became very obvious...MJ felt like she needed to be physically touching her mom at all times.

In fact, while we were working on creating just a little bit of space between them, MJ jumped onto the dining room table...and then launched herself nearly two feet through the air, landing right on her mom's shoulders. 🤭😂

The cartoon photo? That's basically a reenactment of what happened! I truly couldn't have made that up if I tried.

We all had a good laugh, but underneath the humor was a very important lesson.
Dogs with separation anxiety often aren't "just clingy." They're lacking confidence, independence, and healthy coping skills. When they don't know how to regulate their emotions on their own, they look to their person to do it for them.

So this week, our biggest focus has been building MJ's confidence, creating structure, and teaching her how to feel safe without needing to climb her human like a little monkey. 🤭❤️

I'm so proud of this girl. We still have work to do, but she's giving me everything she's got, and that's all I can ask.
I can't wait to show everyone how far she's going to come. ❤️

Training Programs Designed for Real Life ❤️Every dog is different, and because of that, every training program is custom...
07/06/2026

Training Programs Designed for Real Life ❤️

Every dog is different, and because of that, every training program is customized to fit the individual dog and the goals of their family.

Whether you're bringing home a new puppy, struggling with pulling on walks, reactivity, anxiety, poor manners, unreliable recall, or simply want a better relationship with your dog, I'm here to help.

Board & Train Programs

Your dog stays in my home and becomes part of my daily routine while we build the skills you want to see.
Training doesn't stop after a session—it happens throughout the day in real-life situations, helping your dog learn how to make good choices at home and out in public.

Throughout the program we work on obedience, leash manners, impulse control, confidence building, proper social behavior, calmness, and learning how to relax just as much as learning how to work.

Owner education is one of the biggest parts of my program.
You'll receive hands-on lessons throughout training, a go-home lesson, and continued guidance so you feel confident maintaining your dog's success.

Every dog learns differently. I use the tools and techniques that best fit each individual dog, always focusing on clear communication, fairness, and building trust.

Private Lessons If a board and train program isn't the right fit for your family, I also offer one-on-one private training sessions.

These lessons are tailored to your dog's specific needs and give you the knowledge and confidence to work with your dog yourself, while still receiving guidance every step of the way.

My goal isn't just to teach commands—it's to create a dog that can confidently navigate everyday life while giving owners the knowledge to continue that success for years to come.

No matter where you and your dog are starting, there is a program designed to help you reach your goals.

📞 Call or text Trisha: 515-865-6240

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