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We believe in creating an unbreakable bond and a trusting relationship between you and your dog. I am the owner of K9 Elite Co. Is your puppy's mouth painful?

My goal at K9 Elite Co is to EMPOWER families to learn to TEACH their own dogs, through LOVE and positivity

My name is Sarah O'Shea. I have over 10 years of experience working with dogs and the families that love them; along with working in the behavior departments at two local animal shelters. Do you have a dog that jumps on you and your guests? Are you tired of your dog barking at every little thing? Are you tired of your dog chewing up your expensive shoes? Are you wishing your dog had manners? Are you at your wit's end with your dog? I specialize in everything puppy, dogs that have little to no manners (the jumpers, barkers, the destructive chewers, and the crazy excitable ones), and the shy dogs. What I learned the most in all the years I have been working with dogs is sometimes you have to think out of the box, enjoy working with families, and see the dogs become well-behaved members of their families.

10/21/2026

🐾 Four Paws on the Floor = More Attention!

Does your dog think every visitor deserves a flying hug?

Jumping often happens because dogs are excited and have learned that jumping gets attention—even when that attention is someone saying "OFF!"

Instead, teach your dog what does work.
🐾 Reward four paws on the floor.
🐾 Practice with calm, familiar visitors.
🐾 Keep greetings short and successful.
🐾 If your dog gets too excited, create distance and try again.

Remember: Your dog doesn't have to sit to earn attention. Four paws on the floor is a wonderful start!

🎯: Is your dog a polite greeter or a professional pogo stick? 😂

10/20/2026

🎲 Can Your Dog Turn Toward You in a Flash?

Whiplash Turns is a fun game that builds speedy responses, focus, and connection with you.

How to Play:
1️⃣ Start somewhere quiet with treats ready.
2️⃣ Toss a treat a short distance away.
3️⃣ As your dog finishes eating, say their name once.
4️⃣ The moment they turn toward you, mark "YES!" and reward generously near you.
5️⃣ Repeat, keeping it upbeat and exciting!

⭐ Level Up: Gradually practice around mild distractions once your dog understands the game.

This builds an important foundation for recall and redirecting attention during walks.
🎯: Does your dog turn immediately when you call their name, or do you sometimes get the selective-hearing treatment? 😂

10/19/2026

🐾 Teach Your Dog That Not Everything Needs Their Attention!

Does your dog become completely focused on another dog, squirrel, person, or passing car?

One of the most valuable skills we can teach is disengagement—the ability to notice something interesting and voluntarily turn away.

Disengagement isn't about ignoring the world. It's about teaching your dog that they can observe something without needing to react to it!

💡 Try this: When your dog notices something at a comfortable distance, reward them for choosing to look back at you. Give them enough space to think and succeed.

Small choices today create better responses tomorrow!

🎯: What's the hardest thing for your dog to disengage from?

07/30/2026

🎲 Training Game: Two Feet On 🐾

Looking for a simple game that builds your dog’s confidence while getting their brain and body working together? Try Two Feet On!

The goal is to encourage your dog to place both front paws on a low, stable object, such as a step, sturdy box, platform, or upside-down food bowl.

This game helps build:

✔ Confidence
✔ Body awareness
✔ Optimism
✔ Focus
✔ Problem-solving
✔ Grit and resilience

How to Play

1️⃣ Place a low, sturdy object on the floor. Make sure it will not slide, tip, or wobble.

2️⃣ Allow your dog to explore it at their own pace. Reward any interest, including looking at it, sniffing it, or moving toward it.

3️⃣ When your dog places one paw on the object, mark with “YES!” and reward.

4️⃣ Continue rewarding until your dog confidently places both front paws on the object.

5️⃣ Toss a treat away to reset the game, then allow your dog to return and try again.

Avoid lifting your dog’s paws or physically placing them on the object. Give your dog time to think and discover the answer independently!

As your dog becomes more confident, try different safe objects, textures, and locations. Always keep the object low, stable, and appropriate for your dog’s size and ability.

This fun game can also support future skills such as platform training, cooperative care, veterinary visits, positioning for photographs, and navigating unfamiliar surfaces.

🎯 : What safe household object could your dog use to practice Two Feet On?

07/29/2026

🧩 Enrichment Idea: Muffin Tin Challenge

A muffin tin, a few treats, and some tennis balls can create an incredible brain game.

Hide treats in several muffin cups and cover them with tennis balls or toys.

Your dog has to sniff, investigate, and remove each obstacle to earn the reward.

This simple enrichment activity builds:
✔ Problem-solving
✔ Confidence
✔ Persistence
✔ Natural sniffing
✔ Calm focus

🎯: Has your dog ever tried the Muffin Tin Challenge?

07/28/2026

🐾 Reinforce Calm Before Excitement

Many exciting things happen in a dog's day:
🚪 Going outside
🥎 Playing fetch
🚗 Going for a ride
🍽 Dinner time

Before opening the door, throwing the ball, or putting down the food bowl, wait for a moment of calm.

By rewarding calmness before exciting events, your dog learns that self-control opens the door to everything they enjoy.

Small moments of patience build lifelong habits.

🎯: What's one daily routine where you can reward calmness?

07/27/2026

Motivation
🐾 Behavior Tip: Let Your Dog Think

One of the greatest gifts you can give your dog is the opportunity to make good choices.

Instead of constantly guiding every movement, create opportunities where your dog can:
✔ Problem solve
✔ Offer behaviors
✔ Explore safely
✔ Learn through success

When dogs discover the answer themselves, learning becomes more meaningful and lasting.

🎯 : What's a game that really gets your dog thinking?

07/26/2026

🐾 Concept Spotlight: Confidence

Confidence isn't about creating a fearless dog—it's about helping your dog believe they can handle new situations.

Confident dogs recover more quickly from surprises, approach new experiences with curiosity, and make better decisions when life gets unpredictable.

Confidence is built through small, positive experiences, not by forcing dogs into situations they're not ready for.

Celebrate every brave choice, no matter how small. Those little victories become the foundation for lifelong resilience.

🎯: What's something your dog has become more confident doing recently?

07/25/2026

🌟 Celebrate the Small Wins

Training success isn't measured only by perfect obedience.

Maybe today your dog:
✔ Looked at another dog without barking.
✔ Waited politely at the door.
✔ Came when called.
✔ Relaxed on their mat.

Those moments matter.

Small wins today become big successes tomorrow.

🎯 CTA: Share one small win from this week!

07/23/2026

🎲 Game: Ping Pong Recall

Turn recall into your dog's favorite game.

Using two people:
✔ Take turns calling your dog
✔ Reward generously every time they arrive
✔ Celebrate every successful recall
✔ Keep sessions short and fun

The more excited you become, the more your dog will want to come when called.

🎯: Who's your dog's favorite person to play recall games with?

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East Longmeadow, MA
01028

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http://www.k9eliteco.com/

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