Courtney K9 Training

08/14/2022

✨This is what dog socializing looks like ✨

A lot of people think that to socialize their dog properly that their dog needs to directly interact.

We want our dogs to be neutral around everything including other dogs. A couple ways to socialize your dog is to go on pack walks, group classes, or just hanging out on a bench.

Of course your dog can directly interact but I want all of my dogs relationships to be based on neutrality not overarousal.

What’s your favorite way to socialize your dog? 🐾

08/13/2022

Better late than never… everyone welcome ✨Wautzen!✨

Wautzen is the sweetest FOMO boy you will ever meet! Wautzen is a staple at group class. Some things we are working on improving is his off switch, pushing behaviors + resource guarding! His owners are elite and truly do the most when it comes to Wautzen’s well-being.

How cute is he?! 🫠🫶🏻

08/07/2022

Welcome Fitzroy “Fitz” to the pack!

Fitz and his owner have been working to build a solid foundation for this cute curly haired guy!

A couple focus items are engagement, relaxing when people come in the house, and mild reactivity ♥️

He’s a young guy and so glad we got started with him!

08/06/2022

Everyone welcome sweet Aiko to the pack! .aiko

Aiko is a beautiful young 7 month old gal who’s learning how to navigate this crazy world!

Today she started e collar training 🫶🏻 she is a high drive pup and has a busy brain so we need to work on her state of mind, confidence, and general obedience🤌🏻

I’m so excited to continue working with her and her pawrents!

07/25/2022

Welcome to the pack ✨

These two will be joining group classes for some good socializing!

For a twosome I was absolutely impressed with their mom handling them ♥️

07/04/2022

07/04/2022

Are your pups ready for fireworks? 💥

Start the day with lots of confidence building exercises, training sessions, and lots of structured training drills.

I know it’s instinct to want to comfort our dogs when they’re feeling scared but you’re accidentally comforting and reinforcing that fearful state of mind.

How are you preparing your dogs for fireworks? 🐾

07/03/2022

Everyone welcome Shiloh!

Shiloh is here for a manners make over. A few things we’ll be working on is how to walk on leash, confidence building, calmness outside around distractions, reactivity, and establishing boundaries!

He will be here for the next 2 weeks and is already doing so well ♥️

06/30/2022

$10 off first virtual session!

06/25/2022

Some great work today with these boys! Worked our calm muscle around triggers ♥️

Group class is a great way for reactive dogs to experience neutrality around other dogs — DM me for information 🐾

06/19/2022

Sweet Joey went home today! I am so proud of the progress we made in just a short 2 weeks! This was a great head start for Jolene’s life and she has everything she needs to succeed 💕

Thank you for letting me work with your sweet girl!

06/17/2022

I’m like a broken record when it comes to advocating for your dog! We all would love a dog that is cool as a cucumber 🥒

But that is where we need to step up and be the best leader that we can for our dogs so they can look to us and trust we have their best interest and will keep them safe and happy!

06/17/2022

And just like that the two weeks is over! Joey graduates on Saturday and I’m so excited for her and her owner to see her new found confidence!

Look at this off leash recall 🤌🏻 not even 6 months old yet!

06/08/2022

I’ve gotten a few messages about owners saying their dog struggles with separation anxiety. It’s easy to confuse controlling behavior with separation anxiety but here are some do’s and don’ts if your dog truly has separation anxiety!

06/06/2022

Y’all let’s welcome .the.mini.aussie aka “Joey”! Joey is doing a 2 week board and train for foundational obedience, socialization, confidence boosting, and to work on impulse control. Jolene is the sweetest girl once she allows you in. I’ve been very happy with her progress so far!

05/20/2022

Thinking about adding to your pack? A few things to consider before you make that leap!

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04/22/2022

Benefits of crate training your dog!

• Dogs are den animals by nature, putting them in the crate gives them the opportunity to have privacy in their own space without feeling threatened

• Could you trust your dog in your house alone to not chew or eat anything that could potentially harm them? If you answered yes, you are extremely lucky. Unfortunately I have heard too many horror stories of owners coming home to a very sick dog, ruined belongings, and even a dead dog.

• Does your dog bark at the mailman or control your front door? This is loading behavior. We can’t expect our dogs to be respectful outside if they are not respectful inside. Let’s set our dogs up for success instead of letting Fido guard the window or the door put them in the crate and let them know that wasn’t the right career path for them.

• POTTY TRAINING. This is probably the 2nd most asked question I receive. “How do I get my dog to stop going to the bathroom inside?!” First off, crate and second a structured schedule. I always recommend feeding your dog in the crate as well as sleeping in there. Dogs do not like to go to the bathroom where they eat or sleep.

• In case of an emergency. In the event you need to be evacuated wouldn’t you want your dog to remain as calm as possible? Moving to a new place with potentially new people can be stressful. If they are already comfortable in the crate it can create a sense of home.

These are a handful of reasons why I LOVE the crate.

Our dogs crave structure and need an off switch.

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Lastly, LMK why you love the crate! 🐾

04/22/2022

Here’s why you SHOULDN’T buy that “no pull” harness ✋

If you know me or have worked with me you know how much I hate the harness.

The only time my dog wears a harness is for his seatbelt in the car.

Here’s a few reasons why I don’t like the harness used for every day dog life:

• they are made for pulling — the design of the harness evenly distributed the dogs weight across their chest at the strongest part of their body. Basically, if your dog isn’t a sled dog, let’s ditch the harness.

• FRUSTRATION. If your dog is pulling on the harness it is building drive and motivation to get where they want to be or what they want to get. Dogs naturally resist tension & don’t naturally receive corrections via chest pressure so there is no way to get them out of that overaroused state of mind.

• we all hear about trachea issues due to the misplacement of the prong collar, slip lead, or flat collar but we rarely talk about heath issues caused by harnesses. Here’s a few! Arthritis, inflammation, bursitis, trachea issues and shoulder damage. Unfortunately most of the time when I see puppies out they’re on a harness and I can’t help but think the potential damage it’s doing to their development.

* I want to mention I am a “if the tool works for you then use it” dog trainer — i.e., if your dog isn’t pulling, engaged with you, and respectful 👏

This post is for the owner who’s dog is reactive, pulling, obsessive, and could care less who’s at the other end of the leash.

What is your go to tool(s) for a nice walk with your dog? 🐶