Kilo and Frei K-9

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

📣 Kilo & Frei K9 Roll Call!

We know we have followers from all over Texas and beyond!

Tell us:
🐾 Your dog’s name
🐾 Breed
🐾 Age
🐾 What they’re best at

Bonus points for a photo! 📸

Let’s see all of our Kilo & Frei alumni, current students, and future students in the comments!

06/18/2026

🐾 TRAINING TIP: WE ARE TRAINERS, NOT MAGICIANS 🐾

One of the biggest misconceptions in dog training is that a dog goes away for two weeks and comes home “fixed.”

That’s not how training works.

Our job is to build the foundation, teach the dog the skills, create clear communication, and show them how to make better decisions. We can accomplish a tremendous amount in two weeks, but the real work begins the day your dog comes home.

Training is not an event. It’s a lifestyle.

If your dog struggled with reactivity before training, there is a reason we provide transition instructions and encourage owners to gradually expose their dog to distractions. Taking that dog to a crowded dog park, busy festival, or heavily populated park the day after graduation and expecting perfection is unfair to the dog.

Think about it this way: if someone taught you how to drive, would they hand you the keys and immediately send you into rush-hour traffic? Probably not.

Dogs need time to transition their new skills from our environment to yours. They need consistency, structure, and leadership from their owners. Every interaction after training either reinforces the new behaviors or allows old habits to return.

Success isn’t determined by what happens during two weeks at our ranch.

Success is determined by what happens during the months and years that follow.

And while it’s unfair to the dog, it’s also unfair to the trainer to be disappointed in the outcome of a situation that you single-handedly reversed. If a dog leaves here showing tremendous improvement and the owner’s actions immediately place that dog back into situations it isn’t prepared for, the resulting setbacks are not a reflection of the training. They are a reflection of the lack of follow-through.

The clients who see the best long-term results are not the ones with the easiest dogs. They’re the ones who remain consistent after graduation, follow the plan, and understand that progress is built over time.

The magic isn’t in the training program.

The magic is in the consistency that follows it.

Your dog’s training journey doesn’t end when they leave us.

That’s where it truly begins.

06/17/2026

🌴☀️ VACATION MODE: ACTIVATED ☀️🌴

As of today, Kilo & Frei K9 is officially closed for our annual family vacation!

We will be away through June 30, taking some much-needed time to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with our family. Running a small business is incredibly rewarding, but it also means we’re often working when everyone else is off, so this time away is important for us.

While we are closed to client appointments, intakes, discharges, and training services during this period, we will still be checking messages, emails, and Facebook periodically. We simply ask for a little patience if responses are delayed as we trade dog leashes for beach chairs for a couple of weeks.

We will reopen for clients on July 1 and look forward to getting back to helping dogs and their owners succeed.

Thank you to all of our amazing clients for your continued support. See y’all July 1st!

— Aaron, Sarah, and the Kilo & Frei K9 Crew 🐾

06/16/2026

🎓 Happy Graduation Day, Spartan! 🎓

Spartan, the GSD/Malinois mix, has officially completed his training program! This hardworking young dog came in ready to learn and has put in the effort every step of the way. We’re proud of the progress he’s made and excited to see him continue building on this foundation at home.

Congratulations, Spartan and family! Keep up the great work! 🐾💙

06/16/2026

🎓🐾 Congratulations to Koufax on graduating from our Board & Train program! 🐾🎓

Koufax, the XL Bully, definitely challenged us along the way. He came to us with some behaviors that required patience, consistency, and a training approach tailored specifically to him. There were moments when progress felt slow, but we stayed committed to finding the right program to help him succeed.

Once we discovered what worked best for Koufax, everything began to fall into place. Through hard work, structure, and teamwork, he learned the skills needed to become a more confident, obedient, and successful companion.

We are incredibly proud of how far this big guy has come. His journey is proof that every dog is different, and sometimes success comes from adjusting the program to fit the dog—not forcing the dog to fit the program.

Great job, Koufax! Your future is looking bright, and we can’t wait to see all the great things you accomplish with your family. ❤️🐶

06/15/2026

Ruby the Malinois has officially graduated! 🎓🐾

True to her breed, Ruby brought plenty of drive, intensity, and intelligence to every training session. With clear direction and consistency, she turned that energy into focus and teamwork.

We’re proud of all the progress this girl has made and can’t wait to see what adventures are ahead for her and her family. Congratulations, Ruby! ❤️🖤

06/15/2026

🎓 Kai’s Graduation Day! 🎓

When Kai arrived, he was just a young rescue puppy with a bright future ahead of him. Like many rescue dogs, he needed guidance, structure, and the opportunity to learn that the world isn’t such a scary place.

Over the course of his training, Kai has built a strong foundation in obedience, confidence, and engagement with his handlers. Most importantly, he’s learned how to be successful through clear communication and consistency.

Rescue dogs often prove that where they started doesn’t determine where they can go, and Kai is a perfect example of that. We’re incredibly proud of the progress he’s made and excited to watch him continue to grow into an outstanding German Shepherd.

Congratulations, Kai! 🐾❤️

06/15/2026

🎓🎓 GRETA & FRITZ GRADUATION DAY 🎓🎓

Well… graduation pictures were on the schedule. Graduation pictures actually happening? Not so much. Our photographer dropped the ball, but thankfully Greta and Fritz’s progress speaks for itself. 📸😂

These two arrived with plenty of enthusiasm and very little regard for leash manners. Through consistent training, structure, and clear communication, they’ve learned better leash skills, improved obedience, and how to work as a team with their handlers instead of dragging them down the road.

Watching their transformation has been rewarding, and we’re excited for their family to continue building on the foundation they’ve worked so hard to create.

Congratulations, Greta and Fritz! We couldn’t be prouder of you both. 🐾❤️

06/14/2026

🎓 PISTOL’S GRADUATION DAY 🎓

Apparently our photographer missed graduation day, so you’ll just have to trust us when we say Pistol looked incredibly handsome for his big moment. 📸😂

Pistol has worked hard on building obedience, impulse control, and reliability both on and off leash. Like many German Shepherds, he’s intelligent, driven, and always ready for a job. Through training, he’s learned how to channel those traits into making better choices and being a great companion.

We’re proud of the progress he’s made and excited to see his journey continue at home. Congratulations, Pistol! 🐾