K9 Nation NWA

11/08/2025

Photo dump: a couple weeks in the life of the " dog world"

11/07/2025

Loooove this little Bernese Mt Dog. Madie Adams is the owner , one happy little dog ( that will be huge soon)!!!!

I like to have the puppies move with me, learn a reward " marker" build our relationship and instill confidence , at this age. Plenty of time to teach behaviors later.

11/01/2025

REDUCED!
This sweet boy is looking for his forever family. Message for details.

10/25/2025

10/22/2025

10/03/2025

Playing with your dog:

If there are no rules, it's a free for all.
But....With rules to the game it brings structure, drive, desire,cooperation,partnership, the ability to control outburst from the dog, the ability to express drive and cap the drive, impulse control, as well as other desired attributes.

I show the dog that palying is fun!

Then I start teaching the dog he can only have the toy when I signal to him the game Is on.

He must give me the toy when I ask for It and bring It back If I theow the toy.
Once I have these skills with the dog... fun times begin! We are going places!

Learning to use tour toy for more than just a fetch session, but partnership In training!

Two very Influential trainers developed this method years back
Michael Ellis and Ivan Banabelov. My appreciation and love to both

10/02/2025

Leash skills

09/30/2025

09/29/2025

Some of our recent puppies from a litter my wife produced
F1b Bernedoodles
Sweet sweet dogs with genetic testing and health sceening

As a trainer I really like the temperament and intelligence of this bloodline. They are not hyper little kangaroos, but strong amd gentle...
playful for sure but mostly enjoy just being around people.

This is her last litter as she is retiring her females.
She has done things so professional. I'm proud of her and her work over the years of breeding. Whelping, sleeping in the room with the puppies, working them thru puppy culture and early socialization... the hours spent has been impressive to watch. Good job Christie and I'm proud of you for the ethics and love you show these dogs!!