Julie's K9 Academy - Dog Training

Julie's K9 Academy - Dog Training Dog training that WORKS! Board and Train Programs, video consults (for both owners and trainers), and more.

07/02/2025

I'm working with Misty, a dog I'm training. We're practicing basic obedience commands like place, recall, and stay. Misty is testing the boundaries, but I'm here to prove to her that I will follow through and hold her accountable. We're keeping the training simple and focusing on building her skills and her owner's ability to reinforce them at home.

07/02/2025

We talk about a stray dog named Bruno that was rescued from Puerto Rico and brought to the States. He has had some behavioral issues, including being attacked by another dog at the foster's house and showing food aggression at his new owner's house. The trainer is working on establishing control with Bruno, teaching him to respect the human and follow commands, in order to create a safe and harmonious home environment. In this video, I discuss the importance of establishing a hierarchy and controlling resources when training a dog. I explain how I mimic the ritual of hierarchy establishment to show the dog that I will take care of him and control access to resources. I also introduce the dog to another dog, Riggins, and demonstrate how I control the interaction to ensure a positive experience. Throughout the video, I praise the dog for his good behavior and work to build a trusting relationship. In this video, I discuss the importance of establishing myself as the pack leader when training a dog. I explain how I'm communicating to the dog that I want to be part of his pack, but I will be the one leading. I describe the dog's behaviors and how I'm reinforcing my role as the leader, even when the dog tries to assert his own dominance. I also talk about the need to work on the dog's recall and his behavior when going out the door. We talk about training a dog to have good door manners and stay calm when going in and out. The dog is praised and rewarded for listening and not rushing out the door. We work on the 'stay' command and gradually build up the dog's ability to remain in place.

07/02/2025

We are continuing recall foundation training with Riley. Josh has introduced a new 'follow' command, where Riley learns to come to him when she hears a tone. We're also working on her stay command, which has been challenging due to her history of only staying for a short time. Despite not being restrained, Riley is no longer making multiple attempts to run away, showing major progress in her training.

07/02/2025

We are out with our mini schnauzer, Beau, to observe his organic behavior without commands. Previously, he was constantly barking, but now we're seeing more controlled behavior. We're testing his reactions to things like passing cars and potential dog sightings, correcting him when he tries to wander off, and reinforcing his awareness of us as the pack. The goal is to create an off-leash dog who is well-behaved and doesn't run away. When we encounter people, the dog looks to the handlers for guidance and chooses to come with us instead of going over to the strangers. We are impressed with Beau’s intelligence and ability to avoid corrections.

07/01/2025

In this video, I talk about walking my dog in training, Misty. We are working on the heel command, using an e-collar for training instead of a leash. I explain the importance of separating work time from play time during the walk, and how I communicate with Misty using the e-collar to keep her in the proper position. I also demonstrate her recall training, where I call her to me and reward her for coming.
We cover the importance of using the tone button when giving the 'come' command, ensuring Misty comes to a stay rather than running away. We also demonstrate how to handle thresholds, such as entering the house, by having Misty wait for permission before going inside. Additionally, we emphasize the importance of providing Misty with free time to explore, while still having ways to correct undesirable behaviors. Finally, we show how to have Misty decompress after a walk or activity by having her go to her place bed. Good girl Misty.

07/01/2025

We are working on recall, stay, and a new skill called 'follow' with our dog Beau. We are practicing these commands in the shade on an early morning session, adding distractions like a rolling Tonka truck to test his training. The goal is to teach Bo to follow us closely without restraint on the leash, building up to a nice heel position. We are allowing him to make mistakes and correcting him, with the end result being a well-trained dog who is attentive and responsive to our commands.

Welcome Bruno; a mixed breed found on a beach in Puerto Rico and then flown to the states to find his forever home! It’...
06/30/2025

Welcome Bruno; a mixed breed found on a beach in Puerto Rico and then flown to the states to find his forever home! It’s a small world…the family who decided to adopt him sent their first dog to us years ago so it was a no brained to send Bruno!

06/27/2025

We talk about a dog named Misty who is learning coping skills and resource claiming exercises. She The dogs wait patiently for the food bowl to be offered to them. Misty is also learning 'place' work, where she goes to her bed and lays down on command. She used to be a barker, but is now learning not to react to noises at the door. Overall, Misty is doing very well with her training.

06/27/2025

Dog setups with Kylo, maintaining calm behavior!

06/26/2025

In this video, we discuss the importance of maintaining a tight heel position with your dog, especially when encountering distractions like other dogs. We provide tips on how to keep your dog focused and under control, such as using the heel tap technique and correcting any attempts to forge ahead. We also emphasize the importance of maintaining a tight heel position all the way to the destination, and reinforce the importance of having your dog wait at thresholds like doorways before being released.

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