Follow Me K9 Training

Follow Me K9 Training Follow Me K9 is passionate about helping people and their dogs form a stronger, happier relationship built on trust and consistent communication.

Winner of Sarpy County People's Choice Award: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022 Johanna started training dogs in retail dog training but she quickly discovered that with pure positive training, dogs have no respect for people, they don't listen to you unless you have a treat in your hand, and even then sometimes they won't because it is optional. Frustrated and looking for answers, she we

nt off on her own studying and reading and trying to find a better way to train. All of this changed, when she adopted Jasper, an 11 month old Mini Aussie. He was such a perfect dog except for one thing: He thought he had to be possessive of her and he was terrified of people he didn’t know approaching him. When he got into possessive mode, no treat in the world was good enough. Not even steak. So, she found a few other trainers/mentors which helped her find the answers she was looking for. Larry Krohn is her dog training hero. The missing link was communication. Communication in a form your dog understands. Utilizing “yes” and “no”. Even in nature there is yes and no - it makes sense! At Follow Me K9 we treat every dog as an individual. When people say there is only one way to train a dog, they put themselves in a small box and they find there are dogs they can't help. Ask how many dogs are behaviorally euthanized every year. Treats are wonderful, but there are other ways to train dogs. It's similar to people - some people learn by hearing, some by watching, some by doing. Some people are bad at taking tests. Dogs are very much the same. Some dogs will not take treats if they are scared, nervous, or in high prey drive. Every dog is an individual. Our motto is teaching with gentle guidance using mutual communication. Teach, guide, communicate. Dogs are pack animals. They need strong leadership. Every good leader tells their followers, yes - do this, and no- don't do this. If a dog doesn't get the leadership they crave, they lash out, act up, and are very insecure which causes anxiety and stress. Johanna is thrilled to be able to teach her clients how to communicate with their dogs so that they can have the best relationship possible.

Calm before the storm.
06/20/2025

Calm before the storm.

Does your dog crave adventure? Why settle for chaotic daycares or a boreing neighborhood walk when they could have an ad...
06/19/2025

Does your dog crave adventure? Why settle for chaotic daycares or a boreing neighborhood walk when they could have an adventure while you are at work?

Hi! Im Johanna. Ive been training dogs for over 12 years and I just moved to Helena. I do humane e-collar training and then take the dogs out for off leash hikes once we have bonded and they have been off leash trained. (These can be on leash too, it’s just not as fun/fulfilling for the dog.)

These walks can be solo or with a pack.

I also send photos and videos of your dog playing. We work on basic obedience on our walks. I pick up and drop off at your home.

If you would like to set up a time to meet, send me a message. I offer free consultation sessions and e-collar demos.

Let your dog start living their best life with Follow Me K9!

💻 www.followmek9training.com
📧 [email protected]
☎️ (402) 452-6075

***Now located in Helena, MT***

06/16/2025
The discussion of breed variations, including Standard Australian Shepherds, Mini Aussies, Toy Aussies, and Aussie Doodl...
06/16/2025

The discussion of breed variations, including Standard Australian Shepherds, Mini Aussies, Toy Aussies, and Aussie Doodles, underscores the importance of responsible breeding practices.

When breeders focus on specific traits, they risk compromising other vital characteristics.

Ethical breeders prioritize mental stability, breed-specific traits such as work drive, physical structure, and coat quality. However, the modern day kennel clubs emphasis on physical appearance has led to a decline in work drive among certain breeds. This does make certain breeds more suitable as family pets. Show Aussies, for instance, have less work drive but they require more grooming than working-line Aussies.
When breeders prioritize size and appearance, other essential personality traits may be lost.

Jasper, my heart dog, exemplifies this issue. He was bred for his striking blue eyes on the black tri coat background and smaller size, which has resulted in a somewhat compromised stable personality. In my experience, few Mini Australian Shepherds and Aussie Doodles exhibit stable personalities, likely due to breeders prioritizing size and appearance over personality. This trend is not unique to these breeds, as many dog breeds face similar challenges.

If you are looking for a family dog, these are some things that you will want to keep in mind. I would be happy to answer questions if you are looking for a dog and give you some things to think about.

Follow Me K9 Training
Johanna Kumm
📱 (402) 452-6075
💻 www.Followmek9training.com
📧 [email protected]

Now located in Helena, MT

Flashback to the good ol’ days. 2017 - when I first started my business, I offered a lot of structured walks. Good times...
06/13/2025

Flashback to the good ol’ days. 2017 - when I first started my business, I offered a lot of structured walks. Good times!

Helena, if you have a dog that needs a more structured walk, let me know. Pack walking is so good for dogs.


Meet Sibby! Sibby is a 5 yr old chocolate lab that was rehomed to her current owner. She was hardly ever outside her fen...
06/10/2025

Meet Sibby! Sibby is a 5 yr old chocolate lab that was rehomed to her current owner. She was hardly ever outside her fenced yard at her previous home so she is not very well socialized and she has almost no training. Today, I did a free consultation session for Sibby and we got her a head start in the right direction. Im excited to work with this sweet girl! Show her some love! ❤️

If you would like to book a free consultation session, message me here, text, calll, or message me on my website.

www.followmek9training.com
www.facebook.com/followmek9
(402) 452-6075
Now located in South East Helena, MT

Meet Sibby! Sibby is being fostered by a wonderful lady and may be getting adopted by her! Yesterday, we did a free cons...
06/09/2025

Meet Sibby! Sibby is being fostered by a wonderful lady and may be getting adopted by her! Yesterday, we did a free consultation session and we worked on Sibby’s walk, we worked on “come”, and worked on barking at people when they come through doors. She has only been in this home for a few days. She had rarely been outside of her previous home’s fence. She is slightly under socialized and everything in the world is new. She is one lucky dog to have found her current home! Show Sibby some love! ❤️

Rue is rocking her training. Her recall is already so much better! This week we started her on her place command. The pu...
06/08/2025

Rue is rocking her training. Her recall is already so much better! This week we started her on her place command. The purpose of place with e-collar is to teach the dog that they don’t have to be glued to you. They can go away from you too. I have owners practice with food and without food. We don’t want dogs to constantly think they are entitled to treats. Rue was a little upset she didn’t get one. Good job Rue!

H**p Calming Chew for Dog - 200 Chews Dog Calming Treats -Dogs Anxiety & Stress Relief Valerian Root Chamomile Melatonin...
06/08/2025

H**p Calming Chew for Dog - 200 Chews Dog Calming Treats -Dogs Anxiety & Stress Relief Valerian Root Chamomile Melatonin for Separation, Barking, Stress & Slee- Chicken Flavor 🔗 ⬇️

I have been giving these to my senior dogs. They help with pain and inflammation as well as a calming chew. I was paying about $60-$70 for about half this many chews. And they worked good, but I just couldn’t afford it anymore. These have worked great for us. If you have a dog that struggles with any kind of anxiety or has some arthritis and pain from getting older, you should give these a try. Jasper can be a hot mess in the car because he hates rumble strips. I definitely notice a big difference when he’s had these.

Off leash reliability. It is a wonderful thing to be able to trust that your dog will come back every single time - even...
06/04/2025

Off leash reliability.

It is a wonderful thing to be able to trust that your dog will come back every single time - even a dog that is deaf, like my dog, Shiny.

I offer humane low level e-collar training. I pair tens unit type sensation with positive reinforcement to teach dogs how to check in when they feel it.

I am new to Helena, so Im having a promo to get things kick started. Buy 3 private sessions, get 2 FREE. (~$300*).
*This does not include the price of your e-collar if you want to do that training.

If you have a foster dog, I offer FREE training to foster dogs to help them find and keep their forever home.

Have a dog training need? Lets chat and see how we can help each other.

www.followmek9training.com
(402) 452-6075
Now located in Helena, MT

Address

Helena, MT
59601

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 7pm
Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

Telephone

+14024526075

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Follow Me K9 Training posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Follow Me K9 Training:

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Our Story

Johanna started training dogs in retail dog training but she quickly discovered that with pure positive training, dogs have no respect for people, they don't listen to you unless you have a treat in your hand, and even then sometimes they won't because it is optional. Frustrated and looking for answers, she went off on her own studying and reading and trying to find a better way to train. All of this changed, when she adopted Jasper, an 11 month old Mini Aussie. He was such a perfect dog except for one thing: He thought he had to guard her. When he got into guard mode, no treat in the world was good enough. Not even steak. So, she went searching for answers and read every dog behavior book she could get her hands on and found mentors that could help her. Including Heather Beck, Larry Krohn, and others. At Follow Me K9 Training, we believe not one size fits all. Every dog is an individual so you have to find what works for that dog. At Follow Me K9 we do our best to make training fun and a positive experience for the dog and owner. We believe in teaching your dog with gentle guidance using a form of communication you both understand. Thus our motto: Teach// Guide// Communicate. All of the training tools we use and methods we use are about establishing a relationship, a bond, and solid communication with your dog.

Johanna is thrilled to be able to help her clients know how to communicate with their dogs so that they can have the best relationship possible.