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At Run Free K9, we understand that your furry friend is an important member of your family. We are here to help you with any training or behavior issues that you may be struggling with. Our team of experienced dog trainers will assess your dog's behavior and provide effective solutions that will improve your relationship with your furry friend.

Working with awesome dogs is what I love to do!
05/19/2026

Working with awesome dogs is what I love to do!

🌸🐾 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL THE DOG MOMS 🐾🌸To the moms waking up early for potty breaks…To the ones working through rea...
05/10/2026

🌸🐾 HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL THE DOG MOMS 🐾🌸

To the moms waking up early for potty breaks…
To the ones working through reactivity, anxiety, jumping, barking, pulling, or puppy chaos…
To the rescue moms rebuilding trust…
To the exhausted moms trying their absolute best for their dogs every single day…

We see you. 💚

Dog training can feel overwhelming sometimes, and no one should have to struggle through it alone. Because of that, Run Free K9 is offering:

✨ 15% OFF ALL TRAINING SERVICES ✨
for dog moms needing a little extra support.

This includes:
✔ Private Lessons
✔ Behavior Modification
✔ Board & Train Programs
✔ Reactivity Training
✔ Adventure Training Sessions

📅 Offer expires Sunday, May 17th, 2026

Whether you’re dealing with leash pulling, reactivity, anxiety, jumping, or just want a better relationship with your pup — we’re here to help create calmer, happier lives for both ends of the leash. 🐶💕

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05/07/2026

Alright, I have 4 people who want to do another advanced/rally class. I need two more people interested. This will be the last class till fall. Is anyone interested?

04/30/2026

🎉 DAY 30 – CELEBRATION DAY 🎉

You made it!! 🙌🐾
30 DAYS of enrichment, bonding, and building your dog’s brain and confidence 💚

Whether you did every single day or just jumped in when you could — your dog still benefited BIG TIME from the effort you put in 👏

Today is all about celebrating your pup 🐶✨

🐾 Celebration Ideas:
✔ Let them pick their favorite enrichment game
✔ Extra long sniff walk or adventure
✔ New toy or special chew
✔ Play their favorite training game
✔ Backyard freedom time

🔥 BONUS GAME – “CHICKEN SMOOTHIE TRAIL” 🔥
(Your dog is going to go CRAZY for this one 🤤)

👉 Blend up:
• Plain boiled or canned chicken or canned wet dog food
• A little water or bone broth

👉 Pour into a squeeze bottle or cup and:
• Drizzle a trail all over your yard
• Make turns, circles, and little puzzles
• End with a JACKPOT pile of food or treats at the finish line 🎯

💡 This taps into:
✔ Natural tracking instincts
✔ Nose work & mental stimulation
✔ Confidence building
✔ Pure joy

This is enrichment at its BEST 🙌

💚 Thank you to everyone who participated in our 30 Day Enrichment Challenge!!
I’ve loved seeing all your videos, creativity, and happy pups 🐕✨

🎁 Don’t forget:
The person who submits the MOST fun & unique videos wins a FREE TRAINING SESSION with Run Free K9 👀🔥

📩 Keep those videos coming!!

04/29/2026

DAY 29 – BUBBLE CHASE 🫧🐾

Why This Enrichment Helps
✔ taps into your dog’s natural chase & prey drive
✔ builds engagement and excitement with you
✔ provides great physical + mental stimulation

How To Play
Blow pet-safe bubbles and let your dog chase, pop, and track them! You can encourage engagement by moving around, changing directions, and letting your dog “hunt” the bubbles in the air or on the ground.

Trainer Tip
Use dog-safe bubbles only (never regular soap bubbles). You can even add a little training into the fun—ask for a sit or down before releasing them with a “yes” to chase!

Pro Tip
Great for puppies or high-energy dogs who need a quick outlet! You can also use this as a reward break during training sessions to keep things fun and engaging.

⚠️ Safety Note
Keep sessions short for dogs that get overstimulated, and avoid on slippery surfaces to prevent injury.

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Enhancing K9 Health & Happiness Through Fun & Effective Training

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04/28/2026

DAY 28 – FROZEN CABBAGE / LETTUCE 🥬❄️

Dogs love to shred, rip, and destroy—it’s a completely natural behavior rooted in prey drive and exploration. Instead of trying to stop it, we can redirect that destructive energy into safe, structured enrichment 🙌

Today’s activity is simple, affordable, and super engaging:

🥬 Frozen Cabbage or Lettuce

Give your dog a whole head (or large chunk) of cabbage or lettuce—bonus points if you freeze it first!

Adds difficulty + longer engagement

Great for teething pups or high-energy chewers

Encourages natural shredding behavior in a safe way

🧠 Why This Helps

✔ satisfies natural urge to shred/“destroy”
✔ provides mental stimulation + problem solving
✔ great low-calorie enrichment option
✔ can help reduce boredom-based behaviors (chewing, digging, etc.)

🍎 Trainer Tip

You can take this idea even further by stuffing and freezing other dog-safe foods:

Cored apples (no seeds!) filled with wet food

Deseeded green peppers stuffed with kibble or wet food

Freeze for a longer-lasting challenge

This turns destruction into a reward-based puzzle, keeping your pup busy and fulfilled 💪

⚠️ Always supervise and introduce new foods slowly—especially if your dog has a sensitive stomach.

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🎥 Don’t forget to tag so we can see your pups in action!
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04/27/2026

Day 27: Field Trip Adventure 🐾🌎

Training doesn’t only happen at home—it happens in the real world too! Field trips are an amazing way to build confidence, practice obedience around distractions, and teach your dog how to stay calm in new environments.

Today we took our training on the road and worked on:
✔ loose leash walking in public
✔ sits and downs around distractions
✔ confidence with new sights & sounds
✔ neutrality around people/dogs
✔ engagement with the handler in exciting places

Field trips can be as simple as visiting a park, pet-friendly store, downtown area, or grabbing a coffee and practicing manners outside.

Trainer Tip: Start where your dog can succeed. If they’re overwhelmed, create distance, reward check-ins, and keep it fun!

A tired dog is good… a mentally fulfilled dog is even better 💚

04/26/2026

Day 26: Bobbing for Apples 🍎🐶💦

Turn snack time into splash time with a fun game of bobbing for apples! This enrichment activity is perfect for warm days and helps build confidence around water while working your dog’s brain.

✔ encourages problem solving
✔ builds confidence with water
✔ provides fun physical & mental exercise
✔ great low-impact activity for warm weather

Trainer Tip:
Use a kiddie pool, large bowl, or shallow tub filled with water. Float apple slices, carrot chunks, or your dog’s favorite treats. Start easy with shallow water and high-value rewards so your pup gains confidence fast.

⚠️ Always supervise, and skip whole apples for small dogs—use slices instead.

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04/25/2026

Day 25: Lick Mats & Chews 🐾🍖

Today’s challenge is all about enrichment without forgetting the calories! Lick mats, chews, and treats are awesome tools, but those extras add up fast if we don’t account for them.

💡 Calorie Examples:
• 2 Tbsp peanut butter on a lick mat = 180–200 calories
• 1 bully stick = 80–200+ calories depending on size
• 20 small training treats = 60–120 calories depending on brand

That means one enrichment session could equal a full meal for some dogs!

🐕 Example: 50 lb Dog Daily Calories (varies by dog)
• Senior / low energy: 700–850 calories
• Adult / average activity: 900–1,100 calories
• Young / active: 1,100–1,400+ calories

👉 If your dog gets 200 calories in treats and chews, that should come out of their daily food calories to avoid unwanted weight gain.

Healthy weight means less stress on joints, better mobility, and a longer happier life ❤️

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