Titan K9 Dog Training

25/08/2025

✨ 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑪𝒐𝑪𝒐𝒂 𝒕𝒐 𝑷𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒍!✨

As we say goodbye to CoCoa the German Shorthaired Pointer, we’re excited to welcome Pearl the Goldendoodle into training! 👋🏻

CoCoa’s story is one of resilience and transformation. Her parents found her on the side of the road in upstate New York and drove over 4 hours to bring her to us. Like many young GSPs, she was full of wild energy and lacked impulse control. Her parents dreamed of having a dog they could enjoy both on and off leash, with reliable obedience and an implied stay. After her board & train, CoCoa is now thriving; playing off leash in the water, enjoying more structure at home, and showing off her incredible progress.

💪🏻 Now, it’s Pearl’s turn! Her mom’s goals are similar: a dog who can walk politely in heel, maintain an implied stay with great home manners, and master the coveted off-leash recall. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be working with Pearl to help her achieve just that, and we can’t wait to share her journey!

🐾 Interested in turning your dog into an obedient member of the family? 👇🏻

👉🏻 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 & 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐲𝐞𝐬, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐮𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠) 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬. 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐲, 𝐬𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐞’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩! 🐾🌻

19/08/2025

✨𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐙𝐨𝐫𝐚✨

We love when past clients keep us in the loop! Zora’s parents recently shared that she joined them on their family vacation to Vermont—and her training truly shined.

Zora completed our 𝘼𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙗𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 over a year and a half ago, and because her family has been consistent in maintaining her training, she was able to fully enjoy the trip alongside them. From relaxing at restaurants, to shopping in stores, to strolling through town, and even having safe off-leash time—Zora was included in it all. 🐾

This is a perfect example of why we emphasize 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘺𝘭𝘦, 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘢 𝘰𝘯𝘦-𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵. The structure and consistency her family has kept in place allowed Zora to have freedom and inclusion, while her owners had peace of mind knowing she could handle each new environment.

A big thank you to Rachael for the update—we love hearing from past clients and seeing how training continues to create opportunities for adventure and connection long after the program ends! ❤️

12/08/2025

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒐f “𝑷𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆” — 𝑩𝒖𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒎, F𝒐𝒄𝒖𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑩𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 🐾

Teaching your dog the ✨place command✨ (and building up duration place) is one of the valuable skills we teach in our programs, and probably one of the best skills you can give a dog. It’s more than just “stay on a bed”; it teaches impulse control, creates a clear boundary, and helps your dog learn how to relax even when there’s activity around them.

For dogs who struggle to settle, pairing duration work with their food drive can make all the difference. Using a high-value, long-lasting reward like an antler chew or collagen ring encourages them to stay engaged with the task for longer periods. Over time, this combination builds calm focus, strengthens your dog’s ability to self-regulate, and helps you create a well-mannered companion in any environment. This can be phased out later with a more variable pay schedule in play, but keep in mind your dog needs to find value in the reward you’re giving them.

👉🏻Pictured here is CoCoa, a 10 month old female GSP, working on settling into “place” nicely, for almost an hour now. A collagen ring has helped us hit this new milestone, giving new value to the command. CoCoa returns to her family this Friday.

𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒅 “𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆” 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 = 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒐𝒈, 𝒂 𝒄𝒂𝒍𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒉𝒐𝒎𝒆. 🐶✨

24/07/2025

🎄✈️ 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨f 𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 f𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬? 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠’𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠?

Titan K9 is now booking Board & Train programs over the winter holiday season; a perfect opportunity to get your dog the training they need while you’re away visiting family, friends, and loved ones.

👇🏻𝑰𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒐f j𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒐𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒐𝒈…

✨ Give them structure, routine, and real-world obedience
✨ Come home to a calmer, well-mannered companion
✨ Maximize your time away with results that last a lifetime

🎁 Spots are limited and fill fast, especially during the holidays, so secure your dog’s transformation and their stay before we’re full!

📩 𝙈𝙚𝙨𝙨𝒂𝙜𝙚 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝒂𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘽𝙤𝒂𝙧𝙙 & 𝙏𝙧𝒂𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝒂𝙮 𝙨𝙡𝙤𝙩!

🌎 𝐰𝐰𝐰.𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐊𝟗𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠.𝐜𝐨𝐦
💻𝐓𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐊𝟗𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠@𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦
📲 𝐓𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝟐𝟏𝟓-𝟑𝟓𝟑-𝟕𝟏𝟏𝟕

22/07/2025

𝐖𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 — 𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐎𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐚!❤️

Logan graduated from our program late last year, and Olivia previously left us a glowing 5-star review. We were so thrilled to hear from her again recently with an update on just how far Logan has come! From mastering leash skills and off-leash reliability, to learning how to self-regulate around their new baby. Logan is absolutely thriving as a big brother and family dog!

It means the world to see the dedication from our clients continue well beyond our training time together. The success stories are a beautiful reflection of the bond we helped build between dog and owner, and Olivia, you’re clearly still putting in the work and reaping the rewards.

𝙒𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙣’𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙪𝙥 𝙟𝙤𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮! 𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠! 🐾

21/07/2025

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙝: 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 & 𝙐𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙

In a world full of fancy tools and training trends, it’s easy to overlook one of the most powerful, foundational tools we have: the leash.

When used with purpose and proper training, the leash becomes more than just a means of control; it becomes a language. It’s about clarity, safety, and connection.

👉🏻The leash should feel like an extension of your arm, not a tug-of-war rope.

🐾 Loose leash walking and heel mean your dog moves with you, not ahead of you.

👉🏻 Tension on the leash is a signal, not a form of control (or lack there of). Pressure should be minimal and momentary, as communication to the dog.

🐾 The slip leash (shown here), when used correctly, communicates clearly without much force. Training, timing, consistency, and clarity are what make it effective.

👉🏻 These “boring basics” may not look flashy, but they build a deep, reliable relationship between you and your dog.

🐾 A trained dog walks with you, not because the leash pulls them, but because they understand the language.

𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙭 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤, 𝙪𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙨, 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙟𝙪𝙧𝙮. 𝙉𝙤𝙬 𝙨𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙡𝙞𝙥 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙝, 𝙖𝙨 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙙𝙫𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙖𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙨, 𝙤𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙪𝙥 𝙩𝙤 𝙖 𝙡𝙤𝙩 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙛𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙤𝙢.

Let’s take it back to basics; because sometimes, it’s the simple things done well that build the strongest bond. Reach out if you need help with walking your dog!

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14/07/2025

🐾✨ 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐯𝐞𝐧!✨🐾

While his family was off enjoying a well-deserved Hawaiian vacation, 3-year-old Poodle mix Sven was hard at work in his two-week Board & Train with trainer Allison here at Titan K9 Dog Training!

When Sven first arrived, he was fearful; unsure of new people, new environments, and hesitant to engage. He didn’t respond reliably to commands with his family (or anyone for that matter), avoided any type of pressure, and was a major flight risk. Even basic handling made him nervous, and he struggled to connect in ways most dogs typically do. With no interest in food or toys, finding a training approach that worked for Sven required creativity and patience.

But Allison met him where he was, with calm consistency, gentle boundaries, and a training style rooted in trust and communication. Through daily structure, clarity, and using the things that mattered most to Sven 👉🏻personal space, touch, and predictability👈🏻 his world started to open up.

Fast forward to the end of his two weeks, and Sven is now thriving as an off-leash, obedient companion with a solid implied stay, improved engagement, and a newfound sense of confidence. He’s no longer the anxious pup looking for a way out. Instead, he’s ready to be included in everyday life, from family routines to outdoor adventures!

He’s even built a bond with his new backyard buddy, Rosie the black lab, and is finally able to enjoy freedom and connection in ways he never could before. 🙌🏻

We’re so proud of you, Sven! Your journey has just begun, and we can’t wait to see where it takes you. 🐶💚👏

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠’𝐬 𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭; 𝐰𝐞’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩!🐾🌻

02/07/2025

✨𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐎𝐰𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐠 (𝐀𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞)✨

We get it; choosing a puppy or rescue dog is exciting. The little paws, the wagging tails, the “pick me!” eyes; it’s easy to fall in love. But when it comes to selecting a 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵, emotion alone can sometimes lead us away from what’s truly needed for the job.

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕’𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏.

When you work with an experienced trainer from the beginning, you’re not just choosing a companion, you’re selecting a 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 whose role will be life-changing.

✅ Based on your specific service needs, a trainer can help you identify the right breed, temperament, size and drives necessary for success.
✅ We know what traits are required for tasks like mobility support, psychiatric alert, or medical response.
✅ We can spot early indicators of a solid prospect, and just as importantly, the red flags that may suggest the dog isn’t a good fit for service work.

𝐀𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐠?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Many people come to us with a dog they already love and want to move forward with. While that bond is important, it’s equally important to 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧-𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝. The truth is, 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒅𝒐𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒖𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌. Genetics, temperament, health, and environmental sensitivity all play a role; and even with love and training, not every dog will meet the demands of the job.

But we’re here to help guide you through that process with honesty, compassion, and a plan. Whether you’re starting from scratch or reassessing your current dog, we’ll help you take the right next steps.

𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! 𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐚 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐠, 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭; 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬.

Check out our photo clip below, as a high-level overview review, on what qualifies a service dog, vs therapy dog, vs ESA dog!

22/06/2025

🎓𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑪𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒆!🎓

Meet Callie: the 2.5-year-old mini poodle who officially 𝑐𝑟𝑢𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑑 it at her obedience graduation today! 💥🐩

Her amazing parents, Baylee and Robbie, first reached out after being referred by a former client (thank you SO much to those of you who continue to refer us; it’s the biggest compliment we could ever receive!). At our consultation, they shared their hopes for Callie and their challenges: she had no impulse control, walked terribly on a leash, had selective hearing when it came to commands, and no recall whatsoever. More than just wanting a well-trained dog, they genuinely wanted to 𝑢𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑑 her, to build a happier, easier, more connected relationship.

From the very start, Baylee and Robbie were all-in. They were patient, asked thoughtful questions, and always went above and beyond with their homework. Every bit of feedback I offered was absorbed and applied with care and consistency. Their commitment transformed not just Callie’s behavior, but their whole dynamic as a family.

Fast forward a few months, and WOW. Callie now moves flawlessly in heel, both on and off leash. Her recall is sharp, her obedience is consistent, and she’s become a dream to be around. Best of all, she has more freedom and adventures than ever before, because she’s earned them through trust and communication.

Watching this trio go from struggling to thriving has been such a joy; and while I’ll miss our weekly meet-ups, I’m so thankful to have met these three and to have made new friends in the process. 💛

Here’s to Callie and all the exciting journeys ahead — I can't wait to see the texts and photos of her living her best life!

20/06/2025

✨I Don’t Care If Your Dog Is Friendly✨

Yep, the title is blunt, because it needs to be.

As a professional dog trainer, I work with all kinds of dogs: puppies, seniors, reactive dogs, dogs with bite histories, dogs fresh out of the shelter, dogs just starting their training journey… and everything in between. A huge part of training is true socialization—not just letting dogs play together. Real socialization means exposing dogs to the world: people, textures, sounds, environments, and situations—all while maintaining structure and focus.

That means I’m out in public with dogs who are learning how to navigate the world. Sometimes we’re working through fear. Sometimes aggression. Sometimes impulse control. And sometimes, we’re just trying to get through the day without a setback.

And I’m not the only one. There are pet owners everywhere trying to responsibly manage their dogs, too. Maybe they just adopted a nervous dog from the shelter. Maybe they’re trying to build confidence in a reactive dog. Maybe they’re doing the best they can with what they’ve learned from YouTube videos and forums.

What none of us need is someone letting their dog drag them across the park or trail saying, “It’s okay! My dog is friendly!”

Let me be clear:

I don’t care if your dog is friendly.

Because maybe mine isn’t ready.
Maybe my dog is recovering from illness or injury.
Maybe my dog is dog-aggressive.
Maybe we’re having a tough training day.
Maybe your dog is having a day and you don’t know it yet.
Maybe what you call “friendly” is actually leash reactivity you haven’t recognized.

Whatever the reason, when your dog invades our space without permission, you take control of a situation you have no right to control, and it’s my job (or the handler’s job) to pick up the pieces after the fallout.

Even if your dog truly is friendly, that still doesn’t give you or your dog the right to greet whoever they want. You didn’t get a dog so it could be best friends with every stranger or strange dog it meets. You got a dog for you, your family, and the life you want to build together.

From a training and ownership perspective, your dog’s friendliness isn’t relevant if you aren’t being respectful of space and boundaries. Every interaction is a learning opportunity, for your dog and mine.

So please:
✅ Control your dog.
✅ Ask for permission.
✅ Respect personal space.

You worked hard to make your dog friendly, and that’s wonderful. That effort is seen and appreciated. But being friendly doesn’t mean being entitled.

Thanks for coming to my TED talk.

04/06/2025

🎓𝑭𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒆—𝑬𝒚𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑵𝒆𝒙𝒕 𝑳𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍!🐾

👋🏻Meet Randi, Michael, baby Hadi, and their sweet German Shepherd pup, Bailey!

As brand-new parents adjusting to life with a newborn, Randi and Michael were also navigating the excitement and challenges of raising a young puppy. After the heartbreaking loss of their beloved dog just before baby Hadi’s birth, they dreamed of their daughter growing up alongside a loyal German Shepherd — and Bailey was the ✨perfect addition✨ to their family.

👉🏻At just 11 weeks old, Bailey began her foundational obedience training. With sleep-deprived nights and the busy life of new parenthood, Randi and Michael knew early structure was key. After their consult with Allison, they signed up for Titan K9’s Foundational Obedience program. Four weeks later, Bailey has built a beautiful training foundation, and her family is overjoyed with her progress.

🙌🏻We’re excited to share that this dedicated family is planning to continue Bailey’s journey in our Advanced Obedience program this August with Allison, ready to take her skills to the next level!

We’re so proud of how far they’ve come and can’t wait to see what’s next for Bailey and her growing family!🐾🌻

🌟𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒐𝒈’𝒔 𝒐𝒃𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆? 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒐𝒖𝒕; 𝒘𝒆’𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒚𝒐𝒖!🌟

02/06/2025

🎓 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: 𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐋𝐚𝐛!

🐕‍🦺 Meet Merica and her wonderful family, the Miskos! At just 1 year old, Merica was full of love and energy—but also full of challenges. She pulled hard on the leash, got overly excited around other dogs, and didn’t want to listen when she was amped up.

The Miskos, experienced Lab owners, were used to high-energy pups, but Merica brought a whole new level of s***k. Allison first met them at Tractor Supply while they were shopping for a harness to help with her pulling. After a quick demo of an alternative tool and a chat about Titan K9 Dog Training, they followed up the next day, thrilled to report their walk had gone smoother than ever!

They scheduled a ✨free consult✨, where Allison laid out a plan to help Merica become more focused, manageable, and enjoyable for the whole family. At first, they were unsure if it was possible, especially since Merica’s strength had made walks nearly impossible for the wife to handle. But with some clear guidance and consistent practice, that all changed.

👉🏻Within just a week, Merica began showing huge improvements. With purposeful work and just a few minutes of training a day, she started listening, focusing, and channeling her energy more productively. Now, her once-stressful walks are calm, and enjoyable—AND— yes, mom is proudly holding the leash on her own.

👉🏻By graduation, the Miskos were no longer overwhelmed; they were confident, connected, and proud of their well-behaved pup. They’re even considering adding a second Lab to the family!

We’re so proud of Merica and the Miskos for their dedication, teamwork, and trust in the process. A piece of Allison will always be with them, and if needed again they know she’s just a phone call away! 🐾🌟

𝐃𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐨𝐠’𝐬 𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞? 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭, 𝐰𝐞’𝐝 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩! 🐾🌻