Shepherd's K-9 Dog Training

11/03/2026

Sparky!! 🐾❤️

Sparky is here for our 3 week Board & Train program!! One of Sparky’s BIGGEST struggles right now is simply knowing how to settle down! 🤣

This may not look like much, but this is actually a HUGE part of training! Sparky is being tethered to a table and learning that it’s okay to just relax and do nothing! We’re only rewarding calm behaviors so he can start learning that he doesn’t always have to be up, moving, or doing something!

Something we tell people ALL the time is that training isn’t just about sit, down, stay, and all the fancy stuff! Sometimes the biggest thing your dog needs to learn is how to just CHILL! 🤣

We’re going to be working hard over these next 3 weeks to help Sparky find that off switch!!

11/02/2026

Sending you hugs and good luck 😂🥰

11/02/2026

Athelia, Athelia, Athelia… where do I even begin?! 🥹🐾❤️

These have been the longest, shortest 5 weeks EVER! I seriously cannot believe that in just 3 short days, our training journey together comes to an end!

Looking back at videos from her first week compared to now is absolutely CRAZY! This girl has come SO far! Is she still stubborn and spunky as ever? ABSOLUTELY! 🤣 But we set some pretty high expectations for this girl, and she has managed to meet every single one of them! I couldn’t be more proud!

Now, don’t let that sweet face fool you… this girl put me through the RINGER! 😂 From chewing on kennels, howling day AND night, and deciding that food and treats were simply beneath her, to becoming the amazing pup she is today. There were definitely days she had me questioning who was training who! 🤦‍♀️🤣

But somewhere along the way, she went from being just another dog here for training to becoming part of our little family. ❤️ These last couple of weeks, she’s been right there with us, hanging out in the barn while we play basketball or clean, and even just relaxing with us while we watch TV.

And THAT is what makes this job so bittersweet. You spend weeks working through the frustrating moments, celebrating the little victories, and before you know it, you’re attached to the very dog that drove you crazy! 🥹

I’m beyond excited for her family to see everything she’s accomplished and for her to go home a better-behaved pup than when she arrived… hopefully! 😆

Athelia, you sure have kept us on our toes, but our family is going to miss your crazy, spunky self more than you know! ❤️

Here’s to your next chapter with your family, sweet girl! I’m so excited for them to continue everything we’ve worked so hard for! 🐾❤️

P.S. I had to speed the video up a little, or we’d all be sitting here watching it ALL night! 🤣🐾

10/29/2026

🚪🐾 WE’VE GOT A LITTLE DOOR DASHER ON OUR HANDS! 🤣💨

Meet Charlie, the newest little addition to my training schedule! 💕 She just kicked off our 5-week in-home training course and is already making awesome progress!

Today’s mission? DOOR BOUNDARIES! 🚪 Charlie thinks every open door is an invitation to make a run for it! 😂

We worked on teaching her that the white line and bricks are her official NO-CROSS ZONE! 🛑🐾 And she’s already learning to keep those tiny toes on the right side!

So proud of this little lady! Can’t wait to see her progress! ❤️🐶

10/28/2026

Who says all the good training happens during the day?! 🌙🐾🤣 Around here, sometimes the best work happens after the sun goes down!

Especially since Mother Nature apparently can’t decide what season we’re in! 🤷‍♀️😂 And let’s be real… when I’m sweating, I’m cranky, the dogs are cranky, and suddenly we’re ALL questioning our life choices! 🤣

So we’re taking full advantage of these cool fall nights to get some work done with these puppers! 🍂🐶 Cooler weather, happier dogs, and a trainer who isn’t melting… WIN-WIN! 🙌😂

And on a side note… these cats are out here absolutely TORTURING the dogs while they’re trying to work! 🐈‍⬛🤣 Apparently, nighttime training comes with a little extra distraction work, courtesy of the feline troublemakers!

10/20/2026

🐾 Everyone, welcome Mavis to Shepherd’s K-9! 🐾

Mavis is here for our 5-week on & off-leash training course, and he is already showing us just how eager he is to learn and work! 🤩

Here’s a little sneak peek of Day 1 of training! 🎥

In this clip, you’ll see me working on something that may look simple but is SO important when building a solid foundation!

Right now, I’m simply calling his name and rewarding him for giving me eye contact. This teaches him that his name has value and that paying attention to me is rewarding! Rather than focusing on the treat in my hand or everything else going on around him, I want him to learn that engaging with me is where the reward comes from.

It may not look like much, but these small steps are what build the foundation for bigger things down the road! 🐶❤️

I’m excited to see what the next 5 weeks have in store for this boy! Follow along as Mavis works his way through his obedience journey! 🐾

10/16/2026

As a small business owner, one thing I will ALWAYS take pride in is providing a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for my clients and their pups! 🐾❤️

And that doesn’t just mean keeping things looking nice on the outside. What goes on behind the scenes is just as important!

Every weekend, I make it a priority to thoroughly sweep, mop, and clean every single kennel, even the ones that haven’t had a dog in them that week!

Why? Because even just ONE dog can track in a surprising amount of dirt, dust, and grime that makes its way into the surrounding kennels. 🧹🐶

It might seem like a small thing, but to me, it’s the little things that make a BIG difference!

When you trust me with your pups, you’re trusting me with a member of your family. And I want you to know that their cleanliness, comfort, and well-being are always a priority, even when nobody is watching. ❤️🐾

10/13/2026

10/10/2026

🐾 Not all training sessions look the same, and that’s OKAY! ❤️

Sometimes training isn’t about perfect obedience, fancy commands, or how much you can accomplish in one outing. Sometimes it’s as simple as asking your dog to lay down, stay, and just take in the world around them.

Today, Athelia and I took a trip to the store! While we may not have walked every aisle or practiced a bunch of commands, we still had a VERY productive session!

Our biggest accomplishment? Simply laying by the entrance and watching people come and go. 🐶

For Athelia, all the people, noises, and movement were already extremely overstimulating. So instead of pushing her past what she was comfortable with, we worked on staying calm, observing her surroundings, and building confidence.

And guess what? That was MORE than enough for today! ❤️

Training isn’t always about how much you get done. It’s about recognizing what YOUR dog needs, meeting them where they’re at, and celebrating the little victories.

Sometimes the smallest steps are actually the BIGGEST accomplishments! 🐾❤️

10/08/2026

✨ Say hello to Athelia! ✨

This girl just arrived for her 5-week on & off-leash training journey, and she’s already showing us that she’s ready to WORK! 🐾💪🏼

Athelia has officially been with us for one week, and she is thriving. She’s settling into her new routine beautifully, making great progress, and is already ahead of schedule! 👏🏼

I’m so excited to watch this girl grow, learn, and gain confidence throughout her time with us. I have a feeling she’s going to surprise us with just how far she can go! 🥰

Follow along with Athelia’s obedience journey and watch this girl become the best version of herself! 🐶✨