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Serenity K9

Est. 2012 Dog Training in Macon, Georgia. Creating calm family dogs in our crazy world. Serenity K9 is creating calm family dogs in a crazy world.
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We train dogs in obedience and behavior modification, while teaching families how to be the leaders their dogs need and provide the clear communication for the best relationship possible. Our goal is for our clients to be able to enjoy their dogs as true part of the family; including them in more activities and allowing their dogs more freedom!

04/15/2025

🍓We will be at Dickey Farms Strawberry Festival this Saturday! 🍓

Come meet us and some of our pack along with a few of our hawks! 🐶🦅

04/12/2025

Can you guess which AKC breed group each dog is here? Hint: they’re all different!

Swipe to see if you got it!

From left to right:
🐾Gambit is a Decker Terrier (Terrier)
🐾Galil is a German Shepherd (Herding)
🐾Westin is a Giant Schnauzer (Working)
🐾Cricket is an English Cocker Spaniel (Sporting)
🐾Amici is a Pomeranian (Spitz)

04/09/2025

The training ring has had some fun upgrades! Beyond our daily training, we’re also excited to have future events in this cool space! 😁

03/12/2025

🐾 Name recognition in a multi dog household part 2 🐾

In our part 1 video, we went over the importance of name recognition in multi-dog households and using it to release dogs at thresholds such as their crates and household doors.

Here we are demonstrating releasing by name to a toy and releasing by name from being in command.

Utilizing name recognition during play is a great way to ensure safety, order, and fairness while also further challenging the dogs cognitively. It’s a win-win!

Releasing dogs out of command to freedom by name is another mental challenge that also assists in keeping order and stimulation levels down, maintaining a more balanced pack state.

Again, in both circumstances, the dogs are looking to you for permission to access a resource whether that’s a physical item like a toy or just the resource of space to run and play. You being the answer to access to resources helps prevent behavioral issues within your pack 🙂

03/04/2025

Name recognition is essential in a multi-dog household, helping to keep the environment structured and harmonious.

With multiple dogs, it's important that each one understands that you are the source of guidance, direction, and access to resources.

One effective way to maintain structure while utilizing name recognition is by having dogs wait at thresholds until their name is called. This not only reinforces their ability to focus and respond to their name, but also helps build patience and impulse control.

By practicing this, you're strengthening your relationship with each dog while also keeping the chaos at bay 🙂

02/18/2025

🐾🦅👶 Dogs, Birds, and Babies- oh my!

Meet Gambit (not a client dog, but one we’ve recently brought in as a potential partner for our hawks in the field!). In this video, he’s working on a crucial step in his training: learning to be comfortable and neutral around birds, specifically one of our Harris Hawks, Hagan.

Gambit is practicing the first step in becoming a team with the bird—achieving neutrality. He’s focusing on his work and handler, while also learning to remain calm and composed with Hagan flying nearby. This approach helps both Gambit and Hagan gradually get used to each other in a controlled environment.

And of course, the star of the show—baby Ilana! Watch for when she demonstrates her impressive leash handling skills while helping with the training 😂

01/30/2025

🐾 Did you know that Serenity K9 fosters and trains rescue dogs pro bono?! 🐾

We’re currently fostering three lovely dogs that are available for adoption (or will be soon!). All of our adopted dogs come with lifetime support – including unlimited training sessions, phone/text/email consults, and access to our client events as well as boarding and daycare services. They are also fully vetted. Adoptions are through Furever After Rescue.

🌟 Kashi (Male, German Shepherd, 4 years old)
Kashi is a sweet, loyal boy who takes a little longer to acclimate, but with consistency and patience, he’ll be your best buddy. He can be selective with people and other animals, so a family dedicated to training and understanding his sensitivities would be a perfect fit. Whether you’re hiking, going on neighborhood walks, or just chilling at home, Kashi will be your loyal companion through it all. Don’t tell the others, but I am partial to this boy ❤️

🌟 Twix (Female, German Shepherd, 1 year old)
This energetic girl loves everyone and everything! She’s playful, outgoing, and needs an active family committed to keeping up with her training. Whether it’s going for structured walks, practicing obedience, or playing games, Twix thrives when she has a job to do. Once her needs are met, she’s got a great off switch and would love to be your take-anywhere companion! 🐕

🌟 Opal (Female, Bully Breed Mix, ~2 years old)
Opal is a goofy, fun-loving gal who’d thrive in a home with a comfy couch, a yard to run around, and someone who loves training! While she enjoys getting out and about and being the best snuggle buddy, we’re looking for a home where she’s the only dog (unless there’s a super laid-back male dog). She’s full of personality and can’t wait to meet her forever family! 💕

You can reach us via email for more info [email protected]

01/24/2025

🐾Meet the Team🐾

Brianna, or Bri as she’s known around Serenity K9, is a passionate and dedicated member of our team with a lifelong love for animals. Growing up in a household filled with pets, including a German Shepherd and a Miniature Pinscher, Bri developed a strong bond with dogs early on. This love for animals continued to grow, leading Bri to intern at a local vet clinic during high school, which solidified her desire to pursue a career in animal care.

For Bri, dog training is about creating and nurturing deep, meaningful connections between dogs and their families. She finds it incredibly rewarding to see how training transforms both dogs and their owners, strengthening their bond, improving their relationship, and quality of life.

At Serenity K9, Bri thrives on working with a wide variety of clients and dogs, gaining valuable insights into different breeds and temperaments. She has a particular passion for working with high-energy and motivated dogs, finding joy in the challenge of engaging and rewarding them. Bri’s approach is both fun and effective, always aiming to help dogs succeed while keeping their training enjoyable.

Outside of work, Bri enjoys spending quality time with her rescue pup, Athena, who was a birthday gift. Athena is the perfect mix of sweet and sassy—she loves playing with other dogs and cats but is also a devoted cuddle buddy. Bri loves bringing Athena to work, taking walks together, and advancing their training skills as a team.

Looking ahead, Bri is excited to continue her work in dog training, helping more families build strong, positive relationships with their dogs. She’s committed to ensuring that both dogs and their owners thrive through training, mutual understanding, and a deep bond of trust.

01/22/2025

Hope everyone had a fun and safe snow day! We’d love to see your snowy pup pictures in the comments! Let’s spread some joy and warmth during this chilly time ❄️🐾♥️

01/08/2025

I’ve been wanting a dog cart for my big boys for quite some time, and Joe surprised me with one for the holidays! We couldn't wait to give it a try, and of course, Bustelo and Westin were all in. These two absolutely loved having a new job to do, and we all had a fun time working together!

My goal is to get Zo (and one day-Ilana!) riding and steering the cart, and even have the little dogs join the fun in the wagon!

This is just another example of the incredible benefits that come from building a strong, solid foundation with your dogs. Thanks to all the training we've done, the boys trust me completely, are always willing to try new things, and give it their best effort with a positive attitude!

Training isn’t just about obedience—it’s about the bond you build, and the fun you can have together ♥️🐾

01/07/2025

🐾 Meet the Team 🐾

✨ Brianna K, nicknamed here BK

BK’s love for animals began in childhood, growing up alongside her family dog Remmie, who is now 14-years-old. Remmie was a loyal companion, accompanying the family through countless adventures. This deep bond with dogs has evolved over the years, shaping BK into a passionate trainer who thrives on understanding and working with dogs of all temperaments.

What BK enjoys most about dog training is the chance to discover the unique personalities of each dog. Every dog presents a new challenge, and training is as much about the handler’s growth as it is about the dog’s progress.

One of BK’s favorite aspects of working at Serenity K9 is the continuous learning environment. From working with diverse breeds to tackling complex behavioral issues, BK is constantly gaining new skills and insights. She is eager to gain more hands-on experience with dogs that have behavioral challenges and be a part of more success stories at Serenity K9.

BK has a particular fondness for dogs with beards (a staff-wide joke at Serenity K9), especially Giant Schnauzers and Irish Wolfhounds. But when it comes to training, her favorite dogs to work with aren’t defined by breed. BK loves working with high-drive dogs that present a challenge, as they push her to grow as a trainer.

Meet BK’s Dogs

🐶 Juice: A rescue pit bull, Juice came from a troubled past but has blossomed into a confident, goofy companion. Despite his stubborn streak, Juice has become a cuddle-loving couch potato who enjoys car rides, lake outings, and working for food.

🐶 Aalen: An Australian Shepherd, Aalen joined BK’s family at six months old. Initially fearful of other dogs and people, Aalen has since become a spunky, curious, adventurous, and energetic partner. She loves to be with BK, whether it’s going for walks, practicing rally obedience, or simply being by her side.

BK’s journey at Serenity K9 is just beginning, and she’s excited to continue helping dogs grow and thrive while challenging herself to become the best trainer she can be.

📷 Shannon Hughes Pet Photography

01/05/2025

Reactive German Shepherd before and during training

Trip joined us for a camp program for some big dog reactivity as well as needing reliable obedience and manners. He struggled turning off in the home but his family couldn’t provide him the right mental and physical stimulation without getting him under control.

Trip’s energy has now been channeled into appropriate behavior where he can enjoy engaging with his people and being included 😊

01/04/2025

Beau has been one of the most intensely reactive dogs and challenging cases I have seen in 13 years. Anything that moved caused a huge response- barking, screaming, and completely mentally “gone”. Humans caused a guarding defensive reaction while animals caused a much more intense predatory reaction. Even moving cars would cause Beau to go into this terrible place.

The whole SK9 team has worked their tails off with this boy. Beau trusts and respects us now to follow our guidance and help him navigate his difficult impulses and mental struggles.

These videos are raw and show the real work including mistakes on helper dogs, handlers, coach, and dog. That is the reality of training. No cute music so that way my instruction can be heard.

Boy do I wish we had a before video but it truthfully wasn’t safe to do so. I am so proud of our hard work with Beau and of Beau for making huge strides in progress!

01/03/2025

We hope everyone had a happy and safe holiday season!

In the upcoming weeks we will be sharing “meet the team” posts so you all can better get to know our SK9 family, pack, and team ♥️

We are looking forward to another year of helping dogs and their families 🐾

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Macon, GA
31210

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 8pm
Tuesday	7am - 8pm
Wednesday	7am - 8pm
Thursday	7am - 8pm
Friday	7am - 8pm
Saturday	7am - 8pm
Sunday	7am - 8pm

Website

http://www.serenityk9.org/

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