Midwest K9 Training and Fitness

04/04/2025

Let's talk about showing appreciation for your dog by respecting them as a DOG. They aren't people, and they aren't babies — they deserve to be treated as the loyal companions they are. Dogs thrive on structure, boundaries, and a strong LEADER. By not providing these, you're doing them a disservice. While you might want to baby your dog and treat them like a human, that's not what they truly want or need. ✨

03/24/2025

Off-leash freedom is earned, not given! ✨

Your dog should only have off-leash freedom once you’ve built a relationship where you trust them to make the right choices and seek guidance from you when they're unsure. This freedom comes through hard work—establishing a strong, respectful bond, setting clear boundaries, and practicing consistently, starting with on-leash training!

Want to learn how to build this with your dog? DM me!

03/17/2025

Happy Muzzle Monday!

Monty here to remind you that muzzled dogs ≠ bad dogs. 🐶

03/12/2025

Loose leash walking is definitely one of my favorite skills to teach both dogs and their owners! ✨

02/28/2025

Spring is around the corner! Time to start getting your dog ready for warm weather adventures!

Message me to get started!

02/14/2025

Monty's ready for the big snow storm this weekend! 🐶☃️🐾

02/10/2025

Working on position changes with miss Nya 🐶
She is so much fun to work with 🐾

01/19/2025

Check out Penny’s incredible progress with her leash manners! 👏🏻

Penny is a young, energetic golden who loves to stay active. Her parents want to be able to take her on walks, runs, and hikes, so we've been working on leash skills and setting boundaries to help her be her best self! 🐾🐶

Send a message to learn more

01/09/2025

Impulse control!

Does your dog have it?

🐶🐾

01/07/2025

Do you have goals for your dog in 2025?

Maybe it's spending more time out and about at coffee shops, improving loose leash walking, or building the ultimate running or hiking buddy

Maybe you're aiming to compete in sports like agility, dock diving, or PSA, or you're working toward earning your Canine Good Citizen certification.

Or maybe you're focused on managing your dog’s reactivity toward other dogs or people and envisioning calm, safe walks where you can pass others without stress.

Wherever you are in your journey with your dog, you’re exactly where you need to be. Make your dog (AND yourself) a priority this year.

And for all the reactive dog owners out there, remember to take care of YOUR mental health, too. If it’s 5 p.m. and you know it’s busy outside, don’t feel guilty leaving your dog home if it’s better for their comfort. You can always find another way or time to meet their needs. We can only care for our dogs when we’re also caring for ourselves. 🐾🐶✨

Happy New Year! 🎉