K9 Kate Dog Adventurist

06/13/2025

Huckleberry Finn fast asleep in his Kennel with the door open! Kennel training for the win!! 🥇

06/10/2025

06/09/2025

🐾 Finn Goes on an Adventure! 🐾
Socializing your puppy is essential to their growth and happiness! 🐕✨

Puppies who experience positive socialization between 3–14 weeks grow into confident, friendly adults—reducing fear, reactivity, and aggression. 🗓️👫🐾

Expose your pup to new people, animals, places, sounds, and textures! These early experiences shape a calm, well-adjusted companion for life. ❤️🌎

And remember: socialization doesn’t stop at puppyhood—it’s a lifelong journey that helps your dog stay confident and curious wherever they go! 🐶💪

06/09/2025

🎯 WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT DOG TRAINING:

🌀 It’s never a straight line.
It’s messy, frustrating, and tests your patience.

⚖️ You either do the work now…
or
🔥 You deal with the chaos later.

🐾 A trained dog gives you FREEDOM.
🚫 An untrained dog controls your LIFE.

👉 Pick your hard.

06/05/2025

Meet K9 Kate 🐾☀️

Sun-chaser. Trail-blazer. With poodles by my side and a loyal Lab at my heels, I answer the call of the wild—whether it’s mountain hikes or poolside lounging under the warm glow.
I nourish my soul with true stories, fuel my body with vibrant food, and lead with love, equality, and authentic connection.
Life is richest when it’s real—filled with people, pups, and the peace only nature can offer. 🌴🌊🐞

06/04/2025

🌞🐾 Summer Heat = Hot Pavement! 🐾🌞

Did you know that on a 85°F day, the pavement can reach over 120°F? That’s hot enough to burn your dog’s paws in seconds! 😣🔥

As a loving pet sitter, I always keep your fur babies safe — and that means:
✅ Walking early in the morning or later in the evening
✅ Checking the pavement with the back of my hand (if it’s too hot for me, it’s too hot for them!)
✅ Choosing grass or shaded paths
✅ Skipping the walk if it’s too hot — playtime and enrichment indoors are safer and just as fun!

Keep those paws protected and your pups happy this summer. 🐶💛
Stay cool and stay safe! ☀️

06/02/2025

🐾 Wauwatosa Friends! I’m Now Offering Dog Walking Services! 🐶💕

If you’re in the Wauwatosa area and need someone to give your pup some love, exercise, and fresh air while you’re at work or away—I’m here to help!

✅ Reliable & Friendly
✅ Flexible Scheduling
✅ Tail-waggingly Happy Walks 🐕
✅ Local to Wauwatosa

I’d love to meet your furry friend! Send me a message if you’re interested or tag someone who might be looking! 🦴🐾

Daily walks aren’t just a potty break — they’re key to a healthy, happy pup. 🐾🧠💪

06/01/2025

🚫 NO FACES NEAR FACES (and no exceptions!)

I say this a lot—because it prevents bites and protects children and dogs.

I work with families helping dogs adjust to life with young kids. One of the most important rules I share is this:

Never let a child’s face get close to a dog’s face.

Why? Because dogs don’t communicate face-to-face like we do. They often find it confrontational, intimidating, or confusing. And if they feel uncomfortable or cornered, they may use distance-increasing signals—like growling or air snapping—to say, “Please back off.”

But if a child’s face is close at that moment? The result could be a bite to the face. And that’s not a risk worth taking. 😢

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🛑 What This Means in Practice:
• No lying on the sofa with your head next to the dog’s.
• No leaning over the dog to kiss them.
• No toddlers popping up to face height on a sofa.
• No crawling toward a dog resting on their bed.
• No selfies with your face right beside theirs.
• No “but she loves it!” exceptions.

Even the sweetest, calmest, most patient dog has boundaries.

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*this was shared from a fellow trainer*
⚠️ A Personal Lesson (The Hard Way)

Last year, I ignored my own rule.

I fell asleep with my head resting on my northern inuit’s chest—she’s cuddly, she loves the kids, and I thought it was safe. Then she woke up and did a huge, open-mouthed sneeze (she’s a dramatic sneezer!). One of her massive canines went right into the top of my scalp.

Blood everywhere. It looked like a crime scene.

It was just a sneeze—completely accidental—but it hurt me, it hurt her tooth, and it could have been my face. That moment reminded me how easily something can go wrong even with a loving dog.

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🧒 Our Kids Copy What We Do

It’s not enough to tell kids not to put their faces near the dog—we have to model that behavior ourselves.

Even if the dog “loves it.” Even if they’re calm. Even if you’ve always done it. No faces near faces. No exceptions. Not even for me.

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✅ Simple Rule. Big Impact.

So please—whether you’re a parent, dog owner, or both:

NO faces near faces. No exceptions.
It’s one of the simplest ways to keep everyone safe—and keep trust strong between your dog and your family.

06/01/2025

🐾🦴Homemade Healthy Dog Treats Recipes! 🐾🦴

Nutritious, easy, and tail-waggingly delicious!

Want to give your dog tasty treats that also support their health? These simple recipes use wholesome ingredients to create snacks your furry friend will adore.

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🥕 1. Carrot Treats

Ingredients: Thinly sliced carrots
Prep:
• Serve raw or lightly steamed.
• Great for chewing and full of fiber and vitamins!

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🍠 2. Sweet Potato Bites

Ingredients:
• 1 boiled sweet potato
• 1/2 cup oatmeal flour
• 1 egg

Prep:
• Mash sweet potato, mix in flour and egg.
• Shape into small bites and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes.
• Packed with vitamins and easy to digest!

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🍌 3. Banana & Honey Treats

Ingredients:
• 1 ripe banana (mashed)
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 tbsp natural peanut butter (xylitol-free)

Prep:
• Mix all ingredients until smooth.
• Serve fresh or freeze in molds for a cool snack.
• Great as a potassium-rich post-play treat!

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🧀 4. Cheese Biscuits

Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese
• 1/2 cup rice flour
• 1 egg

Prep:
• Mix ingredients into a dough, form small balls.
• Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes or until golden.
• High in protein and ideal for training or rewards!

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🍗 5. Chicken & Potato Cubes

Ingredients:
• 1/2 cup boiled chicken breast (chopped)
• 1/2 cup mashed potato
• 2–3 tbsp low-sodium chicken broth

Prep:
• Mix all ingredients, form into cubes.
• Freeze in trays for cool, savory bites.
• A hearty and nutritious treat!

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🐶 Always check with your vet before introducing new treats, especially if your dog has food sensitivities or allergies.

05/31/2025

🐾 Frozen Dog Treats Recipe

A cool and healthy snack your dog will love!

🧾 Ingredients:
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (unsweetened, unflavored)
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (xylitol-free!)
• 1 tbsp honey (optional – for natural sweetness)

🥣 Instructions:
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed banana, Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and honey.
2. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
3. Spoon the mixture into silicone molds or an ice cube tray.
4. Freeze for at least 3 hours, or until solid.
5. Pop out and store in an airtight container in the freezer.

🐶 Serving Tips:
• Give 1–2 treats at a time depending on your dog’s size.
• Always supervise your pup when giving new treats.