Canine Conductor Co.

04/14/2025

We’re rolling out a fresh new name — Reeds K9 Training is now Canine Conductor Co. 🎉🐾

Same expert training, same passionate team, brand-new name that reflects our next stop on the journey!

Why the change? We’re expanding our services and our vision — and we wanted a name that captures our momentum, energy, and commitment to helping your pups stay on the right track. 🚂🐶

Don’t worry — everything you love about us is staying the same (and getting even better). From personalized training programs to top-notch care, we’re still your trusted partner in all things canine.

Stay tuned for more updates, exciting offerings, and a whole lot of tail-wagging fun under our new name, Canine Conductor Co. 💼🐾

04/01/2025

We LOVED having Freya here with us, and helping her on her journey to her forever home! We are also EXTRA happy that we still get to see her for daycare with her buddy Kai 🩷

03/13/2025

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Dear Friends and Clients,
We know how much you love your pets, and we love caring for them. After careful consideration and discussion, within the consortium, a difficult decision has been made. It breaks our hearts to announce that due to the severe veterinarian shortage in Minot, a situation made even more challenging by the closure of a local veterinary clinic, we must adjust our after-hours emergency care. Starting now, we will no longer be available for emergencies on Thursday nights and one weekend each month. We know this creates a difficult situation, and we are truly sorry. We’re committed to your pet’s well-being and will do everything we can to support you during our regular hours and guidance finding emergency assistance. We appreciate your understanding during this challenging time.

Pinkerton Animal Hospital

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02/28/2025

One of our favorite huskies is at large! Please keep an eye out for Miss Zena and contact either us at 701-935-3647 or contact Nicole directly!

02/17/2025

🐾 Summer is almost here! 🌞 Don’t wait—book today and give your pup the best care all season long! 🐾

02/03/2025

Minot Pound Services & Animal Control Information.

If you find a stray animal in Minot, here’s what you need to know about the process for getting them to safety:
🔹 Stray animals must go through Animal Control. If you find a lost pet, please call Minot Animal Control at (701) 852-0111 so they can assist. Animals picked up by Animal Control are housed at the Souris Valley Animal Shelter pound.
🔹 Owner surrenders are not accepted by the pound or the Minot Police Department. If you need to rehome a pet, please reach out to local rescues or rehoming services. Abandoning an animal is illegal and considered neglect under North Dakota state law (NDCC 36-21.2-01).

City Pound Location & Hours:
Souris Valley Animal Shelter (SVAS)
📍 1935 20th Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701
📞 (701) 818-4034
🕒 Hours:
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM

💰 Return to Owner Fees (If Your Pet is Impounded):
$20.00 impound fee per animal (increases by $10 for each additional impound of the same pet).
$35 per day boarding fee after the first day.
Quarantine fees may apply if an animal is held for medical or legal reasons.

⏳ Unclaimed Animals: Pets that are not reclaimed within the designated holding period may be placed for adoption through Souris Valley Animal Shelter.

For more details on Minot’s pound services, visit: https://www.minotnd.gov/444/Animal-Control

02/01/2025

🎉🐾 Valentine’s Day Sale! 🐾🎉
❤️Through Febuary, treat your furry friend to the care they deserve! ❤️

✨ 20% OFF EVERYTHING ✨
✅ Boarding – A cozy stay they’ll love
✅ Training – Teach them new tricks and good manners
✅ Grooming – Pamper them with a fresh, clean look
✅ Pup of the Month Packages – Because your pet is a star!

📅 Hurry—offer ends February 28th !

💕 Don’t wait! Book your pet’s next appointment today and show them some extra love.

📞 Call us at 701.935.3647 or book through our app and use code: PUPPYLOVE

🐾 Because your best friend deserves the best care!

01/20/2025

When you have clear boundaries with your dog, everyone wins. It keeps your sanity in tact and your dog safe while offering them predictability– something that is key to their mental wellbeing in our confusing, complicated, and often scary human world. It’s also important to look at boundaries for dogs as a two-way street: you want your dog to follow your boundaries, and in turn you should follow theirs.

Some boundaries we might set for our dogs could be:
-Not coming into the kitchen while you are cooking.
-Walking nicely on a leash.
-Not jumping on you when you walk through the door.

Some boundaries our dogs might have that are important for us to respect:
-Not bothering them when they are sleeping or eating.
-Letting them leave a space they are not comfortable in.
-Not petting them when they don’t want to be pet.
Learning and respecting our dog’s boundaries can get tricky, as dog communication can start really subtle. For example, a growl is a lot more noticeable than a lip lick, even though they both serve the same function.

01/16/2025

01/13/2025

Teaching your dog to stay may be one of the most basic commands, but it is equally one of the most important! If your dog cannot hold his stay, with distractions, for a period of time more than 10 minutes, we really need to practice. You’d be surprised by how easy this is to teach.

Here are some basic tips that I want you to start with.

1. Always use a leash.

2. You want to start with a physical location when teaching stay, and we typically use the dogs bed.

3. If your dog can only stay for 10 seconds, start there. Every 10 seconds I want you to say yes, walk up to your dog and give them a treat, and then take a few steps back . Your dog is only allowed to release if given a release word like break, release or free.

4. Practice daily, slowly having your dog stay for a longer amount of time.

-never call your dog to you when teaching a stay/place command, this often confusion them and encourages the dog to break the command to follow you.

01/06/2025

Now that the craziness of the holidays are over, we can all finally take a breath! We want to thank everyone who has supported our small business and our new rescue, we couldnt do it without you!

We also want to take this time to remind everyone of our hours. We are open to the public from 7:30-8:30am & 4:30-5:30pm including all holidays. These times are specifically set for our clients to pick up & drop off their dogs for boarding, daycare and grooming.

This allows us to give our full attention to the dogs in our care, making sure our pups receive maximum play time and keeping them safe/monitored during every aspect of their stay.

We understand that life gets crazy and travel can be unperdictable, that is why we dont charge for AM pick ups for boarding incase you get in late. We also don't mind being flexible for our clients on base or who are coming from out of town as long as their is COMMUNICATION and a pre-approved plan.

If at any point you are unsure of your dates/times or want to book , you can download our free app for Apple & Android - "Reeds K9 Training" or shoot us a text @ 701-935-3647

-Reeds K9 Team

01/06/2025

Just like humans, dogs simply want a comfortable place to lie down. If comfort can be combined with being next to their beloved human, whether it’s right next to you on the couch, or even on top of your lap, then they’re all for it. In some cases, dogs will guard their sleeping and resting areas, and will show aggression when humans approach these sacred areas. This type of behavior will require remedial training. But for the average pup, sleeping in bed or resting on the couch has no adverse behavioral effects.

12/30/2024

Resource Guarding AKA Possessive Aggression

This is when a person or an animal approaches a dog while it is in possession of something it wants to retain. A dog enjoying a bone might be more likely to display resource guarding if the owner tries to take the bone, but the behavior can also be seen in dogs near an object or near people. Resource guarding is most commonly displayed when a dog is in possession of highly motivating food, treats, chew toys, stolen items, sleeping places or even their favorite person . While genetics and early experience play a role in development, the relative value of the object to the pet and the threat of losing the object to another dog or person determines whether the pet is likely to be possessive. Items that are novel or scarce may be more desirable. Fear and defensive behavior also play a role if the owners threaten, punish, or confront the pet when it takes an object. The dog may also learn that it can successfully retain the object with aggression.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to you and your family. We hope its filled with joy, laughter and lots of snoot kisses.

12/23/2024

In recent times, science has progressed a long way and we now understand that dogs have all of the same brain structures that produce emotions in humans. Dogs also have the same hormones and undergo the same chemical changes that humans do during emotional states. Dogs even have the hormone oxytocin, which, in humans, is involved with feeling love and affection for others. With the same neurology and chemistry that people have, it seems reasonable to suggest that dogs also have emotions that are similar to ours. However, it is important to not go overboard and immediately assume that the emotional ranges of dogs and humans are the same. This means that a dog will have all of the basic emotions: joy, fear, anger, disgust, and even love. However, based on current research it seems likely that your dog will not have those more complex emotions like guilt, pride, and shame.

12/19/2024

With all the changes coming to the Minot community in 2025, we here at Reeds K9 Training want to continue our support of our community.

We are excited to announce the launch of Reeds Rescue This 501c3 nonprofit program will be an extension of our current service dog nonprofit and our way of offering a safe space for unhoused dogs. We hope to continue to pull dogs from the pound, take in strays and even accept owner surrenders on a case-by-case basis. In addition, we will be offering temporary housing for pets whose owners can't care for them due to being hospitalized, suffering from domestic violence, homelessness, jailed and many other reasons.

We have been thankful for the support of our community and want to be able to give back. Please like and share our new page, check out our website & share the great news.

We are now accepting donations! Please contact us if you have any questions, are interested in adopting one of our rescue dogs, would like to volunteer or to make a donation

Reeds K9 Training & Reeds Rescue
www.weldogs.org
701.weldogs

Reeds Rescue offers a holistic approach to animal rescue. Service as a shelter for homeless pets and as a resource for pet owners in need.

12/16/2024

Like chewing and digging, begging may be rooted in our dog’s instincts. Because their wild ancestors didn’t get regular meals, they needed to eat whenever they could. This means your dog has a natural knack for sniffing out tastiness! Plus, if you’ve ever snuck your dog a table scrap (we’ve all been there), you’ve unfortunately taught them that their begging worked, and it’s now a learned behavior.

To stop this behavior maker you feed separately from your dog from the start: If you have a new furry friend in your home, start this routine from day 1! When it's time for you to eat, put your dog in their crate or another room with an occupying chew toy. Only let them out when you're finished.

Confine your dog once they beg: It’ll be tough, but try to endure the barking and whining for as long as it takes. Once your dog quiets down, let them out. If you repeat this enough, they should learn that begging will not get them what they want.

Feed leftovers in their food bowl: Experts recommend only feeding 10% of their total meal as leftovers, and in most cases it’s best not to at all. However, If you want to feed leftovers (just make sure they’re healthy human foods for dogs!), put them in your pup’s designated food bowl so it’s a regular part of their meal time.

Teach a “place” command. Teach your dog to go to their bed or a designated spot in the house whenever its time to eat. Creating a routine .