O4K9

08/27/2026

The distinction matters.

I usually push families toward English.

08/26/2026

The dog that broke the femur of a little girl.

The responsible thing to do is to put the animal down and try to be more vigilant next time. By letting the deputy off the hook because he was “cleaning up” the dog’s p**s in its crate is irresponsible, and laughable.

Prove to the community you serve that a human child is worth far more than a $50,000 beast.

08/23/2026

Breeder Spotlight:

There’s a new AKC Golden Retriever breeder here in our very own Moscow, ID!

***Moscow Golden Retrievers*** has some excellent genetics with the stud and dam, plus the owner, Jessica, truly wants to take care of the locals as she works tirelessly to ensure the pups are properly placed.

The first litter has already come and pups are finding homes quickly!

Golden Retrievers are excellent choices for large families, households that host and have company over regularly. These dogs have high social bandwidth and have become the quintessential household dog of American home life, media, etc.

Link in comments below 👇

08/14/2026

This was good.

I’ve often said that Sean is a great trainer in the PNW, Seattle area.

08/12/2026

Top Orthopedic Options

Big Barker
K9 Ballistics
Kuranda

These three companies make firm products that are great at helping dogs relieve pain.

08/12/2026

Kuranda Dog Cots offer excellent firm support for dogs that need orthopedic assist with problem joints.

That’s just the cot itself. You can also use some of their firm toppings for the cot itself if you want something additional.

Kuranda tends to lead the way in many aspects concerning cots for professional use in kennels across America. This is one option of many.

Check out this article!

Kuranda Beds provide excellent joint support by relieving pressure points

08/04/2026

Solid.

Just watch this:

08/01/2026

07/31/2026

Beginning next year, 2027, we will begin considering whether or not we will continue offering training services to dog owners whose dogs have been spay/neutered.

The reason is that, while these procedures have a few benefits, the problems are many and can be dangerous, often requiring professional intervention from an experienced trainer.

The short term solution that costs very little, ends up costing dog owners (by and large) far more on training intervention later.

07/31/2026

I’ve said it before, but this knowledge has been lost and is being recovered once again.

DOES SPAYING OR NEUTERING REALLY MAKE DOGS CALMER?

For decades, many people have been told that spaying or neutering helps reduce unwanted behaviors. But a new 2026 peer-reviewed review published in Animal Reproduction suggests the science is more complicated.

After reviewing decades of research, the authors concluded there’s not enough consistent evidence to recommend spaying or neutering solely to change behavior. In fact, several studies included in the review found some dogs showed more fear, anxiety, or certain forms of aggression after being spayed or neutered.

Why? The review explains that reproductive hormones don’t just influence reproduction. They also play important roles in brain function, learning, memory, stress responses, and emotional regulation. Removing those hormones may affect dogs differently depending on their genetics, age, s*x, breed, and individual temperament.

One of the most interesting parts of the review is that the authors discuss hormone-preserving alternatives that prevent breeding while allowing the body to continue producing its natural hormones. These include:

🐕 Vasectomy – prevents male dogs from reproducing while leaving the testicles in place, so testosterone production continues.

🐕 Ovary-sparing spay – removes the uterus but leaves one or both ovaries intact, preventing pregnancy while preserving ovarian hormone production.

The authors suggest they deserve more attention because they can help preserve some of the health and behavioral benefits associated with natural hormones while still preventing unwanted litters.

The review doesn’t argue that dogs should or shouldn’t be spayed or neutered. Instead, it encourages veterinarians and pet owners to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach and make decisions based on each dog’s individual health, lifestyle, behavior, and risk of reproduction.