10/10/2018
Apparently we are still working on the bed thing. Yoha doesn’t quite get it. 😂
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I've been enamored with dogs since I was a young boy. The pictures on this page show many of the dogs I've rescued or raised since the age of 7. There is nothing more rewarding to me than taking a dog that has either been surrendered or abandoned, training it, and finding a forever home! I currently live in western Loudoun County, and have 2 children ages 10 and 9. People often ask how I got started training dogs and developed a full-time business out of what started as a hobby. The answer is rather simple - I adopted the belief that if you want to be "something" you find people who are that "something" and spend every ounce of energy and time shadowing them and learning everything you can! So that's what I did and here I am! I've been training dogs "professionally" for about 6 years and I can honestly say I don't feel like I "work" a day in my life. I love people and using my skills to help build a healthy bond between owners and their beloved K9's. I have personally experienced the power of a four-legged companion (Ruger) who helped me survive depression, PTS, and severe anxiety attacks. I have devoted my life and company vision to helping others and their beloved pets. Daniel Mclaughlin (Owner and Lead Trainer)
Loudoun K9's training philosophy was born from the belief that there is no "one size fits all" approach to learning in terms of human or K9. Therefore, to be an elite trainer, neither the methods or programs can be the same. This core belief is what sets Loudoun K9 apart in both efforts and results! We offer custom training programs that involve as much, or as little, of your personal time as you want to invest. Through our love for dogs, from puppy and pet to companion and K9, we discovered a better way to train dogs and relate to clientele that the current market didn't offer. Our 5-year plan is to build a training facility where pets can be boarded, cared for, and dogs can be trained as family pets and companions as well as single- and dual-purpose working dogs.
10/10/2018
We have cuteness overload in our Board and Train program. A slew of puppies currently coming through.
10/08/2018
From sunshine to muggy and foggy. Looking forward to real fall weather, the best dog training weather!
10/06/2018
Up and working dogs well before the sunrise. Dedication to the system is the only way. The reward is great when each individual dog starts to turn the first corner in engagement and training. Trust the system. Work the system. Results will come with time.
10/06/2018
Welcome 6 month old Siberian Husky Yoha, to our Board and Train program! Huskies are notorious for being stubborn and head strong. He’s no exception. Working to motivate Yoha will take some time. Look forward to his off leash freedom coming soon!
10/03/2018
This is often my happy place. I love to spend time with dogs here just letting them be dogs and soaking up the quiet evening. Great time to do some thinking.
10/03/2018
Ruger loves his brushing
10/01/2018
Welcome Roxie to our board and train program. No major issues with this pup but owners are being proactive and getting her started on the right path early! Structure, clarity, and teaching her how to learn will be the beginning stages here.
10/01/2018
This is a little better. One more scar to add to the list! Now I have 2.5 fingers free to work dogs. 😆
09/30/2018
Hoping tomorrow I’ll be able to exchange this ridiculous contraption for something a little easier to navigate in! Still trying to crank out the work but it’s not easy when this looks like a miniature bite sleeve!
09/28/2018
I’d be in a much harder place right now if it weren’t for this amazing employee. Christina has handled most of the training this last week due to my injured hand and surgery. I’m very thankful for all the time she has invested in these dogs and keeping the reps going day after day. We haven’t lost one bit of momentum on our board and trains thanks to her. Piper is doing amazingly well.
09/26/2018
Happy to see the sun for a bit this morning! #loudounk9 #boardandtrain #kennel #fall #workingdog #offleash #dogslife #loudouncounty
09/25/2018
Very Last 9/11 Rescue Dog Passes Away At 16 Years Old
Very Last 9/11 Rescue Dog Passes Away At 16 Years Old
While dogs make the best friends you could ever hope for, there’s one thing about them that everyone hates more than anything in the world. These four-legged angels will respect you no matter who you are, they’ll give you total companionship, respect, loyalty, and love; but we all have to live w...
09/23/2018
The “B” team is quickly becoming the “A” team with all this practice! Family business in the making! ☺️
09/22/2018
Called in the reinforcements this weekend. Daddy needs help and they are some of the most willing kids I’ve ever met. 😁
09/20/2018
Mistakes can happen. 10 years I’ve been working with dogs on a professional level and fortunately this is my first somewhat serious accident. Stay sharp, don’t let your guard down, and watch your grip. Ring finger broken in 3 places. Off to see orthopedic surgeon tomorrow. Doc says I will likely need pins.
09/20/2018
Abraham #boardandtrain #loudounk9 #offleashtraining #rescuedog #rescuedogsofinstagram #mixbreed #offleash #offleashlife
09/18/2018
Balance is key. What do we mean by that? Too much of one thing is never good. Too much work, too much free attention, too much emotional human love, too much structure, too much free play. All of these things (and more) create an imbalance in your relationship with your dog. Koda, (pictured below) is enjoying just being a dog this morning. Each day in our board and train program we spend time just letting the dog be a dog. Turn off the training and let the dog decide what it wants to do. Yes, we still correct bad behaviors we don’t want the dog to practice. We may add some fun recalls or do some light training reps. This may look a little different depending on certain situations, but for the most part we are hands off in this time. It works wonders for when we come back to the training a little bit later in the day.
09/17/2018
Rain or shine we get the reps in. Piper came to us afraid of most human interaction except her owner. She had snapped at several people when she “feels” afraid. She is working on the very beginning stages of e collar conditioning. All we are working on here is getting Piper to pay attention when she feels the stimulation. Feel the stim, pay attention, get paid. This combination creates a very strong foundation to everything else we will do with her and a positive association with the collar and human interaction. She’s catching on very quickly and confidence is slowly being built! We are showing Piper human interaction isn’t so scary.
09/14/2018
Looking for a new pet-friendly car? Autotrader recently published this great list. https://bit.ly/2NaJnip
09/13/2018
How to shop for pet insurance to get the best price and coverage
Interesting article! Do you have insurance for your dog? Let’s discuss!
Checkbook.org finds two companies are picks of the litter
09/12/2018
We love hearing from you! Share with us how Loudoun K9 has improved your relationship with your dog.
09/12/2018
Tonight I had the amazing first time experience of watching a dog give birth to her puppies. In all the years I’ve been training I’ve never had this opportunity up close and personal. I can honestly say I was missing out on something incredible. It was well worth the late night. I was gifted with a fresh perspective on the intricacies of nature and value of every single life. Truly grateful for what I get to be a part of every single day of my life. If anyone is specifically looking to add a wonderfully bred Labrador to their family please let us know. We have puppies!
09/11/2018
Leesburg Veterinary Hospital
Great advice from Leesburg Veterinary Hospital. Use these next couple of days to get prepared for Hurricane Florence.
We don't quite know what will happen with Hurricane Florence this weekend, but it is always good for you and your family to be prepared including your pets...
https://leesburgvetblog.com/2017/09/01/be-pet-prepared-in-the-event-of-a-natural-disaster/
09/11/2018
We are excited to announce a new marketing and boarding partnership with “All of Creation Pet Care” in Chantilly! Our Board and Train program has reached capacity for the last 8 months and we now have expanded space to Board and Train through “All of Creation Pet Care.” What does this mean for our clients? Same great care, attention to detail, and customized training programs with reduced wait times to enroll! In addition, we can now serve Board and Train clients at greater distances from this second location. Call us today to book a FREE assessment and hear what Loudoun K9 can do for you and your dog!
09/09/2018
Rain, rain go away, I’ve got dogs to work today!
09/06/2018
Hot day but still getting the reps in. Koda is being conditioned to e collar. This is a fantastic tool if used properly. She has learned to associate the collar sensation on low level with reward rather than punishment. Notice her posture throughout. Happy and motivated. You can see there are moments of stubbornness that we are still working through with her. This is not perfect. It’s a progression and takes time. Please do not attempt to use an e collar without help from a professional. The beauty of the e collar is that you can assign whatever meaning you want to it, if conditioned properly. Timing is crucial.
09/06/2018
We received this message from a current client who had adopted a very tough dog from a local rescue. They have put in the tough work and stayed the course when most probably would’ve given up. These messages make it all worth it! Thank you for the kind words and support!
“She is a good girl. I am grateful that you took the call when the volunteer called you at 5:30 in the morning. I am grateful that you make an exception and come out to us. I am grateful that you were patient and direct and really focus on what is important for the dog. Every day I thank God for the people he puts in my path, and surrounds me with. And you are one of those people.”
09/03/2018
Gorgeous foggy morning #loudounk9 #loudouncounty #kennel #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtrainerslife #fog #boardandtrain #workingdogsofig #workingdog #pet
08/31/2018
All of us at Loudoun K9 wish you a safe and relaxing Labor Day Weekend!
08/31/2018
Very grateful to see our clients recommending us! This makes our day!
08/29/2018
To bring an animal into our culture, society, or home and expect it to thrive without ever putting in the hard work of learning to speak it’s language or teach it in an effective manner, is both selfish and doing an injustice to what could be one of the most unique relationships we ever encounter.
08/29/2018
4 of our Board and Train dogs. All stubborn in different ways and present very different challenges. We love working with the diversity. All need very clear direction, motivation, and understanding of boundaries.
08/26/2018
Happy National Dog Day from all of us at Loudoun K9. Post a pic of your dog in the comments! #nationaldogday #dogdaysmile
08/25/2018
Drone pics of our training field. Lexi is working with Carly, one of our board and train dogs.
08/25/2018
Have a Beagle with an insane amount of pent up energy and 2 kids who have been sitting in school all day? Problem solved! Adapt and overcome! 😁
08/25/2018
Town of Leesburg, Virginia
This is always a fun event!
Registration is currently available online through WebTrac or by visiting the front desk at Ida Lee Recreation Center. Walk-up registration on the day of the event is welcome as well.
08/23/2018
Molly is new to our board and train program. Her Beagle nose is strong but soon she will be running with off leash freedom and reliability!
08/23/2018
Wishing everyone in Loudoun County a safe and successful first day of school! Share your first day of school pics with us!
08/23/2018
We have some pretty awesome stuff in the works! Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks.
08/22/2018
4 month old sheepadoodle, Jax, has started puppy training with us. How adorable is this little pup?!
08/17/2018
Dewey and Winnie enjoying farm life for a few days while their owner is on vacation #boarding #loudounk9 #kennel #kennellife #jackrussellterrier #jrt #terrier #terriersofinstagram #dogtrainer #dogtraining #loudouncounty
08/17/2018
If you are considering adding a furry family member, don’t forget that tomorrow is #cleartheshelters! Free adoptions!!
See all available pets online at http://bit.ly/2Mjef4d
Here we go, folks!
Big ears. Little ears. Floppy ears. Grey ears. Our adoption floor hasn't been this full in a long time!
Since yesterday, nearly 30 pets have become available for adoption including new kittens back from foster care, dogs transferred in from an overcrowded shelter, and other pets in need of new homes.
Avoid the lines, adopt today and Friday! Or come out Saturday for FREE adoptions during the #ClearTheShelters event.
See all available pets online at http://bit.ly/2Mjef4d
08/14/2018
This little girl took a lot of work. No food or toy drive and very stubborn. Aloof to people (especially men.) She wanted absolutely nothing to do with me when she first arrived. We were able to finally break through and teach her how to be a dog again. She learned all basic obedience commands as well off leash recall and how to heel nicely without pulling or lunging at people. Strong leadership, clear boundaries, and clear communication is helping to set Carly in a new direction. This picture makes me happy!
08/13/2018
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Pax was here with us a few months ago as a young puppy. We spent about 10 days building the foundation for training. His owners have done a great job keeping up with what we taught thus far. He’s back and ready for the next steps. In this video Christina is doing some very basic e collar conditioning. Nothing fancy here- just introducing the stim paired with reward for turning off stim by complying to a “known” command. We do not use e collar to “teach” anything. Teaching is all done through positive first methods and motivation. We spend a ton of time on this current stage of the training before increasing the difficulty and level of distractions. Once Pax understands fully how to turn off the stim by complying we will move on and transfer this to other known commands. This method ultimately empowers the dog to follow. It’s not about corrections here.
Working on verbal and non verbal recall with Murphy using e collar. He’s happy and motivated to figure out the game. Rep after rep after rep. He’s well on his way! Long line is still attached to provide a little guidance if needed, until we are certain he understands the communication. Most don’t realize the amount of time and effort this process takes to gain complete clarity. All of our board and train dogs are worked multiple times a day for short periods of time. Rest is also important in this process.
This is the result of hard work. We have found no other way to create a calm environment like this but through tons of exercise, mental stimulation, repetition of tasks, and white noise. Long day of training and still more to go!
When training on e collar after several of the conditioning phases are complete we work on verbal and non verbal recall. This ensures that the dog fully understands the e collar communication with and without the command. Clarity is key!!
Progress video of Lexi, one of our Board and Train dogs. She’s understanding the concepts and e collar communication. Now we are working on proofing all of it by increasing distractions and environmental stimulation. She is not super solid, but we like to show the progress along the way.
We love seeing update videos from our clients. This is Nes and Bryck who came through our board and train program a couple months ago. They are both enjoying off leash freedom and their owner is enjoying having control over their behaviors. Win/win!! Their owner has done a fantastic job of maintaining what we started, which makes all the difference.
I’d be in a much harder place right now if it weren’t for this amazing employee. Christina has handled most of the training this last week due to my injured hand and surgery. I’m very thankful for all the time she has invested in these dogs and keeping the reps going day after day. We haven’t lost one bit of momentum on our board and trains thanks to her. Piper is doing amazingly well.
Rain or shine we get the reps in. Piper came to us afraid of most human interaction except her owner. She had snapped at several people when she “feels” afraid. She is working on the very beginning stages of e collar conditioning. All we are working on here is getting Piper to pay attention when she feels the stimulation. Feel the stim, pay attention, get paid. This combination creates a very strong foundation to everything else we will do with her and a positive association with the collar and human interaction. She’s catching on very quickly and confidence is slowly being built! We are showing Piper human interaction isn’t so scary.
Working with Board and Train Rylee. Reactive to moving objects. Here is a short progress video.
Keeping an environment like this takes work. A lot of work. We have some very reactive dogs with us right now. We train hard so the kennel environment stays calm and quiet. #kennellife #kennel #loudounk9 #boardandtrain #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainers #dogtrainerslife #dogtrainingtips #loudouncounty #rescuedog #rescuedogsofinstagram #germanshepherd #belgianmalinois #labradorretriever #mixbreed #hounddog #reactivedog #
Molly pulled constantly on leash and was extremely reactive to moving objects and had a bite history. Her owner enlisted our help and here is a short progress video. We started from scratch with Molly. We rebuilt all basic obedience using motivation/reward and then properly layered e collar over the commands. From there we increase distractions while maintaining a healthy relationship and strong leadership. As you can see there is still some interest in her toward moving objects. This is a work in progress, but she has come pretty far in a short period of time.
Fireworks and dogs. Message us if you need more information! Stay safe.
Having a little fun with one of our boarding dogs, Bailey.
Short video of my 12 yr old daughter learning to heel her 12 week old puppy.
“Love” isn’t enough.
Short video of Kenny learning place command. A little hesitation but he’s figuring it out.
Thunderstorm fear and dogs
Although not the original intent of this video it is very applicable to dog training too! Dogs live in the moment. They are never worried about yesterday or thinking about tomorrow. If we do not have the right mindset when working with our dogs we will not achieve the desired results, period. Take time to breathe and be in the moment before working with your dog. The results are quite impressive. Timing will be more accurate and your dog will be much more engaged!
Jinx Update- We rescued Jinx, completed basic obedience, and then found a home for her. She’s in the beginning stages of learning to drive cattle! Way to go Jinx!!
When you’re having a bit of a rough day and a client sends you this. ☺️ Reagan is enjoying the freedom of off leash play. One of the things we worked on in training.
Because everyone needs a bulldog puppy in their feed today! You’re welcome for the free smile. 😁
Luna is doing very well with all the basics! Taking it a little easy on her as she has some arthritis and a bit of a limp, so we work at a little slower pace than we normally would.
Worlds slowest recall with those tiny legs! #frenchbulldog #frenchies #loudounk9 #dogtrainer #dogtraining #bullybreed #petdog #dogsofinstagram #dogslife #leashtraining #cutedog
Teaching dogs to walk or complete obedience training from an elevated position has huge benefits in building confidence. We found several make shift narrow raised locations in town while training with Con Ri. He had to focus hard on his footing and rear legs which allows him to be desensitized to other stimulus that could have concerned him.
Maintaining a calm environment is vital to the training and conditioning process. Proper exercise, structured play time, and mental stimulation allow each dog to relax in what could easily be a very chaotic environment with reactive overstimulated dogs next to each other.
Here’s a little late evening exercise with one of our dogs. The Varsity ball is a great tool for mental and physical stimulation. It requires the dog to think and work to get it back to the handler. Using even the slightest incline makes the dog fight gravity to move it in the right direction. If used properly the end result is a calm relaxed dog. (See photo in comments)
Con Ri working on “down/stay.” We love working with this special dog and watching his confidence increase.
Short video of Con Ri progressing toward complete off leash control. Fear aggressive and head shy when we first met him. Trust takes time to build and patience is a must in situations like this. Move too fast through the system and setbacks occur. A strong foundation must be built for long term results!
Doing a little bit of heel work with Jake this morning.
Con Ri is a 1 yr old Malinois. Severely under socialized as a puppy and fear aggression is the result. His new owners have been working very hard with him and enlisted our help. This morning we are working on a little bit of engagement and earning trust.
When we first picked up Koda for training she would not let me touch her. Very hesitant especially around men. Her progress is beautiful to watch.
We are working off leash recall with Partagas, a 7 month old Boxer. Freedom of off leash control is when dog ownership becomes a ton of fun! Can your dog recall like this? Contact us today for a FREE assessment!
In this session with Blaze we are increasing recall distance while still dragging long line. Pretty soon he’ll be completely off leash.
Working with Dallas a 6 month old German Shepherd.
Loudoun K9’s vision and goal. Please take a minute to watch and share if you feel compelled. Thanks!
Working on off leash recall with Jinglebelle. She’s coming in a little hot and ran past me at me first but compared to where she was, this is quite the improvement. Just need to slow her down at the end a little.
**Please share** We rescued Jinx (purebred Blue Heeler) at 13 weeks old with the intent of giving her a second chance at a forever home. We felt where she was headed would be detrimental to her development and could possibly keep her from a loving home. This is one small way we as a training company feel we can give back to those dogs in need. We are currently training her and then she will be up for adoption when basic and intermediate training is complete. If you or someone you know is interested in adopting a young dog with an excellent jump start please send us an email to [email protected]. References will be required and a contract will be provided once we have chosen the best candidate for her new family. Jinx is extremely active and intelligent. She will be best suited for an active lifestyle. We will post more videos along the way. Stay tuned and please share!
We are blessed to have a full kennel this time of year! December is filling fast as well! We have quite the diverse group of dogs at the moment. Everything from puppy basic obedience to fear aggression and territorial aggression. We have the expertise to handle all your K9’s needs!
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