Citizen K9 Dog Training And Agility

Citizen K9 Dog Training And Agility Where Learning is Fun For Owners and Dogs!! Veteran Owned Business. We work with ALL dog breeds. Riverton wyoming We are committed to meeting those needs.

Training, Basic/Advanced Obedience, FUN classes, agility, enrichment program,Behavior issues, aggression, & much more! Citizen K9 Dog Training And Agility is based on the belief that customers' needs are important. Brandy Eggeman is the proud owner of Citizen K9 Dog Training And Agility. Below is a summary of Brandy’s background:

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Published award winning Author on Dog Training- Best Training book Nationwide through the Dog Writers Association of America 2018
-IACP International Association of Canine Professionals Professional Member
-Member ABMA ( Animal Behavior)
- One of 2 listed dog trainers for behavior listed in Virginia under AABP
- APDT Certified
-17 years working as a Veterinary Technician in animal hospitals throughout the Virginia Beach area as well as in England for 2 years
-Specialized training in canine behavior through the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB)
- Tester and evaluator for American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Obedience program since 2010
-Tester and evaluator for Therapy Pets Unlimited
-Service Dog Evaluator for The Foundation for Service Dog Support, Inc -Member of International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)
-Director of Canine Facility for Hero Kids Foundation
-22 yrs. search and rescue canine handler (current)
-4 operational canines certified through the Virginia Department of Emergency Management
-Canine handler for the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and police departments.
-Awarded AKC ACE Bronze award for dogs in service of mankind in search and rescue
-Awarded High BH in Schutzhund competition beating out World Team Member in 2010 West Virginia
-Subject to criminal background checks
-Member of the Chesapeake and Greater Hampton Roads Better Business Bureau since 2012, with zero complaints
-Awarded "Best of" in class by the City of Chesapeake in 2012-2014
-Awarded as a Premier Service Company that meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity in service and products by CityOf.com/Chesapeake
-Declared Expert Dog Behavior Witness in Northampton Circuit Courts, Montgomery and Orange County Courts

Mental Exercise Matters Just as Much as Physical ExerciseOne of the biggest mistakes dog owners make is believing that a...
06/03/2026

Mental Exercise Matters Just as Much as Physical Exercise

One of the biggest mistakes dog owners make is believing that a tired dog is simply a dog that has been physically exercised.

While physical exercise is important, mental exercise is often the missing piece.

Dogs were bred to think, solve problems, hunt, herd, track, retrieve, guard, and work alongside humans. When those natural needs aren’t met, dogs often create their own jobs—and owners usually don’t like the results.

🐾 Chewing furniture
🐾 Digging holes
🐾 Excessive barking
🐾 Counter surfing
🐾 Destructive behavior when left alone
🐾 Difficulty settling in the house
🐾 Hyperactivity and poor focus

Mental work helps satisfy a dog’s natural need to use their brain. Obedience training is one of the best forms of mental enrichment because it teaches dogs how to think, make good decisions, and focus on their handler despite distractions.

A 15–20 minute obedience session can often be more mentally exhausting than a long walk around the neighborhood.

Some great ways to provide mental stimulation include:

✔️ Obedience training
✔️ Learning new tricks
✔️ Scent work and nose games
✔️ Food puzzles and enrichment toys
✔️ Place training and impulse control exercises
✔️ Search games where your dog has to find toys or treats
✔️ Agility and obstacle work

The goal isn’t simply to wear your dog out—it’s to teach them how to think.

A dog that has both physical exercise and mental exercise is typically calmer, more focused, more confident, and less likely to engage in unwanted behaviors.

At Citizen K9, we focus on building dogs that understand how to work with their owners, make good decisions, and function in the real world—not dogs that are dependent on equipment or constant management.

Remember: A bored dog will find something to do. The question is whether it’s the job you gave them… or the job they gave themselves.

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Not every dog is a brewery dog. Or a farmer’s market dog. Or a “take them everywhere” kind of dog.And that’s okay.One ...
05/23/2026

Not every dog is a brewery dog.
Or a farmer’s market dog.
Or a “take them everywhere” kind of dog.

And that’s okay.

One of the biggest problems we see in the dog world today is people trying to force dogs into lifestyles they were never truly comfortable living.

Not because the dog is “bad.”
Not because they’re stubborn.
Not because training failed.

But because the dog is communicating something the owner doesn’t want to hear.

Some dogs thrive in chaos.
Some love crowds, strangers, noise, constant stimulation, and social interaction.

Others don’t.

And no amount of training changes genetics, temperament, nerve, environmental sensitivity, social preference, or breed characteristics.

Training absolutely matters. A LOT.

A trained dog should be able to:
• make better decisions
• regulate themselves better
• move through environments with more neutrality
• understand structure and expectations
• learn how to exist calmly in the world

But training does NOT magically turn every dog into:
• a social butterfly
• a patio dog
• a festival dog
• a dog park dog
• or a dog that enjoys constant interaction from strangers

That’s where honesty matters.

Because fulfillment is not about forcing dogs into environments they struggle to tolerate simply because WE want that lifestyle.

Fulfillment comes from understanding the dog in front of you and building a life where they can actually succeed.

For some dogs that may look like:
• hiking trails instead of crowded events
• structured neighborhood walks instead of public gatherings
• scent work in the yard
• retrieving games in the hallway
• calm routines and predictable structure
• learning to exist peacefully without constant pressure

That is NOT “giving up” on your dog.

That is understanding your dog.

The reality is:
Dogs are individuals.

Breed matters. Genetics matter. Temperament matters. Early development matters.

And sometimes the kindest thing you can do is stop asking:
“Why can’t my dog be THAT dog?”

And instead ask:
“Am I willing to see my dog for who they truly are?”

At Citizen K9 we believe training should improve communication, confidence, clarity, and stability — not force dogs into unrealistic expectations that conflict with who they are genetically and behaviorally.

Because success looks different for every dog.

And that’s okay.

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One of the biggest mistakes people make in training is becoming a “treat dispenser” instead of becoming valuable to the dog themselves.

Food can absolutely help teach behaviors… but if the dog is only working because it sees the cookie, then the dog has learned to follow the food — not truly listen to the handler.

This is why timing and communication matter so much.

Talk to your dog FIRST.
Engage with them.
Use your voice, praise, excitement, movement, and relationship BEFORE the reward appears.

The reward should come from YOU… not because the dog spotted a treat pouch.

As training progresses, the dog should also start working harder and longer before receiving reinforcement. That is how you build reliability, focus, and understanding instead of dependency.

Dogs learn patterns very quickly. If every “sit” earns an instant cookie, many dogs begin asking themselves:
“What’s in it for me this time?”

But when training is done correctly, the HUMAN becomes part of the reward system. The dog learns:
Listening, engagement, praise, interaction, and working WITH their person has value.

This creates:
✔ Better reliability
✔ Better focus in distractions
✔ Less treat dependence
✔ Stronger engagement
✔ Better real-world obedience

The goal should never be a dog that only listens when food is visible.
The goal is a dog that understands communication and wants to work WITH you.

Food is a teaching tool… not a lifelong bribe.

At Citizen K9 Dog Training & Agility we focus on building communication, engagement, and understanding — not creating dogs dependent on equipment, gadgets, or constant treats.















🐾 Obedience Classes with Citizen K9 Dog Training 🐾A trained dog doesn’t happen by accident — it happens through clear co...
05/09/2026

🐾 Obedience Classes with Citizen K9 Dog Training 🐾

A trained dog doesn’t happen by accident — it happens through clear communication, consistency, structure, and learning how your dog thinks.

Our obedience classes focus on REAL LIFE training:
✔ Reliable recalls
✔ Leash manners
✔ Sit, down, stay, place
✔ Focus around distractions
✔ Confidence building
✔ Relationship and engagement
✔ Problem solving skills for BOTH dog and owner

Training is not just about commands. It is about teaching your dog how to make good decisions while teaching owners how to properly communicate with their dog. Every breed learns differently, every dog has different motivators, and understanding that changes everything.

🚫 No electronic collars, prong collars, or dependence on training equipment used in class.
We teach dogs to LISTEN and THINK — not become dependent on a piece of equipment to function. The goal is a dog that responds because they understand the communication and relationship with the handler, not because a tool forces compliance.

From behavioral cases involving fear, anxiety, reactivity, aggression, and high drive working dogs — to basic puppy manners and everyday obedience — we have worked with a wide variety of dogs, breeds, and situations over the years.

We encourage people to read our reviews, look at our work, watch how our own dogs behave, and see the difference proper communication and training can make.

Classes are structured so dogs work at their individual level while building success in a controlled environment. Whether you have a young puppy, stubborn breed, rescue, sport prospect, or dog struggling with manners and focus — we can help.

🐕 8 one-hour classes — $250
🐕 Flexible attendance schedule
🐕 4 months to complete sessions

📞 307-840-1072
🌐 Citizen K9 Dog Training & Agility LLC

Training the HUMAN is just as important as training the dog.

AGGRESSION IS NOT “JUST AGGRESSION” Aggression is NOT a personality trait.It’s NOT a dog being “dominant.”And it sure is...
05/01/2026

AGGRESSION IS NOT “JUST AGGRESSION”

Aggression is NOT a personality trait.
It’s NOT a dog being “dominant.”
And it sure isn’t happening “out of nowhere.”

Aggression is a behavioral response — and it comes in MANY forms:

* Fear-based aggression
* Pain-induced aggression
* Resource guarding
* Learned aggression
* Redirected aggression
* Frustration-based aggression

And here’s the part most people get wrong…

The majority of aggression cases are rooted in FEAR.

Dogs learn very quickly:

“If I growl, bark, snap, or bite… the scary thing goes away.”

That behavior gets reinforced. It works.
So they use it again.

Research backs this up:

* Fearfulness has one of the strongest correlations with aggressive behavior 
* Dogs that are fearful are significantly more likely to bite or act aggressively 
* Fear-motivated aggression is one of the most common diagnoses in behavior cases 
* Negative experiences (abuse, poor socialization, bad handling) directly increase fear and aggression responses 

Even in clinical settings:
Fear during vet visits commonly escalates into aggression 

Let’s be clear:

That dog “being aggressive”
➡️ may actually be terrified
➡️ may be in pain
➡️ may have learned that aggression works

THIS is where most people fail dogs.

They:
❌ Punish the warning signs
❌ Ignore body language
❌ Label the dog instead of understanding it

And then wonder why it escalates.

The truth?

Aggression is:
✔️ Predictable
✔️ Understandable
✔️ Modifiable

When you understand the WHY, you can change the behavior.

I’ve worked these cases MANY times—
Different dogs, different environments, different triggers…

And yes—it is correctable.

But not with guesswork.
Not with emotion.
Not with labels.

It takes:
✔️ Proper assessment
✔️ Reading the dog correctly
✔️ Changing the underlying emotional response
✔️ Clear communication and structure

Behavior is communication.
Aggression is just the loudest form of it.

Start listening before the dog has to scream.

Mental Stimulation Isn’t Optional — It’s ScienceMost behavior issues aren’t obedience problems.They’re lack of cognitive...
04/30/2026

Mental Stimulation Isn’t Optional — It’s Science

Most behavior issues aren’t obedience problems.
They’re lack of cognitive fulfillment.

And this isn’t opinion — it’s backed by research.

What the science shows:

Dogs given environmental and cognitive enrichment show reduced stress and fewer abnormal behaviors (including repetitive, destructive behaviors).

Mental stimulation has been shown to lower cortisol (stress hormone) levels and improve emotional regulation.

Dogs exposed to enrichment demonstrate:
✔️ Better problem-solving ability
✔️ Improved learning and memory
✔️ Increased adaptability and confidence

Lack of stimulation leads directly to:
❌ Boredom
❌ Frustration
❌ Destructive behaviors
❌ Anxiety-driven behaviors

Studies even show lifelong training and mental engagement help maintain cognitive function, especially as dogs age.

Here’s the reality:

You can run your dog for miles…
…and still have a dog that chews your house apart.

Because physical exhaustion is not the same as mental fulfillment.

The brain burns more energy than the body.
Problem-solving creates actual fatigue.
Engagement creates stability.

✔️ Training
✔️ Nosework
✔️ Decision-making
✔️ Structured challenges

That’s what changes behavior.

Not just “exercise.”

A tired dog is manageable.
A mentally fulfilled dog is stable, clear, and reliable.

That’s not training fluff —
That’s behavior science.

— Citizen K9 Dog Training

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