Country K-Nine, LLC

12/08/2025

If you treat your trainer like a repairman, don’t be surprised when the same problems pop back up.

Your trainer’s job isn’t to quietly “fix” your dog while you go about life as usual — it’s to coach you through the changes that actually last.

Because here’s the truth:
If I work with your dog, but you don’t change how you live with them… Those old habits will be back faster than you think.

When you treat training like coaching, you leave with more than a dog who can follow commands. You leave with the skills, clarity, and confidence to keep the progress going for years to come.

Training works when it’s a partnership between the Owner, Dog, and Trainer — Show up, do the work, and you’ll get the results.

And to all my dedicated owners out there — I can’t wait to keep coaching you and watching you and your dogs grow together 🫶🏼🐾

04/08/2025

Hey fam — let’s be real. If you’re working 10+ hours a day or just not about that high-energy dog life, you need to pick a breed that actually fits your lifestyle.

Trying to make a couch potato out of a herding or sporting breed? Spoiler alert: it’s not gonna end well for you or your dog.

Some breeds are built to chill, hang back, and be perfectly happy with less exercise and mental stimulation. Think Bulldogs, Basset Hounds, or some of the toy breeds-dogs that won’t lose their minds if you’re not home all day.

That doesn’t mean they don’t deserve love and care - they do. But expecting a high-drive dog to settle for your 9-to-5 isn’t fair. Match your dog’s energy to your life, not the other way around. Your future self will thank you.

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02/08/2025

Some cuuuuute faces to brighten your Saturday! 👇🏼🐾

01/08/2025

🚨 Merch Drop! 🚨
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I’m so grateful for all the support on the last round of orders, and you have been asking for more, so thank you! — it truly means the world.

Questions about ordering? Feel free to message me or reach out to Logos 'N Stitches directly at (618) 939-1333.

Thanks again for the love and support! 🐾

Quick note: With a few orders that weren’t picked up last time, please be sure to follow through, as Logo’s n’ Stitches puts a lot of time and care into making them! If pickup’s an issue, I’m more than happy to grab your order and drop it off — just let me know! ☺️

31/07/2025

Hi there! I’m Kirby— Certified dog trainer, former vet tech, and the heart behind Country K-Nine, LLC 🖤

At the core of what I do? Helping people transform their relationship with their dogs in a way that brings more clarity, connection, and calm to everyday life.

But beyond the training, I’m just a small business owner with a big heart—a little goofy, definitely bubbly, and always down to keep it real.

If you’re new here, welcome. I’m so glad you’re along for the ride.

Check out the reel to see what we’re all about—and if you’re interested in working together, head to the website in my bio and fill out a Board & Train application to see if we’re the right fit.

If you want to get to know me more, follow along in my daily stories where the behind-the-scenes fun (and real talk) happens 🐾✨

Welcome to Country K-Nine, LLC located in Waterloo, Illinois. I’m Kirby, a professional dog trainer dedicated to helping you create clear communication, last...

29/07/2025

Since my ‘Genetics don’t lie—your dog needs a job’ reel sparked some interest, I wanted to dive a little deeper into what that really means and how to figure out what your dog was actually bred for.

Some breeds were created to work all day, solve problems independently, or pursue prey with laser focus. And while yes - not every individual is the same - breed matters.

A LOT.

This post isn’t about your couch-potato hound or the golden retriever who ignores birds. It’s about the majority of dogs from these groups who come hardwired for grit, energy, and intensity that most homes simply aren’t equipped to handle.

Some lines were bred with “pet-friendly” temperaments in mind. Others? Still carry the fire that made them excellent at the job they were originally designed to do. Before you fall for the look or the trend, learn what’s under the hood.

I can’t count how many times I ask a high-drive dog owner, ‘Do you plan to hunt with them? Work stock? Do sport?’ And they say no—because they ‘just wanted a companion’

No, you don’t have to do exactly what they were bred for. But if they’re not fulfilled mentally and physically? You’ll feel it.

At the end of the day, we owe it to our dogs to meet them where they are—not where we wish they’d be. That means honoring who they were bred to be, not resenting them for it. That’s what makes them incredible—and it’s exactly why we love them so much.

26/07/2025

This review left me allll in my feels 🥹🫶🏼 this is exactly why I do what I do. These are the stories that keep me inspired, and keep me feeling so hopeful for many other families experiencing these same roadblocks with their dogs. I appreciate the clients like Henry’s family who put in the work, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to have been a part of their training journey 🖤🐾

26/07/2025

Board & Train Welcome: Sully the Doodle!

Meet Sully 🐾 — our newest board & train student here for a 2-week program!

This sweet, smart dood is full of love and energy, but like many adolescent dogs, he’s been struggling with:

🔹 Separation anxiety
🔹 Jumping up on people
🔹 Overexcitement and vocalization
🔹 Impulse control
🔹 Leash manners

His family reached out because they want to do right by him — they just need guidance and a solid foundation to help him become the best version of himself.

Over the next two weeks, we’ll be focusing on slowing things down, building emotional regulation, and giving Sully clear, consistent communication he can thrive with.

We’re not just working on behaviors — we’re working on how he feels in the world 🖤

24/07/2025

“Toxic traits” for someone who may be in the trenches with their dog right now:

• Overthinking every setback
• Blaming yourself when things go sideways
• Feeling like if your dog struggles, you’ve failed
• Thinking you have to fix everything to be a good owner

Sound familiar?
Yeah. You’re not the only one.

You’re not a bad owner. You’re not doing it wrong.
You’re just in the messy middle — learning, unlearning, and trying your best with a dog who isn’t easy.

And that matters more than anything.

22/07/2025

The difference might seem small, but it’s everything.

A dog who’s learning with clarity begins to find their footing — they start to regulate because they finally understand what’s being asked.

We’re not after perfect obedience for the sake of it.
We’re building communication. We’re building trust.

That’s why I don’t correct confusion.
That’s why I don’t label fear as stubbornness.
That’s why we teach first, and then we expect.

And when the dog gets it?
It’s not just about better behavior — It’s about a shift in the way they feel, and the way they relate to you.

21/07/2025

PACK WALK POSTPONED! With the heat index this week, we don’t want any overheated pups! I will update you all when we have a re-do! 🫶🏼🐾

06/02/2025

Everyone, meet “Coco” the goldendoodle, and “Thatcher” the micro bernedoodle! Aren’t they just the cutest!!!
Both of their owners goals are very similar!!

• recall (come when called)
• overall impulse control - both get over excited around people and like to ignore commands if too distracted
• better leash manners
• Place training

Can’t wait to watch these two and their owners grow through our program 🤍