Erin's K9s

Erin's K9s ~ Professional Dog Trainer ~
Service Dogs • Board & Train • Private Lessons

Empowering dogs and their handlers through well-rounded connection🐾

08/29/2026

Just a reminder: using a tool for training does not mean the tool is doing the training for you.

Training tools are just that — tools. They can be used as part of a training program, but the goal is always a dog that understands the behaviors being asked of them, not a dog that can only function when a particular piece of equipment is on.

This video shows exactly that: off leash, zero training tools, and still working (and loving it).

My dogs are trained to understand commands, make good choices, and work with their handler regardless of whether they're wearing an e-collar, prong collar, slip lead, or nothing at all.

People are welcome to have opinions about training methods. But making assumptions about my dogs' abilities without ever seeing them work is exactly that: an assumption.

I don't expect everyone to train the way I do, and that's fine. But claiming that my dogs are incapable of functioning without tools simply isn't true.

~ The tools don't replace the training. The training is still there when the tools come off ~

I’ve seen some recent comments and accusations referring to me as a “dog flipper,” so I want to take a moment to clarify...
08/28/2026

I’ve seen some recent comments and accusations referring to me as a “dog flipper,” so I want to take a moment to clarify exactly what I do and why I do it.

There is a **very big difference between flipping dogs and running a dog training business that rescues, rehomes, trains, and places dogs for a specific purpose.**

Dog flipping is generally the practice of acquiring dogs and quickly reselling them for a profit, often with little to no meaningful investment in their training, health, or long-term outcome.

That is **not** what I do.

My business specializes in taking rescued and rehomed dogs and giving them the opportunity to become something they may never have had the chance to be: **fully trained service dogs.** I put significant time, training, money, and resources into these dogs before they are ever placed with someone.

My dogs are not bought today and sold next week. A fully trained service dog is typically in training with me for **at least 1.5–2 years** before being placed. During that time, they receive extensive obedience and task training, socialization, public-access training, health care, and preparation for the specific lifestyle and needs of their future handler.

And contrary to the idea that I’m doing this to make a quick profit, about **70% of what I make from these dogs goes directly back into the dogs and the business** — veterinary care, food, equipment, training supplies, travel, health testing, evaluations, and all of the other expenses that come with raising and preparing a dog to this level.

Could I make more money by cutting corners? Absolutely. But that has never been the goal.

The goal is to take a dog that needs a home, give them structure, training, purpose, and a chance to succeed — while simultaneously helping a person gain greater independence and live a better quality of life with a properly trained service dog.

I understand that from the outside, someone may see a dog come into my program and eventually leave with a new person and assume it's simply a matter of buying and reselling dogs. But there is **a tremendous amount of work, time, money, and care happening in between those two points.**

I am completely open to people having questions about my business. What I am not okay with is having my intentions or the welfare of my dogs misrepresented publicly.

I know how much work goes into these dogs. I know what I spend on them. And most importantly, I know the lives they go on to change.

**I don't flip dogs. I train them, advocate for them, invest in them, and place them where they can make a difference.**

That is the purpose behind what I do, and that's what I will continue to stand behind.

If you have questions about me or my business, anyone is more than welcome to reach out via call, text, or social media. I'm open to any questions being asked🐾

After 4 months, Stryker’s breeder was finally found and he was returned today ❤ he was such a fun dog while he was here!
08/26/2026

After 4 months, Stryker’s breeder was finally found and he was returned today ❤ he was such a fun dog while he was here!

Leo & Daisy 💙💜
08/26/2026

Leo & Daisy 💙💜

Bella the 10 week old Golden Retriever is here this month to complete a Puppy Foundations board & train with us🐾🩷
08/24/2026

Bella the 10 week old Golden Retriever is here this month to complete a Puppy Foundations board & train with us🐾🩷

Last weekend our SDiTs went to the Flag City Balloon Fest! This was Stryker and Pyro's first big event and they both han...
08/16/2026

Last weekend our SDiTs went to the Flag City Balloon Fest! This was Stryker and Pyro's first big event and they both handled it like pros 😎

Gator's such a cute guy🩷
07/21/2026

Gator's such a cute guy🩷

Watson is headed to his forever home tomorrow🫶🏻 it's so fun being able to see the difference in our foster dogs when the...
07/21/2026

Watson is headed to his forever home tomorrow🫶🏻 it's so fun being able to see the difference in our foster dogs when they're ready to go home!

Our fosters are all taught crate training, potty training, recall, sit, down, heel, house manners, public manners, and work on any behavioral problems they may have💕

07/17/2026

Riot working on his last training session before he goes back home!! He's made such amazing progress while being here

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Windham, OH

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Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
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