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Offering Board & Train Programs & virtual coaching sessions out of the Madison, WI area! In October of 2015, we adopted our dog, Rhody.

That is when my relationship with dogs changed forever. He is the reason I found my true passion of training dogs. At KANE9, we follow a relationship-based training technique designed to give dog owners the tools they need to create a balanced and gratifying relationship with their canine family members. We are on this journey together, let's get started!

23/05/2025

Where are my Schitt’s Creek people at?! 🤩

Because tell me you haven’t made one of these faces on a walk with your dog…

Which one is you? Which one is your dog? (No judgment if you’re both David — we love David.) 🖤

22/05/2025

You ever try to ground yourself and your dog’s over there chewing on their own foot like it owes them money? 😑

Yeah. Same. 🫠

And real talk?

If your dog is licking obsessively—it’s okay to interrupt it.

That kind of repetitive behavior is often a signal: boredom, anxious energy, or just plain over-arousal. It’s not “mean” to step in. In fact, interrupting it and giving your dog something more productive to focus on can actually help calm their nervous system.

You’re not being nitpicky. You’re helping them reset.✨

And honestly… sometimes that includes both of you.🖤

21/05/2025

I used to treat dog training (and fitness, let’s be honest) like a checklist I had to master overnight. ✅

Trying to do 9 things at once, hoping one of them would stick. 🤭

But here’s what I had to learn the hard way:
Doing a bunch of things inconsistently won’t get you very far.

Doing a few things well — and sticking with them — will.

That’s true with your dog.
It’s true at the gym.
It’s true pretty much everywhere.✨

Crate time. Intentional walks. Leash use. Clear follow-through.

These aren’t flashy. But they work if you actually do them. 🤌🏼

So if you’ve been feeling stuck, it might not be a motivation issue. It might just be time to simplify — and commit.

You don’t need more noise.
You need a plan you can actually stick to.
Start there. 🖤

20/05/2025

You might not notice progress in the big, dramatic moments.✨

It’s not always a movie scene with swelling music and a perfect heel.

Sometimes it’s…
Less barking.
More breath before reacting.
Choosing the quiet park on purpose.

That’s still progress.
(And honestly, probably more sustainable.)

It’s not flashy — but it’s real.🫶🏻
And it’s what builds the kind of relationship you actually want with your dog.

One calm win at a time. 🖤

Side note — does this some bring anyone right back to your “Cruel Intentions” days?! Just me? Cool.

19/05/2025

You ever been one pant or whine away from losing it? 🫣

Cool. Same.

Overstimulation in dogs looks a lot like neediness, pushiness, or “won’t stop staring at me while dripping saliva on my feet.”

It’s not bad behavior.
It’s a sign your dog needs help regulating.

And if we’re honest—you probably do too. 🤟🏼

Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do — for both of you — is press reset.

Crate time. Place time. Calm walk. Clear direction. Nervous system reboot. ✨

You’re not mean for needing space. You’re just human. Let’s bring it all down a notch. 🖤

18/05/2025

If your dog’s been pushing your buttons lately — you’re not alone. And no, you’re not failing. ✌🏼

Sometimes the most powerful shift you can make isn’t adding more.

It’s stopping what’s not working. 🛑
The mixed signals.
The skipped structure.
The “I said “place”, but… okay fine” moments.

This post walks you through the habits I’d stop if my dog’s behavior felt off. Whether you’re navigating reactivity, pushy adolescence, or just general chaos —it’s a solid place to reset.

Because structure doesn’t have to be overwhelming.
It just has to be consistent.

Start simple.
Lead clearly.✨

You’ve got this — and I’ve got your back. 🖤

15/05/2025

I didn’t realize it then, but I was hoping my dog would lead himself.

What we both needed was… me. ✨

Back then, I didn’t know how much pressure I was putting on both of us.

I thought, “If we just make it through the walk without a meltdown, that’s a win.”

And honestly?
Sometimes… it was.

But white-knuckling through isn’t the same as connection. And even when we did have a good walk, I’d come home feeling like I had to emotionally recover from the tension of staying so on guard.

Once I started treating training like a new lifestyle for us— everything changed. 🥹

What I didn’t realize back then was that structure creates safety — not just for the dog, but for me too.

Once I started leading with clearer expectations and stopped hoping my dog would “just make good choices,” our walks became something we could actually enjoy, mostly.

Because let’s be honest, we all have off days. 😅

The shift came when I stopped asking, “How do I avoid this?” and started asking, “How can I lead through this?” ✨

That’s when the walks got quieter.
The tension dropped.

Once I changed how I showed up, my dog changed how he responded.

And I actually looked forward to walking my dog again.

This is the kind of shift I now teach owners who are where I used to be. 🖤

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