by Sabrina | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The fantastic duo Hank, and Charlie ready to train! K9xoxo Dog Training is communication based, we listen to our dogs. We clarify expectations by building and re-enforcing good habits, We let our dogs know when they error, but also how to make the right...
by Sabrina | Apr 30, 2019 | Multi-Dog Training, My Reactive Dog, Paws and Peace, Reactive Dog Training, Training Basics, Uncategorized
I open my bedroom door and Barley bolts down the hallway eager to start his day. I bite back a scream of frustration. How many times have we practiced waiting at thresholds?……Evidently, not enough times. I consider letting it slide. Freshly Ground Mead...
by Sabrina | Feb 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Mugsy, Down, Down, Doooowwwwwnnn, Down!” I repeat over and over again as Mugsy stares at me blankly, as if he is wondering exactly when I lost my mind. I then duck down touch my hand to the ground and say “Down”. Mugsy lies down and looks to...
by Sabrina | Feb 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
Utilizing Your Body Language and capacity to create spatial pressure in Dog Training. When applied successfully spatial pressure between a dog and handler can look a bit like magic or some form of telepathy to an onlooker. When applied poorly your just some fool...
by Sabrina | Mar 21, 2018 | Loving a Reactive Dog, My Reactive Dog, Paws and Peace, Reactive Dog Training, Training Basics, Uncategorized
I’m a huge fan of using food and treat rewards in training. I even make my own semi healthy treats. However, I don’t want my dog to associate treats as the end all and be all of training and consequently their life. I want to be the end all be all of my...
by Sabrina | Jan 4, 2017 | Adventures, Pupdate, Uncategorized
Before going out and purchasing a Gym membership that will probably only get used the first few months you have it look down at your feet. Is your best friend there just looking at you, asking what to do next? Okay, maybe your buddy is curled up next to you on the...
