We worked with Josie today on her walk with obedience at a distance. We also did the "Follow Me" exercise in the front yard with…
Stella Respecting Space
Stella is so full of affection and love that sometimes she can’t contain herself and can become too wiggly and excited. She is learning that…
Kiernan Goes to Work
Kiernan spent the day at AniMall and had a real adventure! He met a cat, got petted by many different people, and learned to settle…
Stella and Kiernan: Doorway Manners
Sitting before passing through any doorway is an excellent leadership activity that also promotes calmness. Humans always go first, followed by dogs after given the…
Honey: Sharing Affection
Honey is learning to wait her turn for affection. The humans decide who they want to pet and when. There’s no demanding allowed and no…
Josie: Grooming/Handling
It was Josie’s day for a manicure! After a nice romp in the yard with her new buddy Carter, she was quite content to lay…
Breakfast of Champions
Stella and Kiernan have a tendency to try to test the rules while I’m preparing their meal. They must be calm and hold their sit…
“Leave It”
Zoe doing a great job resisting temptations. Tennis balls are her favorite. Luckily, at K9 Solutions we teach dogs to stay focused on their handlers…
Doorway Manners
Zoe practicing doorway manners (with Goliath). Controlling access through doors, especially into and out of your home, is an essential leadership component.
Honey: Making Friends
Honey is practicing polite doggy manners with her new friend Meeko. It may seem strange to us, but polite greetings are best made at the…