It depends on your Dog. Every Dog has a brain just like us, so every Dog is different. Just like with anything you are trying to learn or master it will take calm energy, patience, and consistent practice to sustain any changes you are trying to make.

Our online training tools are very affordable for almost any budget. You can purchase our online training program for only $9.99 a month or for a limited time you can purchase an annual pass with 2 months free paid up front for $99. You will receive everything in the existing library which includes a small Spanish section of videos plus all new videos that come out as well as any additional e-books and other tools, discounts etc. or you can schedule and purchase online video training in segments of 30 minutes or 1+ hours. 30 min is $50 and 1 hour is $100 and includes follow up questions related to that specific training. In person private training or board & train can be arranged on a case by case basis with travel considerations or local to northern Florida with costs tbd by each specific training case *additional details on K9K site.

We can train with e-collars upon request or situational such as deaf Dogs (they respond to vibrate well since they can’t hear commands) but we do not use them in our day to day training, daycare, or board/ trains, and we don’t train with prong collars at all. Any tools will be ineffective when used improperly, and most people prefer the most simple tool for their own Dog. We prefer to use a slip lead or training lead which may take a little longer for them to learn with in some cases, but it creates a “follow mindset” and helps to teach your Dog what you want from them in our opinion. They also work well when training a power breed, or with Dogs that have high prey drive or the tendency to pull. There are several training videos on leashes, tools, etc.

We train in balanced methods using Dog Psychology as well as positive reinforcement for basic obedience, etc. Every Dog has a different personality and response based on their life experiences and environment which is similar to humans. When we work with a Dog, we do an initial assessment, then decompression and give them time to trust us as we introduce structure and boundaries without a lot of pressure. It is important to peel back the layers and understand what makes them tick and where those triggers came from such as aggression, fear, anxiety etc. We don’t do cookie cutter anything. It is important to fully understand your intentions and goals when working with your Dog and Family, so we can set proper expectations in setting your Dog and family up for success. The important thing to remember is that “TRAINING IS NOT A MAGIC PILL” and for the training to be effective and sustained, you must participate as well as do the homework/practice consistently.

They are Dogs! They follow their instincts and those include food and safety. Even human siblings fight over food and toys. Use common sense. Feed your Dogs in separate places and then when they are done pick up the bowls. If you have a “grazer” then that Dog may need to adjust their habits or eat in a private space to avoid potential fights. The same thing with toys. You need to control excitement and that means supervision. If you have a resource guarding issue-that will likely need professional guidance.

We always recommend your Dog have their own space, preferably a crate, kennel, pen or specific space that is quiet or one they know as their own. When your Dog can coexist on their own they typically are more confident, don’t display signs of separation anxiety etc. If they are with you 24/7 they never get a chance to build confidence and they can become attached to you in a negative way sometimes referred to as claiming or resource guarding. This doesn’t mean you can never snuggle with your Dog to watch a movie, it just means that your Dog needs to earn privileges with good behavior and respecting your leadership and boundaries to get all of the rewards.

That depends on your Dogs needs and your ability to follow through. Most Dogs need 2 walks a day and several potty breaks at a minimum. How that looks and the length and type is determined by your Dogs energy level, physical ability, your ability, etc. If you do not have the time to provide the proper exercise for your Dog, we highly recommend finding a local Dog/Pack walker or a responsible neighbor/friend that can control your Dog and might be willing to help. This would provide exercise as well as socialization for your Dog. If you do not provide your Dog with an outlet to burn energy “physical exercise” or drain energy “mental exercise”, then your Dog may start to feel frustrated and have anxiety or demonstrate destructive behaviors. We do not recommend Dog parks as a solution unless it is a controlled community Dog park. Dog Parks are a fancy name for an unstable fight club for Dogs, and are filled with unknown behaviors, unknown health situations and the parents are typically on their phones not paying attention to what is going on with their Dogs and this creates an unstable environment for all the Dogs. Also bad news! Allowing your Dog to run around in your back yard is wonderful, but does not take the place of going on a structured walk with their beloved human. That walk should be IN ADDITION TO not INSTEAD OF. Walks should always consist of quality over quantity and sniffing and marking is just a potty break and not a walk. Sniff walks can be fun as part of a quality walk. You will never get this time back with your Dog…..Soak up every minute. WALK YOUR DOG!

The first question we ask in this situation is typically lifestyle related. How much exercise is your Dog getting? How much time do you spend with your Dog outside of work? Does your Dog play with toys? Bark collars in our opinion are like a bandaid. We don’t usually recommend these tools to cure a problem without checking off the other important things that fulfill your Dog like enough physical exercise and mental stimulation. This may be a situation that can also be helped using a Dog Walker or Pet Sitter on longer work days. Ensuring your lifestyle matches your Dogs breed is also an important consideration when choosing your Dog as well.

Dog intros to other Dogs or humans should always be done on neutral grounds-like outside, a park, etc. We will typically have the new parties (humans) ignore the Dog and just go for a walk. Using common sense on the surroundings, try the initial walk parallel in this order: First Walk section: Dog, Human, Human, Dog….Next Walk Section: Dog, Human, Dog, Human….Then Last Section: Depending on energy and compatibility (both Humans and Dogs) Do Human, Dog, Dog, Human but with proximity on the walk and no physical contact initially. You can repeat each section several times before moving on to the next section. Everyone tries to rush this process and it just takes time and patience. Watch their body language. Respect their body language and space. You can repeat this every day and over time the Dogs and the humans will become more trusting and familiar. It may or may not work. Don’t try and force it or you may create a negative experience. If they growl and bark and act aggressive, keep plenty of space and proximity, and ensure your own energy is in check because they will feed off of it. If they clearly do not get along, at least if possible allow them to lay down or calmly sit down and relax a bit before going separate ways. This is called leaving on a good note, and that helps them to not hold onto any negativity to the meeting for potential future meetings with any other Dogs.

Your Dog is a sentient being with a brain. Every Dog is different and it can be a rescue or an expensive pure bred Dog. Dogs live in the moment and don’t dwell on the past or worry about the future like we do. It is important to create new imprints (memories or realizations) for your Dog in their new environment. Important especially if there was any past trauma or neglect. If your Dog is afraid of the garbage truck for example, you would want to expose them to the garbage truck in a responsible way so they can overcome their fear and become desensitized by it over time with practice. You can also use YouTube or Alexa sounds of things they are fearful of so they become the norm for example on a walk during trash pickup day. The more you practice the easier it gets. There are several training videos that will help with this. There are tons of things you can do to improve this issue.

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True medical or veteran service Dogs require very specialized training often beginning when the Dog is a Puppy. These Dogs can be thousands of dollars and require a specific owner/lifestyle etc. to ensure their training is sustained. We will absolutely help you find referrals for your area for this, but we do not do this type of training. We can help train your ESA (Emotional Support Animal) which is essentially a high level of obedience, good behavior, and awareness of your needs in high stress situations such as an airport or densely populated area. These Dogs can typically travel with you on planes and can be admitted to certain areas, but many people have been irresponsible with this option to the point that some areas only allow specially trained medical or veteran service animals. If you have an ESA, it should be clearly marked with a vest insignia, even a leash marker notating this, and tell people “NO” they cannot pet your Dog. Most often the treating medical professional can provide the proper forms along with your Veterinarian health records that will be submitted so your Dog can fly for example.

Yes we can do in person private training in Northern Florida or arranged in your area upon request. Cost tbd. There is additional information on the website about this you can refer to as well.

You will want to introduce them in a neutral area, but one way to do that is putting your cat in a crate or kennel and then with the Dog on a leash so you can control the situation allow them to smell each other from a distance-remember Dogs have a keen sense of smell. You will want to have calm, confident energy, and make sure the Dog has exercised and they aren’t all excited and chaotic, and then go slow and easy with proximity and space and see how compatible they are. If the Dog has a strong prey drive or is fixating on the Cat or just clearly way over stimulated then it may not work. Not every Dog gets along with every other Dog, Cat, or Human just like we don’t get along with everyone we meet. There are many Dogs that like cats, but it just might not be that specific one.