Puppy barking: why puppies bark and how to handle it
Bringing home a new puppy is exciting – until that adorable furball starts sounding like an alarm clock with fur at all hours. If you’re a new dog owner, puppy barking can be baffling and frustrating. Take heart: barking is a normal way for puppies to communicate, and with a little understanding and patience, you […]
Understanding and handling S-lines in dog agility
As agility handlers, one of the biggest challenges is deciding what kind of handling to use when walking a course. In particular, there’s one type of course section that can make us scratch our heads a little, the S-line. Let’s break down the S-line and explore how we can handle it, making it both clear […]
K9 Basics’ Guide to Reading Your Dog’s Body Language
Learn how to interpret your dog’s body language with this helpful guide, enhancing communication and strengthening your bond with your furry companion.
Puppy Crate Training Tips That Actually Work (Plus Alternatives to Crate Training)
I’m sharing practical and effective puppy crate training tips that will help you and your dog feel more confident and calm—without the chaos.
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The K9 Basics Approach: Understanding the Methods Behind Our Successful Dog Training Programs
Explore the K9 Basics approach to dog training, where proven methods help build strong bonds and successful behaviors for happy, well-trained pups.
The Invisible Battle: Solving Dog Fence Aggression for a Peaceful Neighborhood
Effective strategies to address dog fence aggression, reduce tension, and create a safer, more peaceful environment for your dog and your neighborhood.
Handling fast dogs in agility: It’s all about the dog’s perspective
If you’ve ever tried handling a fast agility dog, you know how exhilarating and challenging it can be. Fast dogs bring excitement to the agility course, but they also require us to be on top of our game.
Why Is My Dog Jumping on People? Here’s How to Train a Dog Not to Jump
If you’re constantly apologizing for your dog jumping on people, I get it. I’ll walk you through how to train a dog not to jump in a way that actually works.
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Mailman Mayhem: Curbing Aggressive Behavior Towards Visitors and Delivery Personnel
Learn effective strategies to curb aggressive dog behavior toward visitors and delivery personnel, ensuring a calm and friendly interaction every time.
Choosing the Best Agility Handling Techniques for Your Team
Walking an agility course can feel like solving a puzzle – there are often multiple agility handling techniques that suit a given sequence. How do you know which technique (Front Cross, Rear Cross, Reverse Wrap, Flick, etc.) will work best for your dog? Every dog-handler team is unique, so the “right” handling choice depends on […]