Direct K9 Services

10/07/2025

Need support for your dog or puppy? We provide one on one support to help you train your dog. We specialise in puppy development and offer in-home follow up for our online puppy training customers as a package. Enquire today to get the best advice for your training journey.

30/06/2025

There are a number of options for training a puppy. We take a look in our latest blog post and compare the benefits and limitations of each type. What is best for you? https://directk9.com.au/best-puppy-training-options/

02/06/2025

Pet insurance is becoming more popular each year. We take a look at what pet insurance for dogs is, what it costs, and more importantly do you really need it. Check out our blog post for more info: https://directk9.com.au/is-pet-insurance-really-worth-it/ 🐾

26/05/2025

Let's have a look at the many layers of dog reactivity. It's something that we come across every day and it would be one of the most common issues experienced by dog owners looking for support. This emotional response by dogs to their environment is largely preventable through appropriate development during the critical periods. 🐾

05/05/2025

Thinking of getting a puppy? Here are some quick tips and considerations before you dive into puppy ownership helping you make the best choice!https://directk9.com.au/ 🐶

26/04/2025

The Miniature Schnauzer, should you get one? Check out the first in out breed spotlight series where we explore popular breeds and give a dog trainer's perspective on their characteristics and traits https://directk9.com.au/miniature-schnauzer-breed/

14/04/2025

Get ahead of your puppy's training needs. Puppy training starts before your bring your puppy home so you can hit the ground running! Check out 'The Puppy Pathway', an amazing resource for new puppy owners to understand all of their puppy's fundamental needs. https://directk9.com.au/the-puppy-pathway/puppies

07/04/2025

Check out our latest blog post, the Ultimate Puppy Buyer's guide. Everything you need to consider when selecting and bringing home a puppy! https://directk9.com.au/the-essential-puppy-buyers-guide/

Bringing a puppy into your life is exciting, heart-warming, and let's be honest - a little overwhelming. This is your Puppy Buyer's guide:

21/03/2025

Today we celebrate the launch of our online Puppy Training Programme 'The Puppy Pathway'. This programme is the result of tireless development and planning to produce the most comprehensive yet succinct online puppy training programme available. In partnership with Watchpost we have curated a professional and captivating experience for every new puppy owner who joins us. It also goes a long way to fulfilling one of our companies goals of providing universal access to the fundamentals of dog training. Navigate to our website directk9.com.au to find out more 🎉

02/01/2025

Is your dog afraid of fireworks? Why do dogs fear fireworks? Check out our latest blog post via our website directk9.com.au or https://directk9.com.au/why-dogs-hate-fireworks-understanding-and-helping-your-pet/ for more info and insights

12/12/2024

Who doesn't love a Schnauzer! These two were so polite and well adjusted. We don't get to see this all that often. The female on the left was on the scene first and was well socialised and trained. She provided a great role model for Angus (on the right) who has mirrored a lot of that temperament. It reinforced for me that if you are having problems with your dog or puppy, try to wait to get another one until you have the behaviours sorted, otherwise you will likely end up with two sets of issues which can be much harder to resolve. ❤️

21/11/2024

At Direct K9 we love working with puppies! This is Royce, a 12 week old German Shepherd, full of beans but a bit shy. We worked on building his confidence and prioritised socialisation for the remainder of that critical period. We also helped to redirect from play biting with the kids! 😊. We are passionate about the puppy development right from 8 weeks as we know it is one of the keys to a balanced happy dog