The K9 Coach - Dog Training & Behaviour

The K9 Coach - Dog Training & Behaviour Puppy and Adult Dog Training. We strive to fulfill and enrich the relationship you have with your do Train your puppy correctly from day one!

Does your dog come when he's called or ignore you? Would you like to trust your dog off leash? Does your dog pull like a sled dog at the end of the leash? Is your walk more frustrating than enjoyable? Is your dog needing some basic obedience skills? Good news, you've found the right place. We can help with this and much more!

07/20/2023
06/25/2023

Today is the LAST DAY to get 50% off all cat adoption fees, thanks to our friends at Hill’s Pet Nutrition! Now is the puurfect time to bring a new furry friend into your life

06/23/2023
05/17/2023

In the event your pet needs emergency veterinary care while you are away, we suggest you complete our Absent Owner form.

05/15/2023

The weather is very warm. Please do not leave your dog in the car. Hot cars kill dogs

05/12/2023

New puppy? Sign up now for our MAY Puppy Training Special! Single lessons are available at a significant discount to only $99. Now is the perfect opportunity to get custom in home private training. This deal is only available for puppies (not adult dogs)

Email: [email protected] to book now!

Last chance to sign up! Classes start tonight! Mention this post and receive $20 off 
04/27/2023

Last chance to sign up! Classes start tonight! Mention this post and receive $20 off 

Nothing like hearing how much a client loved their training! ☺️Thank you Kathy & Paddington!
04/25/2023

Nothing like hearing how much a client loved their training! ☺️
Thank you Kathy & Paddington!

Please email us or comment below if interested in the upcoming group classes starting at the end of April We will try t...
04/17/2023

Please email us or comment below if interested in the upcoming group classes starting at the end of April 

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04/16/2023

How do you introduce dogs ?
Carefully🙂.

Your emotional state will also play a part in introductions. Your nervousness needs to settle as much as your dogs does.
Your emotions are contagious to your dog.
If you are nervous.....nervous and wary dog
If you are calm.....calm and relaxed dog.
So if you have a friend or family member and want your dogs to meet... YOU need to be calm and confident.

This is why we start at a distance, not only for your dogs emotional well being but after a few minutes of having the other dog walk on the opposite side (in the same direction)....YOU will start to relax. Your breathing will be lower in your lungs, your heart rate will decrease and your dog will be aware of ALL this.

There is no rush to meet....you may need to repeat this over a few days, a week or longer. The more your dogs can be in the same vicinity and KNOW you are calm....the easier your dog will accept this new dog.

Neutral territory
I cannot stress this enough.
Not your yard, not their yard.
Not your house.
Not even your street.
Not your car as you drive to a neutral territory.
They need to see each other in neutral territory for the best chance at accepting their possible new friend.

Dogs do not need to accept or like other dogs and for those in the small percentile that have a truly social dog ....this is often difficult to understand.

If you do take your dog to the dog park (not my favourite place but some do enjoy this)....the dog that is running around engaging with all the other dogs, imposing themselves into every situation is NOT usually friendly.....they are over aroused and being pushy. They have no idea of the subtilties of dog to dog interactions. Dogs may respond to this energy badly.

Dogs that ignore most dogs but interact with a few calmer ones is a dog that MAY be ok to interact with. Talk to the dogs family and ask what that dog is like with others.
How does this dog play?
What does this dog like?
What dogs does this dog NOT like?

However there may be those dreaded words .....
"Its OK my dog is friendly"
IGNORE the words and OBSERVE the dog and the interactions with others.

Arrange to meet up next week to attempt a play.....most dogs appreciate being around others to get a feel for this dogs play style and energy.....even at the dog park there is NO rush. They may need a few meetings before they interact.

Don't just judge the breed because it may be the same as yours, that is no guarantee of success.......observe the behaviour....watch the behaviour.....watch the body language.

Dogs meeting can go very wrong.....but just remember there is no rush. If you prepare, observe and look at the body language you can see all the subtle tells dogs have.
Always remember it is OK for your dog to not want to play with others, just being around other dogs is enough for some. Some older dogs are firmly where they want to be socially and will be very reluctant to expand their social circle.....respect that.

04/12/2023

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Even though Remi and her owner did some previous training with us, when she first joined our walking program she was still a little bit rambunctious on the leash. It’s been about a month or so and her progress speaks for itself.

It’s important that puppies are exposed to all kinds of unusual, but safe and guided experiences using different sounds, sights and textures. This helps build their confidence as they grow and mature. Here we are using a kids play tent as one of our training props.

🎄Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas.🎄

Training Fun with Felix
Training Fun with Felix

Here is our trainer Meagan playing around having some advanced training fun with Felix.

Birthday
Birthday

Do you celebrate your dog's birthday? If you do, tell us what you did for their most recent birthday.

Kennel training
Kennel training

Sometimes kennel training is quick and easy, and sometimes it can be long and challenging. If you’re struggling with your puppy's training we encourage you not to give up! There are many valuable benefits to kennel training. When we ask you if your dog kennel trained, we mean does your dog use a kennel on a regular basis so that it is not an unusual request for them (dogs thrive best on routine and familiarity), and does your dog seem comfortable in the kennel? Are they able to enter on command on their own free will or do you need to drag them in? And are they visibly stressed in their kennel? If you’re having difficulty and ready to give up and you don’t know what to do next please contact us to help!

Start training now
Start training now

Looking to build a better connection with your dog? Hoping you and your dog can hav all kinds of fun adventrues this Summer? Let' get started with your training now so that can becaome a reality! www.abbyk9coach.com

Do you have what it takes to be one of our exceptional dog walkers? We are now hiring for a part-time position. Approximately two days a week between the hours of 9 AM and 1 PM. Suitable for a student, or someone just looking for a few extra hours that loves to be around dogs and has a great natural skill set with them. Training will be provided. Possibility for more hours or advancement into dog training for the right candidate. Email a cover letter describing why you’re the ideal Dogwalker for us and a current résumé to [email protected]

Vacuum
Vacuum

It’s cleaning day! Many dogs dislike vacuum cleaners which can result in some serious frustration when you’re trying to suck up all those glorious hairs they leave everywhere. How is your dog around the vacuum? If this isn’t an area you struggle with, what other things does your dog dislike?

Maui
Maui

King Charles puppy, Maui, is doing excellent in his training program with us. We love helping families get their puppies off to a good start! What is one command you wish your dog a new a little better?

Small dog training
Small dog training

Small dogs deserve training too! Yes your small dog is just as capable as a larger breed at learning everything you want to teach it! All the steps to training a small dog are identical to training a big dog. In our experience we have found the primary reason that small dogs can act different from bigger dogs is simply that the owners of the small dogs hold them to different standards and treat them differently. If you can adjust your mindset, your small dog can do big things!

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Does your dog freak out at the sight of another dog? Does your dog pull like a sled dog making your walk more frustrating than enjoyable? Does your dog come when he's called? Would you like to trust him/her off leash? Does your dog need some basic obedience skills? Did you just get a new puppy and need to know how to start off right? Good news, you've found the right place. We can help with these issues and many more!