Elite K9 Training

01/12/2026

How adorable is 10-week-old Diesel?! 🐾💙
His parents have already been working on so many great skills with him, and it shows!

Diesel is officially enrolled in our in-home puppy training program, where we focus on:
✨ socialization games
✨ puppy manners & management
✨ confidence building
✨ developing calmness
✨ play-and-train games

We’re setting him up for a lifetime of success, one fun session at a time. Can’t wait to watch this little guy grow! 🐶

01/08/2026

❄️ Winter Games & Training for Dogs ❄️

Cold weather doesn’t mean your dog has to miss out on mental stimulation, movement, or training! Keeping sessions structured, short, and positive can help prevent boredom, stress, and unwanted behaviors during the winter months.

From brain games and scent work to low-impact movement and enrichment, these activities build focus, confidence, and calm — all from the comfort of home.

🐾 Remember:
✔️ Protect paws from ice and salt
✔️ Keep sessions short and rewarding
✔️ Structure + routine = calmer dogs

Want help creating a winter routine that actually works for your dog? We’ve got you covered.

01/06/2026

Congrats to Benny and Stevie on graduating our Basic Skills class! 🐾🎉
These pups and their owners make such an amazing team. Watching them grow, learn, and become the best of friends throughout the program has been so rewarding.

In this class we focus on building strong foundation skills like loose-leash walking, staying focused around distractions, disengagement, plus fun new tricks and everyday life skills.

✨ Stay tuned for our next Basic Skills class starting at the beginning of March 2026!

01/05/2026

Meet Chacho 🐾
This little guy is being fostered by Paula through SPIN Rescue, and he’s equal parts sweet and spunky 💙

We’ve recently tweaked his training plan to better support the dynamics with the other dog in the home, focusing on creating calm, clear structure and positive interactions. Small changes can make a big difference, and Chacho is doing great work!

Stay tuned for more updates on this adorable dude ✨🐶

01/02/2026

01/01/2026

Happy New Year again! 🥂✨
Here’s to great things in 2026 — wishing you all the best from Elite K9 🐾💙

May this year be filled with growth, success, and lots of happy dogs and humans. Thank you for being part of our journey!

12/31/2025

As 2025 comes to an end, I just want to say thank you to all of my amazing clients, followers, and supporters. I couldn’t do this without you. I’m so grateful for the growth, learning, and connections this year brought. Wishing everyone a wonderful year ahead—Happy New Year! ✨
#2026

12/29/2025

Meet Luna, Mowat and Stewie 🐾🎄
Three rescue pups who are lucky enough to be spending the holidays in such a loving home.

Right now, we’re working with Luna to help her feel more comfortable with men coming into the home and with new people arriving on the property. Like with many behavior cases, management plays a huge role in the process while we work on changing the underlying behavior and building her confidence.

So proud of this family for doing the work and setting everyone up for success — progress, patience, and lots of support make all the difference 💛🐶

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12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from Elite K9 Training! 🎄✨
Wishing all of our amazing clients, pups, and supporters a very happy holiday season. May your days be filled with love, laughter, and plenty of tail wags. We’re so grateful for your continued trust and support, and we can’t wait to work with you and your dogs in the year ahead.

Happy Holidays from our Elite K9 family to yours! ❤️🐶

12/22/2025

❄️ Outdoor Snowy Fun for Your Dog! ❄️
Snow days don’t have to mean less enrichment — they can mean different enrichment!

☃️ Snow Sniffari – Let your dog lead the walk and follow their nose. Snow holds scent differently, making this a great mental workout.
🍖 Snowy Snacks – Scatter or lightly bury high-value treats in the snow and let your dog forage. Fun and enriching!
🌀 Snow Maze – Stomp or shovel paths in your yard to create a little maze. Perfect for dogs who like structure or aren’t sure about deep snow.

Mental stimulation is just as important as physical exercise — even in winter!
How does your dog feel about the snow? 👇❄️

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12/19/2025

Yet another post about dog dynamics in the home 🐾

Loki is about 4.5 months old and Daisy is 2 years old — and all they want to do is play, play, play. While playtime is important (and we allow lots of it!), it’s just as important to teach dogs how to be calm together.

We’re balancing things out by:
• Allowing structured play breaks
• Doing training sessions in the same room so they learn to settle around each other
• Adding decompression activities like lick mats
• Using a gate during calm time so they can relax without turning everything into play

The goal isn’t to stop play — it’s to teach them that being around each other doesn’t always mean chaos. Calm is a skill, and it’s one that takes practice 💛

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