Elite K9 Training

Elite K9 Training Certified force free dog training. Puppy classes, specialized dog training, rescue training, group classes, behavioural modification.

🚨 3 Recall Tips Every Dog Owner Should Know 🚨1️⃣ Start Easy – Begin practicing recall in simple, low-distraction areas.2...
09/05/2025

🚨 3 Recall Tips Every Dog Owner Should Know 🚨

1️⃣ Start Easy – Begin practicing recall in simple, low-distraction areas.
2️⃣ Level Up – Slowly add distractions as your dog gets better.
3️⃣ Management – Use a long line and safe areas to prevent your pup from running off.

✨ A solid recall can be a lifesaver — and it makes adventures with your dog way more fun!

At Elite K9, we can help you build a reliable recall that lasts. Start your training today and give your dog the freedom they deserve 🐾💪

This sweet girl is an absolute joy! I had the pleasure of working with her, and she truly stole my heart. She’s full of ...
09/04/2025

This sweet girl is an absolute joy! I had the pleasure of working with her, and she truly stole my heart. She’s full of energy, but with the right outlets and enrichment, she’ll shine. She’s incredibly smart, eager to learn, and has so much love to give. She’ll make a wonderful companion for someone ready to match her enthusiasm and share in all her affection!

Incredibly Izzy is still available for adoption! It's hard to believe this adorable 5 month old Pomsky has not been snapped up! Perfect for an active family with older kids, Izzy is an active and loving puppy who will bring absolute joy to your home. Check out her bio and apply! https://www.loyalrescue.com/availableDogs.html =pet&animalID_0=21826059&petIndex_0=0

✨ Baby Willow ✨We had such a fun puppy consult last week working through all things “life with a puppy” 🐾 She’s off to a...
09/04/2025

✨ Baby Willow ✨
We had such a fun puppy consult last week working through all things “life with a puppy” 🐾 She’s off to an amazing start and will be joining our Puppy Group Class on Sept 8th at 7PM! 💕

We still have room for one more puppy—don’t miss out on the chance to set your pup up for success! 🐶🎉

🌸 Rosie is such a sweet and gentle girl! She adores everyone she meets—animals, people, and even pumpkins 🎃. She even tr...
09/03/2025

🌸 Rosie is such a sweet and gentle girl! She adores everyone she meets—animals, people, and even pumpkins 🎃. She even tried to befriend a toad the other day 🐸💛 We’re working on fine-tuning some of her basic skills, but her heart is already pure gold ✨

This!!
09/02/2025

This!!

I NEED TO FEEL SAFE!

Like all living creatures, ourselves included, dogs need to feel safe – it’s a basic need for survival.

It’s hard wired into our brains to keep asking and checking – “Am I safe?” or “Is this safe?”

When we think about feeling safe it’s natural to just think about not being harmed or being in danger, but it’s not just about physical safety - feeling emotionally or psychologically safe is just as important.

While physical safety may be obvious and simpler to address, emotional safety is far more complex and not always easy to recognise or identify.

The same applies to our dogs – they are sentient beings whose behaviour is triggered and driven by emotions.

So many behaviour problems that we see in dogs stem from the brain saying– “I don’t feel safe!”

A dog that lunges and barks or behaves aggressively with another dog or person is very likely doing so because they feel unsafe. They are trying to make the scary thing go away.

A dog that is guarding resources is doing so because they are afraid that the resource will be taken away – they don’t feel safe when another animal or person approaches that resource.

A dog that is reacting to fireworks or thunderstorms or other noises is doing so because they don’t feel safe.

The same can be said for separation distress – the feeling of intense panic when left alone – “I am not safe!”

Some dogs may never get over a specific fear, but doing all we can to help dogs feel safe in our world is one of the most important gifts we can give them.

Our first responsibility should not be about training, obedience or trying to change behaviour, but to focus first and foremost on building trust, self-confidence, resilience, creating a safe and secure base and being the person that our dogs can rely on and trust.

In the words of Dr. Gabor Maté - "Feeling safe is the treatment and creating safety is the work".

In my words (as it pertains to dogs) – It is our responsibility to put in the work to enable our dogs to feel safe and when they feel safe, this will be part of the treatment or the solution to the problem.

📚🐾 Back to School isn’t just for the kids… it’s for puppies too! 🐶✏️Our Perfect Puppy Training program kicks off Septemb...
09/02/2025

📚🐾 Back to School isn’t just for the kids… it’s for puppies too! 🐶✏️

Our Perfect Puppy Training program kicks off September 8th @ 7PM, and we have ONE spot left! 🎉

✨ What’s included:
✔️ Puppy Socialization
✔️ Manners
✔️ Confidence Building
✔️ Management Skills

4 weeks of learning + fun for just $110 + HST.

📍 Northumberland County
📞 416-529-1831
📧 [email protected]

Don’t miss out—secure the last spot today and give your pup the best start this fall! 🍂🐾

Happy Friday from Benny! 🐾✨Benny sometimes feels a little conflicted when meeting new people — it can be exciting but al...
08/29/2025

Happy Friday from Benny! 🐾✨
Benny sometimes feels a little conflicted when meeting new people — it can be exciting but also a bit overwhelming. 💛 We’re working on a plan to help him feel more confident and comfortable during introductions, while always making sure he has plenty of choices along the way. 🌟

Here’s to building confidence step by step, and celebrating every little win! 💕

Such a great visit with my buddy Storm last week! Reminds me so much of my Shyla girl 💜                                 ...
08/28/2025

Such a great visit with my buddy Storm last week! Reminds me so much of my Shyla girl 💜

🐾 What’s There to Bark About? 🐶✨Does your dog bark at every little thing in the house? You’re not alone! While barking i...
08/27/2025

🐾 What’s There to Bark About? 🐶✨

Does your dog bark at every little thing in the house? You’re not alone! While barking is natural, it can sometimes get a little ruff. Here are a few simple management strategies you can try while working on teaching your pup to relax:

🔊 Noise – Use white noise, a fan, or the radio to help fade out outdoor sounds.
🚫 Block Watch Dog Posts – Close blinds or limit access to spots where your dog loves to bark.
🧩 Enrichment – Keep your pup busy (and tired!) with food puzzles and interactive enrichment.

Remember, management helps keep your dog calm while you work on building better habits. 💙

🐕‍🦺 Training support available at Elite K9 – because a calm dog is a happy dog!

🐾✨ Happy International Dog Day! ✨🐾Today we celebrate our best friends, biggest cheerleaders, and loyal sidekicks. Dogs b...
08/26/2025

🐾✨ Happy International Dog Day! ✨🐾

Today we celebrate our best friends, biggest cheerleaders, and loyal sidekicks. Dogs bring so much love, joy, and laughter into our lives — and remind us every day to live in the moment. 💛

Give your pup some extra cuddles, a fun adventure, or their favorite treat today (and let’s be honest… every day should be Dog Day 🐶).

📸 Drop your favorite photo of your dog in the comments — we’d love to see all the happy tails and smiling faces! 🐕❤️

Jax is such a handsome boy! 🐾 We worked on helping him stay calm when people walk by his property. We focused on disenga...
08/25/2025

Jax is such a handsome boy! 🐾 We worked on helping him stay calm when people walk by his property. We focused on disengaging and recall, while also layering in management strategies to set him up for success between training sessions and prevent unwanted rehearsal.
✨ Training tip: teaching a solid disengage (rewarding your dog for looking away from the trigger on their own) is a powerful way to reduce barking and build focus!

🐾 Teaching your dog to settle on “place” is one of the most useful skills you can give them — whether it’s for calmness ...
08/22/2025

🐾 Teaching your dog to settle on “place” is one of the most useful skills you can give them — whether it’s for calmness at home, guests arriving, or downtime after play!

✨ Here’s how to start:
1️⃣ Build value in a spot (like a mat or bed) and reward any interaction.
2️⃣ Shape the behaviour by encouraging lying down.
3️⃣ Add a verbal cue once it’s reliable.
4️⃣ Gradually increase duration, distance & distractions.

Consistency and patience are key — soon your pup will love their “place”! 🐶💤

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