Elite K9 Training

12/02/2025

Meet Daisy and Loki — two new besties in the making! 💛🐾

When introducing a new pup into the home, keeping interactions fun, safe, and low-stress is so important. These two are taking it all in stride and doing absolutely amazing together.

Proud of them already! ✨🐶

12/01/2025

Meet Winnie 🐾✨
This sweet, sweet girl is an absolute joy to work with. We’re focusing on helping her navigate all that big excitement by working on excitable greeting manners, building her basic skills, and introducing some self-regulation exercises to help her settle when things get exciting.

She’s already showing so much progress — such a smart, lovely pup with a ton of potential. 💛🐶

11/29/2025

Even though I’m still recovering from being sick, getting the Christmas tree together is a family tradition I never miss. 🎄❤️ Had such a great visit to the tree farm today — the fresh air, the holiday vibes, and the memories made were totally worth it! ❤️

11/27/2025

Meet Max! 🐾 He’s a 14-week-old bundle of energy. His pawrents have been doing an amazing job with his puppy training so far, and we recently worked together to put a structured housetraining routine in place to keep him on track. Can’t wait to see Max continue to grow into a well-mannered, happy pup! 🐶💛

11/26/2025

✨ Easy Ways to Start Cooperative Care With Your Dog! ✨
Cooperative care is all about helping your dog feel safe, calm, and confident during grooming, vet visits, or any kind of handling. Start small, keep it positive, and build trust every step of the way. 💙🐾

Here are a few simple ways to get started:

1️⃣ Touch + Treat
Gently touch paws, ears, or mouth for just a second, then reward! Keep sessions short and fun.

2️⃣ Use a Target
Teach your dog to touch a target (your hand or a stick) to help guide them into comfortable positions for care.

3️⃣ Desensitize Slowly
Introduce tools like brushes, clippers, or towels gradually. Reward calm behaviour at each step.

4️⃣ Give Choices
Let your dog move away when they need to. Feeling in control builds trust!

5️⃣ End on a High Note
Finish with a treat, toy, or playtime so your dog learns that handling = good things!

💡 Trainer Tip: Short, frequent sessions work FAR better than long, stressful ones. Consistency + patience = stress-free vet visits and grooming! 🐶✨

11/26/2025

Meet Blue 💙
This guy lives for life — he loves people, other animals, every dog he sees… basically anything that moves! His enthusiasm is adorable, but we’re now working on helping him develop a little more neutrality around all the things he loves so much.

Blue is incredibly smart, full of goofy charm, and has so much potential. This was his first lesson in our in-home training program, where we set up a plan to help him build calm, steady responses to his triggers. We’ve also introduced some management strategies so his owners can keep him well-exercised while we focus on helping him relax and settle in those exciting moments.

Can’t wait to see this boy shine ✨🐾

11/25/2025

11/24/2025

Meet sweet Loki! 🐾✨ At just 13 weeks old, he’s already full of love, curiosity, and so much smarts. This was his very first lesson in our in-home puppy program, where we focus on puppy management, confidence-building exercises, manners, and setting the foundation for a well-rounded pup.

We’re also bringing his big sister Daisy into some of the training to help strengthen their bond and build a healthy, happy relationship between them. Watching them learn together is the cutest thing! 🤍🐶🐶

So excited to see these two grow as a team!

11/22/2025

✨ I’m incredibly honoured to share that I’ve been nominated for a Canadian Choice Award! 🇨🇦💛

Being recognized in this way means so much, and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of this amazing community. Every like, share, review, and kind message has helped me get here — and I’m truly grateful.

Thank you for believing in me and for being part of this journey. ❤️
More updates to come, but for now… I’m celebrating this moment! 🎉

11/21/2025

Meet Bogart! 💙
This little guy is FULL of personality, and he truly is the sweetest boy.

One thing I see all the time in my work is dogs struggling to regulate themselves on neighborhood walks. The sights, sounds, people, other dogs—there’s a lot happening out there, and it can be overwhelming for many pups.

✨ And that’s okay.
Sometimes the best thing you can do while teaching your dog new coping skills is to pause those unpredictable neighborhood walks. 🚫🐕🚶‍♀️

Instead, focus on providing alternative enrichment that allows your dog to decompress, build confidence, and learn without all the extra stressors. Think sniffy games, training sessions, food puzzles, backyard exploration, or calm indoor activities.

Remember: growth happens when we set our dogs up for success—one small step at a time. 💛🐾

11/19/2025

🐶✨ Teach Your Children to Respect Your Dog — and Dogs Out in Public!
Here are 3 easy tips to help keep both kids and pets safe:

1️⃣ Give Dogs Space
Remind little ones not to run up to dogs, grab them, or get in their face. Every dog has a comfort zone, and respecting it prevents scary moments.

2️⃣ Ask Before You Pet
Whether it’s your own dog or one you meet on a walk, teach kids to always ask the adult or owner first. Not every dog is comfortable with strangers — and that’s okay!

3️⃣ Learn Dog Body Language
Show children simple signs like a tucked tail, lip licking, turning away, or yawning. These are a dog’s way of saying “I’m nervous” — and a cue for kids to give them space.

👧🐕 Building respectful habits early helps create safer, happier interactions for everyone — kids, dogs, and the whole family. 💛

11/18/2025

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