Kairo's K9s Training, Saskatoon, SK (2026)

01/04/2026

Week 1 is officially in the books for Beginner Obedience and Bond Builders: Power Puppies.

This week was all about setting the foundation.

Our students were introduced to the core principles of dog training, including marker words, timing, reinforcement, and how learning actually happens from the dog’s perspective. These skills might look simple on the surface, but they are the backbone of everything we will build over the next six weeks.

We focused on:

• Understanding what marker words are and why they matter
• Building clear communication between dog and handler
• Reinforcing engagement and choice-based learning
• Setting expectations for consistency, clarity, and follow-through

For many handlers, this is the first time training has truly clicked. When communication becomes clear, dogs relax, confidence grows, and learning accelerates.

Service Dog Kairo was alongside us throughout class, providing a real-world example of neutrality, calm engagement, and reliable behavior around learning puppies and beginner dogs. His presence helps show what is possible when foundations are built thoughtfully and ethically over time.

These early weeks are not about perfection. They are about understanding, consistency, and creating a shared language that dogs can actually succeed with.

We’re proud of the focus, effort, and curiosity shown by every team this week, and we’re excited to keep building on these skills as the courses continue

Strong foundations create strong dogs. And strong dogs create better relationships.

01/03/2026

When you book a walk with Kairo’s K9s, you’re not hiring someone to simply burn energy. You’re investing in structured, intentional support that reinforces real-world skills and emotional regulation.

Our solo dog walking services are handled by a trainer, not a casual walker from an online app.

Every outing is approached through a training lens, with attention to your dog’s behavior, body language, and emotional state in real environments.

That means we’re not just moving forward on a leash. We’re actively reinforcing loose-lead walking, engagement, neutrality around people and dogs, and calm decision-making in the presence of everyday distractions.

These walks build habits that carry over into daily life.

Each walk is tailored to the dog in front of us that day.

Some dogs need decompression and space. Some need consistency and boundaries. Others need exposure done thoughtfully and at the right pace.

We adjust in real time based on what your dog is communicating.

This service is especially valuable for dogs who:

• Are working on leash manners or heelwork
• Struggle with overstimulation or reactivity
• Benefit from one-on-one handling
• Need consistency during busy work weeks

Every walk includes:

• Individualized, one-on-one handling
• Loose-lead walking and foundational obedience reinforcement
• Neutrality training around people, dogs, and environmental triggers
• Positive reinforcement of calm behavior and engagement
• Mental enrichment through sniffing, decompression, and purposeful movement

This isn’t about perfection. It’s about consistency, clarity, and helping your dog learn how to move through the world safely and calmly.

Pricing:

30 minutes — $30 + tax
45 minutes — $40 + tax
60 minutes — $48 + tax

Fully insured. Professionally handled. Training-focused by design.

Learn more or book your dog’s walk at
www.kairosk9s.ca or by email at [email protected]

*Complimentary Meet and Greet required*

Because the right walk can do far more than burn energy. It can build better habits, better regulation, and better bonds by design

01/01/2026

After weeks of writing, revising, and refining, our Power Puppies client manual is officially complete.

This wasn’t rushed or thrown together. It was built with intention, detail, and the same standards we bring to every class we teach.

At Kairo’s K9s Training, we don’t believe learning should stop when the session ends. That’s why every group class we run comes with an in depth client manual. These manuals are designed to support you between sessions, reinforce what you’re learning in class, and give you clear guidance when real life happens at home.

Our Bond Builders: Power Puppies manual goes beyond basic cues. It covers foundations, expectations, confidence building, regulation, socialization done correctly, and how to support a growing puppy through real-world experiences. It gives structure without overwhelm and direction without guesswork.

This is part of how we set our clients up for long term success, not just short term results.

Program Details: Bond Builders: Power Puppies

• 6 Week Program
• Runs Saturdays
• January 3 – February 7, 2026
• 3:00 – 4:00 PM
• $250 per working spot

If you’ve been thinking about starting your puppy off right, now is the time.
There are 2 working spots left in this session.

You can view full details and register here:
www.KairosK9s.ca/group-classes

We’re proud of the work that went into this program and even more excited to support the families who are ready to build strong foundations from day one.

01/01/2026

The New Year is when expectations change.

Schedules reset. Patience runs thinner. And suddenly the behaviors that were manageable during the holidays are no longer something families want to carry into another year.

If your New Year’s resolution includes better manners, improved confidence, or finally addressing behaviors that have been lingering for months or years, the most important step is not more training. It is the right starting point.

That starting point is an assessment.

Our assessment sessions are not quick consultations and they are not surface level evaluations. They are structured, intentional, and designed to give you clarity about what is actually happening with your dog.

We look at behavior, emotional regulation, stress responses, learning style, environment, and the relationship between handler and dog.

We identify what is driving the behavior, not just what the behavior looks like on the outside. From there, we build a training plan that is realistic, ethical, and designed to work in your real life.

This is not about fixing a dog in a vacuum. It is about creating a foundation that supports long term change.

January is not the time for guesswork or generic advice. It is the time to get clear, get intentional, and move forward with a plan that makes sense.

If your New Year’s resolution is to do right by your dog, start where it matters.

Licensed and insured professionals.
Relationship first training.
Clear expectations and honest guidance.

Book your assessment online today at
www.KairosK9s.ca/book-a-session

01/01/2026

And just like that, 2025 comes to a close.

417 private lessons
348 check-ins and walks
16 group classes
4 service dogs trained
Hundreds of hours donated to rescue

This is what showing up looks like.
Quiet work. Real impact. No shortcuts.

Grateful for every dog, every handler, and every person who trusted us this year.
Onward into 2026.

12/31/2025

Our Boxing Day Sale ends TODAY, December 31, and this is your final opportunity to take advantage of 15% off everything at Kairo’s K9s Training.

That includes:

• Training sessions
• Programs
• Group classes
• Gear and equipment

No discount codes. No pressure tactics. Just a genuine thank you to the community that trusted us, showed up, and put the work in this year.

If you’ve been on the fence about booking training for the new year, starting foundations, or investing in tools that support better behaviour and stronger relationships, now is the time.

Once today ends, the sale is gone.

Shop or book before it wraps up at
www.KairosK9s.ca

From our family to yours, thank you for an incredible year. We’re ready for what’s next.

Are you?

12/31/2025

Today we’re celebrating someone who wears more hats than most people ever see.

Happy Birthday to Ashley, our Director of Operations, the backbone of Kairo’s K9s Training, and the steady centre of our family.

This business does not run without you. The organization, the systems, the schedules, the client communication, the problem-solving, the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything from falling apart on the busiest days.

You bring structure to chaos, clarity to complexity, and follow-through to ideas. You make sure the work we believe in actually happens.

But your impact goes far beyond spreadsheets, emails, and logistics.

You are the person who holds the bigger picture when things get heavy. You are the calm voice when decisions are hard, the one who notices what others miss, and the person who keeps both the business and our family grounded when life demands more than expected.

This past year asked a lot of you. More responsibility. More pressure. More emotional labor. And you carried it with strength, grace, and quiet determination.

You never once lost sight of what matters, even when things got busy.

Kairo’s K9s Training is better because of your leadership. Our family is stronger because of your presence. And the people who work with us benefit every day from the care and intention you bring into everything you do.

There is no better way to close out the year than celebrating the person who helps hold it all together.

Happy Birthday, Ashley. We are endlessly grateful for you, and we’re so lucky to step into the next year with you by our side.

The Kairo's K9s Training Team

12/30/2025

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to say thank you and we want to say it in a way that truly reflects who we are.

This year, Kairo’s K9s Training grew in ways we once talked about as long-term goals. More families. More dogs. More trust. More impact.

That growth did not come from being louder or chasing trends. It came from staying consistent in what makes us different, even when it would have been easier not to.

We are relationship-first, and we mean it.

We do not train for a clean-looking dog at the expense of a messy nervous system. We care about how a dog feels, not just how a dog behaves. Because when you change the emotional state underneath the behaviour, the behaviour changes in a way that actually lasts. That philosophy guides every session, every plan, and every recommendation we make.

Our work is built for the moments that matter most. Busy sidewalks. Visitors at the door. Tight hallways. Loud stores. Winter walks. Vet visits.

The days when you are tired but still showing up. That is why we put so much emphasis on foundations, regulation, and practical skills you can rely on when things are not perfect.

We bring lived experience into everything we do.

Christopher is a service dog handler. Public behaviour, neutrality, safety, and reliability are not abstract concepts for us. They are daily requirements.

That perspective shapes how we teach, how we proof, and why we take evaluation seriously. We do not guess. We test, we proof, and we hold standards high because real life does not offer do-overs.

We keep it small on purpose.

We are not a franchise. We are not a revolving door. We are a family-run team that does the work ourselves, follows through, and holds the same standard on week six that we did on week one. That means limited spots, but it also means your dog is never treated like a number.

This year also reinforced an important truth.

Education and advocacy come with a cost. Speaking clearly about service dog law, ethical training, and public safety does not always earn agreement. But we are not here to trade integrity for approval. If standing up for dogs and handlers makes this work harder at times, that is a cost we accept without hesitation.

This work is personal for us. It lives in our home, our family, and the dogs who walk beside us every single day.

To our clients, thank you for trusting us with the dogs you love. Thank you for doing the work when it was hard, celebrating the small wins, and staying consistent even when progress was not linear. You are the reason this business exists.

To our followers and supporters, thank you for being part of a community that values kindness, science, responsibility, and honesty over shortcuts and noise.

As we head into 2026, we are grounded, grateful, and clear on who we are.

We will keep building better bonds, one home at a time.

And we will keep doing it the right way.

The Kairo’s K9s Training Team
Building Better Bonds — One Home at a Time
www.KairosK9s.ca
[email protected]

12/29/2025

We want to take a moment to address the recent increase in reported kennel cough cases in the Saskatoon area and share how we are proactively responding as a company.

Kennel cough is a highly contagious respiratory illness that spreads easily through airborne droplets, close contact, and shared surfaces. While many cases are mild, it can still disrupt training, compromise a dog’s comfort, and pose higher risk for puppies, seniors, and immunocompromised dogs.

Because prevention is always better than interruption, we are taking this seriously.

What we are doing at Kairo’s K9s Training:

• Increasing cleaning and sanitation protocols for all equipment, surfaces, and shared spaces

• Disinfecting leashes, long lines, and training tools between uses

• Reducing unnecessary close-contact dog interactions during sessions

• Maintaining spacing and neutrality-focused setups where possible

• Monitoring dogs closely for any early signs of respiratory symptoms

What we ask of our clients:

• Ensure your dog’s vaccinations are up to date, including Bordetella where recommended by your veterinarian

• Please do not attend sessions if your dog is showing symptoms such as coughing, gagging, lethargy, nasal discharge, or decreased appetite

• Notify us immediately if your dog develops symptoms following a session so we can take appropriate precautions

We also strongly recommend avoiding dog parks during this outbreak.

Dog parks are one of the highest-risk environments for respiratory illness transmission. Dogs share water bowls, toys, fencing, ground space, and close-contact greetings with unknown dogs whose health status cannot be verified.

Many dogs can be contagious before symptoms appear, which means exposure often happens before anyone realizes there is a problem.

Avoiding dog parks right now is not about fear. It is about smart risk management.

Safer alternatives during this time include:

• Structured walks
• One-on-one play with known, healthy dogs
• Training sessions focused on neutrality and engagement
• Mental enrichment and skill-building at home

Missing a few weeks of chaotic group play is far less disruptive than losing training momentum due to illness.

Our goal is to keep dogs healthy, training consistent, and our community informed. These recommendations are based on experience, prevention-focused practices, and long-term welfare, not alarmism.

If you are unsure whether an activity is appropriate right now or have questions about your dog’s risk level, please reach out. We are always happy to help you make informed decisions for your dog.

Thank you for your cooperation, transparency, and commitment to keeping everyone safe.

The Kairo’s K9s Training Team

12/29/2025

January is filling fast at Kairo’s K9s Training, and we want to make sure anyone looking to start the year off right doesn’t miss the opportunity to get on our schedule.

As routines reset after the holidays, January is one of the busiest months we see. Families are ready to refocus, dogs are adjusting to new schedules, and training goals that were put on pause are back at the top of the list. Because of that, appointment availability goes quickly.

We are currently booking for:

• Private training sessions tailored to your dog and your goals

• Structured training walks that build skills in real-world environments

• Check-ins and follow-up sessions to keep progress moving forward

• Group classes focused on foundations, confidence, and relationship building

Whether you’re starting from the basics, working through behavior challenges, or looking to advance your dog’s training, our focus remains the same:

Clear communication, ethical methods, and skills that actually translate into daily life.

We don’t rush dogs through programs or offer one-size-fits-all solutions. Every session is intentional, and every plan is built around the dog in front of us.

That means limited spots and a schedule that fills quickly.

If training has been on your list, now is the time to book. Once January is full, new appointments will roll into February.

Book your sessions at
www.KairosK9s.ca

For questions or inquiries, reach out to
[email protected]

12/29/2025

Today we’re recognizing a major milestone for .

This week, Akamaru and handler successfully completed one of our internal public access evaluations.

This is not a certification. It is not a legal designation. It is a carefully structured assessment designed to determine whether a developing service dog team is ready to safely and responsibly continue exposure in non–pet-friendly environments.

And its incredibly difficult.

That distinction matters.

Public access is not about entry into stores. It is about proving, over time, that a dog can remain neutral, regulated, and responsive in complex, unpredictable spaces without creating risk for themselves, their handler, or the public.

Akamaru demonstrated exactly that.

During this evaluation, Akamaru showed strong emotional regulation and neutrality while working around:

• other dogs, including Service Dog Kairo
• mobility aids such as wheelchairs and other disability equipment
• moving foot traffic and tight spaces
• novel sounds, environmental pressure, and visual distractions

He maintained consistent engagement with his handler and made appropriate decisions without escalation, avoidance, or loss of focus.

This team also demonstrated advanced obedience foundations that are critical for real-world work:

• reliable down-stays under distraction
• clean, responsive heelwork
• the ability to adjust pace, position, and direction with changing traffic flow
• thoughtful movement through crowded or narrow environments

These skills are not flashy, but they are essential. They are what allow a service dog to operate safely and predictably in public spaces.

Alongside access work, Akamaru continues to develop disability-mitigating task foundations, including regulation-based support and medical response skills.

Task work is what ultimately defines a service dog, and it is being built with the same care, repetition, and proofing as his access skills.

It is important to say this clearly:

Internal testing exists because consistency, safety, and readiness matter.

Saskatchewan does not currently provide a formal public access testing or certification framework.

That does not mean standards should be lower. It means ethical programs have a responsibility to hold teams to high standards.

Until provincial regulation catches up, companies like ours will continue to test, proof, and evaluate teams to a high standard, far beyond the bare minimum of the law.

Public access is a training privilege that must be earned, re-earned, and continually assessed as dogs mature and environments change.

This evaluation does not mean Akamaru is “finished.” He is still a young team with more proofing ahead, more experiences to gain, and more refinement to build.

But it does mean he has demonstrated the skill, stability, and handler connection required to move forward responsibly.

We are proud of the work this team has put in and confident in their ability to continue progressing safely.

This is what ethical service dog training looks like. Quiet work. Honest assessment. Earned access.

Well done, .

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