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Kairo's K9s Training Our mission is to empower dog owners to unlock the full potential of their bond with their K9 companions. FAQ
1. When is Kairo's Birthday? What breed is he?

Through personalized training programs designed to cultivate respect and understanding. A) January 30 - 2021

2. A) He is a mixed breed (aka mutt). Basic DNA testing says Rotweiler / APBT / Bulldog mix.

3. Do you offer training? A) We do offer training! - visit www.KairosK9s.ca

04/04/2025

An old video I made when I was a bit more "spicy"
But the premise holds true.

We encounter offlead dogs REGULARLY when out with clients, to the point where all our staff carry deterrent, bite wedges and an extra leash to safely contain them.

We follow leash laws, even if Kairo is offleash trained for task purposes, I only use it when I absolutely need to. And I HATE doing it.

Use a leash. Follow the laws

04/04/2025

At Kairo's K9s Training, we have strict safety protocols in place when working with your dog.

We value your dogs well-being above all else, and we put that into action in a few ways.

1. All dogs in our care are double connected with a safety line to prevent equipment failure

2. We intentionally avoid other dogs to prevent conflict.

3. We discuss rewards and training methods used so you understand exactly what your dog will be fed and asked to do.

4. We report your dogs' bathroom habits, including the description, so if anything is out of the ordinary, you can make nessacary adjustments.

5. We are consistently evaluating our protocols and insurance plans to better serve YOU.

This year, we are upgrading our insurance, as our needs as a business have changed and grown, therefore, it's important the protection and protocols you rely on reflect the high standards of care we are known for.

Stay tuned to our social media and www.KairosK9s.ca as we announce some changes in the near future!

04/03/2025

We went for a routine vaccination appointment at Erindale Animal Hospital and Kairo was absolutely extatic to see his favorite veterinary team!

When we attend veterinary appointments, Kairo is offduty and freely allowed to get attention, treats and love from the staff, so that he continues to love the vets office and doesn't develop any unexpected fear!

The staff at the clinic are very familiar with the crackhead antics of offduty Kairo, and all the craziness that comes with it!

Kairo is also trained in cooperative care, and standard veterinary procedures and holds, so that no matter what the staff need to do, he isn't shocked by something new.

The veterinary team did a routine exam, updated his vaccinations, and are very happy with his weight, and overall health and condition.

As a working dog, Kairo is very active, so routine checks like this are important, so much so that we go more often than a typical pet to ensure he remains in good health as his career continues.

We adore Erindale Animal Hospital and the Fear Free approach to veterinary care, and we highly recommend them to anyone looking for care in Saskatoon and area!

04/03/2025

Kairo and I had a big day yesterday, business meetings, personal meetings, appointments, and of course a Costco run!

Kairo was pretty devastated they didn't have his favorite treats at Costco yesterday, and on top of that, I didn't give him any fries.

Rude!

Today is a routine veterinary visit, and some more appointments before the snow gets out of hand!

04/02/2025

No dog is ever perfect;

Read that again - No dog is ever perfect.

People are often surprised when I talk about mistakes that Kairo makes, particularly my clients - because they all watch the content we create of Kairo preforming his job at a high level, and they assume - he is perfect all the time.

We have had people openly doubt us when we explain that he will bark at the mailman, or that when he's off duty - he can be a complete and total &% #$, and they often compare thier dogs to him - and, occasionally lose hope.

A prime example, is when we where in session with SDIT Azlan, and Azlan decided, he had better things to do than remain in his "Place" and he got up, wandered towards Kairo, and went to give him a lil sniff.

Kairo thought this was a fantastic idea, got up from his place, and also gave him a lil sniff and a playbow to let Azlan know that he too, was on board with making questionable decisions.

The client was noticeably upset and apologized profusely.

I laughed and explained that Kairo used to do this all the time, and it wasn't a big deal. It just shows us where the holes in our training actually are.

Dogs have a way of showing you what you need to work on, and it's not a huge deal if your dog makes a minor error, especially when we are actively working on a skill.

People have this idea that dogs, especially service dogs, have to be perfect. All the time.

And it's just not realistic, and it's setting you and your dog up for failure if you expect perfection.

Im not perfect, neither is Kairo, and while we do our best to show both sides of that same coin,

We also actively reject the idea of perfect.

You can have a very good set of skills on a dog, that is reliable - but you cannot have perfect.

Because nothing is perfect. No matter how hard we try.

And this is why, we go to great lengths to show Kairo's imperfections too, because they are normal, and occasionally hilarious 😂

04/02/2025

Our dogs make decisions quickly, and have the intelligence to weigh their choices against what they are trying to gain.

For example, if I ask Kairo to centre, but I haven't been rewarding him for doing so, he is less likely to actually do it, because in his mind, it's not worth his effort or time.

Most of "training" is making our dogs choices matter.

04/01/2025

April Fools’ Day is all about lighthearted jokes and laughter, but for our dogs, it’s just another day where they rely on us for safety and comfort. Unlike humans, dogs don’t understand pranks or tricks, and what seems harmless to us can actually be stressful or even traumatic for them.

Why Pranks Can Be Harmful to Dogs

Many “pranks” involve startling, confusing, or tricking a dog—things like suddenly jumping out at them, pretending to throw something and not following through, or playing loud noises to get a reaction. While these may seem funny to us, they can create fear, anxiety, and even long-term behavioral issues like reactivity or distrust.

Imagine if someone kept tricking you in ways that made you feel unsafe or unsure. It wouldn’t feel like a joke—it would be unsettling. That’s how dogs experience these kinds of situations.

Respecting Our Dogs’ Emotions

Instead of playing pranks that could scare or confuse them, let’s use April Fools’ Day as a reminder to strengthen our bond with positive, enriching activities:

🐾 Engage in interactive play – games like tug, fetch, or nose work can stimulate your dog’s mind and body.

🐾 Try a new training exercise – reinforcing tricks or teaching new commands builds trust and confidence.

🐾 Give them a puzzle toy or chew – mental enrichment helps relieve stress and prevent boredom.

🐾 Create a calm environment – ensuring your dog feels safe is one of the most important things we can do as pet owners.

Dogs Trust Us—Let’s Not Break That Trust

Scaring, teasing, or tricking your dog—even if it seems minor—can have lasting effects on their behavior and emotional well-being. Instead, let’s celebrate them with love, respect, and activities that strengthen the bond we share.

Your dog doesn’t need pranks—they need to know they can count on you to be their safe place, every single day.

03/31/2025

Charlie had her first session with Kairo, and she did absolutely marvelous!

She is learning to overcome her reactivity by reconditioning her response with the LAT game!

Charlie is by all accounts, a lovely girl, who sometimes struggles when she meets a new dog, causing her to get overwhelmed and over threshold, causing large reactions of barking and snapping to convince the other dog to leave her alone!

These responses, while normal to a degree, show us that she is uncomfortable and wants nothing more than to be left alone.

Our goal with these training sessions is to break this pattern, and help Charlie become more comfortable and confident by teaching her to focus on her mom instead, and not worry so much about what other dogs are doing, and enhancing her relationship, and teaching a preferred behavior.

Charlie did absolutely wonderful with very few reactions and is progressing very well!

Well done

03/29/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to !

they did an Urban Locate trial and got three qualifying scores and one high in trial.

We are so proud of this team who has overcome so much together, and has shown the potential of what is possible when you focus on building a bond with your dog, and finding a job they enjoy and can excel in!

We are so proud of you and your continued success with Reni, and seeing your confidence grow has been nothing short of spectacular!

You have grown so much since we first met you, and seeing your success and joy in working with Reni fills me with so much pride.

Congratulations, Team Reni!

03/29/2025

Meet Loofy!

This 140lb big baby is a 1 year old Newfoundland who is struggling with leash walking, and learning when play is appropriate

As a big boy, he makes a big impact with everything he does, so his dedicated family asked us to come by and assess him to make sure they were not missing anything important!

We met with him, and his soft, gentle personality with an eagerness to please shone through the home like a beacon, and we knew we had to help out.

We will be working on leash manners, and channeling his eagerness to please into some healthy training, complete with boundaries and clear communication systems to make sure this big baby understands exactly what we ask him to do.

We adore him and can't wait to get started with his walk and train program!

03/28/2025

I guarantee your colleagues at the office are not as needy as Service Dog Kairo.

Catching up on emails, client follow-ups and behind the scenes work, and Kairo is RIGHT HERE demanding I give him something to do.

Hello. Dad its time to entertain me.

03/28/2025

Sudden shifts in weather like this throw Christopher's medical conditions into overdrive.

Last night, as he was doing administrative work, I watched Kairo go over and start alerting silently to a blood pressure drop, and he acknowledged it and laid down a moment.

Kairo then spun up, jumped on top of him, and provided DPT to stabilize him.

Then I watched Christopher reach for his laptop and attempt to continue working, and I stopped him.

As a small business owner, Christopher will go to extreme lengths to get his work done. Even if it means pushing through a medical episode.

I have to remind him to sit back and listen to Kairo and take a moment to recover.

That email can wait a few hours, that followup text doesn't need to go out immediately. It's okay to breathe. Rest. And take care of yourself.

His work ethic is incredible, and it's one of the reasons he inspires me, but it does come at a cost.

Remember that each small business owner you meet is juggling a thousand tasks, and some, like Christopher - will push themselves far past the point of exhaustion to get the work done.

I will always be here to keep him on his feet. Even if he pushes himself a little too hard sometimes.

(Yes, I even schedule specific times for him to rest)

Ashley Ball
Director of Operations
Kairo's K9s Training
[email protected]

03/27/2025

Happy "Gotcha day" to Service Dog Kairo!

4 years ago today, we brought you home into our lives, and your journey to service work began.

To me, you're still a pup, learning and growing every day, but everyone else sees a well established service dog who leads by example and is a testament to what working dogs are capable of.

But to me, it's so much more than that..

You have stood by my side for years, helping me train, socialize, and assist hundreds of clients, rescues, and provided years of educational content and videos with me, reaching an untold audience worldwide.

A paragon of responsible ownership and respect.

Service Dog Kairo, you have changed my life forever, and many others in your short life, and the impact of what you have become will build a legacy that spans far beyond your lifespan.

Rescued from a barn, to an example for Service Dogs everywhere, you truly have outdone yourself, my friend.

I am honored to be your handler.

03/26/2025

My health and energy levels fluctuate greatly day by day - some days I feel like a million bucks, and some days like today, even getting basic office work accomplished feels like I'm running a marathon.

I've been pretty fortunate to have Service Dog Kairo by my side to monitor me for changes and alert me to huge swings in migrane and seizure activity and blood pressure issues.

But he himself can not stop symptoms, of course. He's here to monitor, alert to changes, and retreiving objects and medication so I can act accordingly.

I fought for years to not be a burden on my loved ones, my family, my spouse, and to gain a sense of independence again and because of Kairo's help.

I can do all the things I couldn't before, maybe not as quickly as I would like to some days, but I can.

The important thing to remember is that Kairo can't fix my disabilities. But he does mitigate the effects of them so I can live a relatively normal life.

(What's normal, anyways?)

And Service Dogs like him give people like me the freedom to be ourselves again, even if it means that looks a little different.

03/26/2025

Hey everyone!

If you’ve been enjoying our training tips, client updates, and adorable dog content, we’d love your support!

One of the best ways to help our small business grow is by making sure you’re following our page and sharing our posts.

It helps us reach more dog owners who could benefit from training, whether it’s basic obedience, reactivity, or just building a stronger bond with their dogs.

Here’s a quick and easy way to support us:

✔️ Make sure you’re following our page
✔️ Like & comment on posts that resonate with you
✔️ Share with friends or tag a fellow dog owner

Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate our amazing Kairo’s K9s community. Thanks for being here with us! 💜🐾

03/25/2025

Meet Daisy 🌼 🐶🐾

This absolutely gorgeous girl is Daisy, a 4 month old puppy who is full of energy.

A Saskatoon Dog Rescue Alumni, her family adopted her about a month ago after meeting her at an adoption event and falling in love with her sweet temperament.

As with a lot of rescue pups, we don’t know her history or breed, but we do know she absolutely loves to train, play and interact with her family.

Daisy’s family wanted to make sure she had a good start, and enlisted us for some basics and socializing. They know how important it is for Daisy at this stage in her life to have proper guidance and are excited to work on building their communication skills with her.

She is a lovely girl full of potential and we cannot wait to see her again!

03/25/2025

We adore our clients, and seeing their success and growth as sessions progress is really rewarding for us.

But nothing tops the happy messages, the emails, and the reviews from clients who have been putting in the work and are so extatic to show us the progress they have made!

Seeing a photo of a client heeling down the block, or hearing that one of our reactive clients had a great walk where they encountered other dogs, or getting a notification of someone tagging us and recommending our services to friends, family or to a public Facebook group shows us time and time again.

We are on the right track, and we are making a difference in our community.

When we started our company, our core principle was to provide affordable, easy to understand dog training without judgment.

And seeing the success of our clients and seeing the happy messages and reviews. We know we have hit that target.

We are so proud of what we have built here, and tiny little small buisness operating out of a bedroom in our home has transformed into something amazing.

And we are excited to see what the future brings.

The Kairo's K9s Training team

❤️

03/24/2025

Secure Your Spot – Book in Advance!

Spring is just around the corner, and that means our training calendar is filling up fast!

Many clients are waiting for warmer weather to start outdoor training, so we highly recommend booking your sessions ahead of time to guarantee your preferred time slot.

While we do our best to accommodate last-minute bookings, we operate on a first-come, first-served basis—so don’t miss out on the perfect opportunity to set you and your dog up for success!

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Our Director of Operations Ashley has been learning to work with and train dogs ever since Kairo came into our home. throughout training him, and watching me work with clients of all kinds, with many many breeds, Ashley has been watching, working with various dogs and has a dog walking sector of our buisness also, where she takes clients who already have these basic skills under her wing. Today, I challenged her to work with Loofy, who doesn't have the skills (yet) and shape a heel the best way she knows how. and this is what she learned #dogtrainingapprentice #dogtraining #dogcommunity #privatetraining #KairosK9sTraining #buildingbetterbonds

Penny the Springer Spaniel came to us for help with leash manners, reactivity and assistance in general manners and she is progressing well to the ultimate goal Mom and Dad set for us. Progress is progress, and while we aren't where we would like to be yet, I'm so happy to see the concepts start to make sense to Penny, and a healthy behavior starting to form. #dogtraining #leashmanners #saskatoondogs #privatetraining #dogcommunity #KairosK9sTraining #buildingbetterbonds

Week 2 of our reactivity class with All Things K9 Training was a smashing success as we taught our students the principles of LAT, the importance of confidence and emotional regulation & gave each owner individual ideas on how to manage thier dogs specific needs Working with Reactivity cases is a huge passion of mine, and I know there's no "1 size fits all" solution. We are very proud of our students, and cannot wait for next week! #reactivitytraining #dogcommunity #dogtraining #JudgementFree #PetEducation #KairosK9sTraining #allthingsk9training #groupclass #northbattleford

MKe your training sessions fun for you AND YOUR DOG! - Mix things up, be quick, exciting and fluid, build that desire in your dog to do what your looking for and have fun! don't focus too much on perfection all the time. - be silly, and enjoy yourself! #dogtraining #dogcommunity #PetTraining #PetEducation #privatetraining #1on1training #saskatoondogs #KairosK9sTraining #buildingbetterbonds

at Kairo's K9s Training we believe in educating the owners first. We know you can accomplish much more if you understand how your dog is thinking and feeling, and translate that into lasting relationships that will stand the test of time #dogtraining #dogcommunity #PetTraining #PetEducation #privatetraining #yxesmallbusiness #KairosK9sTraining #buildingbetterbonds

We began our first week of our FIESTY FIDO class with All Things K9 Training in North Battleford, and class dedicated solely to reactivity of all kinds - Keep it locked on our social media for more clips, progress and success stories of these amazing clients #dogcommunity #reactivitytraining #dogtraining #KairosK9sTraining #allthingsk9training #groupclass #reactivity #reactivedogawareness

I have struggled with my changing medical conditions for years. Shortly after my son was born, I recieved my first diagnosis, requiring a Service Dog to manage. I was born with cerebal palsy, but. I was able to manage that alone, but as I aged, new issues started emerging I couldn't manage alone. I hated it, resented it, and had difficulty coping. - I still do sometimes. - I resent Kairo as being a physical representation of my disabilities somedays. I both love, and hate the community I find myself apart of. it's nice when you find people you align with. but it's utterly horrific when you see the ugly side of the DC and how far people go to destroy eachother #medicalalertservicedog #multipurposeservicedog #Servicedoglife #dogcommunity #dogtraining #savinglives #KairosK9sTraining

Too many people put vests on thier dogs without the training to back it up, it's slowly becoming impossible to tell the real from the fakes and it's damaging the reputation of Service Dogs everywhere. it used to be a badge of honor, to earn your vest, to earn your equipment. nowadays. It's "Add to cart". I still remember earning our first vest, and it's still one of my favorite peices of gear that our mentors put on Kairo years ago... #weneedtodobetter #dogcommunity #Servicedoglife #servicedoglaw #multipurposeservicedog #medicalalertservicedog #KairosK9sTraining

I thought I would make it an entire week, in a different country - without seeing an absolute knob break the law and bring a pet somewhere it doesn't belong. I was wrong. and unfortunately - this is how people get hurt. Kairo and I are visiting the USA, and we know the ADA and laws surrounding Service animals. and we aren't even from this country. We have seamlessly integrated into a culture we aren't apart of and lead by example in a country we aren't even a citizen. if a tourist, knows the laws better than you do. its likely time for some reflection. #medicalalertservicedog #multipurposeservicedog #dogcommunity #weneedtodobetter #servicedoglaw #KairosK9sTraining #buildingbetterbonds

Visiting this island paradise isn't without it's responsibility. Looking at my own community, contrasted sharply with what it's been like here, is a stark reminder that many people have lost touch with what it means to take dog ownership seriously - "professionals" included. #weneedtodobetter #dogtraining #dogcommunity #1on1training #privatetraining #medicalalertservicedog #multipurposeservicedog #KairosK9sTraining #buildingbetterbonds

Kairo and I are enjoying the beautiful state of Hawaii, but it goes so much farther than just being on vacation with our family. its representation of Canadian SD and showing what our country produces and the quality of the training we put into our working dogs is beyond the expectations of anything they have ever seen #medicalalertservicedog #Servicedoglife #canadianservicedog #KairosK9sTraining #buildingbetterbonds

I am so grateful for the community that surrounds our family, our business that supports everything we do. - We adore what we do and we strive to uphold the highest standards of dog training in Canada. Because of you, our clients and community, we were able to give my son an experience he will never forget. Thank you. so much. for everything ❤️ #dogcommunity #dogtraining #juniortraineratticus #firstflight #onthisday #Servicedoglife #medicalalertservicedog #KairosK9sTraining #buildingbetterbonds #singledadstrong

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