27/08/2024
All ready for BK9 Puppy Classes!
Luring, engagement, handling, prepping your dog for the future, place training, leash skills, marker/clicker training, and more...
Last chance to register. Starts at 6 tonight!
Becky has a passion to communicate clearly and effectively, while keeping the dog’s natural drives to make learning easy and fun for you and your dog. bestk9.ca
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All ready for BK9 Puppy Classes!
Luring, engagement, handling, prepping your dog for the future, place training, leash skills, marker/clicker training, and more...
Last chance to register. Starts at 6 tonight!
🐾 Puppy Training Starts This Tuesday Evening! 🐾
Join our 4-week outdoor puppy classes and give your pup the best start! 🐶✨
Our program covers:
Engagement
Recall
Socialization
Place
Handling
Loose leash walking
And much more!
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out! Sign up today 🌟
Experience the joy of learning with our BK9 puppy classes! Explore the fundamentals of puppy training, from engagement exercises to recall and heeling, all set in a dynamic outdoor environment alon…
New classes.... register through our website.
We are dedicated to helping you every step of the way. Achieve rock-solid recall in any environment or distraction! Currently on-sale!
One of our best selling programs for results! Online and in-person options available...
🚨 New Options Alert! 🚨
We heard you! We've made it even easier to start recall training with your pup. Our new, flexible payment options are designed to fit your budget.
✨ Online Training: Perfect for those who prefer the convenience of learning from home. Our virtual lessons offer the same high-quality training as in-person sessions, with the added benefit of fitting into your schedule easier.
🏠 In-Person Training: If you prefer hands-on guidance, our in-person sessions provide personalized attention and direct interaction. Experience the benefits of training in a real-world environment, located at the BK9 Training Field
Don’t let anything hold you back from having a reliable, responsive dog—sign up today, and let’s get started! 🐾💪
-Becky
🐾 Puppy Classes Now Open! 🐾 - Historic Lunenburg
Sign up for our current puppy classes with a Certified Professional BK9 Dog Trainer. We’ll cover handling, skills, food training, leash skills, marker training, social skills, and more!
👉 Join Us Here! https://bk9.ca/puppyclasses/
Let’s train together! 🐶💪
Experience the joy of learning with our BK9 puppy classes! Explore the fundamentals of puppy training, from engagement exercises to recall and heeling, all set in a dynamic outdoor environment alon…
🐾 Puppy Class Level 1 Enrollment Now Open! 🐾
Join our 4-week foundational learning course with Becky Annah, a multi-certified dog trainer, owner, and founder of BK9. With well over a decade of experience training dogs and their handlers, Becky is ready to guide you and your pup through essential life skills like handling, engagement, place learning, recall, and leash walking.
Class Dates:
📅 August 29th
📅 September 5th
📅 September 12th
📅 September 19th
Location: BK9 Training Field
Cost: $130
Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and give your puppy the best start with BK9!
Experience the joy of learning with our BK9 puppy classes! Explore the fundamentals of puppy training, from engagement exercises to recall and heeling, all set in a dynamic outdoor environment alon…
This is what reliable freedom looks like 🤩😍 the best feeling in the world 🌎 is seeing them smile ✨️ they're so happy to go out and do anything with you, so make training FUN!
I hope you get out today! Freedom is the cherished reward from dedicated work to make sure you max you and your dogs potential. 😊
Freedom gives us our peace 💖
Great discussions about drive development and maintaining focus while working with your dog. If your dog has a high ball or prey drive, it can sometimes interfere with learning new behaviors.
What does this mean?
- Is the ball drive too intense?
- Are you struggling with unwanted behaviors when the ball is present?
- Are responses too sloppy or shortcuts being taken for the reward (ball)?
- Are you too sloppy with handling the ball?
- Is there a lack of a clear "out" or "drop it" command?
If you’re answering yes to these questions, how do you break down the high-value reward to effectively train your dog?
Do you keep the high-value reward in your pocket until the behavior is completed? If so, how do you manage distractions if a ball is present?
These are common concerns for this dog's owner, and I'm sure others may struggle the same.
We don't want to diminish the drive, but we also want to avoid regressing in established behaviors and responses.
So, what’s the solution?
We have a system designed to channel that drive into positive outcomes while keeping drive intact. This involves maintaining high standards without shortcuts, which requires skill, timing, and education on the owner's part. Isolating and separating particular things so there are no foggy areas for both owner and dog. Our approach focuses on clarity, building confidence, and fostering a strong relationship with your dog.
Look at some of the cute puppies in our puppy class!
We are on the 4th week, and it's been a wonderful group!
The puppies learned luring exercises, movement, place, recall, engagement, how to grab attention, marker/clicker work, grooming and touch exercises, heeling, play, and more in just 4 weeks Some of the most dedicated owners.
We're going to soon do another puppy class mid or late Aug to Sept and plan to deepen dive into things so useful for your pup's future.
Thank you all for taking the time out of your day to make a girl feel special! Appreciate the birthday wishes! 🥳🎉
I had a wonderful opportunity last night to not only watch the Lunenburg premiere of "Great White North" but also to meet the main crew in front of the camera for the new 'Shark Week' docu-series on Discovery.
There were many fascinating questions about the Great White Sharks in our Nova Scotia waters. I learned that there are many more than expected, including some that have been spotted as far in as Maitland Bridge (Liverpool) and into Lunenburg Harbour. They are being catalogued through images, and those that can have trackers successfully placed on them as well.
Though it is not entirely certain how many are in our local waters, I got to talk one-on-one with the Director of 'Great White North,' Producer from Tell Tale Productions, as well as the Tech Expert, to specifically ask them dog-related questions for our beloved pets who enjoy coastal waters.
They mentioned that very shallow water is okay, but some of them will never take their dogs back in the water again. They also noted that the shark's preferred attack method is to come straight up from the bottom and along the shore where seals tend to reside.
One important thing I learned is that if you see a seal or seals in the water, which we have a population of half a million, it's wise to get out and get your dog out too(ASAP), as sharks are usually not far away.
It was a great evening, and I feel fortunate to have had the chance to ask questions to leading experts documenting their expedition and research.
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This was a really fun concept we got to step in for! Thank you Des and D!
Oh, and that is all very much real water!
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Who wants to join me in a first-aid course (human), for FREE! Awesome opportunity to be up to date on the first aid skills! We really need some extra people!
This Saturday 13th July, Pleasantville Fire Hall - 9am-4pm.(Nova Scotia, Canada) Register with your name + email address to me.
Unlock the Power of Connection with Our Step-by-Step Engagement and Recall Program!
Ready to build a stronger bond with your dog? Our program lays the perfect foundation for leash communication, bond-building, and food training exercises.
🌟 What You'll Learn:
- Master handler skills to create a deep connection between you and your dog
- Essential engagement and recall techniques
- Fun and effective food training exercises
For a limited time, take advantage of our SUMMER BK9 SALE and get 25% off!
Don't miss out! Click here to get started:
By diligently following each step of the training process and pushing both yourself and your dog to new challenges, achieving a reliable recall is entirely within reach! With patience, consistency, and determination, you'll find that this level of recall is completely attainable.
We're sold out out of our summer puppy classes!
We're considering a foundations puppy class option in the future that not only focuses on obedience ( place, recall and heeling) but also the fundamentals to scent training, article indication and officially "fetch" training.
If this is something that interests you, dm us!
Thank you CK9C for the photos of our workshop together! It was really nice to break things down on such a foundational level, targeting exactly what we wanted to see at our obedience and protection workshop. Bryan, your dogs, Ares and Cho'Zen are awesome! LOVE the drive and power of Ares and the skills and stability with Cho'Zen!
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BK9 Puppy Classes!
Engagement, energy management, food training, place, leash walking and recall fundamentals in 4 weeks.
8 wks -5mo.
DM for more info.
We have off-leash training packages to build a solid foundation for a better-behaved dog. Understanding canine behavior and reading a dog's body language are essential in training. We establish a strong foundation to work from, strengthening the bond and developing skills for both the dog and the handler. For more information, DM or email us. 🐶🐾
Registration is officially open for our July puppy classes!
Learn the importance of food training and bond building while we set your puppy up for lifelong skills!
During our Ontario obedience and protection workshop! Sylwia and Ronan did fantastic job. Both are super ambitious! 🥰
There’s something truly captivating about the soulful eyes of a senior dog. Mishka is one of those special dogs who, despite her age, still loves the outdoors. During my visit to Ontario for our obedience and protection workshop, I had the privilege of capturing these precious moments for Brent and Sarah. Mishka’s loving nature made this session unforgettable ❤
Well, it's more his than it is mine 🤷🏼♀️ we just did a 3,586km round trip without any hiccups. The best vehicle I have had for dogs!
That's a wrap! Amazing time had!
We are so grateful for everyone that dedicated their weekend to spend with us!
Obedience and Protection Workshop...we are already planning the next one!
Next weekend, we'll be teaching in Ontario! 🤩 I'm excited to work with Brent (Nationally Certified Decoy) and his beautiful wife, Sarah, for a fun filled, action-packed obedience and protection workshop!
If you'd like to join us, send a dm for info!
Just one adorable baby Luna during a mini photo session today, after her training session!
The muzzle. 😱
Amazing, valuable tool. Often seen as negative for those less understanding, but it's absolutely the opposite. When you see a dog in a muzzle, this means that the dog IS loved. Whoever owns this dog or is training this dog, truly cares for this dog.💖
We were at the vets, and it's a responsible measure to do this. With proper training and intro, this can be comfortable for them while maintaining safety for them and around them.
Because he's trained to wear them, this is one less stress for him, keeping all of his vet visits a positive space. 🏥 He can wear a basket muzzle or his protection muzzle (seen here... and yes, we know he looks like Hannibal 🙄). We had to get pretty close to his face, with some direct handling and pokes, so we opted for this muzzle in particular, where it was for a very short time. Many can use a sturdy basket style muzzle.
No matter what breed you have, dogs can become stressed with things they're not continually going to or comfortable with. Especially when they're going to a place with their space being invaded and usually poked at. One way you can absolutely help them, is by handling and rewarding, as well as getting them muzzle trained. Take small steps and make it rewarding. You only need 3-7 min of training a day to get started. If your dog is uncomfortable, you may be moving too fast for them. Take smaller steps while making progress.
As for our vet visit, this dog is cherished. This dog is loved and he was pitch perfect for his handling, because we prepared in a multitude of ways to make all these visits flow.
Thank you SSV for your kindness and services.
On the road again... soon!
📣 Calling all Ontario dog enthusiasts! 🐾
Exciting news! In June, I'll be teaming up with Brent to host an exclusive dog training workshop, and you're invited!
Whether you're a seasoned handler or just starting out, there's something for everyone. Limited working spaces are available (3 spaces left) to get one-on-one and group training, so secure yours now! Or, if you prefer to observe, grab an audit seat and soak in all the knowledge.
We'll dive into obedience for both fun and serious handlers, focusing on improving communication, developing drive, and tackling any training challenges you may face.
Plus, Brent, a Nationally Certified Decoy, will be there to bring out the best in your dog. With his expertise and passion, we'll work on genetic fulfillment, whether you're into sports or seeking true protection training.
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to deepen the bond with your dog and take your training to the next level. See you there!
📍 Location: Complete K9 Care Facility
📅 Date: June 15 & 16
https://bk9.ca/obedienceprotectionontario/
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We had a fantastic puppy class that emphasized human-to-dog socialization. We practiced swapping handlers to ensure puppies get used to being handled by different people, which is crucial for their interactions with vets, groomers, people they're going to interact with around them, and trainers. We paid close attention to each puppy's comfort levels and taught them how to settle when excited. Additionally, we worked on engagement exercises, place training, and focus work, and everyone made great progress. I'm incredibly proud of each participant's development. Out next set of classes are due end of June or early July! #puppy #puppyclasses #structureforsuccees #socialization #bk9
During this activity, we engaged with a young Rottweiler pup who seemed uneasy about hands approaching over his head. Observing his body language, we noticed a mix of curiosity and hesitation. It's crucial to transform this into a positive experience, employing food and desensitization methods. Refinements of this exercise will be necessary for extremely nervous puppies. Our next set of classes: End of June or early July 2024 #Rottweiler #puppy #puppytraining #behavior #obedience #counterconditioning #puppyclasses
🐕THIS...🐕 We're thrilled to have started our puppy class! It's the first of many, and we're really focusing on fun activities to engage amongst other puppies. It's all about getting them moving and making sure they're connected with their owners. #bk9 #puppy #puppyobedience #dog #dogclasses #puppyclasses #love #canecorso #mastiff #doodle #lab #bordercollie copyright: live your beautiful life - lights follow
Fantastic opportunity to collaborate with Nationally Certified Decoy & behaviour modification specialist, Brent Alvey, alongside multi-certified Dog Trainer, Becky Annah. With Brent's expertise and IGP decoy work and specialized behavior modification coupled with Becky's specialization in behavior modification obedience and recall training, this Duo brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to help you and your dog reach new heights in training. This workshop warmly welcomes both pet and working dogs, catering to all dog enthusiasts eager to deepen their bond and receive hands-on training from two highly skilled trainers, Becky and Brent. Whether you are looking to improve obedience, refine target behaviours, or simply #strengthen your #connection with your dog. We invite you to join us for an #enriching and #rewarding experience. #workshop #obedience #decoy #protection #obedience #Freestyle #behavior #dog #dogs #pet #puppy #igp #dogsports #live #love #k9 #recall #comewhencalled
Full on hunt mode, in the middle of prey drive, chasing a #deer .... Moment of truth for training. You can prepare and do a lot of drive control, you can simulate situations by throwing your dog in and out of drive. But, all that prep can go out of the window when there is something just absolutely temping, tapping into #natural drives and #instincts of the dog. My dog is extremely #prey motivated over animals, and this is where practice comes into work. 100% vocal recall, off of #chasing a deer. This is why I built a rock solid come when called #onlineprogram. Many people would have been going for an unscheduled #woods #hike. ✍️ DM for info #bk9 #comewhencalled #recall #wildlife #deer #chasing #momentoftruth #safety #dog #dogs #dogtraining #obedience #malinois #hound #hunting #deerhunter
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JOIN US for "Spring Has Sprung" for all things doggy! Mark this event in your calendar 📅 We're going to perform a working dog demo, doing freestyle obedience - in the dome! Stop in to see our display! 🔴 April 7th, 1400hh - 1800hh 🔴 Woof Pack (k9 Lifestyles Center) Just minutes outside Bridgewater 🔴 Come see all local businesses sporting dog and dog related products and services! #dog #doglife #allthingsdoggy #dogevent #demo #bk9 #woofpack #sharelocal #smallbusiness #localbusiness #petexpo
BK9 Training tip: Whatever your dog is assuming, do the opposite! No sequence training allows you to target specific points in training ig you are fully conscious, consistent, and aware that your dog is doing in every single moment of their training. Keep your analytical skills on point and learn to react from what you observe! #bk9 #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dog #dogs #obedience #k9 #learning #flow #technical
Sweet dreams are made of these kind of insyant recalls! Happy dogs, reliable freedom, any breed or lifestyle. You don't have to wait forever for results, but you have to connect and make a bond that's unbreakable. This is achieved through training, management and technique. We followed the story of a dog named Atlas, start through finish in distraction and environments to catalog all training in different scenarios in our Online program, "Come When Called." She wasn't my dog, but the results speak for themselves. She's living an amazing life, off leash, happy and with solid recall, anywhere. Come join us on that incredible journey! #obedience #dogtraining #onlinedogtraining #freedoom #dog
Keep it Clean and not LAZY! Overfeeding and long sessions make for dull training. To avoid rewarding lackluser response from your dog, opt for: 1. QUALITY food and rewards! 2. SHORT sessions! 3. Energized movements! #foodtraining #positivetraining #positivereinforcement #dogtraining #dogtraininghelp #dogtrainingtips #bk9 #shadymapleraw #rawdogfood #rawfood #pettraining #workingdogtrianing #love #k9
How LoNg are your tRaInIng Sessions❓️ This is a common one and let me tell you that it's all about quality over quanitity here! 🏅This transpires to my pet cilents and working clients alike! 🐶🐺 🔴 Quality is key! Ensure that you are building your skills and that they are on point when working with your dog. 🔴 Analyze! Know what you're aiming for and what progress looks like in your dog's training. Keep the goals in sight! 🔴 Less is more! I used to 'over-train' my dog - to the point where he was a bit tired. Shift your mindset to understanding the process and that each training session is going to be a stepping stone. ALWAYS end on a HIGH note- when your dog nails something! Watch your trianing evolve to never before! 💗 #bk9 #onlinetraining #foodtraining #dogtraininghelp #dogtrainingtip #rawfood #speciesappropriate #dogtrainer #don'toverdoit #keepitsimple #shorter #k9 #pet #petraining #performance @shadymapleraw
💝Wishing you a Happy Valentines Day from BK9💝 🎁 50% OFF🎁 Any Online Program - Today only. 💻 #onlinetraining #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dpgtraininghelp #dogtrainingtips #dog #puppy #puppytraining #recall #puppylove #comewhencalled #heeling #engagement #positivedogtraining #k9 #dogs #offleash #freedom #love #k #valentinesdaygifts #sale #raisedonraw @shadymapleraw Shady Maple Raw @ecollartechnologies E-Collar Technologies
We want to see it! 👀⬇️ Switch to middle down - TAG US!🔖 ✨️Quick tip✨️ Send your dog around something to build speed 🐆 🗣Shout out to @apexk9goldcoast - your movement was both clean and fast 🏎💨 #bk9 #obedience #freestyle #fun #dogtraining #malinois #challenge #share #love #k9 #Belgianmalinois #malinois
✨️How many commands do you think we used here? ✨️ 1,2,3,4,5..❓️ As important as the end goal is in to maintaining your focus and vision🏃♀️, every small accomplishment your dog 🐕 makes, is worthy of celebration 🥳 This is how you create strong bonds and focus worthy results! 📈 Get out and get moving with your dog. We have an amazing gift in front of out eyes 👀 😍 #obedience #obediencetraining #dog #dogtrainingtip #bk9 #workingdog #pet #performance #k9 #love #bond
Fulfillment comes in many forms, and it doesn't always have to be "genetic fulfillment". 😊 👩🎓Working with your dog so they can achieve a base level of obedience (come, sit or down stay, street heel or loose heel), makes for a dependable dog off leash, which makes for a free, reliable dog. No stress. They will always respond when you call or give command while keeping their full personality intact. But that relies on YOU! Why? You have to show your dog and teach them HOW to react/respond while maintaining a great connection. It's not exactly about the tools you use, even though they can be an amazing aid in the process, it's about how you interact, how you engage your dog and how valuable you make your time with them. ✨️ Do you work with their food, their ball, their treats? Are you Animated in your interaction? Do you use what you need to keep them safe? Do you take specific one on one time with them to increase the bond. Dog's love doing things. Have fun, be energetic, play with them, run with them, take them on an adventure where they can use their senses. 🏃♀️ Train the basics so you can achieve successful obedience in any environment.💗 #offleash #freedom #hikingwithdogs #bk9 #dogs #obedience #dogtraining
It's important to know...⬇️ 🔴We are in the early stages but not the very beginning in this demo. 🔴 Dog completely understands what the release marker means. If your dog has a clear understanding, they should "Pop" out of position and anticipate the reward. 🔴 We keep at each lesson until the dog is completely comfortable with the exercise! Don't move to next stages until your dog has mastered each one! #fetch #hold #dogtraining #dogtrainingtip #dogtraining #dogtrainer #obediencetraining #dog #dogsports #dogs #clicker #clickertraining
Online Class - Fix your Heeling! Crooked head position? Troubles Fading your lure? Want to have an animated heel? Becky, having faced the challenge of correcting her dogs head positon while heeling, shares how she transformed her heeling! New class just for you! https://store.bk9.ca/b/hf #dogtrainingtips #dogtraining #onlinetraining #dog #dogs #obedience #heeling #transformation #schutzund #ipg #demo #workingdog
💥SALE ENDS SOON!!!💥 Don't miss out on this launch sale! 🙌🏻 BK9 created a program based on one of the main issues in training - Come When Called in distraction. Curriculum in the comment section⬇️ Starting from the very beginning building blocks of a fun and engaging interaction from your dog, to properly introducing distractions. This program will walk you through it all, from practice in your home, to practice in distraction, to ultimate RELIABLE off leash FREEDOM! Foundation - Education - Freedom from Street to Beach and around other dogs. Link in Bio #BK9 #dogtraining #recall #offleash #onlinetraining #puppytraining
💕It really hit me....💕 Don't blink or you can miss it... One day, just petting him and looking in his eyes, realizing how short they are here in comparison to our lives. Just doesn't seem fair. I wish they lived longer. The bond you share with an animal is not measurable, yet there is a deep connect. They heal us in ways we cannot fathom. I'm just so thankful to have this dog part of my life, and will always cherish this being with my heart. I have been so fortunate to already go on such amazing adventures with him, traveled part of the world with him and have the opportunity to meet some of the most amazing people with the most wonderful connections. ❤ Thank you 💙Blue boy Vykör🖤 #bk9 #beckyannah #belgianmalinois #malinois #k9 #ptsd #dog #healing #love #connect #k #instadog #Instagram #bond #stsk9 #world #adventure #dogtraining #workingdog
💥💥NEW💥💥 . New footage on the horizon that we can't wait to share with you! . Since we have worked with thousands of dogs, many breeds, sizes and temperaments, we put something together ❤️ . You'll have to stay tuned for what we have in store! . #bk9 #beckyannah #dogtraining #dogtrainingtips #obedience #k #k9 #recall #socialization #horse #Lunenburg #historic #unesco #germanshepherd #shepherd #gsd
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BOOK YOUR FREE EVALUATION AND CONSULTATION TODAY! If you have a dog that doesn’t come when called, jumps on guests, doesn’t stay home without having to be tied, counter surfs, leash reactive, resource guards, chases anything that moves, etc... Or if you have a puppy that you want to start out on the right foot with, we can certainly help you! Check out our info & references via our website (link below). Limited spaces available for our ~Free~ Evaluations, so don’t hesitate to book your space. We love working & look forward to dedicated owners who are looking for real world results and a happy reliable dog. Sign up via our website! Have an amazing day! Becky Herman www.bk9.ca Photo Information: Jetta (left) & R***r (right) Jetta - started our puppy-hood to adulthood training after she was returned to the breeder from a previous home and then re-homed. She started training at about 4 months with her current owners. She didn’t have any form of training with a lot in her previous home and left a few challenges and behaviors to work through. With our private lessons, we were able to cover a lot and then with group classes and hiking adventures, we proofed the rest of the behaviors in real life distraction. It’s a total blast to have Jetta on these hikes and groups and still attends them today! Now she’s a very happy, free dog that comes when called, excellent around children and just an awesome family dog. Way to go Ashlee and Jetta! R***r - also started our puppy to adulthood training from the time he was 10 weeks old. The goal was for him to be a great all found family dog including with the grand-kids and a wonderful companion that they could trust to take outside with them and anywhere they go. We started R***r off on the right foot and had him reliably off leash by the time he was 6 months old - which is amazing and can happen with dedicated owners. He was able to run in a wide open field with or without other dogs or animals and know that he was going to come back to his owner, every time, on the first command! He’s truly a great all around dog, gentle spirit and we have accomplished our goals with him and more! His owners take him everywhere they go and they receive the question “is he a service dog” because of how well behaved he is when he’s ‘working’ in public. R***r is a lot of fun on our BK9 hikes & Group Classes with complete off leash obedience and freedom. Amazing work Nicole & R***r! Want to get started with your puppy? You wont regret our puppy program! www.bestk9.ca