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About K9s Helping you to build a great relationship with your dog using kind, ethical & evidence-based methods

Hazel and her person, Lani, aced the intro scent work class. Look at that indication. Well done Team.
19/12/2024

Hazel and her person, Lani, aced the intro scent work class. Look at that indication. Well done Team.

Congratulations to Charlie on graduating from Puppy Preschool! 🐾 Such a clever pup and a big shout-out to his amazing pe...
18/12/2024

Congratulations to Charlie on graduating from Puppy Preschool! 🐾 Such a clever pup and a big shout-out to his amazing person, Alice, and assistant trainer, Dean 😁👏✨

Mock Scent Work Trial 4th January 2025UPDATED! Calling all scent work enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've completed an intro class ...
15/12/2024

Mock Scent Work Trial 4th January 2025

UPDATED!

Calling all scent work enthusiasts! 🌟 If you've completed an intro class or want to practice before the real trial on Jan 18-19, this is your chance!

🎯 What to expect:
✅ Friendly, fun trial experience
✅ Just $5 per dog, per level
✅ Shared lunch

📅 Register now or on the day!

And if your dog has qualified out of Advanced and you still want to have a play, join us! It's all good practice :)

👉 Click here to register: https://forms.gle/D6sSKAZCh4UsE8Ve9

Let’s make sniffing a blast! 🐶👃✨

A few weeks ago, the Koolies participated in another scent work trial. Lucky for us, Floofy Photography was there to cap...
12/12/2024

A few weeks ago, the Koolies participated in another scent work trial. Lucky for us, Floofy Photography was there to capture the action! I finally got my hands on some amazing photos of the doggos doing their thing to add to my treasure trove of memories. Photos let us save those special moments, give us a chance to brag (just a little), and celebrate our dogs' one-of-a-kind personalities. So go ahead—take that photo!

29/11/2024

Tahi and I went for a solo walk, and wow—he surprised me! He’s not always the most polite walker, but he tried really hard. A few tight leashes at the start while he checked the p-mail, but otherwise, we had a really nice, calm walk. He doesn't need a treat every couple of steps so I used driveways as markers for me to reward him.

Some say loose leash walking is the holy grail of dog training, and while it’s simple, it’s not always easy. It’s all about patience and consistency.

When you decide that the little black dog needs a shower post home detention and two others insist they need one too.
29/11/2024

When you decide that the little black dog needs a shower post home detention and two others insist they need one too.

21/11/2024

Wise words.

Maisie didn't wake us up this morning, and for a split second, my heart stopped. At 11, she's my reminder to cherish eve...
17/11/2024

Maisie didn't wake us up this morning, and for a split second, my heart stopped. At 11, she's my reminder to cherish every bark, every quirky moment, and even the naughtiness. One day, our house will be quieter, but today I'm embracing it. 🐾 Take yet another photo, go for that walk, play a bit longer, and tell your dog just how amazing they are. Carpe diem, dog lovers. 🐶♥️

Maisie thinks fireworks suck ☹️
08/11/2024

Maisie thinks fireworks suck ☹️

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole” ~ Roger Caras 🐾❤️Here’s to the doggos who bring joy, loyalt...
08/11/2024

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole” ~ Roger Caras 🐾❤️

Here’s to the doggos who bring joy, loyalty, and endless love into every moment. Tag someone who shares their life with a pup that makes it complete!

05/11/2024

RNZ Concert is offering a Guy Fawkes night radio show of music chosen to be gentle for pets, and people, during fireworks, in collaboration with SPCA.

Have you been wanting to try scent work with your dog? Here's an opportunity to get started.Scent work is a fun thing to...
31/10/2024

Have you been wanting to try scent work with your dog? Here's an opportunity to get started.

Scent work is a fun thing to do with your dog, any dog! Confident dogs! Shy dogs! Dogs with large personal spaces! Over-excited dogs! Dogs of all ages! Dogs of any breed!

Scent work will help you build a stronger relationship with your dog.

Join my introductory scent work class NOW starting on November 7th in Invercargill!

🐾 Got a new puppy and live near Invercargill? Join my puppy preschool and let’s help your furbaby become the best boy or...
31/10/2024

🐾 Got a new puppy and live near Invercargill? Join my puppy preschool and let’s help your furbaby become the best boy or girl ever! 🐶💖 Starting from 10 weeks old (after two rounds of vaccinations), your pup can join us any Monday. With only 5 spots per class, you’ll get all the guidance you need to build a strong, happy bond with your new friend! Email me at [email protected] to secure a spot. Let’s get those tails wagging! 🎉

Boom! I love a sale. Enriched Canines is where I get the Koolies' Sea Tangles powder (for their teeth). I'm going shoppi...
31/10/2024

Boom! I love a sale. Enriched Canines is where I get the Koolies' Sea Tangles powder (for their teeth). I'm going shopping!!

25% off storewide till the 5th of Nov and FREE NZ shipping till the end of the year - Merry Enrichmas

Both promos are automatically applied at checkout

Photo by Brya Ingram Photography

www.enrichedcanines.co.nz

Today's office. Sunny but very windy.
25/10/2024

Today's office. Sunny but very windy.

Have you been wanting to try scent work with your dog? Here's an opportunity to get started.Scent work is a fun thing to...
22/10/2024

Have you been wanting to try scent work with your dog? Here's an opportunity to get started.

Scent work is a fun thing to do with your dog, any dog! Confident dogs! Shy dogs! Dogs with large personal spaces! Over-excited dogs! Dogs of all ages! Dogs of any breed!

Scent work will help you build a stronger relationship with your dog.

Join my introductory scent work class starting on October 31st in Innvercargill!

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Invercargill
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Tahi and I went for a solo walk, and wow—he surprised me! He’s not always the most polite walker, but he tried really hard. A few tight leashes at the start while he checked the p-mail, but otherwise, we had a really nice, calm walk. He doesn't need a treat every couple of steps so I used driveways as markers for me to reward him. Some say loose leash walking is the holy grail of dog training, and while it’s simple, it’s not always easy. It’s all about patience and consistency.

Hoodad got a Father's Day gift from Tahi, a cool treat pouch from @stylish.hound . No more boring kibble. And now he has Velcro dogs 🤣 #kooliesofinstagram #stylishhound

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME! According to some dog trainers who use correction-based methods, one test of a totally obedient dog is if it can walk beside you near traffic. This is a terrible idea. What if a cat suddenly appeared or a car backfired? Eeek! Totally setting up dogs to fail. Because we humans cannot control everything in the environment. But I'm not one to turn down a challenge. So yesterday, I did something a bit stupid. I tested Enzo and Zelda. Now, admittedly it wasn't peak traffic but the 4-lane road was still busy. And the dogs were closest to the road. I was using both hands to film and not giving my full attention to what was going on around me. And I was by myself. Oh, and yes, I wasn't holding their leads. But the Koolies did good. My heart was in my mouth though because, you know, cats. Would I do this again? Hell, no!!! But I wanted to prove a point: Dogs trained using force-free methods can ace these totally pointless tests. But this is not a life skill for dogs. From now on, we'll stick to the important stuff, like reliable recalls. And footpath walks will be on lead. I love my dogs too much to put them at risk just to look good. #forcefreedogtraining #kooliesofinstagram

Zelda's not sold on the new Koolie car just yet. But a bit of patience, her bed, and some Possyum, we're getting there.#kooliesofinstagram #dogapproved #forcefreetraining

There are useful tricks and then there are those that are just for fun. #forcefree #forcefreetraining #kooliesofinstagram #oldognewtricks

Guess who joined Maisie and Zelda's outing this morning? #kelpie

We managed a short run in between showers. Go the birthday girlie 🥳 #kooliesofinstagram

Today, the Koolies had a short run at Donovan Park. A woman walking her small dog on a retractable lead commented on the Koolies good recalls (Tahi may have gone to say hi). I said they were paid well. Of course, it's not just about the treats. It's about building a relationship and a habit. And it doesn't happen overnight. And that cute-as-a-button puppy recall? The first thing that seems to fall apart during puppy adolescence is the recall. If your teen pup seems to have lost her ears and her recall, I can help. Email me for more information ([email protected]).

Today Ava met a Piwakawaka, Benson and Eddie tried their paws at exterior searches, Delta chillaxed, and they all worked on real world recalls and walks. #perfectpunks #teendog #bestestdoggo #forcefreetraining #forcefree

Cuzzie walk with Zelda and @gordothekelpie The hoomum only got photos of Maisie...who found just about every log and pseudo-log to pose on. #dogsonlogs #kooliesofinstagram

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Real world dog training for puppies, pets and sports dogs

Jo is a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner and a Fear Free Certified Professional. It is this comprehensive background in positive dog training that underpins her coaching programme. Jo encourages dog owners to use reward-based force-free (and fun) dog training methods with their canine companions.

Not only have dogs been part of Jo’s life since she was 9 (that’s Flynn on the left and Oscar on the right above), she has been helping dog owners for more than ten years as a volunteer instructor.

To find out how Jo can help you to teach your dog to be the dog that you want, visit https://aboutk9s.com/.