Confidante K9

04/02/2024

Our latest film gig! 9mm has been featured in 3 films and briefly in a TV series now.

It's live on YouTube!

For those that played Fallout 4, this is a reimagining of the end of the game.

For those that haven't played/don't game, please watch it and give it a thumbs up anyway.

Nigel Kim deserves all the love he can get for the literal blood, sweat, and tears he put into this short film. Help get his name out there and on the map. He's so very talented and passionate about creating film that can be enjoyed from all aspects.

Of all the sets we've been on, this project was hands down my favorite to be a part of. The cast and crew were amazing, the set location was beautiful, and the content hit a nostalgia button for me.

Seriously, please share. Watch. Thumb up. All the things.

Warning: Bl00d, G0re, & V10lence

https://youtu.be/9JTnIUKwtnE?si=o0XfDl_bEf0u-Uap

Oh, yeah. P.S. We do animal training for film. 😉

03/31/2024

Happy Easter! We hope you are getting to enjoy this beautiful day in the best way!

03/26/2024

I have 2 foster dogs with me who are ready for their very own home.

They are not affiliated with a rescue, but if the right rescue were to take them in and place them in appropriate foster/forever homes, I'm fine with that.

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Name: Saban

Breed: GSD/Malinois

Location: Central Alabama

3 y/o male, currently intact. Must be neutered.

He's safe with me but I HAVE to find him a foster/rescue placement or appropriate home, and soon. I have many of my own personal GSD and malinois and paying client dogs that take up most of my time. It isn't fair for him to sit here forever waiting.

He's medium drive overall. Low end of high food drive. Toy drive is in there, but wasn't fostered much in previous homes so he's unsure of what's okay and what isn't.

I've not tested him with a lot of dogs, but he was living with a German shepherd in his last home and has been fine with my older, lower energy dogs here.

So far, he doesn't seem to have any interest in my cats. It is worth noting that my cats are ridiculously dog savvy and do not typically run or do things that would normally trigger prey drive in dogs.

He's crate trained and settles fine in the crate.

He is house trained but will need time to generalize in a new setting.

I do not recommend a home with small/young children. He is a BIG boy. I do think he will be fine with older kids/teens who understand boundaries with dogs.

I think he would make a fine entry level sport dog for things like nosework, rally, weight pull, etc. Not a bitework prospect.

Transport to the right foster/rescue or home can be arranged.

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Name: Yo/Yabo/Odie, responds to them all

Breed: Mixy-Mix, but embark posted below

Gender: Neutered male

Age: Estimated to be about 2 years

The Good: Yabo is one of the sweetest, easy to get along with dogs I've met. He's good with other dogs and submissive to any sign of aggression from another dog. He mostly ignores my cats. He loves everyone he meets - though I haven't had an opportunity to test him with little little kiddos. He's been great with everyone 8 yrs and up. I think he would do just fine with youngers, I just haven't tested it.

He's super food motivated, so relatively easy to train.

He's crate trained and house trained.

While he would be an excellent pet dog for someone, he would also enjoy some funsy sporty stuff. He's been introduced to rats (barn hunt), loves to swim (has no interest in leaving the dock yet), enjoys pulling (weight pull), and could do alright in scentwork.

The Bad: He's been with me for a little over a year and I've honestly not taken time to teach him basic obedience or manners. He isn't rude, and he's pretty good in the house, just don't expect him to be a rockstar obedience candidate.

The Ugly: Little homie has pretty severe hip dysplasia. I can provide rads (given I can find where they're buried in my phone). He is mostly asymptomatic as long as he remains on his glucosamine supplements and gets regular exercise that targets maintaining hip muscles. This is the biggest reason I've held onto him for so long. I want to know he's going to someone who can make the right decisions for his well-being. So, that being said, no high impact sports for this dude.

Embark: http://embk.me/yabos?utm_campaign=cns_ref_dog_pub_profile&utm_medium=other&utm_source=embark

It's been tough making the decision to place him, but he just doesn't get enough one on one time here. Happy to answer any questions. Currently located in Birmingham, AL but transport is available to the right home.

There will be a reasonable, small 🏠💵 and low transport costs if transport is needed.

03/22/2024

Are you ready for a cool summer? 😎

We're so excited for our friends at C&C Canine Academy!

Keep your 👀 on pages for announcements!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/jkkhE9667GYPDVsK/?mibextid=xfxF2i

02/27/2024

Sign up links for sniffy things!

Barn Hunt Drop-Ins
2/27/2024

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe13DC6XQtS3L3LhsgTn2PP086GAroU1KH7ym2CHxufu2wKYQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Scentwork Run-Throughs
3/4/2024
Alabaster
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4U65HaIV4PlFMHgpm7Plkc4G95jTT-VKYpc10gZkrqadLxw/viewform?usp=sf_link

02/26/2024

Hey folks!

Quick announcement!

We'll be moving this evening's scentwork drop-ins to NEXT Monday, March 4th!

Sign-ups for scentwork and barn hunt drop-ins will be posted shortly. 😊🐀

02/22/2024

We're back and we have a special announcement!

We are competing at the NKC Alabama Championship this weekend with our catahoulas. However, the hosts have graciously allowed us to set up not one, but TWO, sport try-its!

Tomorrow, Friday 2/23, we will be offering weight pull practice and try its! We'll have our small dog cart (65 lbs), 240 lbs of blocks, and harnesses in MANY sizes available. This will be a great opportunity for some confidence building and starting dogs. We're also offering this at a special price this week, $10 for 2 pulls. You may pull as many times as you like - within reason - your dog's safety comes first! Sign up is day-of and first come, first serve. We'll plan to start around 3pm.

We'll also have a mini lure coursing course set up. Coursing will be available all 3 days, Fri-Sun, as time permits. $10 per fun run!

Where:
Coonhound Cabin
6007 CR 41
Clanton, AL

02/22/2024

S.O.S!

Is all our phone says today!

We are currently affected by the nationwide AT&T service outage.

When I'm home and connected to wi-fi, I can access FB messenger, but until AT&T restores service that is my only method of contact.

02/20/2024

Tomorrow's Barn Hunt Drop-In Sign up!

We will start at 5pm and finish by 7:30pm. 4 teams will rotate out per hour. Please complete one form per dog.

$30 for the first dog. $20 for each additional dog.

2979 County Rd 45
Sterrett, AL

We will start at 5pm and finish by 7:30pm. 4 teams will rotate out per hour. Please complete one form per dog. $30 for the first dog. $20 for each additional dog. 2979 County Rd 45 Sterrett, AL

02/19/2024

Sign-Up for Scentwork run-throughs tonight!

The run throughs are for dogs who are already imprinted on odor and searching.

The first dog will be on the line at 5pm and we will run dogs through 7pm.

Time slots are 5pm-6pm and 6pm-7pm.

6 dog/handler teams per time slot.

$25 per dog/handler team

4 element searches total

Willow Brook Farms
2979 County Rd 45
Sterrett, AL

https://forms.gle/b5Cm6pbskiUnd1v1A

02/16/2024

ANNOUNCEMENT

No weight pull practice tonight!

I'm finishing up some last minute needs for UpDog this weekend and want to be sure it all gets done.

We'll be at the NKC Championship next weekend. More info to come!

02/12/2024

Howdy y'all!

I'm working on sending out welcome emails for tomorrow night's intro to barn hunt class. If you've signed up and don't receive the email by tonight, please message me!

We will be starting back our drop-in practices tomorrow, as well!

Drop-ins will start at 5pm. Sign up link below and all information is in the link.

Happy hunting, my friends!

We will start at 5pm and finish by 7:30pm. 4 teams will rotate out per hour. Please complete one form per dog. $30 for the first dog. $20 for each additional dog. 2979 County Rd 45 Sterrett, AL

02/09/2024

Trying to get an idea of how many folks want to come do drag work tonight. 5pm-7-ishpm.

Location might help:

2979 County Rd 45; Sterrett

02/05/2024

It's Here! The new class schedule!

Intro to Barn Hunt - Sterrett
Starts 02/13/2024
4pm-5pm
Sign Up & Info: https://forms.gle/hHqF6hPSWD9FuhhM9

Intro to Barn Hunt - Alabaster!
Starts 2/21/2024
6pm-7pm
Sign Up & Info: https://forms.gle/nwE2NYYR8Q115QHy6

Barn Hunt Drop-Ins will return at our Sterrett location starting 02/13! Drop-ins are available to teams who have been through the Intro Class and want to continue practice.
Tuesdays 5pm - 7pm unless otherwise annouced.

Weight Pull Nights will resume this Friday, 02/09! $20 per dog. Pull nights will be as follows:
02/09 - Drag work night, 5pm-8pm
02/16 - Track work night, 5pm-8pm
02/22 - Cart work Night, 5pm-8pm
02/29 - PENDING, Track work, 5pm-8pm

New this season! Scentwork drop-ins! There will be 4 elements set to search each night, and hides will be set to be beneficial to teams at multiple levels. Cost will be $25 per dog.
02/19 - Willow Brook Farm, Sterrett, AL, 5pm-7pm
02/26 - Patriots Park, Alabaster, AL, 5pm-7pm
03/11 - Location & Time TBD
03/25 - Location & Time TBD
04/15 - Location & Time TBD

Keep you eyes on our page for more fun designed for you and your dog!

Learn the ins and outs of the sport of Barn Hunt! Each week you and your will be introduced to the elements of preparing to compete. Time: 6pm-7pm First night: 02/21/2023 Will run for 6 weeks Final night: 03/26/2024** ** There is a good chance I will need to be out of town the first week of March. I...

02/03/2024

Let's do a Saturday Shout-out to this mans right here!

When I first met this handsome fella, he had a very strict mind of his own. All the world was full of games, and those games were only fun for Ibby.

Pulling on leash? Check.

Barking at dogs? Yay!

Coming when called? Who is this Ibby you speak of?

Today, Ibby was a whole different dog!

Pulling on leash? Nah. I'd rather be next to Mom.

Barking at dogs? No, they weren't as exciting as the new games we played.

Coming when called? Well, I might have nearly plowed Mom over.

Ibby's mom has really put in a lot of time, work, and patience with this fella, and it's really starting to shine!

We're proud of this team and love seeing the progress Ibby has made!

01/31/2024

We've had many reach out and request it!

Willow Brook Farm has a scheduled AKC Fit Dog course starting soon!

The first class will meet Friday February 9th at 6pm at Willow Brook Farm.

Follow the link for details!

https://www.facebook.com/share/SKLPET2LttggFwh2/?mibextid=I6gGtw