Gen1 K9

Gen1 K9 Training dogs and educating humans in Island, Skagit, and King counties.

✨ Happy New Year from Gen1 K9 ✨As we step into a brand new year, I just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU! From the...
01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from Gen1 K9 ✨

As we step into a brand new year, I just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU! From the bottom of my heart. This little business exists because of you. Your trust, your support, your referrals, your kindness, and your belief in what I do mean more than I could ever put into words.

Thank you for trusting me with your dogs, for cheering me on, and for allowing Gen1 K9 to grow into what it is today. Every lesson, every board & train, every day train and every message of support has shaped this journey, and I am endlessly grateful.

I wish you and your families a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year, filled with growth, joy, and lots of wagging tails. I’m so excited for what’s ahead and honored to continue this journey with you in the year to come. 🐾

With so much gratitude,
Lorena 💛

The pack and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.We pray this season blesses you with love, joy, peace, ...
12/24/2025

The pack and I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas.
We pray this season blesses you with love, joy, peace, and time well spent with those who matter most 🎄🎁♥️

12/17/2025

Behavior doesn’t lie—consistency shows.
Training always shows in your dog’s improved behavior. When you do this work every day, you learn to read the dog, not the words. You can say you’re doing the work until you’re blue in the face, but the truth always shows in your dog’s unimproved behavior.
Remember, training only works when it’s actually implemented at home.

🎄🐾 Holiday Puppy Training Special 🐾🎄Just brought home a new puppy? The first 30 days matter more than most people realiz...
12/16/2025

🎄🐾 Holiday Puppy Training Special 🐾🎄
Just brought home a new puppy? The first 30 days matter more than most people realize.

Our First 30 Days Success Package is designed to help you start strong with structure, confidence, and realistic goals—without overwhelm.

✔️ 4 weekly training sessions
✔️ Daily video check-ins
✔️ Customized goal plan for your puppy

💲 Holiday Special: $480
📅 Valid now through January 5, 2026
🐶 For puppies under 1 year of age**

Spots are limited—DM to set your puppy up for success.

**some restrictions apply**

We will be closed today to celebrate my birthday! 🎉 Koda is taking the day off and we will get back to it tomorrow. God ...
12/11/2025

We will be closed today to celebrate my birthday! 🎉
Koda is taking the day off and we will get back to it tomorrow. God Bless ♥️

Welcome to the pack, Koda! 🐾Koda is a 3-year-old mixed-breed pup with a whole lot of goofiness, a touch of nerves, and s...
12/08/2025

Welcome to the pack, Koda! 🐾
Koda is a 3-year-old mixed-breed pup with a whole lot of goofiness, a touch of nerves, and some reactive tendencies. Over the next three weeks, we’ll be working to build his confidence and reduce that reactivity, all while keeping his amazing goofy personality exactly as it is. Because honestly… who doesn’t love a silly doggo?

Follow along as we help Koda grow into the happy, confident, and calm boy we know he’s meant to be! 🧡🐶

11/22/2025

It’s Christmas time! While the dogs enjoyed some place time this little elf worked her Christmas magic!🪄🎄

✨ Temporary Closure Notice ✨Gen1 K9 will be closed for vacation until November 20th as Lorena takes some much-needed res...
11/03/2025

✨ Temporary Closure Notice ✨

Gen1 K9 will be closed for vacation until November 20th as Lorena takes some much-needed rest and recharge time.

While we’re away, you can still book Program Placement Assessments and Private Lessons with Denise directly through our website at gen1k9.com.

For our current clients with any urgent questions during this time, please reach out to Denise at 📧 [email protected].

Please note that Lorena will be entirely unavailable during this period and will respond to all messages once she returns.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support — we look forward to seeing you and your pups soon! 🐾💛

— The Gen1 K9 Team

Little Miss Dove! 🕊️Dove was the very first to kick off our new private lessons program, and she just graduated! 🎓When I...
10/29/2025

Little Miss Dove! 🕊️
Dove was the very first to kick off our new private lessons program, and she just graduated! 🎓

When I first met Dove, she was fearful of almost everything and hesitant to let anyone near. I even wondered if private lessons would be the right fit for her. But we decided to give it a shot, focusing on one goal — building her confidence instead of coddling her fear.

It’s so important to remember: when our dogs show fear, our instinct is often to comfort and shield them. But true confidence comes from helping them face their fears in a safe and structured way, not avoiding them. By gently guiding them through what’s uncomfortable, we teach them that the world isn’t so scary after all.

Dove’s owners fully embraced that mindset. They showed up, put in the work, and gave her the support she needed to grow. Over the last six weeks, she’s blossomed into a brave, curious little dog who continues to take on the world with courage every single day.

Go Dovey! 💛 It’s been such an honor to watch you become the confident dog we always knew you could be.

🎓 Luke & Bean Graduated! 🎓These two were absolute star students, and I loved every minute of working with them!🐾 Luke wa...
10/25/2025

🎓 Luke & Bean Graduated! 🎓

These two were absolute star students, and I loved every minute of working with them!

🐾 Luke was once the guy you could not trust around an open door. If it cracked open, he was gone! Recall? Not a chance. 😅
But now, this boy has earned his off-leash freedom. His owners can trust him, and more importantly, he trusts his owners. 💪

🐶 Bean came to us as a rambunctious little brother who didn’t quite understand when playtime was over (we’ve all met that sibling, right?). Now his owners can help Luke out and keep the peace when Bean starts to push his luck. 😂

Both boys learned how to enjoy walks together without turning the leash into a tangled mess — a total win for mom! 🙌

I’m so proud of these two and all their progress. I’ll miss seeing them every day, but they’re ready to take on the world. ❤️ Good boys! 🐾

Today we remember September 11, 2001. Our hearts are with the families whose lives were forever changed, and with the la...
09/11/2025

Today we remember September 11, 2001. Our hearts are with the families whose lives were forever changed, and with the law enforcement officers, firefighters, and first responders who gave so much that day and in the days that followed.

At Gen1 K9, we also hold deep respect for the search and rescue dogs and their handlers who worked tirelessly in the aftermath. These incredible dogs not only brought hope in the darkest hours, but also showed the world the extraordinary impact of the human-canine bond. Their courage is a powerful reminder of why we honor and value the service of working dogs.

We will never forget.

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Anacortes, WA

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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