1st Class K-9 Dog Training

1st Class K-9 Dog Training We are a dog training and behavior therapy company that uses balanced training to fit each dogs needs All our work is guaranteed for life.

We’re unique in that this is the only program in which every trainer is also an unparalleled behavior therapist. We use a holistic approach and balance the animal to address problem behaviors.

This week we are going to talk about the leash! Yoshi the Tosa Inu is our model today! 😍 Note how much space is between ...
10/13/2025

This week we are going to talk about the leash! Yoshi the Tosa Inu is our model today! 😍
Note how much space is between where the leash is placed and where his chain collar sits. Where the leash is he can be controlled by a four year old. Where the chain is, which is where most folks have their dog's collar/leash when walking, he could pull a 1994 Ford F-150 4x4 that is lifted with oversized wheels and 33 inch tires across offroad terrain. Ask me how I know... 😑

Join us tomorrow as we talk about leash placement and why it matters!

When I am working with a dog, it's always just me and the animal. Not the noise, the expectations and comments of peopl...
10/09/2025

When I am working with a dog, it's always just me and the animal. Not the noise, the expectations and comments of people around, the rush of life, the demands on my time by everything else, worry, anxiety, fear, etc...

My advice to someone working with their dog?

Stop.

Take a deep breath.

It's just you and the dog.

Give yourself some grace and time. Be patient and consistent. Take on step at a time and keep moving forward. 👍❤👍

If you are struggling to see the results you are looking for in training your dog, remember this:Unless you are teaching...
10/07/2025

If you are struggling to see the results you are looking for in training your dog, remember this:

Unless you are teaching specific competitive obedience commands, do not focus on correcting or rewarding -actions.-

You correct and reward -states of mind.-

Take Yoshiko here. He isn't doing anything wrong currently, but it is clear his mindset is about to lead to trouble. You can feel it just by looking at the picture, lol! If we simply stopped addressing him because he is no longer barking, or if we tried to "redirect" this, it would not end well at all. We have to address his state of mind.
Now, we cannot speak to his mind directly, so of course we have to correct inappropriate behaviors but remember the work doesn't end there. The goal is a change of heart, addressing the problem behavior is just a means to change his mind on something. Address the mind and the deeds will follow.

Never forget that.

Happy Labor Day everyone!After a nice break we are back in the office and ready for the fall/winter season! Just want to...
09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day everyone!
After a nice break we are back in the office and ready for the fall/winter season! Just want to take a moment to shout out our oldest! He spoiled the pups rotten at first and then started to find their behavior hard to deal with as they got older. I got on him about that and told him that he needed to face what he created and deal with it.
It hasn't been perfect or pretty but he has worked hard on it and I think it is starting to show in the way the pups are starting to mind him. I am immensely proud of this kid for facing and fixing his mistakes and I know he is better for it. Way to go, bub! You're on your way to becoming one heck of a great man. Now stop growing. ❤🥹

Happy Teenth, y'all!Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Tex...
06/19/2025

Happy Teenth, y'all!

Juneteenth (short for “June Nineteenth”) marks the day when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1865 to take control of the state and ensure that all enslaved people be freed. The troops’ arrival came a full two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Juneteenth honors the end to slavery in the United States and is considered the longest-running African American holiday.

Have a blessed day everyone!😀❤🕺🕺🕺

Thank you all for your birthday wishes and for the congratulations and celebrating our new family member! Mr. Noah is do...
06/08/2025

Thank you all for your birthday wishes and for the congratulations and celebrating our new family member! Mr. Noah is doing great and we are back home learning what the new "normal" is, lol!

We'll be getting back to things soon, but I want to give an update and some baby shots in the meantime! I hope y'all are having a great weekend! God Bless!

Our family just grew by 1! ❤️🐇Say hi to Mr. Noah.
05/31/2025

Our family just grew by 1! ❤️🐇
Say hi to Mr. Noah.

Today, we honor the brave men and women who gave everything so we could chase our dreams. One such hero didn't stop ther...
05/26/2025

Today, we honor the brave men and women who gave everything so we could chase our dreams. One such hero didn't stop there, but also actually gave me the money to buy my first male Tosa when I was still in highschool. RIP Papa James. ❤

We hope you all have a blessed Memorial Day.

Dante and Kikyo were showing off their trail manners as we were getting a family hike in. Mind you, this was before the ...
03/28/2025

Dante and Kikyo were showing off their trail manners as we were getting a family hike in. Mind you, this was before the now toddler was walking around, so I should probably practice training her before we all go out on a walk again, lol! 😂❤👀

A well behaved dog is a miracle of the moment.The only thing you need to do is create the outcome you want to see in a g...
03/27/2025

A well behaved dog is a miracle of the moment.

The only thing you need to do is create the outcome you want to see in a given moment and then trust your work. Nothing more. Nothing less. And nothing else.

If you are looking for great ways to exercise your dog, there is nothing quite like a good spring pole set up. The parts...
03/27/2025

If you are looking for great ways to exercise your dog, there is nothing quite like a good spring pole set up. The parts needed are simple and it can provide hours each week of good wholesome fun to your pup!

If you'd like to know how I make mine, just drop a comment! :D

Simplify.Whenever and wherever possible work on simplifying your life with your dog. Just take time to enjoy being yours...
03/25/2025

Simplify.

Whenever and wherever possible work on simplifying your life with your dog. Just take time to enjoy being yourselves and learn to find that joy in all situations. We will get more into "How-to"s soon enough, but for now just hear a few thoughts from me starting with this one.
Take your time and enjoy being a pet parent wherever and whenever you can.

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