Gulf Coast K9 Dog Training

01/28/2025

Choosing the right breed can aid training efforts. We believe every dog is capable of good behavior. Yet, some breeds assimilate training more seamlessly. Our latest blog shares those breeds with you. Find out which ones and why.

Visit Gulf Coast K9 Dog Training blog. Gain insights to make informed decisions. Remember, we're always here to help with dog training needs. Remember, we are equally committed to every dog's improvement.
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When choosing a dog, one of the most important factors for many people is how easily a dog can be trained. Whether you’re a first-time dog owner or just looking for a dog that is relatively easy to train, some breeds are known for their intelligence, eagerness to please, and ability to learn comma...

01/27/2025

Ya know, just out here having fun with my dogs while everyone gets a field trip to the park! 💚
SNITCH is one spicy lady who is so much fun to work!

01/22/2025

Meet SLIM
Y’all have seen his big brother Jet ✈️ around over the last couple of years. We’ve had the honor of training with Slim’s owner for the last 8 years now and it all started with the OG, Benny. After Benny passed we got to meet Jet in our raise and train program. So when the opportunity came along to have another all star of a labbie, Jet’s owner couldn’t pass it up…and he called us in to help lay the foundation!

We love it when we get to work with owners through the years and with all of their new dogs. Makes us feel like we’re doing it right 💚 Building lasting relationships with our clients and their dogs is always at the heart of our mission.

Stay tuned for Slim’s glow up and his progress over the next year…it’s going to be FUN!

01/20/2025

Meet DOLCE
Our newest raise and train. This little guy just came to us directly from his breeder to make sure he gets the right start. Don’t worry though this is a tag team event between GCK9 and his owners.

While we make sure to get things like potty and crate training under control we are also helping Dolce learn all of the basics that are key ingredients to having a well adjusted, confident adult dog with SOLID manners and obedience! Stay tuned so you can watch Dolce grow up over the next year 💚

01/11/2025

Explore the joy of learning with your canine friend at Gulf Coast K9 Dog Training. Whether you are experienced or new, we offer stimulating tricks to keep you involved. South Florida residents, invest quality time with your loyal companion.

Our training services are designed to entertain and educate. Join us and experience the bond grow stronger. Engage with an exciting journey of learning with your dog.
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The start of a new year is the perfect time to bond with your furry friend and introduce new skills to their repertoire. Teaching your dog tricks not only stimulates their mind but also strengthens your bond and provides a fun way to interact. Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or a first-timer, th...

01/08/2025

This cutie-pa-tootie is BYRDIE. She’s hanging with us to get some of her manners under control like coming when called and walking better on leash. Her owners would love to take her more places but just don’t feel like they can right now…but training will allow them to do that!

Let’s welcome byrdie to the GCK9 family 💚

12/19/2024

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12/12/2024

Morning stretches for Jillian and meditation for the doggos! Maisy and Bennie are learning how to be chill and work around one another. While one is tethered the other munchkin practices some reps and duration place. It might not look like a lot…but believe me for these three (tater included)…this is MAGIC!

Tater is super impulsive and always wants to be part of the action so getting him to learn to be chill while he’s not the center of attention is a big step in his training journey.

11/28/2024

We got some SERIOUS steps in today!!
All the campers and some resident pack members hit the trials to enjoy the beautiful weather.

Rosco and GiGi were put to the test today when we saw dogs, golf carts and kids on scooters. These are all things that would have been a nightmare before training. Now that they have learned a new way to respond to these really “exciting” things the walk was a breeze!!

Tater (tot) had a great time watching the squirrels and chickens…and didn’t even take Jillian for a ride. Yes we have before and after video as proof!! When tater was dropped off he was WILD. As we’re into week two we are finally starting to see those gears spinning and things click. It’s not there yet, but we are seeing HUGE progress!

Snitch and squirty love going for walks and while they don’t always get to join the campers…today they did…and were equally unamused with the silly noises trying to get those ears up and looking at the camera 🤣

11/21/2024

Rosco met a “new” doggo today!
Rosco can be pretty reactive around other dogs, or at least he used to be!! It would make walks super stressful and even gave his mom a little PTSD. After working with other trainers who couldn’t help…they found GCK9.

Today we practiced walking past a dog wearing jammies…aka, Jorge!! Jorge is part of our pack and is great at playing “new” dog distractions. Rosco made great choices and even put himself in a down for the picture. And Jorge always takes every opportunity to put his jammies on for a walk.

With the unregulated dog training industry…anyone can call themselves a trainer, they can have super “reasonable” prices but it doesn’t mean that they can help your dog! Rosco is finally starting to make the connections for true learning to take place and good habits to form…and we are SO proud of him AND his parents 💚

11/19/2024

Self care….
Drinks lots of coffee so you’re less murdery…
Drink water to prevent dehydration…
Stretch, because dogs take it out of you!
Dogs ALWAYS come first in our world. Sometimes we just need to figure out how to take care of ourselves too! So…Rosco is learning how to chill while Jillian works on touching her toes and her dogs bark all around both of them…because mom sitting on the floor is fun!

11/19/2024

NEW CAMPER Alert‼️
Check out our training buddies this week.
ROSCO is back in action showing the new kids the ropes. He’s come such a long way and we are super excited to be half way through and really start to test his skills.

GIGI the little BC/Shepherd mix is super expressive when it comes to her ears and silly noises…but she also hates golf carts and dogs that yell at her from across the street. We will be tuning up her manners and adding to the foundation her owners already put in place.

TATER (tot) the American bulldog is all kinds of wild, frat boy, body slamming, pulling, bouncing woo boy energy! He is so fun but we have to work on helping him tame his wild side. This guy has had quite the uprooting after his foster mom was displaced thanks to the hurricanes. We’re here to help him gain some manners so his foster mom can give him a great life until he finds his forever 💚

11/13/2024

Checking out the new sights to start the week off right!
Rosco struggled before with walks and distractions. Each week we are slowly progressing, re-teaching some tools and communication and building engagement under stress. In situations like this it just takes time to unravel the bad habits and slowly start to create better habits and choices…especially under stress.

Training is a process and we always try to do what is fair for the dog…while making sure to create lasting behaviors 💚

11/06/2024

Hitting the trail today watching the hula dancing squirrels 🐿️ and taking a nice stroll.

Rosco has been having a lot of fun and learning things…we know his owners are going to be super happy with his new skills. Stress free walks are always something we strive for! Training is a lifestyle but one of balance. It can’t all be work or only freedom and fun. We need both to create a happy life for our dogs 🐾

11/01/2024

Rocky says happy GRADUATION DAY 🤩
When all of the training comes together…we’ve had really great progress in the last three weeks, learning manners, leash walking, come when called and just general life skills. Rocky’s owners been included in the process every step of the way because it’s all about the team and not just about teaching the dog 💚🐾🐾

11/01/2024

It’s not always about training, sometimes we romp and roll in the grass too! Training is a balance of work, play and rest. Rosco enjoyed his afternoon rolling in the grass between training sessions. We all need some down time so that we can do quality work!