K9 Venues, LLC

09/19/2024

Reminder: Handling Practice and Workshop!

Join us Fridays at 4:30pm - Let's get ready for the ring together!

Register online: www.k9venues.com

09/13/2024

We are starting another “Introduction to K9 Nose Work” course on Sept 25th. The 4-week corse is $100.

Nose Work is appropriate for dogs of any age, breed or size. No prior experience is necessary. This course will tap into your dog's natural desire to hunt and positively reinforce that behavior using high-value treats. Nose Work builds confidence (even for timid dogs), burns mental and physical energy, and allows you to learn just how good your dogs nose really is!

Class dates/times are a follows:

Sept 25th, 2024 6:30pm
Oct 2nd, 2024 6:30pm
Oct 9th, 2024 6:30pm
Oct 16th, 2024 6:30pm

You can register at www.k9venues.com/class-r

09/13/2024

Have you been wanting to start Agility but it seems like the Agility Foundation group class dates/times never work out for you?

Well, we have great news! We now have a number of class times on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Saturdays available for K9s with no former agility experience to get started.
Look for "Agility Foundations" on our registration page: https://www.k9venues.com/class-r
You will have a dedicated 20 min slot to work 1-2-1 with Beth.

08/15/2024

This is a great opportunity and it’s not too far away. Highly recommend it!

08/09/2024

Congratulations to Emily and Noodle for earning their Odor Recognition Title (ORT) on their very first try! Can't wait to see all the things this team accomplishes in the future!

07/18/2024

Reminder: We now have handling practice and workshop!

Fridays at 4:30pm - Very beginner friendly!

Come join the fun and work on training, seasoning, and problem solving.

See you in the ring!

www.k9venues.com

07/17/2024

Reminder: Competitive Obedience Workshop is scheduled every Friday at 3pm!

Classes held inside in air conditioning.

New to Obedience? We will help you!

Need a different time? Reach out - Many options for private or semi-private lessons are available.

See you in the ring!

www.k9venues.com

07/08/2024

The Next Agility Foundations Course is Now Open for Registration!

Class dates/times are:
July 30th at 5:30pm
Aug 6th at 5:30pm
Aug 13th at 5:30pm
Aug 20th at 5:30pm

To register - https://www.k9venues.com/class-r

07/07/2024

AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Course Starting August 1st at 11:30 am – Now Open for Registration!

Have you ever wondered if your dog could learn to be a little more, well, civilized? Look no further!

Our 6-week AKC Canine Good Citizen course will help you transform your furry friend.

Week 1: Orientation and Basic Manners: We start with a bang—or rather, a sit and stay! This week, we’ll introduce you and your dog to the basics of good manners. Think of it as the doggie version of finishing school, but with more treats and fewer curtsies.

Week 2: The Art of Loose Leash Walking: Does your dog think a walk means dragging you like a sled through the neighborhood? This week we begin teaching the concept of strolling beside you with the grace of a runway model, minus the attitude.

Week 3: Social Butterfly Skills:
Forget awkward encounters. Focus will be on teaching your dog to walk by dogs, humans and more with the poise of a seasoned diplomat.

Week 4: Come When Called: Imagine calling your dog and actually having them come to you, Revolutionary, right?

Week 5: Handling and Grooming Etiquette: Does your dog act like you’re planning a heist every time you try to trim their nails? We cover how to teach them that grooming and handling are not elaborate plots but simply part of their newfound sophisticated lifestyle.

Week 6: Graduation and Mock CGC Test
The final week is where your dog gets to strut their stuff and show off their newfound skills. We’ll conduct a mock CGC test to determine how ready they are for the real thing or what additional skills should be practiced for the prestigious title of Canine Good Citizen. Cue the applause and belly rubs!

Sign up today and transform your chaotic K9 into a refined canine companion! www.k9venues.com/class-r

07/07/2024

Companion Foundations Course Starting August 1st @ 10 am - Now Open for Registration

Register for our 6-week Companion Foundations course to begin your training journey, tackle the essentials for raising a well-mannered dog and transform your rambunctious K9.
Curriculum Highlights:

K9 Body Language & Play Behaviors: Learn to interpret the various signals dogs use to communicate their emotions and intentions. Decode tail wagging, ear positioning, facial expressions and body postures.

Introduction to Markers: Master the art of communication with your dog using markers. The benefits of using markers include accelerated learning, as dogs quickly understand which behaviors are being rewarded and reduce confusion as the markers provide clear and consistent feedback to your K9.

Shaping for Positions: Mold your dog's posture like a pro. Perfect those sits, downs, and stays with techniques that make learning fun and effective.

Engagement & Productive Play: Discover the secrets to keeping your dog’s attention while having fun. Turn every playtime into a productive session that reinforces positive behaviors.
Impulse Control for Biting/Mouthing: Curb those enthusiastic nibbles with impulse control techniques.

Appropriate Greeting & Social Skills: Teach your pup the dos and don’ts of doggy diplomacy. No more jumping on guests—just polite tail wags and perfect paw shakes.

Crate Games: Make the crate your dog's favorite place to be. Turn crate training into a game your pup will love, transforming confinement into cozy contentment.

Love your Collar/Leash/Harness: Help your dog see their gear as the gateway to adventure, not a necessary evil. Your dog will love to “Gear Up”.

Polite Door Entrances/Exits: Say goodbye to door-dashing and hello to polite entrances and exits. Your dog can learn to wait patiently and enter or exit gracefully.

Register at www.k9venues.com/class-r

07/07/2024

Most of you know already, but just a reminder, the asphalt is hot! Please do not walk your dogs across it!

We are lucky, however, to have shade close to the building. We encourage you if possible to back into the shade to unload your dogs for class 🙂 It is much cooler there without the direct sun.

If you need any assistance carrying things or getting into the crate room safely, please let your instructor know and we will help you.

07/07/2024

RallyFree and Musical Freestyle video event for anyone within 500 miles of Southern Oregon.

06/24/2024

You have asked - We have made it happen!

Conformation Handling Practice and Workshop will be held Fridays at 4:30pm.

All levels of handler experience welcome, all ages and breeds of dogs welcome as well.

Having trouble with something in the ring? We'll help you train it so you can feel confident and enjoy showing the dog you love.

It takes a village, and we love being in your corner!

Registration at: www.k9venues.com

06/23/2024

Today was a fantastic example of a dog saying I can’t do what you asking me to do right now and a fantastic example of how the trial environment alone can change everything for the dog. Just 3 weeks ago Ice did the snif-n-go, which had even more challenging searches, nailing almost 100% of the searches. Hell, he even nailed the search that hade 3 official hides mixed between hides of cheddar cheese or figs and he has never been exposed to food distractors before.

Today was a similar setup to the snif-n-go in that we had a long drive the day before, an overnight hotel stay, and a fairly laid back/relaxed parking area as we waited our turn to search. In fact we were even in the same spot in the line up as we were at the snif-n-go. So what was different about today? Yes there were a few more people in the search area but even before getting to the area I knew, without a doubt, the search was going to likely be a problem, and I was right.

We will never truly know what the dogs sense/experience “in the air” at a trial but it being an “official trial day” absolutely makes a difference!! You can try to mimic it but you never truly can. It is a fact, and you just have to have patience and work thru it.

As soon as I asked Ice to do the warm up boxes for our first search today, I knew we were in trouble! He would not engage or even consider tying to play the game. Not much I could do however, as it was time for our official run time. As anticipated the run was not successful. He was clearly telling me he could not play the game at this time.

Our Second run, started the same way at the warm up boxes, and the official search was only slightly better (but just barely), and in the last 5 secs we managed to pull off an astonishing “yes”.

For the Third and final run of the day, something changed! It was a very different story at the warm up boxes. He played the game and when I prevented a second warm up box run, he pulled in the direction of the first warm up box and barked in frustration that I was not letting him do it again. So I let him, and I knew this time he was ready to do his job.

Sure enough, on the official run, right off the bat he got down to business, checked each box he came to, and nailed it lickity split!

Videos of each run for the learning experience to go along with my story. Also, you will notice on the first and second runs, I let him (several times) go way out of the search area, hoping he would catch odor, settle in, or maybe it would act as a reset - although neither tactic work. Enjoy.

Search 1
https://youtu.be/XOJllcebc5Y?si=SZUGUca6AWwlzpUj

Search 2
https://youtu.be/Id_SwXUEndk?si=8W7FN1GsGaSdM5CY

Search 3
https://youtu.be/GE4idoz0udc?si=2sjAwli099DoK7qz

06/21/2024

As I head out to Ice’s first ORT, I keep this in mind

06/17/2024

Companion Foundations Course – Now Open for Registration

Register for our 6-week Companion Foundations course to begin your training journey, tackle the essentials for raising a well-mannered dog and transform your rambunctious K9.

Curriculum Highlights:

K9 Body Language & Play Behaviors: Learn to interpret the various signals dogs use to communicate their emotions and intentions. Decode tail wagging, ear positioning, facial expressions and body postures.

Introduction to Markers: Master the art of communication with your dog using markers. The benefits of using markers include accelerated learning, as dogs quickly understand which behaviors are being rewarded and reduce confusion as the markers provide clear and consistent feedback to your K9.

Shaping for Positions: Mold your dog's posture like a pro. Perfect those sits, downs, and stays with techniques that make learning fun and effective.

Engagement & Productive Play: Discover the secrets to keeping your dog’s attention while having fun. Turn every playtime into a productive session that reinforces positive behaviors.

Impulse Control for Biting/Mouthing: Curb those enthusiastic nibbles with impulse control techniques.

Appropriate Greeting & Social Skills: Teach your pup the dos and don’ts of doggy diplomacy. No more jumping on guests—just polite tail wags and perfect paw shakes.

Crate Games: Make the crate your dog's favorite place to be. Turn crate training into a game your pup will love, transforming confinement into cozy contentment.

Love your Collar/Leash/Harness: Help your dog see their gear as the gateway to adventure, not a necessary evil. Your dog will love to “Gear Up”.

Polite Door Entrances/Exits: Say goodbye to door-dashing and hello to polite entrances and exits. Your dog can learn to wait patiently and enter or exit gracefully.

Register at www.k9venues.com/class-r

06/17/2024

AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Course – Now Open for Registration!

Have you ever wondered if your dog could learn to be a little more, well, civilized? Look no further!

Our 6-week AKC Canine Good Citizen course will help you transform your furry friend.

Week 1: Orientation and Basic Manners: We start with a bang—or rather, a sit and stay! This week, we’ll introduce you and your dog to the basics of good manners. Think of it as the doggie version of finishing school, but with more treats and fewer curtsies.

Week 2: The Art of Loose Leash Walking: Does your dog think a walk means dragging you like a sled through the neighborhood? This week we begin teaching the concept of strolling beside you with the grace of a runway model, minus the attitude.

Week 3: Social Butterfly Skills:
Forget awkward encounters. Focus will be on teaching your dog to walk by dogs, humans and more with the poise of a seasoned diplomat.

Week 4: Come When Called: Imagine calling your dog and actually having them come to you, Revolutionary, right?

Week 5: Handling and Grooming Etiquette: Does your dog act like you’re planning a heist every time you try to trim their nails? We cover how to teach them that grooming and handling are not elaborate plots but simply part of their newfound sophisticated lifestyle.

Week 6: Graduation and Mock CGC Test
The final week is where your dog gets to strut their stuff and show off their newfound skills. We’ll conduct a mock CGC test to determine how ready they are for the real thing or what additional skills should be practiced for the prestigious title of Canine Good Citizen. Cue the applause and belly rubs!

Sign up today and transform your chaotic K9 into a refined canine companion! www.k9venues.com/class-r

06/11/2024

K9 Venues, LLC is very excited to welcome Krishna Abel to the Rogue Valley and our K9V Team!

She has over 30 years experience working with dogs in a variety of different disciplines. She began her training journey early, with a Guide dog puppy when she was a pre-teen and spent several years attending, and then teaching, at her local 4-H dog obedience classes. She has since expanded her knowledge to include conformation and Search and Rescue work, including Human Remains Detection.

She is a certified trainer though the Animal Behavior College and is dedicated to using science based positive reinforcement techniques to develop mutually beneficial human/k9 partnerships.

She specializes in basic manners, obedience and service tasks and is an AKC CGC Evaluator. She maintains an extensive training library and attends conferences and seminars on an ongoing basis to stay current with the evolving world of dog training.

Krishna will be conducting all our Companion K9 class/courses. Please give her a warm welcome and keep an eye out on this page for her upcoming AKC CGC and/or STAR puppy courses and her Companion K9 and/or Puppy Foundation courses.

Also, if you have interest in one or more of these fill out a waitlist form on our website or give us a shout out here, so we can reach out for best day/times to offer these classes.

06/10/2024

Don't forget - Sundays are for Rally!

1pm Handler's Choice (Advanced through Master)

3pm Novice (With introduction to Intermediate)

Nervous about joining a group? Have questions about the sport? We are happy to schedule you for a private lesson as well. 🙂

05/10/2024

Think you might be interested in Musical Freestyle or RallyFree? Come watch our demo at PetSmart on Saturday, May 11 at 4:00 pm. Our foundation class starts June 11 and is now open for registration.

05/10/2024