AZ K9 Academy

02/02/2025

Chewy meet a super sweet friend and greeted her calmly/nicely today! He also worked a bit on confidence but his HUGE win for the day was over the course of 21 minutes shifting from jumping on people upon greeting to sitting calmly and waiting for the pets. He made the day for numerous Home Depot Employees today and we appreciate each one that helped!

02/02/2025

Arrow may have found a new favorite Task today! I have never seen a dog respond and accept a Task so fast! He was adorable today!

02/02/2025

Welcome Ranger to the AZ K9 Academy family!! Oh my gosh! I don't think my heart can handle this sweet boy and his amazing Handlers! He used his first session with us showing off and refining the obedience he's learned so far while charming everyone at Home Depot. He is going to be incredible to watch grow!

02/01/2025

Congratulations Team Jax!!! They graduated from our Service Dog Training program and are incredible to watch together! Best of luck as you continue to grow together, we are so proud of everyone's hard work!

02/01/2025

Sprinkles may be small but boy is her impact mighty! During her session she showcased her obedience, had us all cheering for her, and got in a bit of Tasking practice. Such a great session!

02/01/2025

Just like a rainbow after a storm, Shiloh shined during her session. She and her Handler were able to remain in control as other dogs passed by and she even worked into ignoring a few altogether. This Team absolutely worked to EARN their Basic Obedience Certificate and I am so very proud of every step they have taken together!

01/30/2025

Sunny and her Handler did a fantastic job learning cues for meeting people vs politely excusing in the moment.

01/28/2025

Winston had lots of confidence building during his session. Honestly, I can't blame him.....those mannequins popped up out of nowhere!

01/28/2025

Cookie had a fun session working on the next step of her Scent Training. Her obedience is coming along nicely allowing new opportunities for her!

01/27/2025

I often say to give grace where it's needed, Shiloh and her Handler absolutely needed grace during their session. Fear periods can hit out of nowhere but slowing down to assess the cause and work the dog through it always pays off. Frustrating or disheartening days happen, it our job as Handlers to not let them take over. Fantastic job working through the frustration Team Shiloh!

01/27/2025

Neo and his Handler enjoyed a beautiful park session bonding and building some confidence together. I love watching a Team grow and communicate!

01/27/2025

Violet had a wonderful first store session where she learned and progressed her Place command beautifully! Her Handlers were so patient as she checked out and settled into a new location.

01/25/2025

Jax had a wonderful session preparing for his next adventure and showcasing to his Handler that he is ready!! This Team is magnificent!

01/25/2025

Sprinkles had such a fun session fine tuning some communication and working on her public manners today.

01/25/2025

Dixie returned from a break and happily showed me everything she remembered! She is doing so well and got to start working on her next Tasks!

01/24/2025

Our latest Foster Dog, Gretel, is one of the Heart of Infinity Rescue dogs SAVED from the elist thanks to incredible volunteers. If you have space to share and love to give consider becoming a Foster Family for one of these beautiful souls.

We are looking for loving fosters/adopters to open their homes to dogs saved from the euthanasia list! We would love to get some of our dogs out of boarding as well. If you are interested in helping our rescue team, please apply to become a foster ❤️

https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/foster/HOIR/Dog

01/21/2025

Pssst. Excuse me please. Nobody saw me fall in here....right?!
Oh Winston! What a stellar session! He braved new things and reeled in all of his focus to work on his Heel and store etiquette with his Handler. They did so well together!

01/21/2025

Cookie did so well walking in a Heel and ignoring other dogs today!