WAK-9 Training

WAK-9 Training Dog Training and Consulting.

Specializing in:
Basic Obedience
Advanced Obedience
Off Leash
Distraction
Environmental
Behavioral Correction: (Requires Assessment)

Join us for our pop-in class tomorrow, 3/8 at 12 PM!
03/07/2025

Join us for our pop-in class tomorrow, 3/8 at 12 PM!

When we are outside enjoying family time, the doggos want to participate too. Water was splashing in the hot tub, and Bu...
03/07/2025

When we are outside enjoying family time, the doggos want to participate too. Water was splashing in the hot tub, and Buddy and Hela wanted to catch it! What cuties!

A wise woman said: "Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness" —...
03/06/2025

A wise woman said:

"Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness" — Oprah Winfrey

Failure, at times, can be a major part of dog training. Maybe this didn’t work, or that didn’t work. Try, try again. If you’re an aspiring female dog trainer out there— keep at it and keep your head high! Greatness is achieved one (sometimes painful, but necessary) step at a time.

Saturday obedience class. This last week, we worked on long leash walking using distractions (Buddy and Dipstick).
03/06/2025

Saturday obedience class. This last week, we worked on long leash walking using distractions (Buddy and Dipstick).

My name is Carley, and I am a Kennel Tech here at WAK-9. I have loved animals from such a young age, and I’ve always bee...
03/05/2025

My name is Carley, and I am a Kennel Tech here at WAK-9. I have loved animals from such a young age, and I’ve always been around them. While being here, I have learned that I have immense patience and empathy for our boarding and daycare dogs. I have also learned that I want to go to college to be a vet tech!

I have always struggled with finding my passion or my path, but working here with this amazing team has helped me find what I would like to do. They all inspire me day in and day out.

Absolutely gorgeous pointer doing what it’s meant to do.
03/05/2025

Absolutely gorgeous pointer doing what it’s meant to do.

**TEAM MEMBER SHOWCASE**Hello! My name is Mayzie, and I am the secretary for WAK-9 Training. In addition to my work, I d...
03/04/2025

**TEAM MEMBER SHOWCASE**

Hello! My name is Mayzie, and I am the secretary for WAK-9 Training. In addition to my work, I devote much of my time to my studies, as I will be graduating from OSU-Cascades with a bachelor's degree in Psychology this spring. In my free time, I enjoy skiing, walking my dog, and spending time with family, friends, and my fiancé, Jack. I am incredibly grateful to be surrounded by strong women who inspire and motivate me to be the best version of myself.

On Fridays, our service dog owner train program meets. You’ll see us around town working on these dogs and getting them ...
03/04/2025

On Fridays, our service dog owner train program meets. You’ll see us around town working on these dogs and getting them out into public settings. This last week we focused on scent training, which is an integral part of many service dog tasks. It is especially important for any service dog in training to learn to task while in public, so that when it’s time for them to shine on their own, these tasks come naturally. Daisy was stationed amongst a chemical aisle with many scents, however she maintained her ability to stay on task. She even got in her scent box with zeal.

03/04/2025
We got our Christmas award today! Our entire staff put an effort to get over 4000 lights on the Yukon! 2025 is gonna be ...
03/03/2025

We got our Christmas award today! Our entire staff put an effort to get over 4000 lights on the Yukon! 2025 is gonna be a lot brighter!

This Saturday is International Women’s Day. Some of you may not know, but Will’s team is run by all women (he’s the lone...
03/03/2025

This Saturday is International Women’s Day. Some of you may not know, but Will’s team is run by all women (he’s the lone wolf). This week and Saturday we will be showcasing some of our team members and their talents. We have been so blessed to have the strong and talented women we have on this team, and we wouldn’t have it any other way!! One thing some male trainers would possibly disagree on (but is really the truth), female trainers often possess the empathy towards dogs and their owners that many male trainers do not possess. Female trainers are often more patient and more willing to flex (not my training plan or the highway). We’ve seen it here, and you can certainly ask Will on any given day. So here’s to the women in our lives! This is a little advice from my own mother, Marilyn. If you’re a female trainer out there, I hope this helps, and keep your head up! You’re going wonderful places!

To all the women: Decide what the problem is, figure out how to solve it, and don’t give up. You can seek others advice but ultimately you live with what you decide. Be sure you believe you are right before standing your ground! If you’re getting paid less, fight to make it more and don’t accept less. If someone treats you like you have no brain because you are a woman, don’t accept that! God gave everyone a brain to use. Yours is no less. Always expect respect but extend respect also. ~Marilyn Simmons

With much love,
Karin

Join us for our pack walk today, 3/3 at 4 PM!
03/03/2025

Join us for our pack walk today, 3/3 at 4 PM!

The sun and warmth has finally arrived!
03/02/2025

The sun and warmth has finally arrived!

We want to thank Pollen Oregon, located in Madras Oregon at Snows Cleaner for these beautiful arrangements. One was for ...
03/02/2025

We want to thank Pollen Oregon, located in Madras Oregon at Snows Cleaner for these beautiful arrangements. One was for my wife and the other was for a therapy dog team that has been out of commission due to medical conditions. I am thankful to have a flower shop back in Madras that delivers!

Jessica got to work with the cutest puppy, Gemma. Jessica and Will have training availability, so be sure to book soon b...
03/02/2025

Jessica got to work with the cutest puppy, Gemma. Jessica and Will have training availability, so be sure to book soon by messaging us or booking online using the link below.

https://www.wak9training.com/book-online

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Videos

Teaching prancy heels, Jack Sparrow Style!
Teaching prancy heels, Jack Sparrow Style!

Teaching prancy heels, Jack Sparrow Style!

Do you need to reward fast with your markers?
Do you need to reward fast with your markers?

Do you need to reward fast with your markers? Buddy at 5 months. No. Smooth is fast, fast is smooth. Engagement and anticipation is built and we use that to help build reliability. And remember, have fun with your dog!

Structured fun in a pet friendly store.
Structured fun in a pet friendly store.

Ember learning to trust the handler more with us literally stepping over her.

Will and Dipstick demo
Will and Dipstick demo

Jupiter and Jumanji demo
Jupiter and Jumanji demo

The 2 Service Dog questions and what they are intended for.
The 2 Service Dog questions and what they are intended for.

When the questions are asked that businesses can legally ask about your dog, what do they mean. What are they intended for? Businesses are constantly ridiculed about these questions, but the importance goes much deeper than just the answers given. It came to light when I was talking to a business a few days ago and it became important to understand these questions they were asking. I never personally thought of it this way until I was discussing with them why I willingly and happily answer those questions; which I legally have to answer.

Buddy session with hold
Buddy session with hold

Buddy working on grabbing an item that’s actively in my hands.

Happy Sunday, everyone! Check out all the daycare and boarding fun happening at WAK-9. #wak9trainingdaycareboarding #playwithyourdog #centraloregondogtraining #dogsarelifecoaches #heytreatguy #wak9training #wak9boardinganddaycare

Getting your dog to cooperate with putting on gear.
Getting your dog to cooperate with putting on gear.

We start with the collar. Using luring techniques get the dog familiar with the gear going on and off. Building reps with this and working up.

Happy New Year! #wak9training #wak9trainingdaycareboarding

Building context with duration.
Building context with duration.

Raw footage, a look into my chaotic brain. Slowing the dog down without punishment and with distractions and allowing their brain to work. You get to see how I set up the dog. I see where a fail point is and move the dish off the platform. Building context into my expectations so he understands what I expect to get the reward. Difficulty is hard. At 16 weeks. He has to overcome other dog distractions, me, doorbell and door opening, food in the ground, and kids. To build this, there was a lot of leash and tether to keep him from interacting with those distractions and allowing him to make the choice to redirect back to me with reward.

A little bit about our service dog programs… #wak9training

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