Black Onyx Dog Training LLC

Black Onyx Dog Training LLC We do more than teach obedience; we help you and your dog build a meaningful relationship rooted in mutual trust and respect.
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01/01/2026

Ranger and Lux went to the vet this week and for dogs with a potential bite risk, going to the vet looks a little different.

Ranger went in for some back leg pain. We found out he has Lyme disease and luxating patellas. Lux had a wellness check and routine vaccinations. Both of them needed muzzles for their visits and that’s not a bad thing. Muzzles create safety for everyone involved.

Ranger did great overall. He only needed his muzzle during the hands-on exam. While we were waiting in the lobby he even let a few staff members say hi, they were sure happy about that! He was a happy boy when they gifted him with a new toy which was so kind.

Lux needed her muzzle from the start. She feels pressure quickly and has had less exposure to new people. While she’s comfortable at my house, we’ve got more work ahead. She was able to get through part of her appointment, but ultimately needed to be sedated to safely finish her exam and vaccines. That was the safest and most respectful choice for everyone, including her. Some stress is okay if you’re able to coach them through it, but in this case it may have caused some regression in her progress as it was just too much. Bonus, we got her long nails cut!

Big thank you to both vet teams for working with me and these spicy souls to make sure they still get the care they deserve. 🖤

12/30/2025

Things to leave behind in 2025, part ✌🏼!

12/27/2025

Let’s leave the noise behind in 2025. You and your dog got this! 🖤

Wishing you a calm, cozy, dog hair covered Christmas!🎄 Whether you’re spending the day with family, friends, or curled u...
12/25/2025

Wishing you a calm, cozy, dog hair covered Christmas!🎄 Whether you’re spending the day with family, friends, or curled up with your dog watching movies, I hope you get a moment to breathe, reflect, and just be.

Thank you for your continued support, trust, and presence. This year’s been full of growth, challenge, and change and I’m so grateful to be doing it with this community.

Merry Christmas from Black Onyx.
🖤 Katerina

Photos: Shine Pet Photography

Merry Christmas Eve to (almost) everyone!🎄🤪From your favorite, sometimes feral, dog trainer…But actually, all in good fu...
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas Eve to (almost) everyone!🎄🤪
From your favorite, sometimes feral, dog trainer…
But actually, all in good fun and hopefully relatable!

12/22/2025

This first week with Ranger has been focusing on decompression. No pressure or big expectations. Just giving him space to settle in and learn that he’s safe here.

When people see a scared or standoffish dog, maybe one like Ranger that’s growling or backing away, the instinct is to treat it like a nervous person: talk to them, coax them in, offer your hand, or try to win them over with baby talk. But dogs aren’t people…

For nervous dogs, the best thing you can do is… nothing; ignore them. No eye contact, talking, reaching towards them, patting the ground, etc. Just go about your day and let them exist near you. That’s how trust happens.

Ranger and I still have a long road ahead, but the relationship is building. Today, we started some light obedience and mindset work that will support his long-term success. After the holiday, we’ll dive deeper into confidence-building and his sensitivity around being leashed and new people.

Willow heads home today, just in time to enjoy the holidays with her family!🎄As a growing Great Dane puppy with a whole ...
12/21/2025

Willow heads home today, just in time to enjoy the holidays with her family!🎄

As a growing Great Dane puppy with a whole lot of love to give (but also some sass!), she’ll definitely have her moments back home, but now her family will know how to navigate them.

Her family has been all in from the start and now they’ve got the tools, the mindset, and the structure to keep building on everything she’s learned here.

Congratulations! 🖤🐾

While I personally don’t love the idea of gifting a puppy for Christmas… I know it happens.So if you’re adding a new pup...
12/20/2025

While I personally don’t love the idea of gifting a puppy for Christmas… I know it happens.

So if you’re adding a new pup to the family this season, please make sure you’re thinking beyond the bow and the holiday morning.

Puppies need more than love and a cute collar.
They need structure. Training. Vet care. Grooming. Boundaries.

I’m already booking into May, so if training is part of your plan (and it should be!), now is the time to reach out.

Set your future self and your puppy up for success!🖤

Dogs don’t only resource guard food, bones, or toys. They also can resource guard space, people, furniture, random objec...
12/19/2025

Dogs don’t only resource guard food, bones, or toys. They also can resource guard space, people, furniture, random objects, you name it.

What some people think is “cute, funny or protective” behavior… is often actually a huge red flag.

Growling when someone hugs you. Snapping when asked to move. Stiffening when another dog walks by the couch. That’s not cute, that’s resource guarding.

It’s not something to laugh at or continue to let pattern. It’s a real behavior issue that needs clarity, structure, and training support.

12/18/2025

Most dogs can jump into the car, I promise. Willow struggled at first, but once she understood what was being asked, she nailed it.

Whether they ride in a crate or hold a down, car manners are about safety and state of mind. When a dog rides calmly, they’re not pacing from window to window or trying to crawl into your lap.

And just like any threshold, dogs should wait before jumping out of the car. Not everything needs to be a launch sequence.

Dear Santa,Dog ownership wasn’t what I expected… but here we are.Which one(s) do you relate to? 🎄🐾
12/16/2025

Dear Santa,
Dog ownership wasn’t what I expected… but here we are.

Which one(s) do you relate to? 🎄🐾

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