09/07/2024
We will start the Adult Group Basic Obedience Class next Saturday at 9:30 am still time to sign up and join in we did a small group more so getting to meet us and see the facility.
Great owners and great dogs.
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Puppy-Adult Off Leash,Detection, SAR HRD K9s,Customize Programs,Groups- Private Programs. We don't push products and gimmicks or promise quick results there are no fast results in dog training its slow and easy to reach your training goal. We Offer All Levels
Of Obedience Training From our Top Puppy Kindergarten through Our Off Leash Program. We also Have Customized Programs for you and your dog. K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training comes Highly Recommended by Local Veterinary Offices, As well as Other Dog Trainers and Pet Groomers. All Photos, Videos taken by K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training are Owned By and Copywritten. Copywritten and owned by Marsha Durfee & K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training
We will start the Adult Group Basic Obedience Class next Saturday at 9:30 am still time to sign up and join in we did a small group more so getting to meet us and see the facility.
Great owners and great dogs.
Photos from today's Puppy Kindergarten Class,
So much fun working with everyone and their puppies , such a pleasure to see how how far each one has come and watching new puppies in the class work and learn. This class builds that foundation skills and starts building that strong bond and trust with the owner .
Saturday Classes
8am Puppy Kindergarten Class.
930 am New Adult Basic Group Obedience Class
Looking forward to seeing everyone.
530 pm Group Droo in Obedience meeting at City of kingman complex across the street from the courthouse cost is $10.00 each dog.
Today Rocky was working on walking next to his mom's walker as a service dog in training he has to be able to navigate next to it, sit automatically when she stops moving forward. By the time training was done he was ready for a nap.
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Wednesday class
9am Puppy Group Obedience Class
This is a new class it's a 6-week class for puppies 7 months-10 months old
During the drop in class last night there was a beautiful Rainbow so some of the owners and their dogs wanted photos 😀
Photos from last night's Drop in Obedience Class,we had lots of fun working on Stairs, go to place, down/ stay, sit/stay, look at me. Just a nice relaxing Class while having fun with the dogs.
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🐾 Elevate Your Expertise as a Public Trainer for Pets 🐾
🔍 Dive deep into essential skills like Pet Dog Training, Detection Training, SAR, and HRD Training!
🗓️ Schedule: April 14th-18th, 2025
💰 Cost: $395.00 per person
(50% non-refundable deposit required by January 2025)
Certifications available for an additional fee upon successful completion.
🏡 Important: All dogs must be safely kept in kennels during classroom sessions.
📚 Class Outline:
(subject to change)
* Introduction to ASCTI Certification Standards
* Puppies in Training Programs: Tailored Duration Guidelines
*Training for Your Passion: Dog Sports, Competition, Therapy, Service, and more
*Essential Tools for Trainers: Building Your Toolbox
*Safety Protocols in Public Training Environments
*Kennel Care and Management: BnT Requirements
*Kong Winning with Your Dog Program
*Maximizing Group Classes
*Liability Management: Business Insurance, Licenses, and Permits
*K9 Detection Training: Narcotics, Weapons, Explosives, Arson
*Imprinting Puppies: Making Training a Fun Game
*Alert Training: Aggressive vs. Passive Alerts
*Private Sector Detection K9 Rules and Guidelines
*Video Usage in Training Sessions
*Transitioning Rewards: From Food to Toy
*Understanding Odor Flow
*Detection Legal Implications: Choosing Your Words Wisely
*Exploring the K9 Olfactory System
*Tracking Essentials: GPS, Maps, and Training Logs
*Weather Effects on Scent Movement
*Group Training Dynamics: Why Teamwork Matters
*Boat Recovery Techniques: Dry Dock and Water Imprinting
*Problem-solving Strategies and Much More!
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Don't miss this chance to master the art of dog training and become a certified expert. Reserve your seat today and take the next step in your professional journey!
ATTENTION;
DUE TO IN-COMING STORM
NO DROP IN OBEDIENCE CLASS
TONIGHT!!!!
We will try and do it tomorrow same time same place
Photos from this morning's Puppy Kindergarten Class, we had a wonderful time working with the puppies and their owners. We worked on loose leash walking, working on the different equipment, Winning with Your Dog Program part 1. Gate Manners with Recalls each Puppy is at different stages this is great as other puppies will follow the other ones. At this age Class and training has to be fun for them it's all about games to them we make it fun so as they move forward into more difficult obedience skills it will be much easier for them to learn.
Introducing a One-of-a-Kind Class: Grooming Foundation Skills! 🐩
We are thrilled to announce our brand-new Grooming Foundation Skills class at K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training! This 4-week course is designed to help your puppy or adult dog become comfortable with essential grooming procedures—no water, no baths, just foundational skills that make grooming a breeze.
What Will Your Dog Learn?
Tub Training: How to confidently walk up the steps and get into the tub.
Handling in the Tub: Learn how to adjust to belly straps, neck loops, and a Happy Hoodie.
Blower Training: Using your towel from home, we'll introduce your dog to the blower for drying.
Table Manners: Training on getting on and off the grooming table, with the table moving up and down.
Zoom Groom & Nail Grinding: Comfortably turning around on the table and having their feet touched for nail grinding.
Important Details
📅 Duration: 4 weeks Date and time TBA
💲 Cost: $175.00 (No refunds)
🐾 Vaccinations: Dogs must be up-to-date on vaccines from a vet and have a negative f***l exam.
🚫 Restrictions: No aggressive dogs or females in heat. No kids allowed in class.
🎟️ Limited Space: Only 2 dogs per class—reserve your spot now!
Please note, this is a foundation skills class only—we are not grooming dogs, but preparing them to be groomed with ease. We reserve the right to refuse service.
Ready to set your dog up for grooming success? Secure your spot today!
Let's welcome Juber into our Private Obedience Program she is such a cutie pie.
Saturday Classes
8am Puppy Kindergarten Class.
Time Change for Drop in Class
5:30 pm
Drop in obedience class
Meeting at the City of Kingman complex across the street from the truck.
Cost is $10.00 each dog.
In the World of Detection, SAR, and HRD Training 🐕🦺
We rely on a variety of specialized tools to keep our working dogs safe and effective in the field. These include high-visibility harnesses, dog boots to protect their pads, bells to keep track of them while they work, and Rex Specs to shield their eyes from environmental hazards.
One essential tool we use is the Garmin Alpha 300i GPS tracking collar. This advanced system allows handlers to monitor their dog’s location and make necessary corrections, while also enabling those at the base to track the dog’s movements on another unit.
However, when it comes to teaching a dog its Trained Final Response (TFR)—whether it's sitting, lying down, jumping, or pawing—we believe in letting the dog choose its natural response. Incorrect use of these tools can easily lead to confusion for the dog, which is why it’s crucial to train with experienced trainers who are well-versed in these tools. The goal is to create a cohesive team where the handler and dog work seamlessly together, all in the service of helping the community.
We had a wonderful time at Ace Hardware, thank you for your support and having us come to your store. We did a demo of HRD work K9 Ranger and K9 Gibbs worked on two new scents they found them and alerted wonderful job to their owners for knowing how to read what they were telling them.
K9 Falcon has worked on these new scents. We also had williow with us and she was working customer service with Lolarae Pulst williow was the official greeter.
Come join us today at 10am
At
Tri-State Ace Hardware - Fort Mohave
4515 S. Hwy 95 | Fort Mohave, AZ 86426
We will have
K9 Gibbs who is training as Water HRD on site.
Certified live tracking K9 Ranger who is training on HRD.
K9 Falcon who is training for private sector Narcotic and Water HRD
We might also have K9 Millie and K9 Lycy that may make an appearance.
Unfortunately Certified Fire Therapy K9 Xena is off on another wildfire.
For all those wanting to know what came via semi. While at superzoo we were looking at different grooming tubs and found one we really like so we bought it and we weren't going to bring one home even though we could have. We are not going to offer any grooming services but will be posting a new class to teach puppies and dogs to feel comfortable loading in the tub, getting on a grooming table having a dryer going the different sounds and tools used in grooming..stand by for class information.
We love Murdoc
📢 Attention All Dog Owners!
Join us at K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training on Saturday, September 7th at 9:30 AM for our Adult Group Basic Obedience Class!
This 6-week class, priced at just $150.offers a fun and engaging way to strengthen the bond between you and your dog while mastering essential obedience skills.
What We'll Cover:
Loose Leash Walking
Sit/Stay
Down/StayGo to Place
Gate Manners
LookWinning with Your Dog
Recalls
No Jump
Our dedicated, certified, and experienced trainers are ready to help you and your dog succeed. As the tri-state area’s most award-winning dog training business, voted by hundreds of satisfied dog owners, we guarantee a top-tier training experience.
📅 Book Your Spot Today! Spaces are limited, so secure your place in this transformative class.
When you go shopping at superzoo and can't fit everything into the pickup truck it comes via semi 😁😁 what is it? Guess you all will have to wait and find out soon.
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Falcon got to work on HRD today with two new scents and one older one. Plus she worked in new gear Rex Specs, and new boots this is to only protect her eyes and pads while working in our harsh environment, our dogs are our family members and must have the best gear possible. We will also have our Garmin Alpha 300I soon.
She loves working and finding the scent and yes she even picked up the glass jar with multiple scents in it and carried it off, just shows how much she loves this game of finding the scent.
Let's welcome back Rocky he is now in private obedience training. Rocky will work towards becoming a service dog to assist his mom by the end of training Rocky was ready for a well deserved nap.
Today is National Dog Day 🐕🐕
Drop a picture of your dog. Furry friend.
We love it when our clients share photos and when they get told how well trained their dog is. Andrew and Blaise were in vegas they stayed at Trump towers and Blaise got her own dog bed, dog bowl, treats, toy. While they were there former president Trump was staying at his hotel and they had to go through tons of security checks to enter the hotel Andrew said secret service loved Blaise said she was trained so well. He was so proud. A dog is a reflection of their owner and the training they receive. Andrew gifed us the dog bed thank you.
An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is a companion animal that provides comfort and support to individuals with emotional or mental health conditions. Unlike service animals, which are trained to perform specific tasks for people with disabilities, ESAs only require basic handling or obedience skills and do not have public access rights under federal law. This distinction is crucial, as ESAs can be any type of animal, but they are not legally recognized as service animals.
While ESAs offer emotional support, they are not the same as therapy animals, which undergo rigorous training to provide comfort in clinical or therapeutic settings like hospitals or schools. ESAs were once permitted to fly in aircraft cabins, but due to incidents of uncontrolled behavior, including attacks, many airlines have banned them from flights.
It's important to note that there is no such thing as a certified ESA. Any certifications offered online are likely fake and misleading. Even in the housing industry, the requirements for allowing an ESA are becoming stricter, making it more challenging for individuals who rely on them for emotional support. This tightening of regulations is unfortunate for those who do not qualify for a service animal but genuinely benefit from an ESA.
At K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training, we are committed to educating the public on the differences between ESAs, therapy animals, and service dogs, ensuring that both owners and the community understand their rights and responsibilities.
Photos from last night's Drop in Obedience Class,
We love the cooler weather we did a nice pack walk while working on obedience skills in a group setting, we also had fun doing some Parkour Skills.
All the dogs were having fun you can see they were loving the cooler temperatures as well.
Photos from yesterday's Puppy Kindergarten Class,
We couldn't have asked for better weather it was a beautiful morning.
We worked on sit/ stay, down / stay, look, gate manners, loose leash walking, as well as working on the equipment with doing this it builds the puppies confidence while walking and touching different Surfaces, while taught as a puppy this helps them become a confident adult dog.
🐾 Calling All Puppies! 🐾
Got a pup between 7 to 10 months old? Join us at K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training for our 6-week Puppy Obedience Class starting on September 4th, 2024, at 9 AM! 🌟
In this fun and educational course, we’ll focus on building essential foundation skills, including:
Loose Leash Walking
Sit & Look at Me
Intro to Down & Place Command vs. Stay Command
Leave It & Gate Manners
Handling for Grooming & Vet Visits
Recalls using a 20-foot long line
Plus, we'll cover the importance of touching every part of your puppy to prepare them for grooming and vet visits. At the end of the 6 weeks, you'll have the option to take the AKC Puppy Star Test for just $5.00!
💲 Cost: $140.00 📅 Start Date: September 4th, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9 AM
Proof of current vaccines from a vet is required to join.
Don’t miss this chance to set your puppy up for success! Spaces are limited—sign up today!
Service Dogs vs. Therapy Dogs: Clearing Up Misconceptions
At K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training, we want to provide some clarity on the roles and requirements of service dogs. A common myth we see is the idea that service dogs must be certified—this is not true in the United States. There is no official certification required for a service dog. However, some organizations do offer certifications after the dog and owner complete rigorous training, such as a Public Access Test (PAT) or through documented public access training hours.
Organizations like ASCTI set high standards that our teams follow, ensuring that service dogs are well-socialized, friendly, groomed, and non-aggressive. We also recommend that owners consider obtaining insurance for their service dogs.
Therapy Dogs are different;
they are well-trained family pets that have passed multiple levels of obedience training, including the AKC CGC test. These dogs can visit facilities like schools, hospitals, libraries, and even assist in crisis response situations. Unlike service dogs, therapy dogs are not granted access to all public spaces, and it’s important to note that they are not allowed in prisons. As a former contract trainer in a maximum-security prison, I can attest to the strict regulations and background checks required for such environments.
All our Therapy Dog Teams undergo extensive training, certification, and thorough background checks to ensure they’re prepared for their roles.
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Remember we have a few of our Kong Recpie/ Training Tip Guides for sale with the hot temperatures now upon us these frozen yummy treats will be a great way to work on your winning with your dog while they have a nice cold treat.
Master Trainer Marsha has undergone specialized training in dog psychology, particularly emphasizing the importance of calmness and assertiveness in leading a pack of dogs. Demonstrating a pack walk with multiple dogs, including wolf hybrids and other breeds, highlights her expertise in maintaining control and harmony within a diverse group of canines. This approach aligns with the principles often emphasized by trainers like Cesar Millan, where the handler's demeanor significantly influences the behavior of the pack.
Disclaimer: Again we are not groomers we groom our own dogs. We at K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training work with groomers in Golden valley and in Kingman. When they know of a dog that is coming to us for obedience training. And needs some manners on a grooming table they will ask the owner that we work on such manners as touching the dogs feet, Like in this video Karma is getting her nails trimmed. Having a well mannered dog that will sit and let you clip, dremel and file..this can be very scary to a puppy or dog. In some cases if not done properly the dog can bite and in some cases the bite can be to the groomers face. This is way teaching calm Behavior such as winning with your dog is a major part of our programs.
Disclaimer: We are not groomers we do groom our own dogs and do work with local groomers in Golden Valley and kingman. When they know dogs are coming to us they may request that we work on behaviors for grooming as well and we will. Training dogs isn't just obedience such as heeling, sit, down etc but it is also teaching dogs to be well mannered while at the groomers and vets office. This is why the winning with your dog program is a major part of our training programs. As well as the kong licks for daily grooming. For more information about our services email us at [email protected]
Murdoc loves to show off that even a dog with disabilities can do recalls. And that just because he is disabled doesn't mean he can't do the same things that a dog that can hear and see can do. #k9pawstrainsblinddeafpup #k9pawslovesdogs #k9pawsobediencetraining
Murdoc is a superstar he did recalls on a 10 foot long line this young boy who is under 1 year old is in private adult Intermediate. He is doing amazing he is a big hit when we take him out for training. You can always see this handsome boy. Deana Nelson - State Farm Agent #k9pawstrainsblinddeafpup #k9pawslovesdogs #k9pawsobediencetraining
This was from a fun event, falcon was only 6 months old look how well behaved she is not that poodle who belongs to Bishop she even smacks him with the leash. A dog is a reflection of the owner and the trainer 😁😁
We at K9 Paws Behavior Dog Training. Offer all types of Obedience Training from our most popular Puppy Kindergarten, Adult Groups even our Private Programs. We treat each dog as an individual and owner with much respect. Here you will see how Toph does a long distance recall to her mom while there is distractions of dogs barking in the background ( the background is a set up to ensure that toph goes to mom) This is achieved by using methods we teach in our programs. Visit our website for more information on our classes. www.k9pawsbehaviordogtraining.com
How many dogs in a group would stay in a down while a ball rolls by? Teaching dogs to focus on the owner and to leave that ball is difficult but with lots of training it pays off.
Way to go Jess Renee we are so proud if you and rumble and your flyball team such an amazing experience to do an NBA Halftime show
Elvis worked on recalls with a distraction of Murdoc and bagged dog food he went right to his mom like a good boy should do. In some cases some dogs would run up to the other dog or look for food on the shelf but training and proofing the behavior really paid off. Deana Nelson - State Farm Agent #k9pawslovesdogs #k9pawstrainspuppies
Here is a short video of Murdoc doing a group heeling with Williow both needed a small leash correction, this was the very first time that he has worked with her and he tried to keep up with her trying to walk right next to her but he still had to nose bump randy to do his check in. Deana Nelson - State Farm Agent #k9pawslovesdogs #k9pawsobediencetraining #k9pawstrainspuppies
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We are posting now we are getting our ( Pup- Angel) giving tree ready. Yes we know it's only October but we have work to do. The pup- Angel giving tree is where anyone can come pull a wish item for our furry friends at Mutt Matchers & Friends and purchase that item and bring it back you can put your name, pets name so they know who it cams from. This starts November 1st - December 20th. This is our 5th year doing a food drive for Mutt matchers.
In this video Murdoc is trusting Randy to help lure him over an object that feels so strange to him this is very important for any dog to know but for Murdoc trusting the human is more so since he can't see or hear. Think of it this way dogs help guide people with vision issues now the human is the guide for the dog its our job to help him learn, keep him safe. Deana Nelson - State Farm Agent #k9pawstrainsblinddeafpup #k9pawslovesdogs #k9pawstrainspuppies #k9pawsobediencetraining
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