Powers K-9 Dog Training

10/09/2025

On Wednesday evening I was delighted to help a wonderful lady who works in the legal profession on training her 1 yr old German Shepherd mix named Nesta, which she adopted from a local animal shelter. Nesta was grateful for her new home; however, she was still challenging for her kind-hearted owner because she pulled on the leash while walking, did not know how to sit or stay in place, and jumped at inappropriate times. Now using only verbal and physical praise, Nesta is walking smartly on the leash, sitting and staying in place, returning when called, and only jumping when it's permitted. My owner has the necessary tools and knowledge to control this amazing looking dog as her companion.

10/05/2025

On Friday afternoon I was proud to help another military family where Dad is an active-duty U.S. Navy senior chief, E-8 master diver (very cool), along with his bride of 13 years, as they were high school sweethearts. They have a 3-year-old Siberian Husky, named Zeus, who is having anxiety issues; he was difficult to walk, didn't know how to sit or stay in place, jumped on furniture when it was inappropriate, and would not return when called. Now using only verbal and physical praise, Zeus is walking sharply on the leash without pulling, sitting and staying in place, no longer jumping on anything unless it is permitted, and being very calm in the house and ignoring the distractions causing anxiety outside. He's also returning back to his owners with the proper motivation. My owners were given the tools and knowledge to maintain and control this great-looking dog.

10/03/2025

10/03/2025

On Thursday evening I was excited to help a registered nurse who works in home health care train the latest addition to her household, which she rescued from a local animal shelter. Let's meet Blue, a chocolate Labrador-German Shepherd mix. Blue was being a bit too hyper for his new mom, jumping on friends and family, did not know how to walk properly on the leash without pulling, couldn't sit or stay in place or at a distance, and harassed the young cat she also adopted in the home. Now using only verbal and physical phrases, Blue is walking nicely on the leash, is no longer jumping on anyone or anything, is staying in place, and is leaving the cat alone in the home for a calmer household. My owner has the tools and knowledge to control her new companion for a happier home environment.

09/30/2025

On Sunday afternoon I was delighted to assist a wonderful lady who works in the banking industry on training her recent addition to her home to be a companion and protector. Let's meet a 10-month-old Catahoula cur dog named Tito, who was taking advantage of his mom's kindness. Tito was a big jumper on guests and furniture; he pulled strongly on walks and did not know how to sit or stay in place or at a distance. Now my owner has the tools and knowledge to control this very sharp-looking dog. Tito is now walking smoothly on the leash, sitting, and staying in place; he no longer jumps on anyone or anything unless permitted. All training was completed without using any food or treats for motivation.

09/28/2025

On Friday evening I was happy to help another amazing family where Mom is the primary caregiver for this recent addition to the home. Let us introduce Luna, a 10 mos old Labrador mix who basically arrived unannounced on their property. Despite already having two dogs and two cats in her household, Mom decided to take her in. Luna had certain behavioral issues that needed to be addressed, such as being difficult to walk on a leash without pulling, jumping on the other dogs and cats in the home, and not knowing how to sit or stay in place. We also addressed and identified her housebreaking issues. Now Mom has the tools and knowledge necessary to control this very lucky dog. Luna is walking nicely on the leash shown in the photo below, sitting and staying in place, and at a distance is calm in the home, no longer jumping on the animals unless permitted. All training was accomplished without using any food or treats for motivation.

09/26/2025

On Sunday afternoon I was thrilled to complete the training with a terrific couple from July when their 3 months old pup, a Corgi named Dipper, wasn't ready to start any formalized training due to his age and unwillingness to cooperate. Now, three months later, Dipper is an entirely different dog. He engaged in the training, learned how to walk nicely on the leash with his parents, sits and stays in place and at a long distance, and returns smoothly when called. He is no longer jumping unless it is permitted and is now a joy to be around. My owners have the tools and knowledge to maintain this sweet fella. All training was accomplished without use of food or treats for motivation.