Loyal K-9

08/15/2024

Saw this walking into the supermarket of Harmons in St. George. All I can say is HELL YES! ABOUT TIME! Finally, somebody is taking a stand on the fake service dogs I always see in stores! So many Karens and woke folks who think they are special. I hope more stores enforce this as well! Stop abusing the American disability act (ADA) for your own needs.

08/14/2024

What a self-rewarding day today. I just finished 2 dogs from Costa Mesa, CA thinking that was cool that people are still willing to drive to Utah for my training. That is just an honor. I thought I saw it all when working with 15+ years of dog owners. Well, I learned something new today. A female gay couple from Salt Lake City called me and wanted me to help them with their Belgian Malinois. Very rare I get a combination of the breed and gay owners since I moved to Utah. I was excited. I was so excited to finally train a dog other than a "Something-Doddle". When they showed, up the dog was popping wheelies pulling the owner, and started to get aggressive toward me barking and lunging. The dog "Legend" is 6 months old. After a few moments, we began training to see what was going on. As usual, it was the humans that needed more of the help while I kept on edge as this maligator was ready to bite me. They just did not have the right tools for their toolbox and I overfilled them with tools to succeed. I spent 3 hours with these wives, did some great training and noticed one of the wives had gotten dizzy and basically passed out. Turns out she has a medical condition called POTS-Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. She just basically passes out at random times. I was very honored to help them and was able to help her stay comfortable at her pace. Took breaks, drink breaks, etc. I was just blown away that I got to help them and learn about a condition that I never heard of. She passed out three times during her visit. I just had to wait while her wife held her upright or held her head up while sitting. I was a little nervous and tried to help where I could. What I thought was just a simple evaluation, they told me they wanted to sign a contract with me because the other fake dog trainers they talked to, had no clue of the breed, got quoted $3500+ for a 4-week basic obedience course, no contract, no insurance, etc. The typical scams of a fake online dog behaviorist certificate and then scams people claiming they are dog trainers. "Legend" will be here in October. I can't wait to help them but I am booked for 3 months out. But I am more excited to get my hands on a Belgian Malinois. Shh! Don't tell the owners. I am like a kid in a candy store. LOL!

08/13/2024

WOW! What a great turnout. Shout out to the local markets in town and farmers markets for letting me sell my jerky, chicken, and bacon treats as a test run. Also, want to thank those A5 folks for giving me the idea. We are sold out! We will be making more soon to sell to our humans. My first sale order was for 100 pounds. Sold out in 2 weeks. This is our packaging label.

08/05/2024

It's said with a heavy heart that "Achilles" has passed away last night. One of my earliest clients called me for help with aggression. I have to say "Achilles" hated me and was always trying to kill me. He was a real challenge. We finally worked it all out, became good friends, and were able to help his owners. I hope he and "Maverick" are peeing on every tree in Heaven and chasing all the female French poodles.

08/01/2024

Not my journey but I am glad I can support my client while she takes the next month+ to achieve her hike of 258 miles on the John Muir trail. This is not her video but I wanted to share this video of what my client is going to go through while caring for her dog "Kepler" GOOO Celeste....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLZOWDF8lqQ

07/26/2024

Welcome "Franny" and "Cooper" from Costa Mesa, Ca. They will be completing the 3-week training program. Before their owners move to Idaho and live on a 5-acre ranch.

07/23/2024

Between training dogs from California, I was able to squeeze in some time to smoke some beef sticks.

07/04/2024

https://youtu.be/8Yhczl4wQxY

Maverick and David having fun making commercials.

06/15/2024

Murphy and Poppie is in the house for training.

06/03/2024

https://fb.watch/st6ELNNxCK/

Glad to see one of my past clients still using great tactics with their K-9 and not as a disposable tool. Kudos to the handler for proper deployment, control of his dog and command on the scene.

05/26/2024

Most remember the soldiers during this weekend. Let's not forget my soldier this weekend as well.

05/01/2024

Even though I am in Utah, this dog made it all the way to me via Long Beach, Ca for training. I am so honored and privileged that this client drove past how many dog trainers to drop his dog off to me for training. That is just amazing! I even had a little extra time to teach her to bark on command.

04/29/2024

This kid brain is so bored.I wish i had this problem!!! LOL

04/26/2024

Vinny in the house for 2 weeks training from Hurricane, Ut

04/25/2024

Welcome "Molly". All the way from Long Beach, CA for her 2 week training program. Pretty cool to know this owner drove past so many dog trainers to come to me.

04/02/2024

https://photos.app.goo.gl/fZtH745hGVBnbHLy9
Thanks Mike for the drone version.

01/21/2024

I feel you Gordon! This is exactly how I feel with fake wannabes dog trainers!

12/26/2023

https://youtu.be/KCn6gd3w2nU?si=RtH8m3-iPloeoWwK

Maverick is in rehab.. This is his story.

12/10/2023

https://youtu.be/QszZa_ukkw0?si=2U8BHv9H1Q6UDxLc

Life at Loyal K-9. Merry Christmas, Happy holidays and Happy new Year.

12/10/2023

https://youtu.be/L4kY6fKy2lY?si=dF5gfWB-BVL0CeCU

dog training, happy holidays, jack Russell terrier

10/28/2023

10/26/2023

perfect

Perfect Picture!

10/25/2023

The dog roamed free outside its whole life, with other animals and a lot of feline friends.

09/26/2023

MWD NERO Y235
Military Working Dog Nero
Guardian of the Night

EOW: SEP 09 2023

“Words can never express how much pain has been felt since you took your last breath. Holding you in your last moments as you closed your eyes for the last time has taken a toll on me more than you can know. We shared a bond only a handler and his MWD will ever understand. There’s so much more I wanted to accomplish with you. There’s so much more I wanted to learn from you. If I had known that laying in that park with you was our last time together I would have begged for more time. If I had known the next time I would hold you would be while you were taking your last breaths I would have held you longer. I’m sorry I couldn’t save you buddy. I’m sorry I couldn’t get you to Wedge. I feel like I failed you and her. I will honor you every chance I can. What you taught me has made me a better handler and I will continue to be better. I will miss you buddy. Everything from your crazy eyes to your funky run. No matter what the other handlers say you weren’t the ugliest dog in the kennels they were just haters.

Together you and I shall experience a bond only other like us will understand…I am a military working dog and together we are guardians of the night.

Never above you.
Never below you.
Always beside you.”

📸: Malachi Groff