K9 Connections Dog Training

08/19/2024

Pleas come Vote for us as you favorite trainer. This would be our 3rd year winning. Thank you.

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08/09/2024

Training lesson of the day. When sending your dog make sure you have a solid send/out and a solid recall. Especially while the dog is off leash. Sorry for the voice lag

07/20/2024

When working with reactive dogs, it's a great tool to have a solid dog to set the tone of the training session. Keiva (my black German Shepherd pup) is helping by staying calm, performing her commands and listening very well. Hunter has come along way with his behavior modification. He no longer snaps, growls, barks or reacts when dogs nor people are around. Congratulations Hunter

07/18/2024

Fiona and Cutter the heeler pup had a blast at Lowes today. Fiona loves to train and she helped Cutter learn the ropes. Ashlyn Whyte and I were getting the dogs use to Sight, Sounds and Smells to help desensitize them during fear periods. They are both available at our local SPCA East Texas. We have our Adoption Days open to the public on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month. Come meet them or our many other babies just waiting for their forever home.

07/04/2024

She has been found and is safe at home. With the help of our Search and Rescue team Keija and Karma, Samantha Hall and Ashlyn Whyte. Thank you everyone for the hard work, sweat and lots of miles.

06/18/2024

SPCA of East Texas and K9 Connections have already beat our goal from 2023 of training and placing 17 dogs in their forever homes. As of today we are proud to say we have surpassed that and our goal for this year. 26 dogs have been trained and adopted at the half way mark, which included our Vets for Pets program and placing Service Dogs in Training with children with special needs. Please come join us this Saturday the 22nd to help push those numbers even higher. Please.sharr

06/13/2024

A great foundation for your Service Dog in Training starts with everyday distractions and consistency while training. St. Peter is one of our Vets for Pets program dogs from SPCA of East Texas. Our local shelter that helps provide dogs to our Military Veterans. Without their help this would not be possible. Please come meet your future Hero Saturday June 22nd. This will be our " Kissing Booth" themed adoption day.

06/08/2024

We are here for all of your training needs. We give back to our Veterans who have given so much. Let us help you find your next perfect fur baby

We are so very excited to share this very important story. .. it is a long read but please take a moment. We promise, you will be blessed!

The SPCA ETX Pets For Vets Program is committed to placing our rescues with veterans needing emotional support and/or service trained companions. This program takes a village and we are thankful for all. First, K 9 Connections Training (Owner, Alison Tuttle) is the conduit to help identify the best placement for the Veteran and the rescue. Many hours of interviews and training for both the adopter and potential adoptee are completed to ensure best fit. Thank you Alison for your expertise and time. Secondly, we are also so appreciative for Brookshire Grocery Corporation for supporting our initiative by awarding a Fresh 15 grant in April 2024. Funds from this grant support the service animal training, vetting and adoption subsidies.

And now to the other stars at hand! Jordan Laremore of Hawkins proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp. He met Ellie Mae in February and she has been his constant companion and source of strength and comfort. We are beyond thrilled to announce that Ellie Mae is adding the initials EML to her vest ! Happy Tails Jordan and Ellie. We are so happy you found each other.

04/30/2024

Come to Nobilitea Broadway today between 10 to 2pm. Help Support our local SPCA of East Texas every penny counts. Also come meet Shay Shay. She is one of our many dogs up for adotion. She is one of the dogs your donations help. Please share

04/16/2024

There is still time to vote for us...
Visit avcoroofing.com/avcogivesback to cast your vote for SPCA East Texas. Voting will close on Tuesday. Please share and Thank you for voting for us. Thank you AVCO Roofing for supporting non-profits in East Texas and for choosing us as one of the TOP 10.

04/16/2024

Hammie Tuttle has a special nack for training the ones who need that little extra care. Mariah definitely was one of them. She is one of our special pups at our local ETX SPCA in Tyler. She has been in training with us for quite some time and she is definitely ready to show her stuff off to her new family. She is pocket size and loves her kennel. She enjoys walks, sun bathing, and play time. Come see our girl on Adoption day every 1st and 2nd Saturday if the month. Great job Hammie

04/12/2024

TOMORROW come join us at Cascades Country Club for a groovy celebration FURBALL 2024 - WOOFSTOCK 🐾
There is still time to get your tickets
TICKETS 👉👉👉 https://spcaeasttx.com/fur-ball-2024-tickets/

03/16/2024

‼️ ATTENTION‼️
10:00 Faulkner class is still on for today, unfortunately my phone broke, all other classes will be cancelled. I will be texting everyone affected by the cancellation later today once my phone is fixed. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you need to get in contact, message our page and hammie will be in contact.
Thank you- Alison

03/06/2024

Training Tip of the Day! When you can completely trust your dog with Raw Chicken. The "LEAVE IT" is one of my top 5 safety commands I always teach first. Great job Boudie. He is a PTSD and Diabetic Alert Service Dog I trained. He is his Daddys Super Hero everyday.

03/05/2024

Our pups are geared up for the ultimate fundraising EVENT
MARCH MUTTNESS 2024
We're counting on your superhero support to secure our spot in the tournament. Just a click away lies the link to donate - every penny nudges us closer to our tournament dreams.
Only the TOP 32 TEAMS make the cut, so let's hustle and make March a month to remember!
The QUALIFYING ROUND ENDS tomorrow at 10PM.

🏀🐾TO DONATE🏀🐾https://app.donorcharm.org/campaign/Telethon/ZWLAr

02/21/2024

PLEASE EVERYONE SHARE https://www.thecherokeean.com/articles/52283/view.html?fbclid=IwAR2zaHQAHSZOtcN1aOO6BxiuEUxrQ8ZHTG0gPSDz-93zXvlfYkyROoiPCCk

CHEROKEE COUNTY – A PTSD-trained service dog named Frank is at the center of a week-long search, with his trainers offering a $3,000 reward for his...

02/19/2024

PLEASE SHARE WE HAVE RAISED THE REWARD TO $3000.00. For the return of Frank. No questions asked just bring him back to his owner. He is a trained PTSD Service Dog. He is essential to his dads everyday life. He was last seen in Mixon near the Churches and 4920. If he wondered on your property or you picked him up please return him. He has blue eyes with marbling. Please call 432-664-5090.

02/17/2024

Great Morning hike. Thank you Lindsey Bramson Duffield, Bridget Pryor and Hammie Tuttle that was invigorating. The weather at 7am was cold but getting out on the trail didn't matter. It's what we all needed this morning. Amazing job!!!!!!

02/14/2024

We made the news!!!!!! Here is our interview.

After seeing Gibbs’ sweet demeanor, the animal rescue nonprofit contacted K9 Connections Dog Training because they noticed his potential to be a great service dog.

02/11/2024

CONGRATULATIONS Boudie and my husband David they passed their public access test.. Dave had to retire his original Diabetic Alert/ PTSD SD earlier this year. She also is a heeler and his preferred breed. Boudie was a rescue that came to us out of Oklahoma. We drove out their to get him in the hopes he would work out for herding. But the bond that grew between was strong and after a year of showing signs that he had one hell of a nose he was made for this. Dave has shown signs of ease and calmness in Stressful situations and it has to do with Boudie having his back. Super proud and amazed by both of you. You are killing it.

02/10/2024

Cappi Aka Cappuccino has come along way. She is such a joy to work with. She came in with many other dogs and was so afraid to even walk on a leash. She would alligator roll and just melt when on one. I have taught her WATCH ME, Sit, Down, LEAVE IT, Wait and Take, Touch, Go Greet, Stand, and Let's Go. She has changed so much with all the love and care she has received after being brought to SPCA of East Texas.

02/09/2024

Happy 1st Birthday Harper. She is so energetic and is extremely ball drive. Auntie loves you little girl.

02/09/2024

Was interviewed with CBS 19 today. Gibbs and Olivia LeVoy did great. Got Their story out there. How Gibbs was dumped at SPCA of East Texas, his training as SDIT for her Diabetic Alert, Psychiatric Alert, and Mobility Assist Dog and K9 Connections....... Super Excited

02/04/2024

Today Olivia LeVoy has officially adopted her Service Dog in Training. I had hand selected Gibbs and have started to train him as her Diabetic alert/ Mobility Service Dog. Gibbs came from SPCA of East Texas as a dumped dog. He is eager to work and doesn't leave his moms side.

02/02/2024

Training Tip of the Day. Teach them young. Starting at a young age is advised. Make sure they have atleast their 3rd round of shots. PARVO AND KENNEL COUGH can kill if untreated.

02/01/2024

Training Tip of the day. A solid stay, either a Sit or a Down can change the world. Doing this in Public is even better. Having that strong bond make a world of difference.

01/19/2024

HAVOC'S ROAD TO SIN CITY. WE ARE ON OUR WAY. On our flight and she is a Rockstar.Thank you everyone SPCA of East Texas for saving this amazing girl. Who will be her daddy's HERO. She has been in training for 9 mos and now to deliver her to Retired Marine Donald Beaux James. Thank you for your Service and Scarifice. This is how we can repay you.

01/17/2024

Hahahahaha getting Havoc ready for her trip to Las Vegas. Nv. It has taking me 9 mos to train her for her Retired Marine of 20 years and 17years SWAT handler. Havoc Aka Harlow was rescued by SPCA of East Texas from a hoarding situation. She was a smart and sweet little girl but soon after she arrived and was spayed the medical team noticed she had a severe Spleen issue. At one point they thought it would need to be removed. She recovered nicely and stole my heart. We have trained for this day were she will now fly out on Jan 18th all the way to become Beaux's hero (as he calls her). Our company picks 3 well deserving people to donate our dogs we rescue to become their Service Dogs. BEAUX was one of them.

01/07/2024

Pet Sitting by Sam she is a wonderful, professional, caring Pet Sitter and Dog walker. She can help you with all you pets needs.