K9 Energetics

K9 Energetics Be the change you want to see in your dog And as we change then our dogs change with us.

Steve Barker served as a Police and Detective Constable with the Metropolitan Police Service at New Scotland Yard in London, England for 32 years, retiring in 2006 having been awarded a Long Service and Good Conduct medal and certificate of distinguished service. Steve became involved in working with dogs on arriving in LA in 2008 having adopted a rescue bulldog named 'Dolly' who had aggression is

sues. Having successfully helped her overcome her behavioral challenges he decided to put his new found experience, and that of 32 years of policing and work as a national sports coach and trainer in the UK to good use working with the Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation in LA and rescue dogs. Having been exposed to the work of Cesar Milan on TV Steve first studied under Linn Boyke (an apprentice of Cesar) at the Zen4K9s Dog Psychology Center in LA and went on to attend a course in TTouch for companion animals and a course in the Yuen Method of Chinese Energetics both of which he used successfully in his work with dogs

Steve is also certified teacher of Taijiquan (Tai Chi Yang 24 posture form) and Nei Yang Gong Qigong at the National Medical Qigong Hospital and Training Facility in China where he studied under Master Feng Yi Jian and Nei Yang Gong successor Madame Liu Yafei and teaches classes in both at the BE Energy Center and the Pierce College program. What he found however was that the 'dominance' model of training and behavior 'modification' failed all to often, particularly with fearful, nervous and dogs experiencing great stress and as he searched for new answers he by chance came across a book called 'Your dog is your mirror' by Kevin Behan and it was Behan's Natural Dog Training methods and his whole unique the approach to working dogs changed the way Steve worked with dogs . After studying with Kevin Behan Steve has been able to put his unique methods and insights into successfully helping troubled dogs that in the past he would have been unable to truly help. Natural Dog Training helps a dog develop effective ways of moving their energy and stress through its 5 core exercises;

Pushing / Barking on Command / Collecting (Box work) / Bite and Carry (Tug) and Rub a Dub (Physical contact and massage)

But it also utilizes a different approach by adopting an approach that for many is counter intuitive, by using whatever behavior a dog is offering and using that as the tool to help him consciously move his stress. And of course a dog's environment plays a role in its behavior and its humans are a key part of that environment which of course leads to the whole 'Your dog is your mirror' concept

Dog's have evolved over thousands of years to become not only human kind's 'best friends' but if we let them our greatest teachers through their ability to connect with and bring to our attention that which lies deep within us, that unresolved emotion and stress which lies behind that which troubles us in life and often prevents us from reaching our own potential in life and evolving. As we reflect on how our dog's behavior is simply a mirror of something going on inside ourselves we begin to see the truth and of course only the truth can set us free. So as we head into the 21st century K9 Energetics seeks to play its role in helping our dogs help us so that we can all make the world a better place

12/30/2024
The LA City Controller is now conducting an audit on the city's Animal Services following the resignation of its General...
12/15/2024

The LA City Controller is now conducting an audit on the city's Animal Services following the resignation of its General Manager, but that audit should be expanded to include the Best Friend's Animal Rescue group which now is able to exert influence and control of the LA Animal Rescue World. If you agre you can comment of the City Controller post

🚨NEW AUDIT STARTING: LA ANIMAL SERVICES🚨

This fiscal year, the City cut LAAS’s operating budget by $1.4M down to $30.3M. 

LAAS has the nearly impossible task of providing care for LA’s overcrowded shelter animals and achieving a 90% save-rate.

LAAS itself alerted City officials that its funding is significantly short of what it needs to operate its 6 shelters.

Our audit will focus on how to improve shelters at current funding levels. 

We’ll also ID ways to improve them with additional funding, & how to bring in more $$.

The audit seeks to answer these âť“s:

âť“What are current shelter conditions (e.g., population, staffing, enrichment, care, & outcomes)?

âť“Are care goals, policies, operations, funding aligned to promote humane treatment of animals?

âť“Is the City complying with key policies, including euthanasia?

❓How do shelters compare to other cities’ shelters? To best practices?

The audit will be conducted by the civil service Audit Services Division of the Controller’s Office with technical assistance provided by a consultant with expertise in animal shelter operations and veterinary care

Our audit aims to give a detailed understanding of LAAS’ struggle to provide adequate care & possible solutions. 

We hope the City can use our audit’s findings to improve the lives of our City’s pets.

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Our Audits/Assessments:
- LAPD Helicopters bit.ly/heli-audit
- Interim Housing & Shelter Bed Data bit.ly/interim-housing-audit
- LAPD Military Equipment  bit.ly/ab481 

In progress:
- TAHO
- Unarmed Response
- Pathways to Permanent Housing
- Affordable Housing Efforts
- Inside Safe

https://animalpolitics.substack.com/p/demanding-answers-why-los-angeles?r=14ocm4Contact City Controller Kenneth Mejia an...
12/15/2024

https://animalpolitics.substack.com/p/demanding-answers-why-los-angeles?r=14ocm4
Contact City Controller Kenneth Mejia and urge him to expand the LA Animal Services audit to include Best Friends Animal Society. Together, we can ensure that resources are used ethically and effectively for the animals who depend on us.
Here’s how you can reach the City Controller’s Office:
Email: [email protected]
Phone (General Inquiries): (213) 978-7200
Office Address: 200 N. Main Street, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Social Media: on X (Twitter), Instagram, and Facebook

Fixing LA’s Shelter System Starts with Expanding the Audit to Expose Hidden Practices and Misaligned Priorities

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