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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

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Stella was adopted as a puppy during Covid and didn't get the gradual exposure to the world that young dogs need and in the absence of any positive tools to move her stress she developed often 'aggressive' resource guarding instead. As a result she was returned to her rescue and I worked with her to help her overcome her challenges and find a new home. I basically started the whole puppyhood process all over again and gradually to more and more of the new things and the outside world making sure each new experience ended as good experience.

We then worked on bitework (tug), barking on command, and Pushing to help her develop new and more satisfying way of moving her energy/stress as well as some Collecting / Box work to help her build self control.

The goal was not to try and force her to stop her resource guarding behavior but to help her develop and choose new and better ways of moving her stress and make better choices.

Stella loved all the core exercises and whenever she did grab something I would just call her and she would drop it because she knew I was offering something better and it wasn't long before she lost interest in resource guarding.

Stella went on to find an amazing home up in hills on 2 acres and she gets to roam around and visit her many friends in the neighborhood. Her original adopters could only work with the knowledge they had at the time, made worse by watching some unfortunate 'pack leader' training videos on You tube.

At no point during the process did I ever need to punish or admonish her or tell her not to do something and food was only used as part of the training process rather than any form of distraction. The key was always to help her develop effective tools and begin to make better choices

Stella was adopted as a puppy during Covid and didn't get the gradual exposure to the world that young dogs need and in the absence of any positive tools to ...

05/23/2024

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In 1941, Moose was a 120 pound German shepherd being used as a guard dog by Universal Studios. The studio was filming their newest monster movie, "The Wolf Man", in which lead actor Lon Chaney, Jr. would portray the unlucky Lawrence Talbot who falls victim to a werewolf and inherits its curse. One scene called for a dog to attack Chaney, with the two engaging in a tussle. The studio had rounded up a few dogs, but when they tried to shoot the scene none of these dogs were right for the part. Chaney suggested they give it a try with Moose, the studio guard dog. They rounded up the canine, rolled the cameras...and Moose promptly bit straight through Chaney's protective glove, breaking a few bones in the actor's hand. But they got the footage. And surprisingly, Chaney became so smitten with Moose that he purchased the dog from the watchman owner shortly after filming wrapped. Chaney and Moose were best friends, with the canine becoming a common sight at Chaney's side and even hanging out on set while Chaney filmed scenes for his movies. Eventually, Moose became something of a star in his own right, appearing in several Universal films over a three year period. Moose was paid a cool $25 a day for his work.

05/23/2024

Bark Air is a new airline for dogs that currently flies from Los Angeles to New York and New York to London or Paris using small Gulfstream jets. Tickets are currently pricey, $6000 LA to NY and $8000 NY to London (Biggin Hill) and Paris but that includes a dog's human companion and the flight includes treats, toys and other surprises. 🙂

05/17/2024

Time for sone harsh regulation of the sad individuals making money from breeding these dogs

• 🔹🔸 🔷 🔶 ~ Husky Alert ~ 🔶 🔷 🔸🔹 •

Did you know Huskies are among the most euthanized breeds in shelters across the country; Juvenile Huskies, Shepherds, and Pitties are the #1 dogs to be euthanized today in Shelters all across the USA. 💔😔

Below are featured just a few of the many many gorgeous Huskies and Husky mixes currently available for adoption at The Animal Foundation, Las Vegas's local city shelter. They are in Desperate need of FOSTERS & ADOPTERS to save them. The shelter is always bursting at the seams with these guys!

🙏 Please consider adoption or fostering and save a life today. Please help end this vicious cycle by SPAYING & NEUTERING your puppers!!

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💗 To Adopt, head to the shelter in person.
All adoptions at The Animal Foundation are done in person on a first-come, first-served basis.

💟 To Foster, please go to https://animalfoundation.com/volunteer/foster-pet or go to the shelter in person and inquire.

📍 Location: 655 N Mojave Rd.

🔸 Breed knowledge and experience highly recommended.

🔹 For full listing and details check 24petconnect.com

* Disclaimer: Breeds and ages are often guesstimations, and may not reflect the true breed or age of said animal.

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Also, for those out there who may be breeding (or know someone who is) please ask yourself, "How can these actions be justified as so many are dying in our shelters?" Go walk the adoption floor and take note, burn the images into your brain, and know that MOST won't make it out alive. And what you see on the adoption floor is only a fraction of what came in, many never even make it onto the adoption floor. WE DON'T NEED TO BE CREATING MORE!! It's grossly Unethical!!!.. Be responsible. Be a True Husky Lover, and Rescue 💗🐾 Rescue and Advocate. These babies desperately NEED YOU!

04/20/2024

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04/19/2024

So many reasons to visit Kaua’i so add this to your list!

04/19/2024

Barking on command is a great way to help a dog move some energy and stress and the more you do the more you notice how the bark flows more easily and sounds more earthy and natural. Conscious Barking is Stella’s main way she moves her energy so it’s a really great tool for her 😊

04/19/2024

Stella was very happy to get out for the first time this week as she waits for her new home and so we stopped off at the White Oak dog park. Today she will be meeting Benji for a play date 😊

04/16/2024

We're in search of reliable volunteers with a passion for dogs. If you're eager to learn the art of proper nutrition, caring for the rescued dogs, and are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of these amazing dogs, we want you! Join us regularly and be the dependable presence our dogs can count on, even in emergencies.

For more information and to sign up to become an LBWF volunteer, please visit www.LindaBlairWorldheart.org

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Stella was super excited to meet some new people and was ready to let off some steam and run just like Benji did earlier in the day at the same spot 😊 #k9energeticsstella2

I came into contact with Benji after his family brought him along to meet a dog from Stella’s rescue they were thinking of adopting. Benji was very stressed back then and very reactive to other dogs and he had to be muzzled and the meeting didn’t go well. I started working with him on the core exercises, barking on command, collecting box work, with some pushing and a little tug and bitework to help build his confidence, get some of his stress out, and help him make better choices. As many of you have seen he made great progress and we then started to going to outside the dog park to start to get close to other dogs through the fence. Of course their caused him to bark at times but then he started to run along the fence with them. This week after getting some of stress out at the park we headed back to the dog park and I had a feeling he was ready to take a big step. There comes a point where you have to trust yourself and the dog and so we went inside the dog park with him on an extendable leash. He did great and so we moved over to the bigger section where all the more lively dogs were and let him run free and it was a joy to watch and he had a day to remember 😊 #k9energeticsbenji

Before we do anything else it’s important for Benji to get some of his energy out. Dogs move their energy / stress in 3 main ways Running, Barking and Biting, and running while carrying his tug in his mouth really opens the ‘tap’ and gets sone of that energy flowing. I had a feeling this was going to be a big day for Benji and I was right 😊 #k9energeticsbenji

When working with dogs an understanding of the two energies that impact their behavior, Preyful energy and Predatory energy, is important. When dogs are in full play you will notice that flip flop between those energies, one is on its back in a Preyful posture while the other is on top with its mouth on the others neck or leg in a Predatory posture and then there is the moment when they flip energies and postures. The problem comes when a dog cannot flip flop and gets stuck in one of the two. #k9energeticspreyvpredator

Stella probably never got to play much with other dogs in her life and is very polite and a little shy at times when meeting other dogs. I’ve been hoping she would meet a dog who would bring playful side out and this little Frenchie did the job perfectly. Stella spends much of her day in a crate in the rescue world as she waits for her new home and so she just loves to run 😊 #k9energeticsstella2

Bite and carry is such a great skill for a dog to develop and what happens is the gentle bite required to carry the tug gently releases stress, to turning a tap on very slightly which is why Taco takes her tug everywhere. I started working with her a few years back as she getting into fights with other dogs. After some Collecting/ Box work, Pushing and Barking on command in a sports field next to the dog park I got her into some Bitework and tug. Back then she loved chasing a ball but soon the tug took the place of the ball and she was ready for the dog park, proudly carrying her tug as we entered. Taco has never had a problem with other dogs in the dog park, even those that have stolen her tug 😊 I import good quality Bitework tugs from Germany and the key is they are designed to get the dog’s bite out which is the most effective way they can relieve stress. Contact me if you are interested in getting one for your dog and the come in a range of sizes and colors. #k9energeticstaco #tugs

Stella spends most her day in confinement in the rescue and so was very happy to get the chance to see how well she does on hikes 😊

Hugo the bulldog decided that Pushing was just too demanding and decided he had a more better idea 😊 #bulldog

Jaeger was one my favorite dogs to help at adoption events and he eventually found the great home he deserved 😊 #k9energeticsjaeger

Jaeger was one of my favorites to help@at adoption events and he found the great home he so deserves 😊 #k9energeticsjaeger

Because of their tough early lives dogs like Ladybug have to learn how to play with other dogs and she’s getting there 😊 #k9energeticsladybug

Zoey working on her recall 😊 #k9energeticszoey

One of the best ways of helping that barks a lot is to teach it to bark consciously on command 😊

Zoey is such a great dog to work with and hopefully having most of her life in a kennel in the rescue world this will be the year when her home finally comes 😊 #k9energeticszoey

The core exercises of Pushing and Collecting are great for younger dogs as are of course tug and barking on command. These exercises help a dog develop effective ways to move it energy and stress and a great confidence builders 😊

In this 3rd video clip the dog successfully gets Ladybug to follow him and then adopts another calming signal used by dogs which is sniffing and you’ll notice Ladybug follows suit and the meeting is successfully concluded 😊 #k9energeticsladybug #calmingsignalsdogs

In this second video you’ll see the dog move in curves as it slowly approaches Ladybug which is a common calming signal for dogs and then offers the face as she barks furiously at him 😊 #k9energeticsladybug #dogcalmingsignals

In this first of 3 video clips this dog gives a masterclass in how to approach dogs they don’t know, especially ones like Ladybug. You notice he looks away every now and again and then barks which is an invitation to play, sadly often misinterpreted by people as ‘aggression’. 😊 #k9energeticsladybug #dogcalmingsignals