Midwest K9 Training and Fitness

Midwest K9 Training and Fitness Balanced dog training in central and southern WI. We take a relationship and balanced approach to building the relationship with you and your dog!

The four principles we focus on are structure, relationship, accountability/reward and exercise/genetics.

01/09/2025

Impulse control!

Does your dog have it?

🐶🐾

01/07/2025

Do you have goals for your dog in 2025?

Maybe it's spending more time out and about at coffee shops, improving loose leash walking, or building the ultimate running or hiking buddy

Maybe you're aiming to compete in sports like agility, dock diving, or PSA, or you're working toward earning your Canine Good Citizen certification.

Or maybe you're focused on managing your dog’s reactivity toward other dogs or people and envisioning calm, safe walks where you can pass others without stress.

Wherever you are in your journey with your dog, you’re exactly where you need to be. Make your dog (AND yourself) a priority this year.

And for all the reactive dog owners out there, remember to take care of YOUR mental health, too. If it’s 5 p.m. and you know it’s busy outside, don’t feel guilty leaving your dog home if it’s better for their comfort. You can always find another way or time to meet their needs. We can only care for our dogs when we’re also caring for ourselves. 🐾🐶✨

Happy New Year! 🎉

01/04/2025

Make this your New Years resolution

🐾🧡🐾🧡🐾

12/31/2024

Working through triggers with your dog!

Monty here has some strong dog reactivity, but we’ve found a way to make passing other dogs easier. By using a marker cue (“yes”) and rewarding with treats, Monty knows his job is to look up at me, redirecting his focus and reducing his frustration. This is just one technique that’s helped us manage his reactivity! Struggling with distractions or reactivity with your dog? Get in touch and let's start working together! 🐶🐾

Hope everyone had a great Christmas! ☃️
12/28/2024

Hope everyone had a great Christmas! ☃️

12/21/2024

Lifestyle Training ✨
Forget the old "alpha of the pack" mindset—building a strong, trusting relationship with your dog starts with teamwork. Lead with guidance, set them up for success, and enjoy a deeper connection. Want your dog to be a true part of your daily life and adventures? Get in touch to learn how!

12/21/2024
12/12/2024

Has your dog perfected the loose leash walk? Do they understand the "free" command to explore without pulling? Is your bond strong enough to trust them off-leash? 🐾🐶

If any of these sound like areas you’d like to work on, send a message to learn more about how we can help you and your dog build a stronger connection!

Send a message to learn more

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served—human and dog alike. Thank you for your bravery and service!!
11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served—human and dog alike. Thank you for your bravery and service!!

11/07/2024

Can your dog hold a solid "down" when you need it?

There are so many situations where a reliable down can be a lifesaver.

In this video, I asked Nya to hold a down when I spotted a reactive dog approaching, so the owner didn’t have to worry about her.

Having a solid down is a must for real-life scenarios like this!

Ready to level up your dog's training? Message me to get started!

Send a message to learn more

Happy Monday from Nya! ✨ Rainy days = finding indoor training opportunities like dog friendly stores ☔🐶🐾
11/04/2024

Happy Monday from Nya! ✨

Rainy days = finding indoor training opportunities like dog friendly stores ☔🐶🐾

11/02/2024

Building solid foundations ✨ starts with a strong partnership between you and your dog, working together as a team! 👊🏼

Is your dog easily distracted on leash? Want to give them more off-leash freedom? Let’s work together to help them focus on you, no matter what’s going on around them.

Contact me to begin your dog training journey today!

Happy Halloween! 🦴🎃👻 A Dog Trainers Haunted House..... 🐾
10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! 🦴🎃👻

A Dog Trainers Haunted House..... 🐾

In dog training, a strong relationship with your dog encourages them to look to you for guidance. This connection is roo...
10/30/2024

In dog training, a strong relationship with your dog encourages them to look to you for guidance. This connection is rooted in trust and respect, not in the outdated notion of being the "alpha."

So, how do we foster that trust and respect? By incorporating play, establishing boundaries, providing corrections, offering rewards, and ensuring our dogs succeed. Remember, the bond with your dog is something to cultivate from day one.

Fall hike yesterday with Nya 🐶🍂🐾
10/29/2024

Fall hike yesterday with Nya 🐶🍂🐾

09/11/2024
04/10/2024

Training your dog is so much more than obedience.. it's about building a solid relationship so you understand each other, respect each other and work together.
You work as a TEAM 🐾✨

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Impulse control! Does your dog have it? 🐶🐾 #dogtraining #wisconsindogtraining

Do you have goals for your dog in 2025? Maybe it's spending more time out and about at coffee shops, improving loose leash walking, or building the ultimate running or hiking buddy Maybe you're aiming to compete in sports like agility, dock diving, or PSA, or you're working toward earning your Canine Good Citizen certification. Or maybe you're focused on managing your dog’s reactivity toward other dogs or people and envisioning calm, safe walks where you can pass others without stress. Wherever you are in your journey with your dog, you’re exactly where you need to be. Make your dog (AND yourself) a priority this year. And for all the reactive dog owners out there, remember to take care of YOUR mental health, too. If it’s 5 p.m. and you know it’s busy outside, don’t feel guilty leaving your dog home if it’s better for their comfort. You can always find another way or time to meet their needs. We can only care for our dogs when we’re also caring for ourselves. 🐾🐶✨ Happy New Year! 🎉

Working through triggers with your dog! Monty here has some strong dog reactivity, but we’ve found a way to make passing other dogs easier. By using a marker cue (“yes”) and rewarding with treats, Monty knows his job is to look up at me, redirecting his focus and reducing his frustration. This is just one technique that’s helped us manage his reactivity! Struggling with distractions or reactivity with your dog? Get in touch and let's start working together! 🐶🐾 #Madison #wisconsindogtrainer #dogtrainer

Lifestyle Training ✨ Forget the old "alpha of the pack" mindset—building a strong, trusting relationship with your dog starts with teamwork. Lead with guidance, set them up for success, and enjoy a deeper connection. Want your dog to be a true part of your daily life and adventures? Get in touch to learn how!

Building solid foundations ✨ starts with a strong partnership between you and your dog, working together as a team! 👊🏼 Is your dog easily distracted on leash? Want to give them more off-leash freedom? Let’s work together to help them focus on you, no matter what’s going on around them. Contact me to begin your dog training journey today! #wisconsin #dogtraining

Training your dog is so much more than obedience.. it's about building a solid relationship so you understand each other, respect each other and work together. . You work as a TEAM 🐾✨ . . #goplaywithyourdog #dogtraining #dogtrainer #Wisconsin

What a quick training session looks like with Nya. And yes a HUGE part of it is PLAY! . Training should be fun for you and your dog! My sessions with Nya look different than my sessions with Monty because they are motivated by different things, but having fun, laughing, making mistakes and most importantly spending quality time with them is part of every session. 🐶✨ . . #dogtrainingtips #goplaywithyourdog #dog #trainer #dogtrainer

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