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We make dog training easy for everyone! Here at West Tennessee K9 we focus on teaching people how to handle their dogs! We are saving owners one dog at a time!

Practical dog training for the real world! We train your pup to function and behave in real world environments and situations. Dogs make people happy and we want them to make people happier. There isn't anything much better than having a dog that sits when you say sit, stay when you say stay and come when you say come. How amazing would it be if your dog didn't jump, bite, get in the trash, rush o

ut doors, or drag you around on the leash. We can help you with that and so much more. We design custom programs for each dog. Each dog learns differently, so rarely are there any two programs that are alike. At West Tennessee we look at your needs and tailor a program exactly for your specific problems and goals for your pup. Obedience is a the foundation for all we do. Without a good foundation, nothing built on it will stand. Obedience sets parameters for your pup to work within. We work one on one with you and your pup. We will teach you everything that you need to work with your pup. We go over the tools available for training and show you how they are all used. We also help you steer away from ones that are inhumane or often abused. We train you to train your pup.

12/22/2024

I think he likes dressing up. Hope everyone is ready for Christmas

12/22/2024

Our specialty is making dogs do nothing.

12/21/2024

Here’s another pic from the Christmas photo shoot we did at the training center.

12/20/2024

Finding a level that matters for dogs with a strong drive.

12/20/2024

Merry Christmas from Rambo!!

12/20/2024

You never know what you can become.

Can you believe all of these pics are of the same dog? Ozlo’s owners saw the picture on the left posted by a German Shepherd rescue and decided he was a project they were ready to take on. If you would have told me the dog on the left would grow into the dog on the right, I may not have believed you.

After much nurturing, Ozlo got healthier and healthier. On the outside, he was a new dog, but on the inside, there was still a lot of work to do. To fulfill their commitment to Ozlo, his owners brought him in for our board and train program.

Initially, he was pretty withdrawn and definitely not confident. All he wanted to do was to escape. As we continued to work with him and built a relationship with him, his confidence grew. Every day we saw improvement.

When we rescue dogs that are in rough shape, we automatically try to make them comfortable. We want to protect them from any bad thing that might happen to them. Why? Because we are caring, compassionate humans. Where we let them down is not allowing them to get into situations that make them uncomfortable and teaching them to work through them.

In addition, we shower them with crazy amounts of love and affection, as if somehow that will undo all of the bad things that happened to them. What we really need to do is give them good leadership and structure. Dogs thrive in structure.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying to take them home, throw them in a crate and hope for the best. I’m saying, get them home, nurse them back to health, while building a relationship. After they are healthy, immediately start working on confidence and communication.

Loving and pampering your dog is not wrong. What’s the point in having them if you can’t have a loving relationship? However, in addition to love, we have to give them rules and structure to help them live the fullest life with us. We have to give guidance and even correction for unwanted behavior.

In summary, the pitiful dog you have now, won’t be the pitiful dog forever. One day, they will be healthy and full of energy. Keep that in mind from day one, and that will help you.

12/19/2024

Another picture from our Christmas photo shoot.

12/19/2024

We will never overcome genetics

12/19/2024

Another picture from our holiday photo shoot at the training center. Thanks Sela for doing this for us.

12/19/2024

We had a photo shoot this week at the training facility. I’ll be posting pics from now until Christmas. Thanks Sela for taking some amazing shots!

12/18/2024

You control the pressure.

12/18/2024

Dogs should walk behind or beside their owners.

12/17/2024

Today Olivia and are taking new kennels down to or facility in New Orleans. I drove the first half and she is powering through the second. There’s not much she can’t

12/17/2024

This pup is standing up for himself.

12/17/2024

What in the world is going on here? Part of dog training is problem solving.. Let me explain ....

Some dogs are very pushy. They learn by spinning and pushing into you, they get interaction, usually through your frustration. They also learn they can bully you in to doing what ever they want you to do. Training becomes a contact sport.

You know that I always talk about boundaries and rules. That is exactly what I’m doing here. Putting very clear boundaries in place. You may not always have the tools you need, but you can sure improvise.

The idea is to create a chute for the dog to walk in to. Here, I am using an open ladder with a sheet to create a visual and physical boundary Baron’s left, and a vehicle ramp to the same thing on the right.

You begin by putting these barriers about 3 feet apart, and simply walk the dog down the middle. Do this until the dog is comfortable. Gradually start moving the barriers closer together. Really quickly transition to where you are on the outside of the chute, and the dog is in the middle.

Now begin working on commands, starting with sit. You will likely notice the dog being confused, and looking for the escape. The difference now is, there is a boundary in either side. If the dog tries to flee there is a barrier. Likewise, if the dog tries to bulldoze into you there is a barrier. You can use food to give the dog guidance in the beginning, but quickly move to a consequence for non compliance.

As the dog gets better and better make the space between the two barriers tighter. Until eventually the space is just wide enough for the dogs body. At this point you may even add a barrier to the front to keep the dog from trying to bolt forward.

Although my set up here is improvised and primitive, it is a technique I used for many years in sport and working dog sessions. It’s used to improve position.

Remember, as always it’s about repetition. Do this drill until the dog knows what to do within the barriers. After you know the dog gets it, move outside of the barriers. If there is improvement, great!! If not keep doing repetitions within the boundaries. Be consistent and your dog will get it.

12/17/2024

Sela talent #1,473. Fitting into tight places to do important work.

We got some new Dakota kennels in this week. These are extremely durable kennels but man are they heavy. To help us move them around easily we modify them by putting wheels on. We use a fixed wheel in the back and locking swivel wheels in the front. Such a game changer.

12/17/2024

When the doorbell rings Eerie rushes to the monitor to see who it is. It’s so funny. Not only is she the facility training cat but she’s also head of security.

12/16/2024

This means so much!!

Address

5331 Pleasant View Road
Memphis, TN
38134

Telephone

+19012832323

Website

https://wtnk9.com/intrest-form/?program=1

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Our specialty is making dogs do nothing.

Finding a level that matters for dogs with a strong drive.

We will never overcome genetics

You control the pressure.

Dogs should walk behind or beside their owners.

Getting it done

Today Olivia and are taking new kennels down to or facility in New Orleans. I drove the first half and she is powering through the second. There’s not much she can’t