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Phantom K9 Training

Elite obedience and protection dog training and behavior consulting in Arizona.

06/27/2024

I wont claim to know much, but i thibk i got this one figured out.

Im confident that at the end my life, ill have many regrets. I cant imagine one of them will be the time I spent with my dogs.

06/21/2024

Being a dog trainer has been an upward and continuing journey of self improvement.

A large bit of that comes from working with owners and their dogs. If you're a dog trainer, you without a doubt have experienced the frustrations and difficulties of working with clients and their dogs.

You've heard it before, training the dogs at some point is easy, the humans is a different story. That's mostly true.

My experience has been as such and it helps me to remember this when I'm frustrated or disappointed about the way it's going with the client.

1. They don't work dogs, dozens a day for 12 hours a day like I do. This is crucial, part of becoming a great dog handler can only be through holding the leash a lot. There is no replacement for time spent holding the dog's leash and time spent acquiring the skills to successfully communicate to the dog. Chances are they ( your clients) are just beginning, be patient and remember you didn't come out of the womb a dog trainer either.

2. They want the dog to do well too, that's why they are paying you. It's easy to write it off as " they don't care." I've heard that many times, I've thought about it too. The truth is for most dog owners the decision to work with a trainer involves a lot of thought and financial commitment. If they're not receptive to what you're telling them to do or they're struggling with the dog is not because they don't care, it's because they don't understand.

3. They don't understand WHY you're asking them to do it that way. WHY is important. I found it very valuable to give people a quick future look into why we are doing something, the end goal for what we are doing right now. If they don't understand that the reason we're doing something is to produce a go in the end, it will be hard for them to commit to that result.

4. Less is more. I've watched dog trainers, and I've done it myself go into extremely long and convoluted explanations about theory and methods of dog training. For most people, you're just giving them information that is going to flood their mind and they won't understand it anyway. Nor, do they actually really need to understand every aspect of theory and methods.

06/19/2024

There is a lot of buzzing around "playing with your dog."

Here's how to play with your dog, is all the news.

If someone has to show you how to play with your dog, you entirely missed the point. I think anyways.

You dont need a ball, you could use a ball. You don't need a stick, you could need a stick. You don't need to wrestle, but you could.

The beautiful thing about being with your dog, is being with your dog. Every tool or item you put in between that relationship makes the relationship more and more transactional.

06/19/2024

It's just a theory, but I think the best "dog moms" make the best MOMS 🖤❤️

06/14/2024

Little Vader working out his obedience! Vader is here with his sister Beans. He's a cool little guy, and overall has taken extremely well to the training!

We got quite a bit more time with this guy but excited to see where he goes from here!

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06/13/2024

Here's a common trend I see with people that really struggle with their dog... ⬇️⬇️⬇️

The highs are really high and the lows are really low.

The reality of it is, when you're super upset with the dog... You won't be in a few minutes.

And... When the dog is responsive to you it's important to share that with the dog, in a reasonable way. Taking the dog on an emotional rollercoaster ride because he "sat" when you said "sit" isn't likely not necessary. The action is followed by the proper reward.

There is a time and place for the emotional response, but not everyday.

Nothing is ever as bad as it seems, nor as good. When you lead a dog on the emotional rollercoaster, you create a dog that lives in the highs and lows.

This is just an observation, from working with hundreds of dog OWNERS (not dogs).

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06/12/2024

Little Jeter is working hard in some more challenging areas!

Love this little guy ❣️

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06/11/2024

Miss Coco has been here for a couple weeks and she's doing great.

She's here with her sister Ruby, and these two girls needed some direction. With it, they are becoming awesome and rounded dogs.

As their owners say, they like to jackass around when together- which sums up littermates perfectly!

06/11/2024

Young Beowulf 🐺🖤

Beowulf is one of our current dogs in training to be sold to personal / Family protection.

He comes from a long line of genetically Superior dogs that are adaptable for either real life protection or sport work.

We are in the process of training him to be a great companion that can protect somebody as needed.

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06/08/2024

Welcome Charlie!

Charlie is a young here for training. His family just had a baby, that is a great time to get your dog out for some training!

Charlie is a nice young dog, with some young dog issues ( none that are very common 😊).

He getting the idea down, and has made a lot of progress with us this week!

06/06/2024

Here's a revolutionary idea for many people.

Youre trying to buy your dogs love with presents 🎁 ( AKA treats, toys, etc)

When you should be gifting them with your presence.

You throw them a treat and sit on tiktok for an hour. Or maybe, you give them a ball and expect them to entertain themselves.

You'll find it more rewarding and fulfilling for you, even if just for a few moments, you give your dog an uninterrupted presence. I have anyways, maybe it'll help you too.

06/05/2024

Getting Ace out into public has been a great boost for his confidence and a great step in his training.

Before working with us, Ace was really reactive to most things. He's made large improvements especially with being a nice & friendly dog ( which he is) in public ✅

06/04/2024

Mr Tecolote enjoying a pool party with a dozen other dogs!

Teco gets to enjoy some pretty cool things while he is here, including but not limited to pool parties and protection training 🤝❤️

06/04/2024

Little Jeter just rolled in! We are always honored to train multiple dogs from the same family.

Jeter is the 3rd or 4th dog ( I can't remember exactly 😬) that we've trained for the family!

Welcome Jeter! ❤️

05/30/2024

Sweet penny showing off her swag before heading home!

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05/29/2024

Public training for Shea and Rambo ✅🤝

Shea is here finishing up her protection program, and it's important that she's a well mannered dog out in public. The best protection dog is the one that can go everywhere with you.

Rambo is working on his skills in public because he does get worked up with new people / dogs.

05/28/2024

Willis AKA THE JUICE 🧃 💉

From being suggested for euthanasia to working on protection training with his mom. The comeback story of the year!

05/28/2024

Koda rolled through for some premium boarding this week!

We love Koda, she's always a fun dog to have around and easy for us to maintain her training while she's here because we can tell her owners work with her outside of her being with us!

Premium boarding is a service we only offer to dogs that have been through our board and train, and when the dog is here we will treat their time here the same as if they were back for a Board & Train.

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05/18/2024

I love everything about this but in particular the part that says “ No more Trazodone “

What a great thing to be able to say. I’m not against the proper use of medication to help a dog. I am against the use of medication as a first stop 🛑

Did you know that 90% of dogs that come here on medication such as trazodone leave with out needing it anymore?

05/17/2024

Tecolote working out in public ✨

Tecolote is a really well socialized dog, but being out in public is always a great test & way to prove your dogs obedience! Teco did GREAT!

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05/06/2024

Cooper and Shea ♥️

Cooper and Shea worked on their skills out in public yesterday. They both are at very different places in their training, but both are doing extremely well.

My goal in public is to create a nice well mannered dog that adds to the experience of taking a dog places. I think if you're gonna take your dog places, especially public places, you should be committed to your dog being a part of the community... Not a bother to everyone around you.

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04/30/2024

Jinx training for the ROBOT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE takeover 🤖👾

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04/29/2024

Duke had spent about 4 months with us during his training to be a PPD. When he arrived to work with us he was shut down and run down from a rough start at life.

I love these stories, and I love to watch dogs thrive doing what they are meant to do. It's not surprising to me that teaching Duke how to be a protection dog gives him total freedom, tons of confidence and allows him to protect his family if ever needed.

Way to go Duke.

04/29/2024

Almost 3 years difference.

Man I love this dog. He’s what you want in a GSD. He’s extremely biddable, friendly to everyone and kicks ass when needed. He’s a soft and easy dog to train, but hard during work time.

Ive always loved Rush but watching him fill the void that Phantom left when he passed this last year,both from a emotional and physical perspective has made me appreciate him so much more.

It’s hard to ask a dog to be your pet, your protector and a staff dog. Most dogs can’t be all three, some can.

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04/18/2024

More days like this please ♥️

There is no substitution for the peace of mind of owning a dog like Jinx. He's a joy to take places, he is constantly complimented on his looks & behavior. All the while, you'd never know that he's prepared to protect his family.

Jinx training plays a large role in his behavior, but I can't over simplify the importance of his genetics. The dog is a genetic gift from God.

04/16/2024

Tip of the day: don't hang out with people who say you shouldnt get another dog 😬😂

In order left to right... Jackie, Cruz, Rush.

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04/13/2024

My guy Chief!

Something I just like about this guy ALOT!

He’s not as much of a showboat as some of the dogs but he gets the job done & understands the assignment.

He’s done a great job getting started at protection and being able to be friendly directly after and otherwise.

I find that for dogs that have a history of biting or a bite record, that training them in protection provides a lot of clarity for them. We’ve seen this with Chief already ✅❤️

04/12/2024

Hanky went home and we've heard he's been doing GREAT.

Here is a picture of Hank & Shea, a couple of great dogs!

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04/12/2024

Wrapping up a couple weeks of training with Teco today ♥️

I've been seeing Tecolote since he was just a little puppy, and YES, he's always been this handsome!

We worked on getting him out around some different and challenging distractions, working heavily on a recall command and building up his "stay". We did some ecollar work with him so that his owners, who love to take him places will be able to have control of him off lead!

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04/07/2024

Kiba 🖤

Kiba is excellent example of GSD. Extremely loyal and loving to her family’s weary of strangers. Not aggressive, but aware. Killer on command, she makes most other breeds look silly with her intensity. Beauty that you can only understand when you see her. Easily trainable, and obedient to her handler.

I love Kiba, I think many GSDs have lost her qualities and that’s what makes her special.

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You're always training, even if you don't think you are. How did your dog develop all those bad habits? You trained them to 😉 You are always always showing your dog what you want, what is good behavior or they will find what serves that purpose for themselves. I constantly find myself asking... " How do I want my dog to behave in this situation?" The day to day, mundane and boring stuff deserves some thought on how the dog will be raised to respond to it. #arizonahiking #XLbully #dog #dogtraining #labradorretriever

Behavior > Obedience We teach the dog absent of obedience commands how to respond to the door being open. Don't get me wrong, I love a good obedient dog but I've met plenty of dogs that were obedience trained and still really struggled with basic behaviors. The combination of both is the sweet spot. In my opinion, if you have to prompt your dog to not run out the dog with obedience, you've fundamentally missed the idea of how the dog responds to the door. What are your thoughts? #dogs #dog #k9 #dogtraining #germanshepherd #doglovers #doglife🐾 #doglovers #bully #xlbully #xlbullies #bella #arizonahiking #arizona🌵 #arizona

I wont claim to know much, but i thibk i got this one figured out. Im confident that at the end my life, ill have many regrets. I cant imagine one of them will be the time I spent with my dogs. #dog #dogs #dogsoftiktok #dogsvideo #dogtraining #dogtrapped #dogtrainingtricks #endoftheworld #arianagrande #arizona #mesa #az #gsd #germsquad #germanshepherd

jinx ready to answer the call ❤️⚔️ I would never mean to discredit someone's relationship and bond with their dog. Each person's individual bond with their dog is special, that's what makes owning dogs special. For me, I have owned many dogs.of many different kinds. I have never felt such an attachment to a dog, like the ones I've worked and trained with in protection. Knowing that the dog is ready, to encounter harm willingly to protect you and your family adds another layer to it.

Thank you all for always showing up for group class, even when it’s 110 degrees out ☀️That’s dedication ✅Just as a reminder, no group class this week.See you next week!#dogs #dog #doglovers #doglover #dogloversofinstagram #doglife🐾 #belgianmalinois #malinois #belgianmalinoisofinstagram #k9 #canine #dogtrainingphoenix #dogtrainerarizona #dogtraininglife #dogtraining

1.2 Million dogs are hit by cars every year 🚗 What does this mean for you? To me it means that I should be proactive about teaching my dog to respect the door. I don't want my dog to be pushy, bratty and committed to running out the front door. For me, it's not about establishing some kind of dominance over the dog its about teaching them a life skill that'll prevent them from living a short life. Shea is practicing her " DOOR MANNERS" here and doing a great job. I asked her to stay put while I check the mailbox, it wasn't an activity I needed her help with this day. A basic understand of how to behave in this situations can be the difference between life and death ( or severe injury) for your dog. #dogs #dog #doglove #shea #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips #dogtransport #belgian #malinois #malinoisworld #dogtrainingisfun #arizona #az #mesa #phoenix #phantom #k9 #dogowners

Jacko never the sad girl, always the happy & spicy gal 🌶️

Mr. Scoobs working on his obedience training in public! 🔥 If you want to be able to take your dog with you as many places as possible, its important to make sure you train them in as many environments as possible. Dog friendly places like The Home Depot, Lowes, Pet stores and farmer markets are great places to start exposing your dogs to. In Scoobys case, he is in training to be a personal protection dog. If you are forced to leave him at home because he isnt behaving, that limits the access you'll have to him if needed. #dogs #dog #scooby #scoobydoo #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogtreats #dogtrain #protectiondogs #protectiondog #doberman #dobermann #dobermanpinscher

I made this reel with a lot of clips, maybe you'll even see your dog! Hope you enjoy! #dog #dogs #dogsofharlem #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #doglove #doglife #dogloversclub #reels #veed

Pronouns are just HIM ‼️ Fenris and Monkey- two promising young male dogs GSD & Belgian Malinois being prepped for their new owners!

Trying to pet Puppy Cruz is basically just a declaration of WAR 🔥🤣🤝 #dogtrainingtips #dogtrainer #dogtrainerlife #dogtraining #dogtok #gsd #germanshepherd #gsdoftiktok #puppy #puppies #puppiesofinstagram

Lay down, stay and be calm. I’ll handle it if I need to. #dog #dogs #doglover #dogsofinstagram #DogLife #dogloversfeed #k9 #caninenutrition

Duke had spent about 4 months with us during his training to be a PPD. When he arrived to work with us he was shut down and run down from a rough start at life. I love these stories, and I love to watch dogs thrive doing what they are meant to do. It's not surprising to me that teaching Duke how to be a protection dog gives him total freedom, tons of confidence and allows him to protect his family if ever needed. Way to go Duke. #dog #dogs #duke #protectiondogs #k9 #canine #dogtrainingadvice #dogtreats #dogtrainingtips #belgianmalinoisofinstagram #belgianmalinois

Call it being scared, that's fine. I call it being prepared. #dogs #dog #doglife #doglinda🐶 #dogloversfeed #doglifeisgood #arizona🌵 #arizona #arizonadogs #mesa #phoenix #k9 #canine #dogtrainingadvice #dogtrimming #dogtrainer #dogtrainingisfun #police

If you want a dog with a reliable recall, and to enjoy off leash freedom you're gonna have to be intentional about it. It's not something that happens by mistake ( most times!). Dogs that have very reliable recall have been rewarded heavily with MANY repetitions to build a strong response like you see in the video. #doglifestyle #dogsofarizona #dogtrainingadvice #dogtrainers #canine #malinoisofinstagram #doggos #smalldogsofinstagram #smalldogbigheart #puppy #dogtraining #puppies #doglife #MaiselChallenge

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There aint a thought behind that pretty face 😵‍💫😎

Everyone wants a badass dog... be careful what you wish for. Training a dog to be aggressive on command ( for many breeds) is the easy part. Keep them friendly and sweet on command, is often overlooked but arguably even more important in the training process. The idea is not to have a killer dog, that attacks on sight. Our goal is to produce dogs that can protect on command, while remaining the same dogs that are a part of our family, go everywhere with us and enjoy a fulfilled life. #dog #dogs #dogsoftennessee #dogsofarizona #dogsinfood #doglife🐾 #doglife #doglinda🐶 #doglovers #k9 #canine #dogtricksofinstagram #dogtrainingadvice #dogtrends #dogtrainers #dogsofharlem #malinoisofinstagram #malinois #belgianshepherd #belgianmalinois #arizona #arizona🌵

Door manners and having control of your dog around the front door could literally save their life. Let's see yours, if your dog doesn't have any.. Now is your sign!