K9 Optimal Training Solutions

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K9 Optimal Training Solutions

We offer a range of services and methods to address various training needs, using a adaptable and well-rounded approach.
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Overall, we utilize a high level of expertise and a commitment to providing top-notch, tailored training solutions for your dogs.

11/12/2024

11/09/2024

If you put the work in, you and your dog will learn to enjoy each other everyday.

11/05/2024

The Beginner Pack group showed up and put some great work in tonight. Great job everyone.

10/31/2024

Welcome Tymber who just started working with us. We are going to help teach her how jumping and barking are not the appropriate way to get attention.

10/30/2024

One thing I always explain to clients when they come in for an evaluation, or start training with me, is the importance of the relationship they are in with their dog. The fact is, as dog owners, we are in a relationship with our dogs, whether that is a healthy relationship or unhealthy relationship is what we need to focus on.

See, first we must determine what a healthy relationship looks like, which seems to be easy when we look at relationships humans have with other humans. However, when it comes to the relationship with their dogs we seem to have a harder time understanding that. Here is the thing, the basis and foundation of a healthy relationship is the same, whether it is between two humans, or a human and a dog. Healthy relationships have boundaries and both parties benefit one another. If you were to see a friend in a relationship with their significant other, and your friend was always bending over backwards to make the other person happy, or do things for them However, their significant other would go off and cheat, and never did anything to help or benefit your friend. You would probably be quick to say something or at least think your friend should end that relationship because it is unhealthy and unfair.

Meanwhile, dog owners will let their dogs run around impulsively doing things, jumping on them, barking at them to demand attention, chew up the owners belongings, and even pull them the entire time they go on a walk. The dog only gives the owner the attention or listens when the owner has something they want, like a treat for example. When we see this, most people will talk about how the dog loves their person and they just want to be around them, and the owner will talk about how much they love their dog. However, what we are seeing is an unhealthy one sided relationship.

So, how do we address this as dog owners? We start to adding boundaries, and showing the dog how the behaviors we want from them will lead to the things THEY want. What do we create with this? We create the dog giving the owner the calm behavior that creates peace and enjoyment, while the dog also benefits and gets things in return.

It is not about establishing an "Alpha", or "forcing" the dog to do things. It is about showing the dog what behaviors lead to an outcome they find undesirable, and which behaviors lead to an outcome they find desirable.

If you are ready to start building a healthy relationship with your dog then reach out to me. I will help you learn to communicate with your dog, and start creating an enjoyable and healthy relationship together.

10/25/2024

Took advantage of the nice weather this week, with some outdoor training.

10/25/2024

I always love watching dogs work odor detection.

10/24/2024

What are you trying to accomplish with your dog? So you want to compete in a sport? Do you need a dog that can help you accomplish tasks throughout your day? Perhaps you just want a companion that will be well behaved and cuttle with you and your children? No matter what you are trying to do, we can help at K9 O.T.S.

10/23/2024

Our Beginner Pack group showed up and put the work in this week. Great job everyone.

If you are looking for a community of dog owners to train and progress with, look no further. Our Pack program is for you, with weekly training sessions, working on making everyone and their dog better each week.

10/23/2024

Phoebe helping with Boots training today, and Shelby practicing with her family.

10/21/2024

Week 4 for the Foundations of Obedience class.
Working on introducing leash walking today, along with building distance and duration in the stay commands.

10/21/2024

For Sarge's last session, we decided to take training outside. It is always good to proof your obedience in different areas with new distractions.

10/20/2024

Come see us at the Midland Mall and support the .

10/20/2024

Come check out the adoption event for Humane Society of Midland County today. I will be there all day.

10/18/2024

Congratulations to Apollo on passing his AKC Canine Good Citizen test today.

10/17/2024

Come support a good cause and help the HSoMC get some dogs adopted, and stop in and see me at my booth.

Address

1271 E. Chippewa River Road
Midland, MI
48640

Website

https://www.k9ots.com/

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Congratulations to Jane and Brodie for earning their Novice Containers Title in Nosework over the weekend. They have been putting in a lot of work to perfect the craft of detection work. Great job both of you, I am proud of you. #fyp #foryoupageoffucuall #foryoupage #duet #tiktok #viral #trending #dogsoftiktok #training #doglife #farmlife #nosework

Apollo working on some exposure in Home Depot. As a dog doing therapy work, it is important that he gets used to new noises and different environments. So, we utilized the robotic decorations to help get the exposure.

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