Freedom K9

11/27/2025

🐾 Meet Tiramisu – Our Gentle Giant Graduate! 🐾

Tiramisu may be a gentle giant, but she didn’t always realize just how big she was! Her family is expecting a new addition soon, and they wanted her to feel calm and comfortable around her surroundings.

She also showed a little stubborn streak—sometimes refusing to come inside and simply lying down. Given her size, this could be challenging for her family.

During her Freedom Board & Train Program, we focused on helping Tiramisu get comfortable with strollers, walkers, and other baby-related items, so she’s ready for her growing family.

We’re so proud of her progress and excited for the calm, confident companion she’s becoming! 💛

11/26/2025

🎉 Congratulations to Palmer! 🐾

Palmer recently graduated from our Freedom Off-Leash Board & Train Program, and his journey is a great reminder of why we take a holistic approach with every dog. Instead of just focusing on behavior and obedience, we look at the overall health, nutrition, and confirmation of each dog that joins us for training.
If a dog isn't feeling good on the inside, obedience training isn't going to be the fix all.

Palmer strugged with major hair loss as well as extreme fear. So before he even joined us for training, Kindle and Palmer's owners discussed his diet, his vet work up's, medical history, and what could be behavior and state of mind related and what might be health related. As Palmer moved through our program, we carefully evaluated potential causes and worked closely with his family to help Palmer in every way we could.

Over the last 9 years, we've worked with thousands of dogs. Each one has given us the opportunity to learn something new, make new connections, and find solutions and stepping stones to give each dog our very best. Palmer was no different.
We thoroughly enjoyed getting to know this sweet boy and his dedicated owners.

Seeing Palmer's progress during training and the wins and updates now at home is so cool!

11/25/2025

🐾 Meet Chance & Rocky! 🐾

This dynamic duo has been working incredibly hard, and we couldn’t be prouder!

Chance and his service dog in training, Rocky, have already earned two Canine Good Citizen titles, with the ultimate goal of Rocky becoming a full-fledged service dog for Chance.

At Freedom K9, we love working with all ages, including kids! Teaching children how to train a dog isn’t just fun — it helps build responsibility, patience, confidence, and teamwork skills. Chance’s dedication shows just how rewarding the journey can be, and Rocky’s progress is proof of the amazing bond that develops along the way.

We’re inspired by this young man and his partner — and we can’t wait to see them continue their journey together! 🐶💛

11/24/2025

Today, we’d like to share the story of a very special girl named Cora, and how her journey is beautifully tied to the memory of Kevin Stuart Miller.

Kevin was born and raised right here in Siskiyou County, a true local whose roots ran deep in this community. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved the mountains, forests, and open spaces that define this place. Kevin and Nancy were high school sweethearts, building a life together grounded in love, family, and the beauty of the outdoors.

When Kevin’s brother rescued a stray puppy abandoned at his logging site, Kevin didn’t hesitate to welcome her into his home. He named her Cora, a Belgian Malinois–Shepherd mix, and loved her wholeheartedly. Over the past year, Cora learned trust, comfort, and companionship with Kevin, Nancy, and their golden doodle, Sid.

As Kevin’s health declined, he expressed one heartfelt wish: that Cora receive the professional training she needed to thrive. That training had already been arranged with Freedom K9 before he passed, and in his memory, Nancy has carried forward with his plan. Cora has been training with us for several weeks and is currently in foster care, growing more confident, obedient, and she's as sweet as can be!

We want to express our deepest condolences to Kevin’s family. It is an honor to support our community members during times like this, and we are grateful to help fulfill Kevin’s wish for Cora.

Cora will remain with Freedom K9 until we find the perfect forever home where she can truly flourish. If you would like to support Cora’s journey in Kevin’s memory, donations can be sent to:

Freedom K9
5821 Truck Village Drive
Mt. Shasta, CA 96067

Or via Venmo:
Please note: “In Memory of Kevin Miller for Cora.”

If you’re interested in learning more about Cora or feel you might be the right home for her, please contact Kindle at 530-643-0794.

For those who would like to learn more about Kevin’s remarkable life, you can read his full obituary at: https://www.mtshastachapel.com/obituaries?name=kevin-stuart-miller

Thank you for helping us honor Kevin and continue the legacy of love he left behind for Cora. 💛🐾

11/22/2025

Big news at Freedom K9! 🎉 We now have 3 certified AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluators on our team — and a huge congratulations to Jennifer, our General Manager, for earning this incredible achievement! 🙌🐾

We can train, test, and certify your dog in:
🐾 CGC – polite public manners
🐾 CGCA – advanced obedience
🐾 CGCU – confidence in busy environments

These certifications help build dogs you can take anywhere with confidence — and are a great foundation for future service, therapy, and working-dog goals. 🏅

Ready for your dog to earn their CGC? Message us to get started!

Freedom K9 | 530-643-0794 | freedomk9.net

11/21/2025

✨ Mt. Shasta’s Winter Magic is almost here! ❄️🎄

We sent an email this morning (check your SPAM box!) with all the details for next Friday’s celebration and parade — and we would love to have a few more clients join us for the fun!

If you’re feeling festive and want to be part of the magic, check out the link below for the full schedule and how to join us.

Let’s spread some holiday cheer together! 🎅🐾✨

https://mailchi.mp/2cf3f08a0f06/join-us-for-some-winter-magic

11/21/2025

🐾 Week Two of our Freedom Board & Train Program is where things really start to take off!

With a solid foundation from week one, we begin increasing expectations and working on time, distance, and distractions. We continue refining obedience while pairing with the ecollar to strengthen communication and build reliability — all with the long-term goal of giving each client true off-leash freedom.

Training also moves into real-world environments — practicing around other dogs, people, cars, and everyday activity. Manners, social skills, and overall focus get a major boost this week as dogs learn to stay engaged even when the world gets exciting.

And for our service dogs in training, this is especially important as they begin learning to navigate the busy, unpredictable world with calm confidence — preparing them for the important job they’ll have one day.

Week two brings big growth on the path toward reliable, safe off-leash skills. Stay tuned to learn about the final week of training!

11/20/2025

Important Health Alert for Our Clients: Keeping Dogs Safe With Salmon

We have seen numerous posts about dogs becoming seriously ill after eating salmon. Because this can affect any dog, both Siskiyou Pet Care and Freedom K9 are sharing this message to make sure all of our clients see it.

Dogs can safely enjoy salmon — but only when it’s prepared correctly.

Check out this post for some safety tips on salmon!

Important Health Alert for Our Clients: Keeping Dogs Safe With Salmon

We have seen numerous posts about dogs becoming seriously ill after eating salmon. Because this can affect any dog, both Siskiyou Pet Care and Freedom K9 are sharing this message to make sure all of our clients see it.

Dogs can safely enjoy salmon — but only when it’s prepared correctly.

The biggest concern is Salmon Poisoning Disease, which comes from a parasite found in raw or undercooked salmon and other fish common in the Pacific Northwest.

Here’s how to keep your dog safe:
✅ Fully cook all salmon before feeding it.
❌ Never give raw salmon, including scraps or skin.
🍽️ Remove all bones—cooked bones can splinter.
🧂 Serve it plain (no seasonings, oils, or marinades).

⚠️ Watch for symptoms 6–10 days after eating raw fish: fever, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, or swollen lymph nodes.

If you notice these signs, contact your veterinarian immediately. The condition is very treatable when caught early.

We care deeply about the health and safety of your dogs, and we want to make sure our entire client community receives this important information. 💛🐶

11/19/2025

💨🌧️ When the wind and rain roll in, our training days don’t stop…

We just get a little creative!

At Freedom K9, every day is an opportunity to keep our training guests learning, growing, and having fun—no matter what the weather brings. Whether it’s setting up indoor obstacle courses or clever indoor drills, we make sure every dog stays active, engaged, and challenged. 🐾

Rainy day? Windy day? No problem! Our pups are always up for a brain- and body-boosting session. 💪🐶

What’s your favorite rainy-day activity with your dog? Drop it in the comments—we’d love to hear!

11/17/2025

Community Support 💛

We’re sharing this on behalf of a local family and one of our employees.

Ava is raising funds to offset costs related to a trip for Youth With A Mission, and if you feel compelled to help, we encourage you to check out the post below.

Thank you for supporting the amazing youth in our community! 🙌🐾

Send a message to learn more

11/16/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Pack Walk Flashback! 👻🎃

We’ve been so busy that we totally forgot to share these gorgeous photos from our Halloween pack walks! 🐾🐶

Look at these cuties showing off their spooky (and adorable!) Halloween spirit. The looks we get from other visitors at Greenhorn park during our annual Halloween pack walk are priceless!

💛🐾 Who else loves Halloween as much as our pups do?