New K9’s 4 Living

08/23/2024

Rusty wants to let all of his furry friends know that Fall is right around the corner. What goes well with cool weather? Group Classes. Do you need to socialize your pups but also want to get basic obedience as well? This is the perfect opportunity for you and your pups.

It is a 6 week group class and a maximum of 5 dogs. Class will be held on Sunday afternoons at 4pm.

Requirements:

🐾 4 months old and older

🐾 Non aggressive

🐾 Current on all shots including rabies.

🐾 Payment is due at sign up to reserve your spot.

08/19/2024

Current clients and former clients;

I am offering a 30 minute refresher session for $30. If you are wanting a full hour it will be $60. This session can be used for anything that we have worked on. If there is anything that your pup is struggling with, this would be a great opportunity for you and for your fur babies.

They will of course will need to be current on all shots including rabies.

08/14/2024

Friendly reminder that I will be out of town the 16th - 20th. All training will resume on the 21st.

08/14/2024

Please join me and welcome Toby to his new adventure in his life!

08/13/2024

Now scheduling two week board, training, and socialization program at Southern Haven Veterinary Clinic & Pet Retreat for September.

For more information on the two week board, training, and socialization program please fill out an application through the link below ⬇️

https://www.southernhavenvet.com/veterinarian-services/dog-training

08/12/2024

Local Nacogdoches Goldendoodle breeder has some puppies available.

If interested please contact, Juana mendez at (936)229-5542 for more information.

08/03/2024

Please join me and welcome Rudy to her new adventure in her life!

08/03/2024

Day 2 of Randal’s training at Southern Haven Veterinary Clinic & Pet Retreat.

Randal is working on recall (come).

Way to go Randal!

08/03/2024

Day 2 of Randal’s training at Southern Haven Veterinary Clinic & Pet Retreat.

Randal is working on Down.

Way to go Randal!

08/03/2024

Day 2 of Randals training at Southern Haven Veterinary Clinic & Pet Retreat.

Randal is working on sit.

Way to go Randal!

08/02/2024

Please join me and welcome Randal to his new adventure in his life! He is participating in my 2 week board, training, and socialization program at Southern Haven Veterinary Clinic & Pet Retreat!

We are working on Name Recognition as well as basic obedience.

08/02/2024

Friendly reminder that I will be out of town August 16th - 19th! All training will resume on the 20th.

07/27/2024

Who would be interested in doing a 6 week basic obedience group class that will take place on Sunday afternoons in September?

We will work on basic commands:

🐾 Sit

🐾 Down

🐾 Stay

🐾 Come

🐾 Leash walking

Requirements:

🐾 4 months old and older

🐾 Up to date on all shots including rabies and kennel cough

🐾 Non aggressive

07/27/2024

Zoey working on Get it, Bring it, and Drop it during her two week board and train at Southern Haven Veterinary Clinic & Pet Retreat!

Way to go Zoey!

07/27/2024

Zoey working on Get it and Drop it during her two week board and train at Southern Haven Veterinary Clinic & Pet Retreat.

Way to go Zoey!

07/27/2024

Zoey working on Take it and Drop it during her two week board and train at Southern Haven Veterinary Clinic & Pet Retreat!

Way to go Zoey!

07/26/2024

Ace is working on down-stay with distance, come, and sit.

Way to go Ace!

07/26/2024

Ace working on come and sit!

Way to go Ace!

07/26/2024

Zoey is working on what’s called “Chin” where she gently places her chin in your hand and waits until she gets rewarded.

This can be a good thing to use especially when going to the vet.

Way to go Zoey!

07/26/2024

Zoey is back for more training! This time it’s for advanced training. She is working on “Take it” and “Drop it”.

Way to go Zoey!

07/21/2024

Please join me to congratulate Charlie (left) and Loki (right) for completing their 6 week basic obedience group class!

Great job everyone! It was a pleasure working with you all! If you all ever decide to do extra lessons, please let me know!

As always, Thank you for choosing K9’s 4 Living as your desired place for Training!

07/21/2024

Please join me and welcome Bama to his new adventure in his life!

07/19/2024

Good morning! I am back in town until Monday afternoon and will return Tuesday evening from my mom’s doctor’s appointment.

I do appreciate it everyone working with me during these times.

In the meantime, I am reaching out to you all individually to set up dates and times. If you do not hear from me please reach out via text.

07/10/2024

Thank you all for y’all’s understanding during this time. My schedule for this weekend has changed and I will be in town until Monday.

I am one of the pallbearers at my grandmothers funeral on Tuesday the 16th.

If we are scheduled for training on Friday the 12th - Sunday the 14th, we are still good to do your sessions.

I will be out of town Monday the 15th - Wednesday the 17th.

Again, thank you all for y’all’s understanding and for working with me during this time.

We will get back to regular training schedule soon.

07/09/2024

All training will resume on Friday the 19th as I will be out of town Monday the 15th - Wednesday the 17th due to a death in the family.

My apologies for any inconvenience and I appreciate each and every one of you working with me during this difficult time.

07/09/2024

In case my message has not made it due to electricity and power down from storms,

Due to a family emergency out of town, All training is on hold until next week.

I apologize for any inconvenience and I thank each and every one of you for working with me during this time.

07/07/2024

Friendly reminder that I will be out of town July 12th - 14th. Training will resume on Monday the 15th.

I will also be out of town August 16th - 19th. Training will resume on the 20th.

07/07/2024

Please join me and welcome Sadie to her new adventure in her life!

07/06/2024

Starting to see a lot more pets in stores these days as well as ESA (Emotional Support Animals). Pets & ESA’s do not have the same legal rights as Service Dogs do. Pet’s and ESA’s cannot go into any grocery stores period. Service Dogs are the ONLY ones that can go into grocery stores because they have been through all the proper training that they need to help their owner / handler out on a daily basis. If they have been properly trained, they will also be wearing a distinguishing vest that says “Service Dog Do Not Pet Do Not Touch”.

Service dogs can learn as many as 60 if not more commands depending on what they are being trained for. It also takes up to 3 years to fully train a service dog and this process usually starts with an 8 week old puppy.

Here is an article that will explain the difference between a service dog, an ESA, and a Therapy Dog.

https://www.khou.com/article/life/animals/texas-law-service-animal-emotional-support-dog/285-be7eb241-eb8e-4033-a6e8-197994a14ad3?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR01BR86XXCTh8enBF9HxFv6xEqmZ5L7sAVn6OHPUSguluIX4T0-R_2coB4_aem_N1UEje9uSQ6Oeoz9UeyfVQ

Some Texas pet owners are confused by a new law that increases penalties for misrepresenting a dog as a service animal.

06/28/2024

Please join me and welcome Yeti to his new adventure in his life!