The Coachable K9

11/05/2024

These two have really become fast friends. Phoenix and Havoc. ❤️❤️❤️

My Cabin In The Woods

11/04/2024

Shayla Sipling Ryan Campbell Cody Joyce

Thank you for all of your help Sunday! I love my lights. This place is finally coming together.

Next year I move the wood pile and orange tarp outta picture zone 🤷‍♀️

10/28/2024

This is Angelica. She is an amazingly sweet dog. Good with other dogs and kids. She is very tolerant and housebroken as well as crate trained. She loves to cuddle. She is spayed and up to date on shots (as far as I’m aware).

I took her for a coworker and they were supposed to take her back in a few months when they purchased a home.

Unfortunately their circumstances have changed and they can’t keep her. She desperately needs a home. I would keep her long term but Sif and Mayhem aren’t accepting her and I’m afraid she will end up hurt.

She is too good of a dog to end up in a shelter.

Please share and let me know if you have room in your home and heart for her.

I’ll try to get some better pictures.

10/26/2024

Phoenix and havoc/aka Nitro got out of my fence. I’m by Leith Run and CR 9. If you see them call me 931-922-6223. Havoc is very friendly. Phoenix is scared of people.

09/29/2024

Does anyone know this dog? Leith Run road area of New Matamoras. He’s in my yard, inside the fence, and the three Rottweilers and my other dog are not having it.

He has a brown collar is filthy and appears to have been outside for quite some time e time.

Please share.

09/10/2024

My sweet Phoenix. I don’t know what your life was like before you became one of our family. I imagine it was horrible based on the scared boy I picked up at the shelter. I promise you the rest will be filled with love, warmth, and lots of treats. Thank you for letting me tuck you in last night and for all of your sweet kisses.

09/06/2024

How is that even comfortable 🤣🤣🤣🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

09/03/2024

HELP!!! I have a cat. He is a little over 1 year old. He’s primarily been indoors. He is terrorizing my other cats to the point where I absolutely cannot keep him. He is causing injuries. He is great with people and dogs. He probably would not do well outside because he loves dogs….

He has to find a home. I cannot keep him. I’ve tried everything including a large cat house but he escapes or cries so that I can’t sleep. Please share.

09/02/2024

ITALIAN SWEET CREAM COFFEE CREAMER:
1/2 cup half and half
1/2 cup heavy cream
7 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

In a large bowl whisk all ingredients together and then transfer to an airtight container. Should last about 1 weeks in the fridge.

I doubled it because the condensed milk was in. 14 oz container and I drink a lot of coffee.

I would also half the almond extract. I found the almond flavor too strong.

It’s fantastic in coffee. Just shake well before use.

I also whipped it and used it in a peaches and cream recipe and it was AMAZING.

If you try it, let me know what you think

09/02/2024

NATURAL LAUNDRY DETERGENT:
2 cups Borax
2 cups BAKING soda
5 oz Castile Soap
Essential oil to preference (could add gain scent beads as well)

Grate the Castile soap. I cut it into cubes and used a blender.
Mix all ingredients in large bowl to combine evenly.

Transfer to airtight container

2 TBL per load
I add 1/8-1/4 cup white vinegar to the fabric softener compartment. I also line dry during nice weather.

It worked amazing. Dog smells gone and great scent on clothed.

I also doubled the contents so I wouldn’t have to make it again soon.

If you try it, let me know what you think.

05/05/2024

Phoenix needs earplugs

05/05/2024

UPDATE:

I’m sorry to say I will no longer be offering free sessions due to two consecutive weeks of no shows.

Unfortunately, I am doing this on my days off and I’m waiting at home for no one to show up.

If you would like paid lessons, I will discuss fees with each individual and will require payment in advance.

ONE ON ONE ALREADY SCHEDULED SESSIONSIf you have a 1-1 free session scheduled, please message me and we will work something out.

Thank you for understanding.

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Here we go! Dates and times for the next few weeks….

Please comment to let me know which you choose for each lesson 1-3). I’d like to keep each session to no more than 6 dogs. Each dog must have its own handler.

If you have a dog that should not be in a group setting, message me and I’ll look for other times for you. This should ONLY be reactive dogs or dogs with a bite history.

5/8
5:30pm-6:15pm. (Group Lesson 1). NO SHOWS
6:30pm-7:15pm. (Group Lesson 1). NO SHOWS

5/13
5:30pm-6:15pm. (Group Lesson 1) NO SHOWS
6:30pm-7:15pm. (Individual) FULL
7:30pm-8:30pm (Group) lesson 1 CANCELLED

5/18 Lesson 3
4:30pm-5:15pm (group Lesson 2) CANCELLED
5:30pm-6:30pm (individual, message me) CANCELLED
6:30pm-7:15pm (group Lesson 2) CANCELLED
7:30-8:30 (individual, message me) CANCELLED

5/22
5:30pm-6:15pm. (Group Lesson 2)CANCELLED
6:30pm-7:15pm. (Group Lesson 3) CANCELLED
7:30pm-8:30pm (Individual, message me) CANCELLED

6/1
4:30pm-5:15pm (group Lesson 3) CANCELLED
5:30pm-6:30pm (individual, message me) CANCELLED
6:30pm-7:15pm (groupLesson 3) CANCELLED
7:30-8:30 (individual, message me) CANCELLED

We will start with basics

05/04/2024

When attending a training class, it is essential that everyone in the house is onboard with following any and all new rules for your dog. Having different people with different rules or expectations is confusing and not fair.

As many members of the household who can attend training should. Young children who will be distracting and take your attention away from training should be left at home.

Please let me know if anything is unclear or you have specific questions.

05/04/2024

How do I train?

I consider myself to use a “balanced” approach to my training. I use praise/rewatd, correction, and encouragement. I do NOT use punishment. I don’t believe in hitting a dog or hurting them in any way. Anyone found to be doing so will be asked to leave immediately and not return.

Correction is necessary and not designed to hurt the dog or break its spirit. Your dog will still have a personality and still get to be a dog.

I require mutual honesty and treating all dogs and people present with dignity and respect. We do not look down on someone who is struggling; we help and encourage them.

I am training you to train your dog. You must commit to 2-3 training sessions of 10-15 minutes EVERYDAY on your own between sessions with me. Training is life long. Maintenance consists of at least one training session per day for as long as you want your dog to continue with the learned appropriate behaviors. This is not optional. If you can’t commit to this, I’m not the right trainer for you.

There are no bad dogs, just dogs with people problems❤️ it’s not our fault❤️. In most cases we just don’t know what we are or are not doing right. We can learn!

If I’m not a good fit for you, let me know and I can most likely refer you to a trainer more suited to your style.

05/04/2024

If you decide to come to free training sessions:
*your dog must be vaccinated and current
*we will be outside, dress accordingly
*bring p**p bags, you will clean up after your own dogs and take them (dogs AND p**p bags) with you to dispose of (p**p bags NOT dogs)
*bring water and a bowl for your dog
*bring yourself some water too
*treats- yes! I recommend training sized treats and a treat pouch that clips to you, a pocket works too
*i recommend a slip collar, also referred to improperly as a choke chain collar. These help you SAFELY correct your dog and do not harm your dog if they are used properly. I would go to a reputable PET store and have your dog fitted. Proper fit is very important. It’s not realistic to correct using a harness and regular collars can do ire harm.
*you will need a 5-6 foot long leash
*the only bathroom facility is an outhouse that was here when I moved in and I’ve never been in it so use at your own risk

This is my private home, please be respectful of my animals, my property and my privacy.

04/29/2024

I am offering some FREE training this summer.

Times are hard, shelters are full, rescues are full. Dogs and owners need help and can’t afford training.

I want to be part of the solution. I am going to create some group training and some individual training when it is absolutely necessary. I want to maximize efficiency while providing the appropriate help.

I am only available evenings. And all sessions will be at my home in New Matamoras.

***Please comment below with
Dog name, age, breed, any training they’ve had and what they are doing well
What you need help with or would like to accomplish.
Evenings you are available
Number of people in your household, who the primary caretaker of the dog is
What vaccines your dog has had
Any aggression, guarding, or reactivity concerns
Bite history

***if you would prefer a phone consult, please note that in the comments and I’ll work with you to set that up. Please be prepared with answers to the see questions. ***

09/27/2023

Kate Bruno

Osoyoos Portal

09/27/2023

Osoyoos Portal