CRK9

06/25/2025

Carlos Ramirez, founder and training director of CRK9, is back with another hard truth.

In this new video from CRK9 Ocala, he dives into a reality most trainers won’t talk about:

Dogs don’t grow through comfort — they grow through challenge.
Balanced training isn’t about being harsh. It’s about being honest.
If we truly love our dogs, we owe it to them to teach them how to work through stress, not avoid it.

📍 Watch the full video on the CRK9 Ocala page and see why the “purely positive” mindset is falling short for real-world results.

06/22/2025

06/21/2025

📍 CRK9 Ocala Spotlight 🐾
We’re proud to see our Ocala location continuing to deliver life-changing results for both dogs and their owners.

From first-time dog owners to lifelong clients, it’s the trust, care, and consistency that make CRK9 more than just training — it’s a relationship.

💬 “Not only did my dog Izzy need training — I did too!”
❤️ A heartfelt review, a happy pup, and the kind of experience we strive to deliver at every location.

🐕‍🦺 Tap below to see the full story and show our Ocala team some love 👇

🐾 Another “Grr-iffic” success story at CRK9 Ocala! 🐾
From princess crowns to powerful progress, our clients aren’t just happy — they’re confident in the lifelong support they receive.

✨ Jessica’s kind words say it all:
“Not only did my dog need training — I did too!”

At CRK9, we don’t just train dogs — we strengthen families, build trust, and make tails wag.

📍 Ocala, FL
🦴 Expert training. Ongoing support. Stronger dogs.

06/16/2025

😂Remember Walter? He’s doing great! 🤣

06/06/2025

Zeus, a.k.a. the Retriever Mal, is wrapping up his retrieval training and ready to find his forever home! He’s got solid obedience, a strong work ethic, and the kind of drive that makes him a blast to work with. Whether you’re looking for a hunting buddy or an active, well-trained companion, Zeus is the full package.We’re now accepting applications to find the right home for him. If you’re interested, email us at [email protected] for more info!

05/08/2025

Say hi to WALLE!
He’s our newest Board & Train pup, and he’s already stealing hearts. We trained his sister a while back, and now his awesome family brought him to us for the same experience. Let’s go, WALL·E!

05/07/2025

Another win from the CRK9 Idaho crew!
You might remember our last post about Remi thriving in the foothills… and they’re still on a roll. This time, Marcy holds a rock-solid place command while her owner climbs—real-world reliability that matters.

This kind of success is exactly why we do what we do. Obedience that transfers to everyday life. Confidence built through structure. And a bond that only gets stronger.

Major props to Kevin and the Idaho team for continuing to raise the bar. You’re showing everyone what Stronger Dogs really means.

This is why we do what we do! We love getting messages like this from our board and train families. Seeing the continued progress and real-life success, like Marcy rocking the 'place' command at the crag, makes it all worth it. Keep crushing it out there, Marcy and Briana!

05/07/2025

This is what real dog training looks like.
No smoke. No mirrors. Just a happy Doberman named Remmie learning to sit, heel, and down—right here on our 18.5-acre property in Ocala, FL.

You’ll even catch our orange cat photobombing the session at the start (and yes—he stuck around the whole time).

This is a peek behind the curtain of our board & train program. Calm, consistent, customized for each dog—and built around trust and real-life distractions.

If you’ve been wondering what your dog’s days would look like with us… this is it.

Watch the full video and DM us if you’re ready to give your dog the structure and freedom they deserve.

04/25/2025

04/24/2025

This is why we do what we do.

Remi’s time in our CRK9 Idaho Board & Train program led to incredible off-leash freedom, total recall, and the confidence to enjoy wide-open spaces safely. Watching her work in the foothills, responding to every verbal command, is exactly what we aim for.

Freedom through training. That’s the CRK9 standard.

Huge shoutout to our CRK9 Idaho team and thank you to Remi’s family for trusting us.

04/21/2025

📣A truth about the dog training industry:

A lot of what’s being pushed as “ethical” or “purely positive” today isn’t actually helping dogs — it’s just helping brands build echo chambers.

The problem isn’t just bad training. It’s bad narratives.

We’ve seen people call e-collars “torture,” while their “positive only” clients get bit, dragged, or give up entirely.

We have dogs with severe obesity because the owners can’t taken them for a walk without being dragged around, but using corrections for pulling is considered abuse.

Balanced training isn’t about tools. It’s about truth.

It’s the method that says:
“Yes, reward the dog.”
“Yes, correct the behavior.”
“Yes, do both — fairly, clearly, and with compassion.”

Balanced trainers don’t ignore history — we just choose to grow from it. We choose to meet each dog where they are, not where social media thinks they should be.

You don’t need to pick between being kind and being clear.
You don’t need to choose between a happy dog and a reliable one.

You just need the right guide.

02/14/2025

Meet Winnie, our Board & Train pup! She’s got the scruff, the charm, and a personality that’s larger than life. But here’s the thing… we have no clue what breeds she’s made of! 🤯🐶

So, we’re turning it over to you—what do YOU think Winnie is? 🤔 Drop your best guesses in the comments!

Let’s see who can come up with the most creative (or accurate!) mix. Maybe we’ll have to do a DNA test just to settle the debate! 🧬🐕