Leash & Beyond K9 Solutions

11/02/2024

To our LOYAL clients:

“Loyal clients, they don't just come back, they don't simply recommend you, they insist that their friends do business with you."

We just want to say thank you to ALL of you who make this happen for us and all your support. This isn’t just our business, but our passion and our dream you are supporting! We took this risk almost 4 years ago when Lee came home from overseas opening this business, and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

If you would be so kind to take a moment today to share your experience on Google Reviews helping others make an informed decision about hiring us. We appreciate your feedback to help us grow as a company.

Leash & Beyond K9 Solutions would love your feedback. Post a review to our profile.
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Thank you for your support that allows us to continue to do what we love!

-Lee & Leann

11/01/2024

Happy National Groomers Day! 🐶🧼🛁

👍 Highly recommend Pawgrass Dog Spa if you are looking for a safe, positive, friendly experience for your dog! They are locally owned wife and husband with 20 yrs experience. They have a facility or they are mobile and can come to you!

True Pet Groomers are extremely compassionate individuals that have an incredible amount of love and passion for this career!
Pawgrass groomers share these values!
We hope everyone has an amazing day🥰🐾

11/01/2024

⁉️ Finding a Dog Trainer: “Right Fit?”

The search for a dog trainer can be overwhelming and daunting. Everyday more dog trainers are popping up. The only thing people seem to care about when seeking out these services is the cost, “How much?”. This process can be time-intensive, but it can be rewarding experience finding a dog trainer that listens to your needs, as well the wants and goals you have for your dog, and a dog trainer who understands your dog’s issues. It’s important to find a dog trainer who can customize a dog training program that fits your needs and end goals, but that teaches you as much as they teach your dog.

The first question as a small business owner that I would ask when looking to hire services like this is, “Do you have a business license?”, “Are you insured and bonded with your business?”, and “What type of hands on experience in the field do you have?”, and “Where did you obtain that experience?”.

Just because you think about hiring cheaper dog trainer that is a more convenient option for you, does NOT mean this is a better option for your dog. Ask yourself when researching for these cheaper and more convenient services, “Why do they have an immediate opening?”, “ Why are they so underpriced compared to their competitors?”.

Is it because they care more about quantity or quality? Do they have the proper hands on experience, the proper staff? Can I trust my dog with this company? Do they have the proper insurance incase of an emergency? Do the have the proper paperwork when starting? When searching ask if a business has insurance polices, and contracts, if they don’t you should look else where! If the dog training company you are looking into is NOT insured, then you can’t afford to use them. Try to think about all the risks involved.

Is it “OK” to shop around for a dog trainer?

It is absolutely fine to shop around for a dog trainer! You should do multiple IN-PERSON consultations before making that decision. You are the best person to advocate for your dog because you are responsible for their well-being, so take your time and ask your questions to determine if any of these dog trainers will be a safe investment for you and your dog. Ask these potential trainers “How can you help me achieve the goals I have for my dog?”, “What style of training methods do you offer?”, “What type of approach will you be suggesting for my dog?, “What type of programs do you offer, if any?”, “Will you be training my dog personally, or will I be working with a different trainer every week?”, “Are you available for video chat, text, phone calls when I need help?”, “What support do you offer outside our private one on one sessions?”, “Will you be teaching me how to work and train my own dog, not just training my dog by yourself?”.

These are all important questions to ask! Keep in mind and remember to not be afraid to ask questions. If the potential dog trainer gets defensive, uncomfortable, even angry, and or can’t answer any your questions, do NOT be afraid to move on and try another dog trainer until you find someone who accepts your request for more information.

Preparing yourself for the training sessions with your dog and trainer:

•Before you start training with your dog, it’s important that you think about what exactly you want out of the training experience, the goals you have in mind for your dog, and understand the realistic expectations that might be there for the dog.

•Write down any questions that are important to you to ask your trainer.

•Ask how training sessions will be laid out, what is expected of you, ask how your trainer is going to help your dog achieve their goals, what will training be like, what do I need to bring to be prepared, what is the approach you will be using, what style training do you use, do you use more than one method of training because every dog is different and everyone learns differently.

The answers to these questions will give you a clear insight of what kind of dog trainer they are and what kind training they do. If the prospective dog trainer doesn’t offer up these kind of details, or doesn’t know how to answer these type of questions, this should be an indication to not hire this trainer. The dog trainer you hire should be confident with the training strategies they offer.

Making a commitment to your dog and to the training:

Your dog can’t ask you to train them! It is your responsibility to train your dog, NOT your dog trainers. Do not believe a dog trainer if they say “They will guarantee you results.” Why is this? Because a dog trainer CAN’T guarantee you are going to do the work! They can however make a good prediction, but lasting results is up to you, It is important to remember that dog training is not an overnight fix, it is a process that takes time. It takes approximately 60 to 90 days to properly condition a behavior into a dog. However, there are great experienced dog trainers out there to help you.

In conclusion, I hope this article has been informative in your search for a dog trainer. Remember that every dog is different, that everyone learns differently, and there are dog trainers out there that are experienced enough to not have a “one size fits all program and training method”. A good dog trainer will train the dog in front of them, and teach you as much as they teach your dog. Try to do your due diligence when researching for the “right fit” dog trainer for you!

10/28/2024

👻👻👻 Just a few highlights from our Ghost City Tours with St.Augustine! We just want to say thank you for hosting us and to all our clients who came out to join us. You should be proud your dogs did great. You all have come a long way working through the reactivity and obedience. We look forward to doing this again next year. 👻💀🎃

10/23/2024

👻👻👻 Rage was so funny that night o. The ghost tour! I have no idea what he got into. Not like him at the haunted college.

We will see you soon for the Ghost Tour!
👻🎃💀

10/16/2024

❔Ask us about our CUSTOMIZED obedience training programs! We train ALL breeds and ALL ages.

✨531-210-2086
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10/15/2024

❔Do you know how to achieve the training goals you have in mind for your dog?

❔Do you have enough time in your day to train your dog? If you answered “No!” to both questions we can help you!!

✅ We have customized dog training options for all lifestyles, where we teach you as much as we teach your dog. We will show you how easy it is to make the time to train your dog.

✨We provide multiple options for success for ALL breeds and ALL ages!
✅ FREE Consultations
✅ UNLIMITED lifetime monthly group sessions ✅ UNLIMITED video trainer support
✅ Private 1 on 1 sessions
✅ Board & Train options
✅ Assigned “homework” with support
✅ Bonded & Insured
✅ NAPWDA & IPWDA Certified

💥Book a FREE consultation today! ✨531-210-2086
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10/09/2024

🔥 Hot Topic! Is my dog a carnivore? To only eat meat or not? That is the question.

✅ Check out our latest article below! 👇

How many times have you heard those claiming that our modern-day dogs are carnivores? Only to be followed up with the statement “…they only need to eat meat because our domesticated dogs descended from wolves, therefore must be meat eaters only.” Let us dive into the controversial topic of whe...

10/03/2024

✅🐶 Check out our latest article on hiring a dog trainer.

❗️Finding a Dog Trainer: “Right Fit?” Looking for the right dog trainer for you can be overwhelming and daunting. Is it “OK” to shop around for a dog trainer? Absolutely! 💯

The search for a dog trainer can be overwhelming and daunting. Everyday more dog trainers are popping up. The only thing people seem to care about when seeking out these services is the cost, “How much?”. This process can be time-intensive, but it can be rewarding experience finding a dog traine...

09/25/2024

❔Do you know how to achieve the training goals you have in mind for your dog? Do you have enough time in your day to train your dog? If you answered “No!” to both questions we can help you!! ✅ We have customized dog training options for all lifestyles, where we teach you as much as we teach your dog. We will show you how easy it is to make the time to train your dog. ✨We provide multiple options for success for ALL breeds and ALL ages! ✅ FREE Consultations ✅ UNLIMITED lifetime monthly group sessions ✅ UNLIMITED video trainer support ✅ Private 1 on 1 sessions ✅ Board & Train options ✅ Assigned “homewor” with support ✅ Bonded & Insured ✅ NAPWDA & IPWDA Certified 💥Book a FREE consultation today! ✨531-210-2086 ✨[email protected] ✨ https://www.lbk9solutions.com/ ✨ https://blinq.me/Os9ohHvCYvI5yMNGv1g4

09/24/2024

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Putting a dog down and condemning them to death because you refuse to use any method that isn't "positive only" isn't very positive...

Sedating a dog into a zombie because you don't like other training tools isn't very positive...

Restricting a dog to a confined life without the chance to thrive isn't very positive...

Telling someone to put down their 8 month old working line dog for having lots of energy and acting like an 8-month-old working dog isn't very positive...

Guilting a young family that lives in an apartment into adopting a large dog with behavior issues isn't very positive...

Telling an older lady their dog would be better off dead then using a prong collar that helps her walk and control her dog isn't very positive....

Bashing other trainers because they don't train dogs using only one method isn't very positive...

Having an owner put a 5 month old puppy on 400mg of trazadone isn't very positive...

Harming dogs because of your own ego isn't very positive...

All of the things I just listed are REAL things that owners have dealt with by "certified positive only trainers and behaviorists."

Anyone can be certified online for $50. It means nothing.

Dogs and their humans deserve real trainers who care and emphasize for both ends of the leash. Trainers who will tailor training to each dog in front of them. Don't be fooled by the "positive" sounding approach. That's just fancy marketing from people who care more about their ego and lining their pockets rather than helping the dog community.

I've chosen to speak out on this because I care and hate seeing dogs harmed. The positive only cult is doing more harm than good to dogs. Dogs and owners that are already having a difficult time. Enough is enough.

09/23/2024

Hi Everyone!

The holidays are approaching quickly and schedules tend to get hectic for everyone, as well as last minute travel plans.

We understand your time is valuable, and ours is too. Please understand these appointments are limited. Out of respect to us, and other clients we ask that you refer to our cancellation policy in your On Boarding Packet, if you need to cancel. We ask for a 48-hr notice for non-emergencies. If it is last minute and not an emergency your appointment will not be made up. We run a very tight schedule to accommodate all of you throughout your program, so that you can stay consistent with training and get the best results. If there are huge gaps of time in your training, it will not be successful. As of right now, we are always taking on new clients, and if you are to cancel training for a non-emergency, we will not be able to make that up till December. Please keep that in mind. We want you all to succeed with training!

To ensure that we accommodate all our clients needs and maintain a flexible scheduling we ask you try your best to keep your original schedule for training.

We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and we will make exceptions for emergencies or unavoidable situations. In such cases, please contact us as soon as possible to discuss your situation and possible alternatives to cancelling your sessions.

We wanted to say thank you here at Leash & Beyond K9 Solutions for your consistent compliance with our Cancellation Policy. Your commitment to your training schedule ensures successful results, a smooth working relationship, and helps maintain everyone’s schedule not just your own.

Thank you again for your cooperation.

Leann Crowell
Lee Talmage

09/22/2024

✅ Check out our latest Dog Training & Wellness Forum on our website!

This is YOUR dog training, wellness, and nutrition forum! We are starting this platform so we can build a stronger community for our followers, current and new CLIENTS. It will be a place for Q&A community, problem solving, getting assistance, and ALL things dog related.

😎 Come join us and become a member today!!
❗️There is a tab to join at the end of the menu, under current members. You can join there!

This is YOUR dog training, wellness, and nutrition forum! We are starting this platform so we can build a stronger community for dog training, dog wellness and nutrition, it will be a place for Q&A community, problem solving, and getting assistance from others that are like minded and want to bu

09/20/2024

✅ Check out our forum on some great tips for having a K-9 First-Aid Kit and what essentials you should have with you incase of emergencies. It’s better to be prepared for the unknown, so plan ahead.

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