Power Up K9, LLC

03/01/2024

Adventure has a new treadmill coach! He’s watching her speed, incline and form!! She shares her chicken as a thank you for the support!

02/12/2024

A great agility weekend with Mid Coast Kennel Club

11/04/2023

Spent the day with the great folks from EMAC talking about Control Unleash and how to apply the patterns to agility! Lots of light bulb moments for dogs AND handlers! Such a fun day!!

09/29/2023

We are a small bit mighty set-up at the MCKC agility trial! Here today only until 4:00!!

Mini K9 massage $15!!

09/21/2023

Happy Heelers Class!!
Putting the fun, for dog and handler, in to competition heeling!
Games, footwork and changing mindset will be the focus of this 5 week class.
Starts September 28th at 6:00pm at Happy Tails Training Center in Portland, ME
Registration Link:
https://www.powerupk9.com/service-page/intro-to-happy-heelers-928?category=61bb0bf8-3b52-4ead-bf63-9d4998b2879a&referral=service_list_widget

09/05/2023

New Power Up K9 classes starting Soon in Portland at Happy Tails!!
Thursday nights:
Intro to Happy Heelers
Intro to Control Unleashed

https://www.powerupk9.com/book-online?category=61bb0bf8-3b52-4ead-bf63-9d4998b2879a

Click the link for all the details and registration!

08/21/2023

Rumbly completed his Manners Brush Up course today! I need structure to work my own dogs! This was a great way to get him out and working without his body guard sisters! He also learned a stand stay, retrieve of novel object, stay and walk around, and that he doesn’t always have to be in my lap!! Thank you BlueFawn! So happy to have you back Shannan!

08/01/2023

The Agility Essentials class has a few openings!

Agility Essentials - Foundation skills is starting soon!! This is great for adult dogs and puppies, we will adjust for whatever the dog needs. This class with focus on contact skills, start line stays, obstacle commitment, handler engagement and more! (This will not be running courses)

08/01/2023

Ww have spot open in the Control Unleashed for Sports Class that starts tomorrow 8/2 at 5:45.

This is great for all dogs, young and old!! Building connection, confidence, speed and controlling big feelings!

Click here to register!
https://www.powerupk9.com/service-page/control-unleashed-for-sports-8-2

07/26/2023

Agility Essentials - Foundation skills is starting soon!! This is great for adult dogs and puppies, we will adjust for whatever the dog needs. This class with focus on contact skills, start line stays, obstacle commitment, handler engagement and more! (This will not be running courses)

07/26/2023

Join us for our August 2023 Fun Run at Happy Tails on Saturday, August 5th ! See information below.
Pre-Registration is required. Registration link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bro6r4hSXkD2NnSsnho7ghflg_yf4Y4AQC8U5Kp4AV0/edit?usp=sharing

07/09/2023

Our namesake!

07/08/2023

Finally dry enough to get started with backyard agility set up! There’s a lot of cleaning to do first!!!

07/07/2023

06/19/2023

We had a great time at the CCME agility trial over the weekend! The massage table was busy all weekend with som amazing agility dogs! Picnic even got to play! She finished her novice standard and Jumpers titles!

06/16/2023

We are at the CollieClub of Maine agility trial at Pineland Farms Equestrian Center! Stop in to say hi!!!

05/21/2023

Agility Essentials is starting on the 25th! Perfect place to start for puppies, adult dogs, and handlers new to agility!

This intro class will focus on some essential elements that every dog needs for a long agility career.

• Start Line
• Obstacle Commitment
• Reading Handler Sides
• Contacts
• Balance
• and more!

Held at Happy Tails in Portland, ME
5:45
$200

Registration:
https://www.powerupk9.com/service-page/foundations-for-agiity?category=61bb0bf8-3b52-4ead-bf63-9d4998b2879a&referral=service_list_widget

05/12/2023

I have 3 Back On Track Mesh coats for sale at the Mid Coast Kennel Club of Maine - MCKC agility trial. All new, tried on but didn’t fit!
15% OFF!!

Size 31: 11”-13” $67 ($79)

Size 43: 13”-18” $67 ($79)

Size 55: 20”-23” $75 ($89)

Stop by the booth if you want more info on them or message me!

05/12/2023

A small but mighty set up for the Mid Coast Kennel Club of Maine - MCKC Agility trial at Pineland today! I’ll be here today (Friday) and Sunday! Sorry no Saturday for me this year.

05/09/2023

Two NEW classes starting on May 25th at Happy Tails!

Foundations for Agility
Getting started with the very basic but essential elements every dog needs for a long agility career! This will focus on start-line stays, obstacle commitment, reading handler sides, and more!
5 Weeks: $200

Control Unleashd™ for Sports!
In this class we'll be learning several CU games and applying them directly for sports. Agility: stays, engagement & commitment. Obedience/Rally: Confidence, engagement, etc. Flyball: Confidence, Commitment, and Chasing
5 Weeks: $230

https://www.powerupk9.com/book-online?category=61bb0bf8-3b52-4ead-bf63-9d4998b2879a

(Photo Credit: Nikki Ireland)

03/31/2023

Snuffle & Balance!

03/14/2023

Power Up K9 students. Both Control Unleashed classes are canceled for tonight 3/14. Stay warm and we'll see you next week!

03/06/2023

There are 2 spots still available in the 8pm class!

I have opened up a second Control Unleashed Foundation Games class. Starts 3/7 at 8:00pm Happy Tails Dog Training Center - Portland

Registration Link:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14877908&appointmentType=42410257

This will run if I have enough interest. Please register and then I will confirm the class by Sunday afternoon.

03/02/2023

I have opened up a second Control Unleashed Foundation Games class. Starts 3/7 at 8:00pm Happy Tails Dog Training Center - Portland

Registration Link:
https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14877908&appointmentType=42410257

This will run if I have enough interest. Please register and then I will confirm the class by Sunday afternoon.

03/01/2023

Gym eyes! Nor’e wants to know what YOU did for workout Wednesday?! Cato Outdoors

03/01/2023

My latest design project has been released on Amazon! It's ALWAYS a pleasure to work with the wonderful Deb Jones! This book had a topic that was pretty challenging at first. It's all about dealing with the grief of losing a pet. So my first read-through of the manuscript was tear-filled for sure. This is not a book you necessarily purchase to read but to use a journal to help you or a friend process some of their feelings. I highly recommend having some on hand to give to a loved one that has lost a pet family member.

Here is Deb's blog about the new book!

I’ve been immersed in my latest writing project and now it is ready to be out in the world! Every time I write a book I swear “never again”. Now that I’m at book #13 I think we all know I’m a liar. This book, however, took me totally and completely by surprise. I didn’t

02/28/2023

Control Unleashed Foundations Class! Starts March 7th at 7:00pm! If you have a dog that is easily overstimulated, is mildly reactive, or on the opposite end, lacks confidence in new situations...this is the class for you!!

This 4 week class will cover the foundation games for the Control Unleashed® Program! They will learn the foundation skills on how to relax and focus reliably in stimulating or stressful situations.

Register at this link!

https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14877908&appointmentType=41798506

02/23/2023

It’s a snow day for Power Up! The studio is closed and there’s no Speedway Prectice tonight.

01/27/2023

CPE Speedway Learn|Play|Practice! Thursday nights at the Happy Tails Training Center in Portland, ME

Get some practice in before the March trial!

Thursday nights; 6-8pm. We will set up for different events each week. You can go in on your own to practice or you can ask for coaching. We will talk about the rules as well.

Week 1: Sling Shot
Week 2: Pit Stop & Hair Pin
Week 3: Pole Position & Hair Pin
Week 4: Sling Shot

Cost is for all 4 weeks. (drop-ins will pay night of but please email me to let me know you'll be coming as a drop-in) [email protected]

Drop-in will be available at $35 per night

4 week registration here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=14877908&appointmentType=40410756