Method K9

Method K9 Dog training and rehabilitation nationwide. Board and train, private sessions, seminars, classes, and Skype.

03/10/2025

There needs to be a healthy balance of trust and respect between dogs and kids.

Want to become a certified dog trainer? Visit institute.methodk9.com

03/08/2025

Dogs learn best and fastest by being coached through as many choices as possible. If dogs are ALWAYS put into commands like heel or place, they only learn the choices that can be made in heel or place, and you will still struggle with behavioral issues in the areas in between. You'll live a life I call "Command and Crazy," meaning that if your dog is not in command, they cannot remain calm and coachable.

This is where obedience can create false illusions. We can start to think we have successfully worked through behavioral issues because the dog can hold place for 2 hours or heel through a busy public location, but can the dog maintain a calm, coachable, and attentive mindset in the same environments when no command is given? Not that many of us can answer yes to that.

It is important to allow dogs to make choices and mistakes in real world situations (like when the doorbell goes off and guests are trying to come in) rather than always putting them on place. If we use our markers, leash, and body language to coach each choice they make, soon you'll have no need for the place bed because your dog will know all the dos and don'ts of guests coming over.

This is a throwback to Rocky (intense dog aggression). After all of choices had been coached hundreds of times, no commands were needed. Calm, coachable, neutral, and attentive.

If you want to become a certified dog trainer with us, visit institute.methodk9.com

03/08/2025

Too many rules, introducing too many concepts too soon, poor body language and timing on the part of the handler, being too excited or not excited enough, expecting too much. These can be some of many factors that can shut down a dog's play game. Always read the dog in front of you.

Want to become a certified dog trainer? Visit institute.methodk9.com

03/08/2025

Birthday glitches!

03/07/2025

March 7th is my birthday, and I'm giving all of our courses away up to 50% off!

Become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer!

We are so excited to announce our NEW Professional Dog Training Certification Programs. These certification programs will be a excellent fit for an average dog owner looking to start a career in dog training or for professional dog trainers looking to add more certifications to their tool box. We are currently running a sale until March 7th, 2025 with huge discounts!

Start Your Career Today!!

Online and In-Person Options

Payment Plans

Currently Up to 50% Off All Certification Levels

Monthly Coaching for the Lifetime of Your Career

Business Coaching

Detailed Behavioral Dog Training

K9 CPR and First Aid Training

Public Speaking Coaching

Access to the Largest Video Library in the US (Over 700 Videos/100 hours of footage)

And so much more!

Visit institute.methodk9.com for more details.

​If you have any question please email us at [email protected].

Don't want to become a dog trainer or deep dive into behavior? We have smaller online courses available on our website institute.methodk9.com

Puppy Jump Start
Basic Foundation
Intermediate Foundation
Crate Training
E-Collar For Off-Leash Reliability
Repairing Fighting Relationships
Helping Your Behavioral Dog Be Calm and Coachable at the Vet
Helping Your Behavioral Dog Be Calm and Coachable During Grooming
Leash Reactivity (this course is only available on sitstaylearn.com)

03/07/2025

Happy birthday to my darling wife and best friend, Stephanie! 29 again! You are amazing! Looking forward to another wonderful year with you. God bless you! -Julius

Toolboxes headed out to our level 1 certification students from all over the world! Want to become a certified dog train...
03/07/2025

Toolboxes headed out to our level 1 certification students from all over the world! Want to become a certified dog trainer? Visit institute.methodk9.com

03/04/2025
More toolboxes heading out to our Level 1 Certification students! Want to become a certified dog trainer? Visit institut...
03/04/2025

More toolboxes heading out to our Level 1 Certification students! Want to become a certified dog trainer? Visit institute.methodk9.com

03/01/2025

Huge sale on our certification programs and all premium online courses until March 7th! Visit institute.methodk9.com to take advantage of this!

Want to become a professional dog trainer? Visit Institute.methodk9.com
03/01/2025

Want to become a professional dog trainer? Visit Institute.methodk9.com

03/01/2025

When the dogs AND the kid are trained 🤪🤪🤪

02/28/2025

Want to become a certified dog trainer? Visit Institute.methodk9.com

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Post Falls, ID
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There needs to be a healthy balance of trust and respect between dogs and kids. Want to become a certified dog trainer? Visit institute.methodk9.com

Dogs learn best and fastest by being coached through as many choices as possible. If dogs are ALWAYS put into commands like heel or place, they only learn the choices that can be made in heel or place, and you will still struggle with behavioral issues in the areas in between. You'll live a life I call "Command and Crazy," meaning that if your dog is not in command, they cannot remain calm and coachable. This is where obedience can create false illusions. We can start to think we have successfully worked through behavioral issues because the dog can hold place for 2 hours or heel through a busy public location, but can the dog maintain a calm, coachable, and attentive mindset in the same environments when no command is given? Not that many of us can answer yes to that. It is important to allow dogs to make choices and mistakes in real world situations (like when the doorbell goes off and guests are trying to come in) rather than always putting them on place. If we use our markers, leash, and body language to coach each choice they make, soon you'll have no need for the place bed because your dog will know all the dos and don'ts of guests coming over. This is a throwback to Rocky (intense dog aggression). After all of choices had been coached hundreds of times, no commands were needed. Calm, coachable, neutral, and attentive. If you want to become a certified dog trainer with us, visit institute.methodk9.com

Too many rules, introducing too many concepts too soon, poor body language and timing on the part of the handler, being too excited or not excited enough, expecting too much. These can be some of many factors that can shut down a dog's play game. Always read the dog in front of you. Want to become a certified dog trainer? Visit institute.methodk9.com

Birthday glitches!

March 7th is my birthday, and I'm giving all of our courses away up to 50% off! Become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer! We are so excited to announce our NEW Professional Dog Training Certification Programs. These certification programs will be a excellent fit for an average dog owner looking to start a career in dog training or for professional dog trainers looking to add more certifications to their tool box. We are currently running a sale until March 7th, 2025 with huge discounts! Start Your Career Today!! Online and In-Person Options Payment Plans Currently Up to 50% Off All Certification Levels Monthly Coaching for the Lifetime of Your Career Business Coaching Detailed Behavioral Dog Training K9 CPR and First Aid Training Public Speaking Coaching Access to the Largest Video Library in the US (Over 700 Videos/100 hours of footage) And so much more! Visit institute.methodk9.com for more details. ​If you have any question please email us at [email protected]. Don't want to become a dog trainer or deep dive into behavior? We have smaller online courses available on our website institute.methodk9.com Puppy Jump Start Basic Foundation Intermediate Foundation Crate Training E-Collar For Off-Leash Reliability Repairing Fighting Relationships Helping Your Behavioral Dog Be Calm and Coachable at the Vet Helping Your Behavioral Dog Be Calm and Coachable During Grooming Leash Reactivity (this course is only available on sitstaylearn.com)

March 7th is my birthday, and I'm giving all of our courses away up to 50% off! Become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer! We are so excited to announce our NEW Professional Dog Training Certification Programs. These certification programs will be a excellent fit for an average dog owner looking to start a career in dog training or for professional dog trainers looking to add more certifications to their tool box. We are currently running a sale until March 7th, 2025 with huge discounts! Start Your Career Today!! Online and In-Person Options Payment Plans Currently Up to 50% Off All Certification Levels Monthly Coaching for the Lifetime of Your Career Business Coaching Detailed Behavioral Dog Training K9 CPR and First Aid Training Public Speaking Coaching Access to the Largest Video Library in the US (Over 700 Videos/100 hours of footage) And so much more! Visit institute.methodk9.com for more details. ​If you have any question please email us at [email protected]. Don't want to become a dog trainer or deep dive into behavior? We have smaller online courses available on our website institute.methodk9.com Puppy Jump Start Basic Foundation Intermediate Foundation Crate Training E-Collar For Off-Leash Reliability Repairing Fighting Relationships Helping Your Behavioral Dog Be Calm and Coachable at the Vet Helping Your Behavioral Dog Be Calm and Coachable During Grooming Leash Reactivity (this course is only available on sitstaylearn.com)

March 7th is my birthday, and I'm giving all of our courses away up to 50% off! Become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer! We are so excited to announce our NEW Professional Dog Training Certification Programs. These certification programs will be a excellent fit for an average dog owner looking to start a career in dog training or for professional dog trainers looking to add more certifications to their tool box. We are currently running a sale until March 7th, 2025 with huge discounts! Start Your Career Today!! Online and In-Person Options Payment Plans Currently Up to 50% Off All Certification Levels Monthly Coaching for the Lifetime of Your Career Business Coaching Detailed Behavioral Dog Training K9 CPR and First Aid Training Public Speaking Coaching Access to the Largest Video Library in the US (Over 700 Videos/100 hours of footage) And so much more! Visit institute.methodk9.com for more details. ​If you have any question please email us at [email protected]. Don't want to become a dog trainer or deep dive into behavior? We have smaller online courses available on our website institute.methodk9.com Puppy Jump Start Basic Foundation Intermediate Foundation Crate Training E-Collar For Off-Leash Reliability Repairing Fighting Relationships Helping Your Behavioral Dog Be Calm and Coachable at the Vet Helping Your Behavioral Dog Be Calm and Coachable During Grooming Leash Reactivity (this course is only available on sitstaylearn.com)

March 7th is my birthday, and I'm giving all of our courses away up to 50% off! Become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer! We are so excited to announce our NEW Professional Dog Training Certification Programs. These certification programs will be a excellent fit for an average dog owner looking to start a career in dog training or for professional dog trainers looking to add more certifications to their tool box. We are currently running a sale until March 7th, 2025 with huge discounts! Start Your Career Today!! Online and In-Person Options Payment Plans Currently Up to 50% Off All Certification Levels Monthly Coaching for the Lifetime of Your Career Business Coaching Detailed Behavioral Dog Training K9 CPR and First Aid Training Public Speaking Coaching Access to the Largest Video Library in the US (Over 700 Videos/100 hours of footage) And so much more! Visit institute.methodk9.com for more details. ​If you have any question please email us at [email protected]. Don't want to become a dog trainer or deep dive into behavior? We have smaller online courses available on our website institute.methodk9.com Puppy Jump Start Basic Foundation Intermediate Foundation Crate Training E-Collar For Off-Leash Reliability Repairing Fighting Relationships Helping Your Behavioral Dog Be Calm and Coachable at the Vet Helping Your Behavioral Dog Be Calm and Coachable During Grooming Leash Reactivity (this course is only available on sitstaylearn.com)

March 7th is my birthday, and I'm giving all of our courses away up to 50% off! Become a Certified Professional Dog Trainer! We are so excited to announce our NEW Professional Dog Training Certification Programs. These certification programs will be a excellent fit for an average dog owner looking to start a career in dog training or for professional dog trainers looking to add more certifications to their tool box. We are currently running a sale until March 7th, 2025 with huge discounts! Start Your Career Today!! Online and In-Person Options Payment Plans Currently Up to 50% Off All Certification Levels Monthly Coaching for the Lifetime of Your Career Business Coaching Detailed Behavioral Dog Training K9 CPR and First Aid Training Public Speaking Coaching Access to the Largest Video Library in the US (Over 700 Videos/100 hours of footage) And so much more! Visit institute.methodk9.com for more details. ​If you have any question please email us at [email protected]. Don't want to become a dog trainer or deep dive into behavior? We have smaller online courses available on our website institute.methodk9.com Puppy Jump Start Basic Foundation Intermediate Foundation Crate Training E-Collar For Off-Leash Reliability Repairing Fighting Relationships Helping Your Behavioral Dog Be Calm and Coachable at the Vet Helping Your Behavioral Dog Be Calm and Coachable During Grooming Leash Reactivity (this course is only available on sitstaylearn.com)

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Method K9, LLC started in the summer of 2017 in an effort to clarify dog behavior for the everyday dog owner. Method K9 believes that proper communication is the basis for success with any behavior, whether simple or severe. They work with all breeds, all sizes, all problems, and hold a special place in their heart for dogs in the shelter and rescue system in need of homes.

Stephanie Vichinsky, owner and head trainer, is one of the leading dog behavior specialists in the Inland Northwest. She started her journey at a very young age with a strong passion for animals. She worked with her family dogs and realized she had a special connection with the animals. After high school, she knew she wanted to work with dogs on a larger scale and undertook the task of studying to be a professional trainer.

After having worked as the head trainer for a number of large facilities, Stephanie quickly became known as a trainer with a unique training style that made sense of even the most complex behaviors. She has successfully rehabilitated thousands of dogs in her career.