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The Wild K9

Building better relationships between dogs and their owners in Sacramento, CA
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11/02/2024

OUT OF THE OFFICE THIS WEEKEND

We’ll be out of the office this weekend while we play on the dock with our friends! Messages will be answered on Monday. Have a good weekend friends!

10/03/2024

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! We love working with rescued dogs and helping them live their best lives with their humans.

10/02/2024

Happy National Black Dog Day, especially to my favorite black lab, Wade Wilson. He’s always up for a new adventure, especially if a ball or water (or in this case both) is involved. He’s a goofy boy and brings so much light and laughter to our lives 🥰

09/07/2024

September is National Service Dog Month! This month we’ll be featuring some of our favorite Service Dogs as well as some facts about these amazing canine helpers. Did you know any breed or size of dog can be a service dog? While we often see larger breeds filling these roles, small dogs are often used to assist people who don’t necessarily need large dogs. In fact, we are seeing a higher number of small dogs being used for tasks such as medical alert as they are significantly easier to travel with and tend to live longer than larger breeds.

We’d love to hear about your service dog!

09/06/2024

So excited for this class! I know many folks have been looking for a good group class for the basics: nice leash walking, stability in stays, exposure to other dogs and humans, and more! Stoked to be teaching this class at an amazing local spot too. Classes will be on 9/14, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, and 10/19 at 4 PM. Please reach out if you have any questions and to sign up!

09/06/2024

Kenya has been absolutely CRUSHING IT lately! In the couple of weeks we’ve been working together, Kenya’s owner reports that she has become much more confident and is a pleasure to take out in public. From scared, flighty, and reactive to stable and predictable, I’m so proud of this sweet girl and her owner for all their hard work and commitment!

09/02/2024

Wait… I thought you said it was Labrador Weekend?

Happy Labor Day from The Wild K9! Hope you’ve had a safe and fun long weekend!

08/27/2024

Happy !

Years ago, I was facing dog trainer burnout for the first time. When I reached out to one of my mentors for advice, they told me to take photos. Print them, keep them in a separate folder on your phone, whatever. And when the days get hard, look back and reflect on all the lives you’ve touched. The dogs who are out there, living their best lives with their humans because of the work we do.

I now take photos of every dog I train, and I have printed several out and hang them on a board in my office. And on days like today, I just want to say “thank you”.

To the dogs who make me smile every day, who make this feel like I’m hardly working. To the dogs who make me want to slam my head into a wall and the dogs who have shaped me into the trainer I am today. And a humongous thank you to the owners who have trusted me with them over the years. I’m grateful for every minute I share with them.

08/07/2024

Check out this STUNNING set from Biggest Little Glitter Shop! My boring car treat jar was transformed into something STUNNING and a matching crate tag for the day camper car kennel 😍 Thank you so much!

08/01/2024

Thanks so much to everyone who has come out to our Dock Diving clinics! We’ve had so much fun, and can’t wait for one more weekend on 8/9 and 8/10. Reach out today to sign up!

07/29/2024

Blue and his owner graduated from their program yesterday! So proud of the progress this team made in the short time we worked together, and now they’re well equipped to keep settling themselves up to succeed!

07/09/2024

Happy from our pal Blue! What are you up to today?

07/08/2024

Due to high demand, we’ve added an additional day of clinics at the Michael Ellis School on 7/20!

Send me a message or an email and we’ll get you all signed up :)

07/02/2024

More pets will go missing in the next week than any other time of year! With the fourth falling on a Thursday, it’s likely that festivities will carry on throughout the weekend. Losing a scared pet on the Fourth is an absolute nightmare, but making sure that they’re wearing up to date tags and have a microchip with up to date information is the best way to ensure you’ll be reunited.

Stay tuned for more July Fourth tips!

07/01/2024

We’ve had such a blast at our Dock Diving clinics at the Michael Ellis School! Lots of dogs are building up their confidence and starting to really love the game. Plus, this is the PERFECT activity for these high temperature days! ☀️ 🥵

Check out Apollo the Flat Coated Retriever! Once he was confident there was water under that dock, he started to fly!

If you’re interested in signing up for any of our upcoming clinics, feel free to reach out on social media or send us an email at [email protected] 🙂

06/21/2024

For Demo Dog Stark, every day is Bring Your Dog to Work Day! If you’ve been a member of the Wild K9 Family for even a short period of time, chances are you’ve met Stark. Maybe you’ve even worked with him. Grateful every day to have this stable, sweet, goofy, gentle boy on our team.

06/19/2024

MORE DOCK DIVING CLINICS

Due to high demand, we’ve added two more clinics on June 29th!

There will be a Beginner clinic from 10-11:30 and a HighTide (toy hanging over pool for dog to grab as they jump) clinic from 12-1:30. Spots fill VERY quickly, so please reach out ASAP if you’re interested or would like more information.

Keep an eye out for more clinics to come in July

06/17/2024

Our upcoming 6/23 Beginner and High Tide Clinics are FULL at the Michael Ellis School. Due to high demand, we’re adding an additional day of clinics later in June, as well as 3 days in July! We’re so excited to share our love of this sport with so many other teams! More to come later :)

06/13/2024

Blue relaxing after some play time on this warm day. Make sure your dogs are drinking plenty of water, and limit outdoor exercise to mornings before it gets hot or evenings once it’s cooled down! 🌞🏖️

06/10/2024

SUPER EXCITING NEWS!

Registration is OPEN for Dock Diving classes at the Michael Ellis School for dog trainers on 6/23/24! There will be a Beginners class held from 10AM - 11:30AM and a HighTide class from 12PM-1:30PM! Cost is $65 per team per class, and spots are limited.

I’m very excited to introduce one of our favorite activities to some new dogs! Stay tuned for news on our July clinics.

06/04/2024

This year has flown by, and the Fourth of July will be here before we know it! Here are some tips, and we’ll be sharing more as we get closer!

05/29/2024

Zero is having a blast at one of our favorite Sniffspots today! If you have never heard of Sniffspot, it’s a fantastic app that allows people to list their properties and rent to dogs in the area. This is a superb alternative to dog parks, and there are lots of great spots to choose from!

05/29/2024

Got to meet this adorable litter of puppies over the weekend! Any guesses on their breed? Hint: the breed has been around for centuries, intended to be a multipurpose farm dog. You won’t see them in the AKC show ring. I included a photo of mama dog too 🥰

05/22/2024

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT!!! 📣

Have a dog who loves to swim? Looking for a fun, cool activity to share with your dog this summer? I’m thrilled to announce that I will be holding several dock diving classes and clinics this summer at the Michael Ellis School for Dog Trainers in Santa Rosa, CA!!! These clinics will cover a variety of subject matter, and I’m hoping every team will gain something from each clinic! Keep an eye out for posts here announcing when clinics will be open for registration. 🌊 🐶 🏊‍♂️

05/15/2024

Let talk water safety! 🏊‍♂️ 🌊 🏄‍♂️

With warmer weather quickly approaching, many of us are preparing to share our summer adventures with our canine companions. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

1.) Research your local rivers and lakes to see if they are blooming sites for blue-green algae. This algae is highly toxic to dogs and ingestion can be fatal.

2.) Even dogs who are strong swimmers should wear life vests on boats and paddle boards. Lakes and rivers can still be shockingly cold year round, and this shock combined with panic could risk drowning for even the most confident swimmers

3.) Take breaks! Dogs take in water the whole time they are swimming, especially if they are playing fetch in the water. Too much water intake could cause water toxicity, a life threatening emergency. Space out your throws and make sure your dog is taking ample breaks to rest.

4.) When on a boat or anything with a motor or propeller, keep your dog on a leash and as far from moving parts as possible while they are on. A poorly timed slip could be devastating

5.) If you have a pool, make sure your dog knows how to swim (they aren’t all naturals, contrary to popular belief!) and can locate the steps to get out!

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We’ve had such a blast at our Dock Diving clinics at the Michael Ellis School! Lots of dogs are building up their confidence and starting to really love the game. Plus, this is the PERFECT activity for these high temperature days! ☀️ 🥵 Check out Apollo the Flat Coated Retriever! Once he was confident there was water under that dock, he started to fly! If you’re interested in signing up for any of our upcoming clinics, feel free to reach out on social media or send us an email at [email protected] 🙂

Thank you so much to everyone who has shared their best friends with me over the years! I’ve had my share of bumps in the road and hard days, but I wake up every day excited to make a difference in the lives of dogs and their humans.

Don’t let the storm get you down! The weather might be questionable this weekend, but there are lots of fun indoor places to take your dog to train. Some of our favorite pet-friendly places include hardware stores, craft stores, book shops, outdoor shops… just to name a few. . . . #dogtrainerslife #dogtrainersofinstagram #dogtrainer #sacramentobusiness #labradorretriever #petfriendly #take #your #dog #takeyourdog #takeyourdogswithyou

For dogs like Sage, the world can be a terrifying place. Her behavior modification has been a long road, but her progress is unbelievable. Through relationship building and structure, she is now at a place where she can face her fears and we can build her confidence around her triggers. Here is a short clip of one of our recent exposure sessions. This park is busy in the evenings, as you can see and hear, and there are a lot of things that Sage is fearful of. We are working at a safe distance from her triggers and playing some engagement and food chase games. Then comes a moment I’m extremely proud of: a cyclist passes us very closely, and she watches. I let her observe, and then she quickly offers me eye contact. The journey of behavior modification can be long and complicated. But in this moment we can see all the work that Sage’s owner and I have put in paying off in what just months ago would have been a scary situation. Reactive dogs aren’t giving us a hard time, they are having a hard time, and with guidance, commitment, and time, they can overcome their challenges. Good girl Sage 💚