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Wasatch K9 Fitness and Training

Dog training, dog fitness, dock diving. We love helping owners and dogs build confidence through being active and doing fun things!

07/12/2024

Sunny, one of our current board and train puppies, is learning to stay calm around other dogs and mastering some basic puppy skills. We’re thrilled with his progress in such a short time! 🌟

07/11/2024

We still have a few spots left in our basic obedience class!! Come join us to master the basics in a group setting!

🐾 Enroll Your Pup in Basic Obedience Training! To register Email [email protected] 🐾

📅 Every Tuesday at 7pm, from Aug. 6th - Sept. 10th
📍 1920 W Colonel Rd., SLC, UT 84116

**What’s Covered:**
- Sit 🐾
- Down 🐾
- Stay 🐾
- Loose leash walk 🐾
- Leave it 🐾

👉 For dogs 6 months and older
💲 $200 per dog

07/02/2024

🐾 Enroll Your Pup in Basic Obedience Training!🐾

Does your dog need to master the basics?
Join our 6-week Basic Obedience course starting on August 6th!

📅 Every Tuesday at 7pm, from Aug. 6th - Sept. 10th
📍 1920 W Colonel Rd., SLC, UT 84116

**What’s Covered:**
- Sit 🐾
- Down 🐾
- Stay 🐾
- Loose leash walk 🐾
- Leave it 🐾

👉 For dogs 6 months and older
💲 $200 per dog

**Sign up now and give your dog the skills they need!** To register contact us at [email protected]

Let’s get those tails wagging and minds learning!

07/02/2024

Welcome to Our New Dog Trainer at Wasatch K9 Fitness and Training!

We are thrilled to introduce our newest team member, Kaytlyn, a passionate and dedicated dog trainer who brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to our community.

With over a year of official training under her belt and almost five years of working in the dog industry, she discovered her love for training through her journey with her dog Rusty. Specializing in behavior modification, our new trainer is committed to helping dogs and their owners achieve harmony and understanding.

In her spare time, Kaytlyn enjoys dock diving with her dogs, Rusty and Timber. She has also begun exploring agility and scent work with her dog, Everest. When they’re not training, they enjoy hikes and walks with friends, and spending time in the beautiful outdoors.

Certified as a Canine Good Citizen Instructor (CGC) and a fetch judge, Kaytlyn is continually seeking to expand her knowledge and skills. She is currently pursuing certifications in fitness and detection dog trial judging.

As our business has grown, we recognized the need to expand our team to continue providing exceptional service to our clients. Kaytlyn’s addition comes at the perfect time, and we are excited about the expertise and passion she brings.

Please join us in welcoming Kaytlyn to the Wasatch K9 Fitness and Training family! We can’t wait to see the positive impact she will bring to our team and community.

06/24/2024

A few lessons from the weekend 💕 working on everything from being calm in public to ecollar training and confidence. Such a fun variety.

06/24/2024

Why choose for your dogs fitness needs and programs :

💪Enhanced Performance
Fit K9 athletes perform at higher levels. Strong muscles, good cardiovascular health, and optimal body weight allow these dogs to run faster, jump higher, and work longer. Whether jumping of a dock, navigating agility courses, or assisting a handler, a physically fit dog can complete tasks more efficiently and effectively.
🛡️Injury Prevention
Regular exercise strengthens muscles, ligaments, and tendons, reducing the risk of injury. Fit dogs are less likely to suffer from strains, sprains, and other common injuries that can sideline them from their duties or competitions. Conditioning programs that include strength training, agility drills, and flexibility exercises help build a resilient K9 athlete.
⚖️Weight Management
Obesity poses significant health risks for dogs, including diabetes, heart disease, and joint problems. Regular physical activity helps maintain a healthy weight, keeping K9 athletes agile and light on their feet. Proper diet, combined with consistent exercise, ensures these dogs stay in optimal shape and ready for any challenge.
💡Mental Stimulation
Exercise is also crucial for mental well-being. Physical activities help reduce anxiety, boredom, and behavioral problems. For working dogs, staying active keeps their minds sharp and focused, essential for performing complex tasks and following commands precisely.
✨Longevity and Quality of Life
A fit dog enjoys a longer, healthier life. Regular exercise promotes cardiovascular health, strengthens the immune system, and improves overall vitality. For K9 athletes, this means more years of active service and a happier, more fulfilling life during and after their careers.
🤝Bonding and Training
Exercise sessions provide opportunities for handlers to bond with their dogs, reinforcing commands and building trust. Time spent working out together enhances the handler-dog relationship, crucial for teamwork in high-stakes situations.

Theresa is a Certified Canine Athlete Specialist, AKC FitDog instructor and Certified Canine Conditioning. Coach. Contact us today to see how we can help!

06/18/2024

Hoshi the Japanese Terrier and Larry the Whippet are learning all the puppy things during their day training with us. Miss Finley did a private lesson to learn some new skills and build some confidence 💕.

06/18/2024

Hondo says good morning and he hopes everyone has a fabulous Tuesday!

06/17/2024

🌟 The Importance of Hydration for Sport Dogs 🌟

With the current high temperatures, keeping your sport dog hydrated is extremely important. Hydration is crucial for all dogs, but it’s especially vital for sport dogs who engage in high-intensity activities like dock diving, detection work, agility and bitework. Here’s why keeping your sport dog hydrated is so important:

💧 **Performance**: Adequate hydration helps maintain peak performance. Dehydrated muscles tire faster, reducing your dog’s stamina and agility.

💧 **Temperature Regulation**: Dogs cool down by panting, which uses a lot of water. Keeping them hydrated helps regulate their body temperature, especially during intense activities and in the heat.

💧 **Joint Health**: Hydration lubricates joints, reducing the risk of injuries and ensuring smoother movements during sports.

💧 **Recovery**: Proper hydration aids in quicker recovery post-exercise, flushing out toxins and replenishing vital fluids lost during activity.

💧 **Overall Health**: Staying hydrated supports all bodily functions, from digestion to circulation, ensuring your sport dog stays healthy and happy.

💡 **Tips for Keeping Your Sport Dog Hydrated**:

- **Frequent Water Breaks**: Offer water during breaks in both training and play.

- **Hydrating Foods**: Include raw food, wet food or water-rich fruits and veggies in their diet.

- **Electrolytes**: Consider dog-safe electrolyte solutions during prolonged activities. We love products like Super Fuel and Go Dog to help keep our dogs hydrated while competing. Products like Pedialyte also work great.

- **Watch for Signs**: Keep an eye out for signs of dehydration like excessive panting, dry gums, or lethargy.

Keeping your sport dog hydrated is key to their success and well-being, especially during these hot days! 💦

06/16/2024

🌟 Understanding Energy vs. Drive in Dogs 🌟

🐾 **Energy**: Think of this as your pup’s overall activity level. High-energy dogs need lots of exercise and love activities like running, hiking, and playing fetch. They’re always on the go! 🏃‍♂️

🐾 **Drive**: This is all about motivation. Dogs with high drive are super focused on tasks like never giving up the hunt for a ball or getting the ball for a reward, following a scent, or performing tricks for treats. They’re determined and persistent! 🎯

Knowing the difference helps you choose the right activities and training for your dog:

✨ **High-Energy, High-Drive**: Perfect for active owners who love outdoor adventures and mental challenges. Think agility, dock diving, detection work, and bitework! 🐕

✨ **High-Energy, Low-Drive**: Great for those who love lots of exercise but prefer a more laid-back approach to training. 🐶

✨ **Low-Energy, High-Drive**: Ideal for owners who enjoy mental stimulation and training sessions without too much physical exertion. 🐩

✨ **Low-Energy, Low-Drive**: Best for a relaxed lifestyle with lower exercise and training demands. Perfect couch companions! 🐕

Match your dog’s traits to your lifestyle for a happier, healthier relationship! ❤️

06/14/2024

Fun Friday of lessons at ! Archie did amazing with his first time being in such a crazy store and Valkyrie was fine tuning some leash skills.

06/12/2024

Beautiful day for lessons and training at Liberty Park. Gunner the Bernadoodle is working hard on being the best boy and not letting his excitement for dogs and people get the best of him! He’s doing amazing!!

06/10/2024

Dorrie and Board and Train Hondo helping with Data’s lesson today. Data is working on being calm when he initially sees other dogs as well as getting ready for his first paddle boarding trip. Check out our stories to see how we worked with Data to help him have a comfortable experience on the paddle board!

06/10/2024

✨Wasatch K9 Fitness and Training Junior National Team 2024✨

Junior Handlers are the future of dog sports, and we are thrilled to support them! This year, our Junior Team is expanding with McKayla and Bella from Utah, marking their second year with us. Averie and Rue from Georgia are also returning for their second year. New to the team this year are Jadyn from Wisconsin with Figaro and Noodle. These dedicated young handlers work hard with their dogs, demonstrating great sportsmanship and a passion for learning. They handle all their own training, showcasing their commitment and dedication. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish this year!

06/09/2024

✨ Dog Sports ✨
I LOVE dog sports. I had no idea when we showed up to our first dock diving event how much dog sports would change our lives.
There is just something about training a dog to help it maximize its potential both physically and mentally that sets my soul on fire. 🔥 It’s why I became a CCAS ( Certified Canine Athlete Specialist) fitness, sports and drive building are a huge part of my business. It’s truly breathtaking to watch these creatures reach their full potential.
The bond you build with your dog while training is also why I do this. The hours spent working towards a goal, the blood, sweat and tears, the joy when you get a new personal best , or high score , or complete a routine flawlessly, the adrenaline is unmatched. Looking down at your partner knowing you’re a team, nothing else matters you did this together.
Last the community. The people you meet doing dog sports become family, they cheer you on, laugh with you , celebrate your achievements and support you during the failures. They are there for the ups and downs and often both on and off the field. You build life long friendships with people you never imagined.
Dog Sports do need to be just about being the best but forming a bond with your dog. If you’ve been interested in a sport reach out to, find a trainer and try it! You never know you and your dog might just fall in love with something new.
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06/09/2024

Another glow up we adore! Little Miss Violet joined us last year for puppy training, and now she’s back for a few weeks of boarding. It means the world to us that families continue to trust us with their pets for both training and boarding. We are deeply grateful for our returning clients and their ongoing trust.

06/08/2024

Excellent day of lessons, working on confidence with Marble, service dog tasks with Bonnie and leave it’s for little miss Piper.

06/08/2024

Let’s talk about pet insurance. I am a huge advocate for pet insurance. Just like training, pet care and vet visits are part of owning a dog. I try to recommend insurance to all of our clients because I never want to see them or anyone in a position where cost prevents them from being able to care for their dog.
Putting a puppy on insurance will cost around $35/month that price will increase as the dog ages. Our 9 year old dogs are about $100/month.
$100 a month seems outrageous for a dog that never has to go to the vet until it’s not. Until you find out your dog needs TPLO surgery at the cost of $6,000/ leg or suddenly your very healthy dog has cancer and the best course of action in going to add up to about $20,000. With pet insurance treatment is a no brainer you can choose you deductible $250-$1000 and once that is met you choose what percentage the insurance covers. Usually between 50-90% reimbursement. Of course the higher deductible and lower percentage covered make your monthly premiums significantly cheaper. I prefer a $250 deductible and 80-90% coverage for my dogs that means a treatment that would cost $20,000 will only cost us about $2,250 ( 10% + deductible)
Now let’s look at that. Addis one of our dogs was recently diagnosed with cancer. We put insurance on her when we got her at 4years old, let’s say we paid $100/month from the start shes 9 now so that’s $1,200 a year for 5 years. Wow $6,000 that seems outrageous until you factor in the $20,000 in cancer treatments, the close to $10,000 last year in MRI’s and epidurals for lumbar sacral disease and the broken toe and spider bites that were also large visits . Suddenly that $6,000 is not a big deal. It also means when we noticed something was off last year cost was not factor in choosing diagnostics like an MRI to find out what is going on. It means when Sky needed TPLO it was easy to make the decision, or whenever I feel they need the vet it’s not stressful, so moral of the story get the insurance . Hopefully you never need it but you’ll be thankful when you do!

06/07/2024

We love a good glow up! Hondo started training with us when he was just a pup, now he’s here for a board and train to work in some more advanced skills. This guy is training to be a mobility assist dog for his dad. Just like with Teddy on going training for service dogs is so important and we love watching them grow!

06/07/2024

✨ Relationship ✨
“The way in which two or more concepts, objects, or people are connected, or the state of being connected”
What is your relationship like with your dog? Do you feel you have a connection with your dog or is it a constant struggle trying to get your dog to notice you? Building a solid relationship with your dog doesn’t come easy. It takes work, it takes engagement. It takes clarity, leadership and companionship. It comes from purposeful training and play.
One of the most important things to me as a trainer is relationship. It’s about building a relationship with your dog that makes them WANT to work with you. I want my dogs pushing me to train, I want them to want to be with me , I want an equal relationship not one that’s is forced through suppression.
If you feel like your relationship with your dog could use some work or you want help with training and engagement reach out to us today. 💕

06/06/2024

🐾 Dock Diving and Fitness Seminar at Country Paws Canine Athletic Center in Steven’s Point, WI
🐾 Come join us for a weekend of dock diving and fitness. Great for beginner to advanced dogs. Work on confidence, timing, striding and more while also improving distance!
🐾 Learn stretches and exercises from a certified canine athlete specialist to keep your athlete fit and injury free, while helping them maximize performance.
Email [email protected] to sign up today!

06/05/2024

We thought it would be fun to share an update of what we’ve been doing with our personal dogs the last couple months. Janka has been working hard competing in competition obedience and Rally .
We have been running Toast and Jindra in the trails. Both went to the championship and placed. Jindra has since earned two high in trails as well. Toast is our bed bug detection k9 and jindra is our narcotics k9. Tiamat our youngest is learning the sport of PSA as well as narcotics detection.
All the dogs are of course still very active in dock diving as well with Calypso earning her DPX2 title at the last event meaning she has had 80 career jumps over 28ft!!
I like to keep this page about our client dogs but I am going to try to share updates more on our dogs as well to show the work we do with our personal dogs!

06/04/2024

Gunner is all puppy and weighing in at over 100lbs he’s a lot of dog to handle. He gets very excited seeing people and other dogs so today we worked on being calm around other dogs and people. So proud of his progress in just 2 lessons!

06/03/2024

Miss June is here for our puppy board and train. She’s learning all the important basic commands as well as building her confidence as she can be a bit nervous. We are excited to have her here and to help her be the best puppy!

06/03/2024

Teddy is back to visit and brush up some of his public access skills. Teddy is a phenomenal service dog for a young girl and he has several very important jobs and has been training with us since he was a very young pup. We love every opportunity we get to spend time with Teddy and help him become a better and even better service dog.

06/01/2024

Beautiful day for training! Great weather, lots of people out and about and of course wonderful dogs!

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸

05/25/2024

We still have a few spots left in our Advanced dock diving class!! Starting Monday, May 27th at 8pm!
🐾Class is 5 weeks long, May 27-June 24th
🐾$250 per dog.
🐾Call DogMode to sign up today!! 801-261-2665
This class is great for dogs that are confidently going off the dock and ready to maximize their distance!

05/15/2024

📣Dock diving classes 📣
Starting Monday, May 27th. All classes are every Monday for 5 weeks.
$250/dog
🐾Beginner Dock Diving 6pm -7pm
🐾 Intermediate Dock Diving at 7pm-8p
🐾Advanced Dock Diving at 8pm-9pm
📱 Call Dogmode to sign up today! 801-261-2665
Each class is limited to 5 dogs/class

05/12/2024

We are going to Wisconsin!!! This seminar has been in the works for a while and we’re excited to finally announce it. Country Paws is a beautiful NADD facility in Steven’s Point, WI. Come join us for a weekend of dock diving fun!

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Amazing weekend teaching dock diving at The Canine Ranch. 20 dogs with people traveling from as far as Virginia, Michigan and Alabama to work with us. We love being able to travel and share our knowledge with students and trainers around the country. Next week we’re at North America Diving Dogs - NADD regionals in Perry, GA then heading back to a Utah for the End of Season Luau at DogMode

Love this boy! Audi is is Beauceron here visiting from New Mexico, I typically only get to see him at seminars where he’s a bit of a more serious dog. So fun watching him play and learn to go off the dock tonight! He did amazing! So proud of these two!

Harley gets very excited around other dogs and people to the point where he was unable to be walked because he would lunge and bark at every thing. His mom didn’t believe me when I told her he was going to walk nicely with another dog. This was our 3rd session. So proud of his progress .

Aspen is with us for a 3 week board and train and to work on her dock diving. Very excited about this girls progress with both obedience and on the dock! #dockdiving #saltlakedogtraining #utahdockdiving #divingdogs #dogsofutah #utahdogs #dockdivingutah #utahdogtraining #nadd

Addis Mapet doing one of her daily work outs. It takes work not only on the dock but off the dock to be the #1 Malinois with North America Diving Dogs - NADD

We had so much fun teaching the seminar at the Canine Ranch in Georgia! Every student saw much improvement with their dog and walked away with the information and tools to continue their progress and reach their goals. We can’t wait to go back next year!

We’re always honored when other trainers make a trip out here to work with Craig and learn from him. DeDe is a dock diving instructor in California that spent the week with us watching lessons, and learning from Craig to get some fresh ideas for her students in California. As an added bonus we got to work with her and her dogs as well! Her lab Karma is nothing short of amazing!

Little Mo came to see us from Montana for a lesson!!! #dockdiving #divingdogs #dogsofutah #dogtraining #utahdogtraining #dogtrainersofutah #instadogs #nadd

Board and train Crow at just 11 weeks old mastering “place” even with other dogs loose as a distraction. When training is fun and clear even puppies can do great things!

Lily came all the way from Idaho Falls to practice dock diving with us! It’s always such a treat when people drive close to 4 hours for a lesson with us. We hope to see them competing at our July event!

Addis had a great weekend of jumping getting all the way to 30’3” and ending the weekend being the #1 verified Belgian Malinois with NADD. @antinol_usa #addismapet #belgianmalinois #instamalinois #nadd #divingdogs #dockdiving #utahdogs #dogsofutah

This is Clyde he is 10/10 a good boy! He’s getting ready for his first @northamericadivingdogs competition this weekend!! #bestboy #dockdivinglife #divingdogs #dogsofdogmode #instadogs #nadd #goldenretriever #utahdogs #dogsofutah

Miss Frankie went home from her board and train yesterday. She came to us for being crazy and extremely leash reactive. Here she is walking next to a new dog she’s never met before. Excited for her and her mom to be able to enjoy nice calm walks from here on out. #boardandtrain #dogtraining #utahdogs #dogsofutah #utahdogtraining #slcdogtrainers #dogtrainingutah #Reactivedog

There’s nothing we love more than when Jensen and Shadow come to visit from Oregon for lesson with the rubber chicken in it’s itsy bitsy teenie weenie purple polka dot bikini 👙 🤣 #dockdiving #divingdogs #rubberchicken #blacklab #tattletailscentdogs #nadd

Alfie says Monday’s are Ruff 😂 #boardandtrain #corgi #corgisofinstagram #utahdogtraining #dogtrainingutah #slcdogtrainers #mondayvibes #corgipuppy #instacorgi #utahdogs #dogsofutah

Marble has been coming to dock diving classes since she was a a tiny puppy. She’s not a breed that’s made for the water, we took our time to build her confidence and when she got on the dock last night she knew exactly what to do! So proud of this girl and her mom for waiting until she was ready to go on the dock.

We still have a few spots left in our intermediate dock diving class starting Tuesday at 6pm! 5 weeks, $200/dog. Message us for details! #dockdiving #divingdogs #utahdogs #dogsofutah #doglife #nadd #dogmode #dogsofdogmode

Layla is with us for a board and train. Her biggest issues were pulling on the leash, and lack of focus. Her parents feared she was untrainable. She is the sweetest moving loving girl and their hope is do therapy work with her. We think she would excel at that!! She’s learning quickly how to be the best girl 🥰 #boardandtrain #engagement #slcdogtraining #utahdogtrainer #utahdogs #dogsofutah #pettraing #dogtrainingutah #pitbull #bullybreed