K918 Dog Training

08/14/2024

After a year & a half of obsessively studying & dedicating my time to working with dogs…ITS OFFICIAL!!!

First TWC trainer in Oklahoma!!

I may have a Bachelor’s degree & an MBA, but this certification means even more to me than those accomplishments. Dogs have been my passion since I was 1, and although chasing my dream has been scary & challenging, there’s NOTHING more fulfilling than seeing your hard work & your passion pay off.

This has by far been the worst year of my life, filled with unimaginable grief, but this is the beacon I needed to remind me to keep going & keep pursuing my dreams. I know my guardian angel is looking down cheering me on🙏🏻🙏🏻

Thank you to for allowing me to be part of the best community in dog training, I’m so excited to KEEP learning!!

See y’all at the summit in December!!

07/23/2024

In memory of my best friend, "my wife", here is a campaign to help others that may be struggling like she did.

If you can donate anything big or small, it would mean the world to me, to her family & our friends that are devastated by her loss. Helping others was always her forte, whether it was lending a helping hand or saying something that was guaranteed to make you laugh.

I know she would be proud that this is how we honor her amazing existence ❤️ This is my favorite photo of her, with her dog Jack

https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=3072796&fbclid=IwY2xjawEMwj5leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSYWkMKtv2LNJQOpBN2hUy7Qhf20CmFMH4PC2MAfec22B0Ut5KRGynckgA_aem_qqc28HO9g4aJDrgq66oRAw

07/16/2024

06/09/2024

I bet you can’t tell which one is Remi

04/04/2024

A great perspective about how life is BEFORE and AFTER our training program from our client Courtney!

Many owners find themselves in the same boat, they may be doing EVERYTHING they can think of to try and fix/manage the situation with their dog, but sometimes they can unknowingly be doing more damage than good.

As professional trainers I often say we have xray vision because most of the time we can "see" certain details about a situation that an owner can't, and that helps us get to the true root of the problem and determine how to fix it.

If you feel as frustrated with your dog as Courtney did, schedule a phone call today so YOU can also get closer to a life of happiness!

PS - when you're a client with us you're a client for life, if you have issues with your dog pop up even 10 years after they finish their program, we are committed to helping you FOR FREE!

03/21/2024

Say hello to your OFFICIAL new Therapy Dog team!

Champ & I are here to serve the Tulsa community by spreading smiles & joy…two of his most undeniable qualities!

We’ll be visiting schools, hospitals, nursing homes & anywhere that needs a ray of yellow furry sunshine.

If your workplace is interested in having this handsome devil come brighten your day send us a message & we can chat. It’s completely free!

03/12/2024

WOW.

The only word I can come up with that describes this incredible weekend in Turlock!

The concepts I’ve been learning, studying & practicing non stop for the last year all came together for me to actually SEE first hand.

A lot of my questions were answered.
A lot of my confidence was boosted.

New friends were made, conversations with fellow students were so insightful. Once again my spark for dog training has been reignited & I have no doubt I left a better trainer. (Also 100% joining a dog sport soon join!!!)

Thank you endlessly to Ivan for changing my life but also the lives of so many others!!!

Seminar ✅
TWC certification…coming soon👀
Getting an Ot Vitosha malinois…TBD😉

03/09/2024

To be the best you have to learn from the best, and we’re definitely in the right place

Day 1 of my California Workshop is under way!

03/04/2024

Great weekend seminar watching a long time favorite Larry Krohn! We’re always striving to learn from the best & he never disappoints

03/01/2024

I made a short film!!

For those that are new to this page and wonder just what kind of training we do here at K918, this video is for you!

This is Nick, my board & train from January, and a more comprehensive view of his training transformation with us.

Trusting someone with your dog is not something to be taken lightly, I'm sure some of y'all have put off getting help for your dog because you just don't feel comfortable leaving them with a stranger....I totally get that, I don't trust many people with my personal dogs either.

Which is why i show as much as I can to assure owners their dog is in THE BEST hands!

What you can expect from us
1. Your dog will have fun during the learning process.. GUARANTEED
2. I only take 1 board & train at a time to make sure your dog is getting the undivided attention they need while here
3. We cater to YOUR dog's needs as your goals
4. They stay in my home, not a stressful boarding facility
5. They are treated like one of the family, always

I'm very proud of this film and hope to make more this year!
Enjoy!

Nick is one of the coolest dogs I've ever worked with.He has a lot of energy but that's what I really want in a dog, one that is motivation to do ANYTHING!! ...

01/03/2024

We’ve NEVER offered a sale like this before!

2023 was our best year yet, so as a thank you & a way to kickstart 2024 for all you dog owners we’re running a 48 hour sale.

$180 off our in home private lessons (Damn Good Dog program)
$300 off our board & train🤯🤯🤯

Spots are very limited & these will go fast (we were booked every month of 2023 WITHOUT any special sales)

Ready to transform your dog’s life with play based training? Call, text or DM & we’ll get your spot reserved!!

12/20/2023

With eyes like those, it would be a crime NOT to snap some photos 😍

12/11/2023

Eva has actually been here for 2 weeks now, she’s a completely different dog.

Check back for her progress👀

12/10/2023

To the boy who has made me realize I don’t think I’ll ever get another lab.

Not because he ruined the breed for me, but because no lab will ever live up to this one.

He’s the absolute epitome of what this breed should be

Thick build & a blocky head
Incredible temperament
Nerves of steel
Never met a stranger
Excellent pheasant hunter
A tail that just won’t quit
Get compliments on his good looks everywhere we go

And to my shock last year I found out he came from a hillbilly backyard breeder😳….I guess we just got extremely lucky

I love you my beautiful Champy boy💛

11/26/2023

Adopt OR shop responsibly, there are pros and cons to both options.

I probably forgot quite a few of them so if there’s anything else worth mentioning (maybe you learned it the hard way) let others know in the comments!
👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

11/02/2023

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10/31/2023

Yellow boy is 9 years old this month🥰

Excited for many more adventures with Mr handsome pants

10/26/2023

You may think these dogs are happy, but it’s only because they have no idea what they’re missing out on.

I truly think everyone should train their dogs to be off leash reliable. Even if you don’t plan on intentionally letting them off leash (which you absolutely should) - because accidents happen.

Dogs slip out the door when we’re carrying groceries in, the gate may accidentally get left open. You can either prepare your dog for these situations, or spend 30 minutes chasing them around the neighborhood trying to get them back.

*in my best Jigsaw voice* the choice is yours👻

10/20/2023

Jay is an incredible asset to the dog training world, I've learned so much from him & am privileged to have worked with him in Dallas.

He was in a very bad car accident this week and in need of help.
If you know him or are looking to donate to a great cause in October this man deserves it.

Hello, my name is Kim Barber. Some of you know (or have heard of) me in connecti… Kim Barber needs your support for Donate to help Jay Jack and Mandy Buckner

10/18/2023

No bribing with treats, just enjoying a great game together!!

Gabi is a 6 month old German Shepherd, THE fastest learner I've ever trained!

This is what training with play means for us.

10/17/2023

My photogenic field boys🥰

10/08/2023

Getting Gabi to sit still long enough to take this photo is my accomplishment for the day

09/19/2023

https://youtu.be/4MUiBKM9MHg?si=67B6yxFCBPpTmMTy
Earlier this year I filmed the process of how I introduced a new dog to my own dogs.

This is the process I use EVERY SINGLE TIME & what I always recommend owners do if they need to introduce their dog to a new one coming over.

Check it out, share it if you found it helpful!

09/18/2023

Happy 918 day!!!! 💙💛❤️

Exciting news for K918, I’m finally getting around to designing some tshirts that will be for sale….& for future giveaways👀

If you’re in the Tulsa area & know of a good local screen printing company tag them below or shoot me a DM!

If you’re interested in getting a shirt drop a “🙋🏼‍♀️” and you’ll be the first to know when they’re available. (Also let me know if there’s any other branded goodies I should make. Hats & hoodies could be good for fall🤔)

08/30/2023

TWC
Come here to get the best education there is in dog training.

Stay for the life long relationship with people that quickly become your family💙💚

Best team I’ve ever been part of!!!

08/20/2023

Welcome all the new August private lesson pups!

08/07/2023

Any time I start working with a new dog my #1 goal is to build trust & establish a relationship, I don’t immediately start telling the dog to sit, lay down or any of that…we’ll get to that later.

If a dog is comfortable enough to play with me I know we’re in a good place.

This was Bentley’s very first session from last Wednesday, awesome dog.

(Also VERY surprised he’s not as crazy as every other doodle I’ve met😂)

08/03/2023

Our first interaction yesterday afternoon, inside because it was 103 out🥵

This is what my first session looks like with every single dog.

I don’t immediately start doing repetitions of sit, down or place, I always build the relationship first. I mean ACTUALLY build the relationship.

I want the dogs to find out as quickly as possible that I’m pretty cool, & that I’ll do activities with them that they are already genetically designed to want to do.

What else do these games teach?
Trust
Cooperation
Agreement
Focus
Establishes authority without violating trust
Rules
Boundaries
Consequences
Impulse control

Everything people struggle with, the games can teach.

Very happy with this first session, stay tuned to see Mr Bentley’s progress 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

07/27/2023

There’s a HUGE misunderstanding going on that hand feeding your dog will create a better relationship with them.

But it’s so far from the truth.

I used to think this way, that being “the source of food” was the best way to train.

But I’ve learned that:
No matter how good the timing of your reward is.
No matter what kind of treat pouch you use.
No matter what reinforcement ratio you’re using.
No matter if your treats are high value or low value.

It’s still bribery.

It’s all just building your dog’s motivation to get THE FOOD, it does not truly build your relationship with them.

Food may work for you….until you’re in a situation where your dog doesn’t give a hoot about the chicken you have….

So you may start working with them “below threshold” so they can still focus enough to be interested in the food, then work your way up to that distracting situation.

There’s a better way to engage/reward, a way that makes your dog excited to interact WITH you. And that interaction becomes the ultimate high value reward.