Follow Me K9 Training

Follow Me K9 Training Follow Me K9 is passionate about helping people and their dogs form a stronger, happier relationship built on trust and consistent communication.

Winner of Sarpy County People's Choice Award: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022 Johanna started training dogs in retail dog training but she quickly discovered that with pure positive training, dogs have no respect for people, they don't listen to you unless you have a treat in your hand, and even then sometimes they won't because it is optional. Frustrated and looking for answers, she we

nt off on her own studying and reading and trying to find a better way to train. All of this changed, when she adopted Jasper, an 11 month old Mini Aussie. He was such a perfect dog except for one thing: He thought he had to be possessive of her and he was terrified of people he didn’t know approaching him. When he got into possessive mode, no treat in the world was good enough. Not even steak. So, she found a few other trainers/mentors which helped her find the answers she was looking for. Larry Krohn is her dog training hero. The missing link was communication. Communication in a form your dog understands. Utilizing “yes” and “no”. Even in nature there is yes and no - it makes sense! At Follow Me K9 we treat every dog as an individual. When people say there is only one way to train a dog, they put themselves in a small box and they find there are dogs they can't help. Ask how many dogs are behaviorally euthanized every year. Treats are wonderful, but there are other ways to train dogs. It's similar to people - some people learn by hearing, some by watching, some by doing. Some people are bad at taking tests. Dogs are very much the same. Some dogs will not take treats if they are scared, nervous, or in high prey drive. Every dog is an individual. Our motto is teaching with gentle guidance using mutual communication. Teach, guide, communicate. Dogs are pack animals. They need strong leadership. Every good leader tells their followers, yes - do this, and no- don't do this. If a dog doesn't get the leadership they crave, they lash out, act up, and are very insecure which causes anxiety and stress. Johanna is thrilled to be able to teach her clients how to communicate with their dogs so that they can have the best relationship possible.

Meet Tess! Tess was recently adopted by her mom. She is about a 14 week old lab mix puppy. I helped her mom with potty t...
12/23/2024

Meet Tess! Tess was recently adopted by her mom. She is about a 14 week old lab mix puppy. I helped her mom with potty training, helping Tess and the resident cat coexist more peacefully, and gave her some training tips to start training. Tess is such a fun little lady! She is looking forward to a lifetime of fun and adventures with her mom! Her mom loves traveling and camping. Send Tess some love!

Say hello to Otis! Otis was recently adopted - he is a 4 1/2 year old English Mastiff. He acted like a puppy. Such a fun...
12/23/2024

Say hello to Otis! Otis was recently adopted - he is a 4 1/2 year old English Mastiff. He acted like a puppy. Such a fun dog! I went to his home for a free consultation session. He is hard to walk because he wants to chase leaves, be friends with everyone, and he is the size of a small cow. I loved meeting this boy with his squishy face! I cannot wait to see more of him!

Happy First Birthday to Peter (and his littermates!) My goodness has this year flown by! Here’s to many more!           ...
12/20/2024

Happy First Birthday to Peter (and his littermates!) My goodness has this year flown by! Here’s to many more!

New YouTube Video up. Full disclosure. I put my dogs on the back burner for a while. I was having a hard time balancing ...
12/19/2024

New YouTube Video up.

Full disclosure. I put my dogs on the back burner for a while. I was having a hard time balancing mom life and work life, trying to feel better. Obviously my kid takes priority but my dogs suffered for it. Time to get back at it and put the work in. All three of my dogs enjoyed their play time today. Peter and I especially had fun. We have so much work to do… he is such a great dog. Im constantly reminded of that. I can’t wait until he grows into his brain. 🔗 ⬇️

I definitely don’t talk about how much I love and appreciate this dog. She turns 9 years old today. She is my rock solid...
12/15/2024

I definitely don’t talk about how much I love and appreciate this dog. She turns 9 years old today. She is my rock solid, go to girl for working with reactivity/aggression cases. She is so chill and easy going. Unless you mess with her - then she will put you in your place. She is so good with William. She is good with strangers. She is always so happy - which is why I call her Shiny. Happy birthday girl!

Does your dog need a home away from home for the Holidays? We are starting to book up for Christmas but still have some ...
12/15/2024

Does your dog need a home away from home for the Holidays?

We are starting to book up for Christmas but still have some openings. Whether you need daycare for a day or boarding, we are happy to accommodate your pets. They will have so much fun here. I always send videos and pictures for you.

Send me a message to book.

Dogs must be kennel trained or be working on it if they are a puppy.

www.followmek9training.com
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(402) 452-6075

12/13/2024

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It was such a gorgeous day for a pack walk! This might be the last time we get outside before real winter hits! Ill take...
12/08/2024

It was such a gorgeous day for a pack walk! This might be the last time we get outside before real winter hits! Ill take 50 degrees in December any day! These dogs all did so amazing. I just think back to where they were at when they started. For most of these dogs, this would not have even been possible! Thank you all for coming, but mostly, thank you for your dedication! Your hard work has paid off!

12/07/2024
Meet Harbor! Harbor is a 15 week old Golden Retriever puppy. Isn’t she the cutest? I had the opportunity to meet her for...
12/06/2024

Meet Harbor! Harbor is a 15 week old Golden Retriever puppy. Isn’t she the cutest? I had the opportunity to meet her for an in home consultation session. She is absolutely perfect! Help me welcome Harbor to the FMK9 pack!

Daycare/ Dog School fun at Follow Me K9!
12/05/2024

Daycare/ Dog School fun at Follow Me K9!

Pack Walk Saturday! We will be hitting the hiking trails South of Shakopee on Saturday. If you are interested in joining...
12/05/2024

Pack Walk Saturday!

We will be hitting the hiking trails South of Shakopee on Saturday. If you are interested in joining, send me a message and I’ll send you the location. $20 per dog 1pm

This will be a 3 mile hike that will take approximately 1 hour. Please RSVP. You may bring multiple dogs to this one just make sure that you have good control of them. We may encounter horses, other dogs, or people on this trail.

Snow!!!!
12/02/2024

Snow!!!!

Clysoru Dog Tug Toy Dog Double Pack Tough Jute Bite Pillow Training Equipment Puppy to Large Dogs Interactive ToyIf you ...
12/02/2024

Clysoru Dog Tug Toy Dog Double Pack Tough Jute Bite Pillow Training Equipment Puppy to Large Dogs Interactive Toy

If you have a dog with a strong chew and loves to bite, these are the best. For interactive play only.

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My favorite dog training balls are up to 35% off! Stock up! Foam Dog Balls
12/02/2024

My favorite dog training balls are up to 35% off! Stock up!

Foam Dog Balls

Cyber Monday Deals - Follow Me K9 Recommended! My Doggy Place Microfiber Dog Mat for Muddy Paws, 60" x 36" Charcoal - No...
12/02/2024

Cyber Monday Deals - Follow Me K9 Recommended!

My Doggy Place Microfiber Dog Mat for Muddy Paws, 60" x 36" Charcoal - Non-Slip, Absorbent and Quick-Drying Dog Paw Cleaning Mat, Washer and Dryer Safe - X-Large/Runner

I have a lot of dogs in my house. I like to have two of these rugs outside and one of them inside. The first rug outside farthest from the door, I soak with water to wash the feet and then the second rug dries and gets any residual mud off of their feet. The third rug inside the door, then dries their feet a second time. It actually works very well. 

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Pawstruck All Natural 11-12" Roasted Collagen Sticks for Dogs - Low Odor & Long Lasting Alternative to Bully Sticks and ...
12/02/2024

Pawstruck All Natural 11-12" Roasted Collagen Sticks for Dogs - Low Odor & Long Lasting Alternative to Bully Sticks and Rawhide Chews - Single Ingredient & Vet Approved - 5 Pack Packaging May Vary

My dogs love these collagen chews. They are great for puppies! They aren’t super long lasting for my adult dogs - but they last longer than a bully stick.

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12/02/2024

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Shakopee, MN
55379

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Tuesday 11am - 7pm
Wednesday 11am - 7pm
Thursday 11am - 7pm
Friday 11am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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Johanna started training dogs in retail dog training but she quickly discovered that with pure positive training, dogs have no respect for people, they don't listen to you unless you have a treat in your hand, and even then sometimes they won't because it is optional. Frustrated and looking for answers, she went off on her own studying and reading and trying to find a better way to train. All of this changed, when she adopted Jasper, an 11 month old Mini Aussie. He was such a perfect dog except for one thing: He thought he had to guard her. When he got into guard mode, no treat in the world was good enough. Not even steak. So, she went searching for answers and read every dog behavior book she could get her hands on and found mentors that could help her. Including Heather Beck, Larry Krohn, and others. At Follow Me K9 Training, we believe not one size fits all. Every dog is an individual so you have to find what works for that dog. At Follow Me K9 we do our best to make training fun and a positive experience for the dog and owner. We believe in teaching your dog with gentle guidance using a form of communication you both understand. Thus our motto: Teach// Guide// Communicate. All of the training tools we use and methods we use are about establishing a relationship, a bond, and solid communication with your dog.

Johanna is thrilled to be able to help her clients know how to communicate with their dogs so that they can have the best relationship possible.