Laurent's Sirius K9 Direction

10/08/2025

There must be something about this gorgeous weather, because I want to celebrate it by offering you a discount. 🤗

🐾 Special Dog Training Offer! 🐾

Does your pup need a little help with manners, focus, or behavior?
Are you ready to start your dog’s training journey? For a limited time, I’m offering initial consultations for just $50
(normally $80.00. That's a $30.00 discount!)

This one-hour session at my location is the perfect way to:
✨ Discuss your dog’s behavior, goals, and challenges
✨ Create a personalized training plan
✨ Get professional guidance tailored to you and your dog

💡 Please note: this session is a general guideline and consultation — it’s not a step-by-step training program. Ongoing training plans are available separately.

Let’s turn those “oops!” moments into “oh wow!” moments 🐾💪

Whether you’re dealing with manners, obedience, or behavior issues — this is the best first step toward a happier, healthier, better-behaved dog and a life long friendship!

📍 Location: South Beloit Illinois
⏰ Duration: Up to 1 hour
💲 Special Price: $50 (Regularly $80)

Spots are limited — message me today to reserve your consultation and grab your discounted session! 🐶 💬 🐕

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Remote training options are available as well.

📞🐾 Need Dog Training Help… but from Home? 💻🐕

No problem! For a limited time, I’m offering remote training consultations for just $15 (normally $30)! 🎉

Perfect for busy pet parents or anyone outside my local area — we’ll chat by phone or email and tackle your dog’s training challenges together!

This is a great option if you’d like professional guidance and a game plan for your dog’s training — all from the comfort of home!

✨ We’ll discuss your dog’s behavior and goals
✨ I’ll provide a custom outline and direction to help you get started
✨ You’ll learn what type of program or training approach will best fit your needs

💡 Please note: this session is a general guideline and consultation — it’s not a step-by-step training program. Ongoing training plans are available separately.

💲 Only $15 (normally $30)
📞 By phone or 📧 via email — your choice
⏰ About 30–45 minutes of one-on-one expert advice

Let’s get your dog on the right path — message me today to book your discounted remote session!
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10/08/2025

I may need to remake this list as it has grown some more. 😊

so yesterday for fun, the family and I sat down and decided to discuss all the words and commands that Libby knows. We reached over 70!
Let's see if I can remember this list on my own...
(this does not include any hand signals)

1) SIT
2) DOWN
3) COME
4) ROLL OVER
5) PLAY DEAD
6) BACK-UP
7) PLACE
8) GO TO BED
9) BLANKET
10) SOCKS OFF
11) HAMPER
12) CLOSE THE DOOR
13) PICK UP ANY ITEM I ASK FOR
14) BRING YOUR BALL
15) BRING YOUR BOWL
16) TAKE A DRINK
17) JUMP
18) TUNNEL
19) UNDER
20) WAIT
21) STAY
22) LEAVE IT
23) TAKE IT
24) COVER
25) ACHOO
26) WHATS A SKUNK
27) BOING (jump up like a basketball)
28) CLEAN UP
29) PUT YOUR TOYS AWAY
30) SIT PRETTY
31) CARRY AN ITEM
32) HAPPY
33) SAD
34) CROSS YOUR PAWS
35) STAND
36) HOLD
37) PAINT
38) LEFT PAW
39) RIGHT PAW
40) KENNEL
41) BOW
42) CLIMB
43) LIMP
44) AROUND
45) SPIN
46) SAY YOUR PRAYERS
47) STOP
48) SALUTE
49) ROLL OUT THE CARPET
50) PLEA & STRAIGHT
51) STAND UP
52) DIG
53) GO POTTY
54) GET THE PAPER
55) HEEL
56) READ WORDS
57) SHAKE
58) HIGH FIVE
59) GIVE TEN
60) HUG
61) WIPE YOUR PAWS
62) FIND AN ITEM
63) TARGET TOUCH
64) FETCH
65) GET A WATER BOTTLE
66) GET YOUR CAT
67) ASHAMED
68) WEAVE POLES
69) COIN (pick up a coin and put it in the jar)
70) QUARTER (get/find the quarter)
71) ACHOO! (Get a Tissue)
72) SIT PRETTY & HOOP CATCH (sit pretty while catching hoop around neck)
73) THROUGH (go in between/ through the middle)
74) PUT CLOTHES IN WASHER
75) PUT CLOTHES IN DRYER
76) BRING THE BASKET
77) SCHWANZ (get your tail)
78) TELLING SECRETS
79) WHERE'S YOUR BUTT?
80) FLUSH THE TOILET
81) POPPING BUBBLES
82) SPEAK
83) PLAY PIANO

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10/04/2025

Tiffany's Dog Training Rule for the day:

When it comes to dog training, consistency is everything — and that starts with setting rules you’re actually willing to enforce. Don’t create boundaries that you’ll bend “just this once,” because to your dog, that one exception changes the entire rule. If you allow jumping sometimes, or ignore it when you’re tired, your dog learns that following commands is optional.
Clear, fair, and consistent expectations help your dog feel secure and understand what’s expected of them. So before setting a rule, ask yourself: “Will I stick to this every time?” If not, adjust it — because rules only work when you mean them.

09/24/2025

What is punishment?
Unfortunately, many people have disassociated what the meaning of punishment actually is.

Punishment is not a synonym for getting angry.
Loosing one's temper isn't the same thing as making a correction.
It’s letting our dogs know that we don't approve of their unwanted behaviors.

It’s important to establish a clear communication with our dogs to tell them what is correct and what is not correct behavior.

What happens when we ground our kids from their Xbox, phones, video games or hanging out with friends?
This is a form of punishment.

What happens when we discipline our children by s***king them because we gave verbal warning not to touch the boiling water on the stove?
Do we s***k out of anger and abuse?
Absolutely not! Toddlers don’t understand that the consequences for pulling down a pot of boiling water can result in a much more severe action.
The same logic goes into giving our dogs a correction.
Sometimes all physical form of discipline can mean life saving matters to someone who doesn't understand the way we communicate.

What would you do if your dog pulls you into oncoming traffic? Will you let go so there is no leash pressure and hope Fido doesn’t get run over? Or are you going to use the tools you have and give the leash a pop or snap to redirect and correct your dog?

Punishment is not abuse.
Dogs do not understand the thinking process like humans do, they simply can not reason in the same ways.
Remember, dogs are animals, not humans.
The way they communicate and learn is different from us.

Dogs are much happier once clear communication has been established of what they can and cannot do.

09/23/2025

"Falling into Focus"
4 week program on engagement, impulse control, and attention around distractions like leaves, squirrels, and holiday guests.

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🍁 Fall into Focus

» 4-Week Private Dog Training Program

Price: $350 total (4 one-hour sessions)

What’s Included:
✅ Four 1-on-1 private sessions at my location
✅ Customized training plan + weekly homework
✅ Focus & engagement games to help your dog tune in around distractions
✅ Lifetime email support for quick questions during the program
✅ Graduation photo

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✨ 🍁 Fall Into Focus!
Cool weather is here—make sure your dog’s manners are just as crisp.
My 4-Week Private Training Program builds attention, calmness, and reliability, all with fun autumn-themed games.
Spots are limited for October & November.
➡️ Message me today for more information and to reserve your dog’s fall session!

Training can also be customized for remote online sessions.

08/30/2025

Your reactive dog is not protecting you.

Your dog is actually feeling anxious, insecure and sensitive and lacks positive confidence. Dogs like this are trying to help themselves cope with stressful situations and end up doing so in forms of exhibits bad behaviors.

Let's face it. Living life with a reactive dog is never easy. It can be completely draining not only for you, but for your dog as well.

Too often owners find what they believe is a "protective natural instinct" over them from their dog is cute and makes owners laugh, make excuses for this behavior and brush it off.
They do this until the problem gets to be an overwhelming and consuming part of their lives and ends up getting out of control and out of hand. Pretty soon these dogs don't want to be out of sight from their owners. This leads to anxious behaviors and separation anxiety. The dog may constantly whine when crated or even as they follow their owner around and not having interaction or attention from them.
This often leads to stressful situations for both owner and dog. It's no longer cute, funny or enjoyable but a nuisance having dogs who constantly need and seek out attention. It makes daily house chores more exhausting because the dog is in the way or when crated paces, whines or barks the entire time. And if left alone unsupervised may even begin unwanted behaviors like soiling inside the house, chewing and destroying items and other destructive behaviors such as digging, counter surfing and dumpster diving. It's not because your dog is seeking out to be a bad dog, it is because they are trying to find a way to release the stress that is pent up and building.
It's not that your dog is giving you a hard time, your dog is HAVING a hard time.

Small dogs unfortunately get a really bad wrap for this so called "protective nature."
Owners tend to think that little dogs are not capable or able to, well be a dog and be well trained. They think these brilliant little dogs need to be babied and carried around and have the world brought to them on a platter.
Size has nothing to do with a dogs abilities and capabilities. Dogs will only be as well behaved and trained by how much time owners invest in them.
Dogs are not born understanding obedience or how to have good behavior and be well mannered. This is something we as owners must provide to training them.
Small dogs are not ornaments or decorations to be shown off in hand bags or just to have around because they are cute. They are animals with animal instincts and if left to their demise, will let those instincts take over because they don't know any better. If they are not trained to learn how to cope being alone, they will end up with anxiety that leads to separation anxiety. No matter how cute your tint pup is, it is still belongs to the animal kingdom. It's species is a dog and dogs have teeth. Nips and bites are never cute and should not be provoked to be cute. No matter what size a bite is a bite and it hurts! It can leave someone on the receiving end become fearful and anxious to be around the dog and if they are living in the same house, the dog picks up on this energy and learns that that person's fear can be used to keep them at a distance. A bite can also leave terrible marks and scars on the body. Aggressive behavior is never cute or something to be proud of.
Big dogs can be especially dangerous as they can do a lot more damage.

Did you know that in order to have a reliable protection dog you actually need years of training?
Some dogs can have that "natural ability" yes, however it needs to be a skill that is stable.
A good protection dog is actually a well behaved in society and public settings. They learn and understand basic obedience and commands the first time they are told to them. They have advanced obedience skillsets and amazing recall. They know how to release and leave items and are never anxious or pushy.

Dogs that tend to show the symptoms that I previously mentioned such as nervousness, anxiety and separation anxiety often begin with resource guarding food, toys and even their people. From there when left with no help and no training, the aggression gets worse.
Dogs do not want to be stuck in this mindset and trapped with all of these fears. They need help from their families to overcome the mental stresses they are facing. A dog would rather spend 10 minutes being taught hwo to properly manage and deal with stressor than live a lifetime living with them.
How much fun is it for your dog to suffer during thunderstorms or fireworks? How much fun is it for you? How much money is spent on medicating your dog from the vet or buying thundershirts or replacing toys on the daily because your dog had destroyed them due to trying to relieve their stress? These are all just bandaid solutions. Its a quick fix but doesn't solve the problem. And if storms pup up suddenly, you don't have enough warning and tike to medicate your dog in advance. And we all have those neighbors who no matter what day it is, like to light off fireworks.
Or how about big trucks that rumble down the streets?
Think about how you feel having to deal with daily fears of your own. Whether you are stressed financially and worrying about money, scares of spiders or bugs, have claustrophobia or other phobias.. The difference is, we as humans can work to try and talk ourselves down. We can process these things a little bit more mentally than our dogs can. Dogs don't premeditate. They live in the moment and react in that moment.
So our own personal phobias don't measure or compare to the way dogs suffer. Theirs is much worse. They are trapped.

If your dog is suffering, don't hesitate to get an evaluation scheduled for then. Message me today and get more information on how you can help your dog be the bestest boy or girl that they need to be and more importantly that they deserve.

*the picture provided is my chihuahua, Toula.
If you have been following me for some time, you may remember that in previous years I worked with an animal agency for roles in the entertainment world. Because of this I have had to train many commands and tricks and behaviors as well for some specific roles. One of these led to being able to show teeth and to look aggressive in order to play the part. Dogs on screen are not aggressive. It is a trained behavior that is treated like a game. In all reality these dogs are actually super friendly and understand that it is a part of their training.
Toula is 8 years old and knows so many tricks and obedience. This includes but is not limited to:
Sit, stay, place, jump up, down, give 5, sit pretty, smile, look, wave, long distance and duration work, hand signals and more.

Also teaching these specific things helps me to be able to create posts showing behaviors such as this. 🙂

08/27/2025

Wishing a Happy Birthday to the co-owner of Laurents Sirius K9 Direction, my hubby!
Happy Birthday Jordan Laurent!

08/27/2025

I just read a message about someone walking their dog and a couple walked by and asked if they could pet the dog. The owner responded, "No, she will nip." The gentleman refused to listen and reached out. The dog sniffed his hand, licked and gave a nip.

What is the moral of this story?

Sure we all like dogs. I personally like the quote
"I'm just here to pet all the dogs".
However, it is not always acceptable to pet strange dogs. Especially if the owner does not give you clearance to do so.
Does this mean the dog is vicious? Or that the owner should refrain from walking the dog out in public or rhink it's abuse to have the dog muzzled?
Absolutely not! Not to any of the above.
The dog may be working, have just finished work, is in training or perhaps an abused rescue (as was the case) who is learning how to handle a brand new world.

If the dog is on a leash and being kept away at a safe distance from the public and the handler handles the proper way as they pass by people on the sidewalk or such, then there is no reason for the dog to be kept at home. The only way a dog can over come their fear and or aggression is by learning how to handle daily situations. I think we can all agree that we need less aggressive dogs in this world, so please, rather than judging someones reaction to not letting you pet their dog, simply smile and say "Ok, thank you anyway." There is no need to debate owners who are taking proper precautions while out with their dog(s).

Today, it is not just children but adults as well who need to know and understand dog safety.

While the topic of muzzles was brought up, just because you see a dog wearing a muzzle, does not always mean that the dog is vicious. It could be because the dog will eat and pick up anything and everything it finds. Or perhaps it is being muzzle trained for certain reasons, not always because of aggression.
As long as the muzzle has been fitted properly, a muzzle is not an abusive tool.

08/26/2025

Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? So help you God...

Let us begin...
You have been brought before this page because your dog has brought a complaint against you.
Did you forget today is National Dog Day?
I have before me that your dog is upset that on this day they have not received their proper dues that you as an owner have the responsibility to.
The complaints that thr plantiff, your dog has brought before this page are as follows:
That you, the defendant, have not alotted extra playtime and attention today in order to help the plaintiff celebrate National Dog Day.
That you, the defendant, have not given any extra treats in order to help the plaintiff celebrate National Dog Day.

There is a bigger charge being held against that the plaintiff wishes to have addressed.
The plaintiff has filed this suit against you because the plaintiff, your dog, is tired of not being able to have the certain same rights as other dogs get.
These are as follows:
Being allowed to go on walks to certain places,
Being allowed to stay out of a locked room and also be ae to visit with Company when company comes over,
Being allowed to accompany the defendant on car rides that are not always just to go to the vet,
Being allowed to be more sociable with you around society,
Being able to have confidence through all the scary without having to be forced to take pills or wear sweaters during thunderstorms or fireworks.

The platiff has told us that they have the desire to be everything good, but a lack of training which is through no fault of their own, is what is keeping
them closed, shut down, fearful and carrying anxiety. The plantiff holds you, the defendant, accountable for their actions.
So I ask you...
Does your dog have all the training they need in order for you to avoid having a legal dispute brought into court?

The evidence is apparent.
It's time for counsel to lay the foundation.

Strive not just to be a success, but rather to be of value.
Laurents Sirius K9 Direction can represent you and show you how you can avoid having disputes with your dog. Message us today to learn more on how our Training Programs can be of value to you.

And don't forget,
Happy National Dog Day! 🐕❤️

08/25/2025

Our dogs deserve the very best in life that we are able to give them. This also includes proper training for them. So many dog behaviors are ignored and this leaves dogs locked daily in a mental prison. Whether its anxiety, fear, aggression, over excitement with pent up energy and more. What dog wants to live in a lifetime of fear and anxieties? What dog wants to be left out of family activities because they misbehave and can potentially hurt their humans by jumping up them causing a fall or being scratched up?
There is so much more freedoms we can open up for our dogs if we only invest in all of their needs.

Don't leave your dog trapped in their own mind causing them to make bad decisions, help them.
Message me for more details and information.

I am here to help you get your dog started in the right direction.

Remote training is available.

08/22/2025

Never feel ashamed for hiring a Dog Trainer. You don’t feel ashamed for sending your kids to school.
- Laurents Sirius K9 Direction

08/19/2025

It's Bark to School! 📚

It doesn't matter if you have a new 'student' or if your pup needs a refresher course.
At L.S.K9.D we have your basic curriculum covered!
Message us today for more information on how to register your pup.