Herd K9 Training

06/12/2024

Teaching the “place” command in dog training is an essential taught in all basic packages offered at HerdK9. The ability for your dog to have a place to go and stay creates a calm and safe environment for everyone in the household.

Uses for “place” include:
-a safe place for your dog to go when answering the door
-a place out of the way while cleaning and vacuuming
-a safe place when having new people come over
-a safe place when young children and older adults are around
-somewhere for your dog to go while you are cooking and/or eating dinner
-a place to good for decompression time when coming home from a walk/training session.

The key to the “place” command is consistency and is for the benefit of both you, yours guests, and your dog and keeping everyone safe!

Reach out today to schedule a free 30 minute consultation and find out how we can train you and your dog to add this into your daily routine!

Caitlin Helfer
Professional Dog Trainer
Training in the St. Louis and St. Charles area
314-401-2764
[email protected]

08/27/2023

From day 1 to graduation Elwood has completed the puppy 3-week program. Introducing the basics, kennel training, and potty training. Congratulations Elwood!

08/23/2023

Is your dog driving you crazy with being stuck inside in this heat? Is your new puppy tearing up the furniture because they’re bored? These are all problems that have a pretty simple fix! Ask me how!

08/22/2023

The importance of a “place” or “climb” command is that when you have to work, your dogs know how to relax and behave. While Jynx, shows a great “place” command on top of the kennel she enjoys chewing on a bone and Tango prefers to lay in the kennel and enjoy a bone. Do you want your dogs to learn how to do this? Ask me how!

08/14/2023

Welcome this cutie to the 3- week training program! Week 1 has been more than successful. This little guy is on his way to becoming quite the standout. One week in and already learning a potty training schedule, kennel training, and basic obedience! Go Elwood!

07/17/2022

Meet our newest recruit Avery! Avery is a second pup in this household and is 8 weeks old and is already doing amazing with being lured into different positions!

07/14/2022

Do you have more than one dog? Does your dog struggling with pulling on leash when walking? Do you have to walk your dogs separately because they are too much to handle? Teaching a dog or puppy proper leash manners is an essential part of dog ownership. It allows you to safely walk your dog to go potty, exercise/mental stimulation, ability to run with your dog, ability to easily take your dog to the park/vet/groomer without fear of injuring yourself or your dog. Ask me how to get started in the training process today!

07/11/2022

The reality behind holidays and fireworks are the number of people and dogs affected by them. The holidays are now over, the fireworks are on sale, and they are still going off. When working with dogs, there are processes in which you go by that help dogs work through the anxiety of them and even then, there are times that it is not a fixable behavior but rather finding a way to manage. Are they worth the risk? Here’s a picture of Jynx with extensive damage to her snout and teeth from attacking her kennel, which has been the only safe place for her during fireworks. Rubbing the majority of her snout raw, chipping two teeth. All of which while in an anxiety kennel where she is typically very comfortable. Please take into consideration of not just those pets being affected, but the wildlife, the property of others, and those suffering from ptsd when you go and buy those fireworks.

07/09/2022

Do you like to spend time out on the water? Whether it is Kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, or boating desensitizing the movement of the water, the feel of a life jacket, and the water itself is important to the success in keeping you and your dog safe on the water! Contact me to find out how I can help!

07/08/2022

07/08/2022

Does your dog know how to recall off leash? Do you want to learn how to give your dog some freedom to run and play fetch in a non-fenced yard and be confident that they will come back? Contact me for more information!