Pacwestk9

Pacwestk9 Dog Training, Behavior Modification, Obedience, Scent Detection, Sport Dog, Tacoma Washington

Working Dog, Pet Training, Dog Obedience, Dog Training, Behavior Modification, Socialization, Scent Detection, Big Dogs, Small Dogs, We Train Them All, Tacoma Washington, Sport Dog,

10/12/2025

GROUP CLASS IN FULL EFFECT! 💪🐾

This is where all your training pays off time to show the progress you’ve built through consistency, structure, and leadership.

Dogs only progress with consistency!!
Training doesn’t stop when class ends it’s a daily habit.

They need challenges, big and small, with a win at the end of each scenario. Most of those learning moments happen right outside your front door, and others start right inside your home.

Training is constant.
Over time, it becomes second nature, a language we use to communicate with our dogs through both the good and the challenging moments.

The key?
Teach, stay consistent, and build a strong foundation before pushing your dog’s threshold or proofing behaviors.

If your dog has had leash imprint training, that skill sticks for life. From there, you can explore, teach, and grow together anywhere you go. 🌎🐕

At PacwestK9, we train for control, clarity, and connection — the foundation of a balanced dog and a confident handler.

🔥 Drop a comment if you’re putting in the reps every day!

10/08/2025

🐾 Thanos — 16-Month-Old Doberman Looking for His Person 🐾

Meet Thanos, a 16-month-old intact Doberman with a big heart and an even bigger love for the outdoors.

He’s human and kid social, dog friendly, but can be selective with other intact males when free roaming. On leash, he’s respectful and easy to handle.

His favorite pastime? Bird-watching. Seriously Thanos could sit and watch birds for hours (it might just be his kryptonite 🐦😂).

He’s E-collar conditioned and has a solid foundation in basic obedience:
sit • down • heel • come • get into heel • place

He’s also been tested for protection work and will alert/bark naturally, but he’s still green — a great blank slate for someone who wants to build on that potential.

Ideally, I’d love to see him with someone active, maybe a female who hikes, camps, or travels solo. Thanos would make an amazing companion and natural guardian for the right person.

If you’re looking for a loyal adventure buddy with great structure and temperament, Thanos might be your guy.
👉 Message me for more info or to set up a meet.

My heart goes out to Charlie Kirk and his family. This is such a devastating loss. Nobody deserves to lose their life si...
09/11/2025

My heart goes out to Charlie Kirk and his family. This is such a devastating loss. Nobody deserves to lose their life simply for engaging in respectful debate and conversation.

Charlie had strong convictions that made me pay closer attention to what was happening in the world. He challenged the narrative and pushed me to think more critically about decisions that could impact my family’s future.

My prayers are with his wife and two young daughters during this unimaginable time.

When conversations can no longer be had, that’s when things begin to fall apart, narratives go unchecked, and what’s left is rage without wisdom.

He was one of a kind, and there will never be another Charlie Kirk.

Bringing out the best in working dogs, that’s what I live for. 🔥June was wild, in the best way.4 trials. 4 teams. 6 titl...
07/01/2025

Bringing out the best in working dogs, that’s what I live for. 🔥

June was wild, in the best way.
4 trials. 4 teams. 6 titles.
Everyone showed up, gave it their all, and left it all on the field. Couldn’t be prouder of what this crew accomplished.

Let’s run it back:

🔥 Natalie crossed the border from Canada and delivered. Her dog took High in Trial, High Obedience, AND High Protection. I stepped in for protection work to fine-tune some key detail and Margaux rose to the challenge. This team has made incredible progress in record time.

🔥 MJ went double-duty: one IGP trial, and one American Schutzhund.
She and Mia earned IGP1 and AS1, snatching High in Trial and High Protection at both.

Her powerhouse male, Vali, made a comeback after a bite work hiatus and still took High BTX. These Luna-line puppies continue to impress with their resilience and drive, they don’t play around.

🔥 Evan crushed it in Montana, earning his PSA1 with Dooma, taking high distinction in obedience, and delivering a commanding performance in protection.
With a dog as serious as Dooma, control is everything, and this team brought both clarity and power to the field. Much respect.

🔥 Ariana stepped into the ring for the first time with her young dog, Rutabaga.
First trial, PDC title earned.
Three new decoys and Rue didn’t flinch. Clean, committed bites the whole way through.
A new fire’s been lit in this team, so proud of the work and the mindset shift that came from this one, and I can’t wait to see what’s next.

To all of you: thank you for trusting me with your dogs and bringing your all.
This is what it looks like when potential gets unlocked.
Only direction to go from here is 🚀

Protection work isn’t just about handing out bites.
It’s about reading a dog’s temperament, delivering the right pressure, and offering feedback that actually builds the dog.
Anyone can wear a sleeve or a suit but not everyone can make a dog better.

As a first time dog handler having to learn all three phases of the sport, the countless hours in training, constant pla...
05/18/2025

As a first time dog handler having to learn all three phases of the sport, the countless hours in training, constant planning, troubleshooting, and life sacrifices, this team finally hit the field and put it all together.
Mj showed up calm and collected and put up a pretty nice performance handling her dog.

One major handler error in tracking which was costly and I’m sure will never happen again.
The emotion was still there in tracking, obedience, and especially protection which is what I wanted to see.

This trial allowed us to see the things that we need to work on and sharpen but over all I’m proud to see the fruits of our efforts.
MJ walked away with High in Trial, High Tracking, High Obedience, High Protection, and Helpers Choice!

Even if the process seems long and tedious, you must trust it!
Congratulations to MJ and Mia!

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