Patron K9 Academy

21/04/2023

Loving how well Biggie is progressing in his board & train program 👏🏼👏🏼

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07/07/2022

Taking your pup on public outings & training with them is a fun way to test their focus & boost their confidence! 📈

Teach you dog that making good decisions & engaging with you (regardless of the environment) earns them rewards like love, kibble, or playtime. These positive experiences will result in a pup that’s eager for new adventures with you! 🌄

21/04/2022

🍉LUNA🍉 excitedly working through her commands! Practicing commands is very enriching for pups, is a great way to bond, & can be a lot of fun 🤩 We love incorporating play with training to keep our pups motivated & engaged 💡

20/04/2022

.world looking beautiful at the park during her board & train with us. Park trips, especially when they’re very active, are a great way to bond with dogs that may be nervous. Being very active helps them release dopamine & feel more confident 🌳🍃🌱

09/03/2022

🥊CANELO🥊 walking through Downtown LA displaying great leash manners, focus, & understanding of his commands 🏆
He started off as a very excitable & distracted pup that needed to reel in some of his energy 🌪
Pups that some may think of as “scary” can intimidate people with their excitement when in fact they just want to say hello to all of the people & dogs they meet 🦋
Training helps develop impulse control, manners, & ultimately results in a more relaxed & attentive pup 🤍

14/02/2022

Sharing our favorite kind of chocolate & wishing you all a wonderful & loving ♥️Valentines Day♥️
There’s no such thing as too much chocolate- Lois, Fred, & Zoey all agree 🥰💘🍫

02/02/2022

⚽️SIMBA⚽️ was an incredibly fun pup to work with! He is bright & eager to please (& play 🧸), so we’re glad that his dad trusted us with his training & care 🤍

One of the most vital aspects of a dog’s training is the time & dedication their family has once the training is completed 📚 Practice practice practice is always highly encouraged, but we understand that not everyone’s lifestyle is set to accommodate that 💼✈️ We offer discounted refresher courses for all alumni indefinitely & are always available to help in any way we can, no matter the circumstance 🥰

28/01/2022

At Patron K9 Academy, we work with dogs of all ages & sizes! 🐶💕
Here's KAI upon completion of his program. Not only did he learn all of his basic obedience commands, but he got a huge boost of confidence & made tons of friends along the way 🎉
Despite a cameo of a buddy of his, he stayed focused on his trainer ⭐️⭐️⭐️

25/01/2022

Meet 🍉LUNA🍉 this sweet Labrador puppy came to us in need of guidance & structure 🚧
While there is no ideal age for training, starting early is always a good idea! 💡It allows families to set a solid training foundation for their pup. We always include all family members in a dog’s training process, as their long-term success will rely on the continued effort from their entire family 💖

21/01/2022

Meet 🌱DEXTER🌱 when we first met him, he was highly nervous & even tried to run away as we approached. His anxiety made even short walks a challenge for his family.
Our aim was to socialize him 🦋, help him make positive associations with public instructions 👍, & overall boost his confidence through training 🏆
Our training programs are tailored to each unique pup & their family’s goals so we can achieve the best results for them ✅

13/12/2021

🥃WHISKEY🥃 having a blast during one of his final sessions with us ✅

His transformation was one of the most rewarding to be a part of! On his first day, he wouldn’t let us approach him & hid behind every plant & tree in the yard since he was so nervous 🙈

With some hard work & a lot of love- he really blossomed throughout his training 📈

It turns out he’s super fun-loving & high energy 🥰 he just needed a boost of confidence to thrive 🌱

07/12/2021

Meet ☠️REAPER☠️ this beautiful guy came to us to learn basic obedience & leash manners. Despite his close attachment with his family, he felt right at home with us 🏡🐾

04/11/2021

meet 🌞KAI🌞 this little guy came to us to work on separation anxiety, confidence building, potty training, & basic obedience. Not only did he do exceptionally well in his program, but he also made a new best friend 👯‍♀️
Swipe to see the inseparable duo! ➡️
Socialization is a great way to boost a pup’s confidence, & this friendship worked wonders for both of these boys 💙

02/10/2021

WATSON completed a 2-week board & train program with us ✅
We covered his fundamental commands (sit, down, spot, come, & implied stay). 🐶🧠
While these short programs cover on-leash obedience, some pups excel beyond that 📈
With dedication from families & continued practice, all dogs can continue seeing training improvement throughout their lives while also being more enriched ⭐️⭐️⭐️

06/09/2021

Meet 🥃WHISKEY🥃 this Jack Russel Terrier was really nervous & reactive, but training & socialization gave him a significant confidence boost!
On the first day, he was hiding from us & some pups, but by his last day, he was a social butterfly 🦋🦋🦋 & he made a lot of new friends!

05/09/2021

Luna was an intelligent & rambunctious puppy that loved working on her commands! We don’t typically promise to teach pups trick commands in 2-weeks, but this little one picked it up quickly! 🤓📚
Her love of training coupled with her entire family’s dedication to it surely set her up for success & we’re happy to have played a part in it 📈

27/08/2021

Everyday is around here 💜
This is Bando, one of the sweetest pups we’ve had the pleasure to work with! We hope that he, along with all of our alums, had an extra awesome day! 🐾 🦴 🐶

18/08/2021

Extended “spot” command practice ✅

Duration work (i.e., holding a command for an extended period) is incredibly beneficial for pups 📚

These types of exercises:
•Promote calm behavior
•Boost confidence
•Strengthen impulse control
•Are a great form of socialization (when done with friends)

While it may seem like a simple exercise, it requires continuous mental engagement from the pups & provides an opportunity for them to be rewarded for relaxing 😌

07/07/2021

💟MEMPHIS💟 was so much fun to work with since he's incredibly motivated! 💪
The challenge was getting him to focus with distractions & in public settings. Here he is after his 4-week program at Home Depot 🛠🤩

27/06/2021

This is 🍃SAGE🍃 we’re super proud of what she’s accomplished with us 🏅

This baby, unfortunately, has a history of abuse, so bonding with her & establishing trust was imperative 💞

Regardless of the pup’s history, we spend AT LEAST 2 days bonding with each of our board & train pups at the program's start. This period is imperative because it’s challenging (& no fun) for a dog to take direction from someone they’re not comfortable with. 🗺

After the bonding period, we get to work on simple commands to get them comfortable with the concept of training, & then we introduce the more complicated commands. 🛠

Our method allows us to be more productive during our sessions, creates a more enjoyable atmosphere for the fur-babies, & leads to pups that love to work on their commands 🐶🤍💼

10/06/2021

When we first met 💥GOKU💥 he barked & snarled at us since he was leash reactive towards people 📣🚩
It was a challenge for us to establish a bond with him, but after a few days of play & then training, he was a completely different dog. 💞

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Training is one of the best ways to bond with a dog (especially when hand feeding them). They start to look to you for play, praise, & food. This helps tremendously with boosting a dog’s confidence & mitigating unwanted behaviors.
Even at drop-off, pups we work with with continue to look at us to check-in. If we can achieve this is 2-4 weeks, families can do that & much more with continued practice with their pup 🐶 ⭐️

09/06/2021

Meet ⚜️WATSON⚜️ this big guy has energy that matches his stature 💪 He was very excited to greet new people so much so that he’d jump on them. He loves walks & would often try to lead the way 🗺
It was a true pleasure to work with him & his family- who was dedicated to ensuring his success 🏆

23/05/2021

This is 🚀LUNA🚀she was super loving & really bright! We primarily worked on her fundamental commands & leash manners (but also taught her a special trick🤠✨). Her family was super involved & invested in setting her up for success 🏆
We lay the foundation for a puppy to do great, but continuous practice, consistency, & dedication are what keep them excelling!

21/05/2021

This is 💟MEMPHIS💟 he is incredibly intelligent & confident! He lovesssss people, so much so that he wants to greet everyone he meets. Our challenge for him was to reel in some of his excited energy & teach him to focus 🔎✨
It's been a joy to work with him! 🤩🤩🤩

17/05/2021

MAX & NOVA working on their obedience side by side 👯‍♀️
It’s super important to have pups that not only behave individually but also around the other pups in the house 🏡
These two completed the 4-week program & even got to do some off-leash work! 🐾

16/05/2021

🏔MAYA & ROCKY🏔 completed our board & train program today! 🥇🥇
Beyond learning their fundamental commands, they are now able to go on walks together without pulling like crazy, understand boundaries/ don’t dash out of doors, & have developed more self-control overall.
We’re definitely going to miss these two 💞💞

16/05/2021

Meet 🏔ROCKY & MAYA🏔 these gorgeous Huskies came to us to learn fundamental commands🤓, establish leash manners😇, & just reel in some of their crazy energy 🤪
They’re intelligent, independent, & stubborn which makes training them that much more rewarding 🏆

05/05/2021

Meet 🧠MAX & NOVA🧠 these Belgian Malinois pups are confident, intelligent, & driven! With the appropriate structure & guidance, Malinois make AMAZING dogs.
We had the pleasure of working with them for 4 weeks 📚
Can’t wait to share how far they’ve come! 📈

29/04/2021

Trainer spotlight: Hugo
Favorite breed: American Staffordshire Terrier (but his personal pup is a Cocker Spaniel named Kisses 🐶💋 )
He has about 5 years of experience working with dogs 🐾
Fun fact: he’s a diehard Steelers fan 🖤💛

24/04/2021

The handsome brothers, 🎸JUDAS & OZZY🎸giving the trainers their full attention