Graham’s K9 Training

25/04/2025

24/04/2025

Let them figure it out.

Let them be dogs.

If you want it bad enough, you will overcome everything!!

24/04/2025

Time to get those puppies out!! We’ve had:

Nail trimmed
Desensitizing to loud sounds, different surfaces, and working on recall (coming to a whistle = food)

Today we are going to sit outside for a bit and listen to the lawnmowers, watch cars and walkers pass by, and enjoy the…

GREAT OUTDOORS!!🐾☘️

We’re also teaching the cat some outside boundaries, too!😂😂

23/04/2025

Been seeing TONS of familiar faces while hanging with Steve, Kylie, and the pups at The Doggie Den.🤙🏼🥹

Not going to lie though, seeing how they have aged pains me. It’s like not seeing a person for a prolonged period of time. Then once you reconnect, you feel like you missed out on so much of their life.

I remember Sadie very well. Her brother Bob was another great dog. Sadie might be a little more white in the face but she is still that happy girl I remember from so long ago…Happy our paths crossed again, Saiders!!🐾☘️

23/04/2025

Not the whole gang but…watching dogs figure it out without any human interaction is fascinating. “jessi” the dog that ends up climbing the stair to get food figured it out. Sometimes - you have to let your dog figure it out. Instead of constantly saying “it’s okay” when scared, just sit back and watch. I’ve seen people BEG their dog to drink out of a foreign water bowl because their dog was panting. Understandable assumption but believe me, if your dog is thirsty, they will drink. In this video, if you’re hungry enough, you will figure out a way to eat.

23/04/2025

We love some good tired pups!!🐾🐶

22/04/2025

Having fun in the sun!!!🐾☘️🤙🏼

Free evaluations, tons if fun pools and shade to cool off!! Get the dog off the couch and into the party!!☀️

20/04/2025

Well Easter is off to a real 💩 start….🐾☘️

20/04/2025

Happy Easter!!!🐰

As the vacation season is about to begin, keep The Doggie Den in mind!! Steve goes and lets all the dogs out, even at midnight!!

“After midnight, we’re going to let the pups out…” or whatever Clapton said..🐾☘️

18/04/2025

Was a fun day yesterday! But everyday is a fulfilled day with doggies and beautiful weather!!🐾☘️

18/04/2025

Exciting news!!🐾☘️🐾☘️

☀️We have 2 spots remaining for our basic obedience class! Starts May 1st at The Doggie Den!! 5:30-6:30. It’s always a great time!!🤓

☀️Our Private Program is still 10% off for the month of April!! Pool parties and BBQs are right around the corner! These are moments enjoyed by all parties when you have a well behaved pup!

☀️PACK WALKS ARE BACK!!! By popular demand, we will be restarting the pack walks!! For those that didn’t join us a few moons ago, we will be meeting at the best pet store EVER, Three Tails Parlor and Pantry of Waterloo and walk around the Loo! Oh - ITS FREE!!

Tons of fun stuff to do in the sun!!!🐾☘️🐾☘️

15/04/2025

We have some OG’s in group today!!🐾☘️🐾☘️

Do you see your pup? If not, you’re missing out!!

Why you are staring out of the office/car window thinking, “man I wish I could be outside in this beautiful weather...”

Your pup is thinking the same thing!!🐾🤙🏼

Free evaluations for daycare for the whole month of April!! Who knows, you may run into me! (Especially if it’s a Tuesday!!🐾☘️🐾☘️)

14/04/2025

Start them sooner rather than later!🐾☘️

Whether you just brought home a puppy or an older dog, it’s best to start training ASAP! This includes finding a groomer, vet, trainer.

I have consulted with people who were not obtaining their dog for a while. Typical questions/answer are:

Who is a good vet? We are fortunate to have many great vets/staff/clinics in our area. Call around, set up some time to meet the staff and Doctors. Similar to human Doctors, some vets may approach something like diet/nutrition or surgical procedures differently.👨🏻‍⚕️👩🏻‍⚕️

Where should we take our dog for boarding/daycare? Monroe county has fewer options compared to the number of local animal clinics but we do love what is going on at The Doggie Den. However - just like clinics, take a tour. You should see everything. It shouldn’t be excessively loud or stink (but be mindful because dogs can be loud/gross!!🤢). Our friends at Traveling Tails Inn offer a different style of services where all boarding dogs are in daycare for the entirety of the day.

What kind of training do we do? We have our group class and the private program. Both have benefits BUT there are a few trainers in the area that offer Board and Train programs. It’s not my style and the only question I would ask the trainer/company: are you licensed through the state (Department of Agriculture) and insured? Not hard to do but this is important for safety reasons.

When hiring a trainer, groomer, vet, dog walker, whatever: they should make you feel comfortable. Is my personality for everyone? Nope. And that is okay. Any of these professions should be 100% honest with you. Even if you may not like what you’re hearing, I ask every client to always keep an open mind. We help eachother create a better dog and a healthier relationship.

Creating that is a lot easier if you start them sooner rather than later!!🐾☘️