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DK9 Training LLC Provides dog obedience training and behavior solutions with emphasis on positive reinforcement It wasn’t until I moved back to Mt. I currently reside in Mt. St.
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My name is Dawn Kettler and I have been working specifically with training dogs since 2018. However, my training career started back in 2009 as a zoo keeper at Busch Gardens, Tampa, working with lions, hyenas, lemurs and a variety of other zoo animals. I transitioned to the World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park, MO training a variety of birds of prey to be in bird shows and was also employed by Gran

t’s Farm to train and speak in their animal show. Olive that I began working with dogs. My training techniques stem from what I have learned from my time with exotic animals as well as from seminars and classes on dog training. My training methods focus on positive reinforcement and teaching owners the importance of setting a dog up to achieve success. Olive, IL with my husband, 2 daughters, 3 Australian shepherds, 3 cats, and 2 birds. Our dogs are all deaf and have learned their commands via hand signals. In our spare time we enjoy fostering and volunteering for the rescue, Speak! Louis, in which we focus on helping dogs with special needs as a result of merle-to-merle breeding. Continuing Education:
CCPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed) through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers
Karen Pryor Clicker Expo: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Aggression in Dogs Conference: 2022, 2023
Member of The Association of Professional Dog Trainers since 2020
Member of The Greater St. Louis Training Club since 2021
Volunteer/Trainer for Benld Adopt-A-Pet
Volunteer and foster for Speak! Rescue and Sanctuary since 2017
Certified AKC CGC Evaluator

Happy Veteran’s Day to all of those who served, humans and canine, we appreciate you!
11/11/2024

Happy Veteran’s Day to all of those who served, humans and canine, we appreciate you!

Why is the building lit green? For Operation Green Light!Operation Green Light is a nationwide campaign designed to show...
08/11/2024

Why is the building lit green? For Operation Green Light!
Operation Green Light is a nationwide campaign designed to show support to our nation's military veterans. It's always the week leading up to Veteran's Day and it's a way to let veterans know they are seen, heard, and appreciated as well as to raise awareness for the unique challenges many of them face. DK9 Training is proud to shine green for our military veterans!

Hello all! Wanted to share that response times may be a bit slower than normal and current clients might be hearing from...
22/10/2024

Hello all! Wanted to share that response times may be a bit slower than normal and current clients might be hearing from me regarding session changes. Our dog, Daphne, had TPLO surgery yesterday where they repaired her CCL (the human equivalent is the ACL) as well as her meniscus. Recovery is extensive and the first few days of post op require constant monitoring and icing. I’m lucky in that Daphne is not only amazing dog but an amazing patient as well. She’s been a champ.
I greatly appreciate your understanding as I divert my focus to Daphne’s care for a few days. Here’s some pics to illustrate our road to recovery!

Dog day at the St. Louis Wheel!
01/10/2024

Dog day at the St. Louis Wheel!

27/08/2024

Meet Stompy! A typical, spicy chihuahua who does not like strangers. Additionally, Stompy is not a fan of his ears being touched, even by his owner. This combination means getting Stompy to a vet appointment while keeping everyone safe is quite challenging. Sessions with Stompy consist of muzzle training in a more unique fashion. Here we created a system that allows his handler to use two hands to help Stompy acclimate to not only the muzzle, but also seeing and feeling hands above and around his head and sensitive ears. Stompy and his handler are doing phenomenal. We always want to muzzle train at the dog’s pace, not our own. We also want the muzzle and all training to be a pleasant experience for the dog!

Sometimes (a lot of times!) training involves thinking outside of the box to help owners reach their goals. This system is simply a tamper with a muzzle zip tied to it! We could have specifically built something for this but I personally find that the easier you make the process the more likely you are to practice and be successful. Check the comments for a few more videos of Stompy’s progress as well as his recall away from a distraction. In this case, peanut butter!

Edit to add: Stompy’s muzzle is currently too big. We are waiting on a better fitting model!

Happy National Dog Day from my favorite pack of dogs to yours!
27/08/2024

Happy National Dog Day from my favorite pack of dogs to yours!

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