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Connecting with K9s, LLC Darla Wardrip has been a professional balanced dog trainer since 2008.

We are a professional dog training facility that stops unwanted behaviors and teaches positive behaviors with rewards. Dogs are taught life skills and their owners are taught leadership via group lessons, private one-on-one sessions and weekly pack walks. We pride ourselves with the ability to create a training plan using tools that are effective for each individual dog and owner.

08/01/2025

Axl working on Place (back tied) while he plays with his reindeer, his favorite Christmas toy. I occasionally allow dogs to play with toys or chew on a bone while in Place.❤️🐾

08/01/2025

When you're in training at boot camp but have to let off some steam after each training session. BFFs Tyson and Dexter. Learning by playing.🐾❤️🐾 All training and no play makes these boys kinda cranky.

Rowan helped with 2 owner/dog teams that came out in the liquid sunshine for our pack walk this morning. We had a few go...
05/01/2025

Rowan helped with 2 owner/dog teams that came out in the liquid sunshine for our pack walk this morning. We had a few good distractions from other dogs and ducks at the pond for distractions. All 3 of our dogs either used to be or are working through leash reactivity. Everyone did awesome!❤️🐾

Join us for a Pack Walk!Saturdays10 amMeet in front of Tractor Supply CreswellPack Walks encourage dogs to migrate toget...
04/01/2025

Join us for a Pack Walk!
Saturdays
10 am
Meet in front of Tractor Supply Creswell

Pack Walks encourage dogs to migrate together without interacting face-to-face. Over time, walking together builds trust. A great activity for overaroused or leash reactive dogs.
Pack Walks are available to everyone. There is no appointment needed, just show up! We accept a $10 donation which goes to support our local rescue Connecting with K9s Rescue
Led by a professional trainer.
Training activities and training tips shared at our halfway point.
We ask that there be NO retractable leashes or nose to nose greetings. ❤️🐾
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The update that you've been waiting for...Axl fka Sterling is a foster fail. I tried to fight it but in the end, he stol...
02/01/2025

The update that you've been waiting for...
Axl fka Sterling is a foster fail. I tried to fight it but in the end, he stole my heart and my pack has accepted him. A Christmas present to myself. 😍🎁
He is almost 5 months old and is maturing into a really good boy. He is on his way to becoming a balanced boy with everything that he's learned so far. He just yearns to learn which is very appealing to me, among other things.
Stay tuned for updates from this boy. You'll no doubt see him everywhere in the future. ❤️🐾

Previous squirrel activity does not go unnoticed by Rowan. ❤️🐾
02/01/2025

Previous squirrel activity does not go unnoticed by Rowan. ❤️🐾

As we close the door on 2024 and look ahead to 2025, we are incredibly appreciative of the support of so many and the co...
01/01/2025

As we close the door on 2024 and look ahead to 2025, we are incredibly appreciative of the support of so many and the community we serve.
Most importantly thanks to the past and present devoted owners who work hard to make their dogs better versions of themselves each and every day.
Whether it's through private lessons, group classes or pack walks, we couldn't do what we do without all of your support.
Hears to a better year for all of us!
Thank you & Happy New Year! ❤️🐾

01/01/2025

Our first pack walk of 2025! Starting the year out right for our dogs. This is our 4th annual pack walk. 9 dogs brought their owners out for a drizzly walk. We talked about goals for our dogs in 2025. And that looks a bit different for each of us. Remember we are all on our own journey with our dogs and the process can be slow. Be consistent, set them up to succeed and you'll get there.
Let me know if we can help! ❤️🐾

Keep everyone safe!
01/01/2025

Keep everyone safe!

Join us for our New Years Day pack walk at Dorris Ranch, 10-11 am.$10 donation/family.We'll meet at the beginning of the...
30/12/2024

Join us for our New Years Day pack walk at Dorris Ranch, 10-11 am.
$10 donation/family.
We'll meet at the beginning of the bike path by the bathrooms.❤️🐾
Let's make this our largest New Years Day pack walk yet.
Invite your friends!
Come and share your New Years goals for yourself and your dogs for 2025.

Spa day for Mr. Sterling. He's such a good boy! His wish came true. He got a home for Christmas. Details soon. ❤️🐾
25/12/2024

Spa day for Mr. Sterling. He's such a good boy! His wish came true. He got a home for Christmas. Details soon. ❤️🐾

Everyone meet Dexter. He is here for a few weeks for training and while his owner secures a home for them. He can't be w...
23/12/2024

Everyone meet Dexter. He is here for a few weeks for training and while his owner secures a home for them. He can't be where his owner is staying because he is a bit too rowdy. He'll learn to have an offswitch while he's here, a solid recall and overall better manners. He's already making lots of friends. 🐾 And because he'll be active, he'll lose a few pounds too!
I prefer to work with owners like Dexter's that are really devoted to their dogs. They want to do what's best for their dog in order to keep them as the treasured family member that they are. Stay tuned.❤️🐾

23/12/2024
19/12/2024

What has Sterling been up to recently? Learning new things ofcourse! Peanut butter is super yummy and applying it to a lick mat then freezing it helps him savor it that much longer. Watch how he problem solves and steps on the mat to hold it still. Such a smart boy! ❤️🐾

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Axl working on Place (back tied) while he plays with his reindeer, his favorite Christmas toy. I occasionally allow dogs to play with toys or chew on a bone while in Place.❤️🐾 #pitbullsrock #lifeskillsfordogs #trainingisfun #lifeskillsfordogs #puppylife #lifewithdogs #trainingisalifestyle

When you're in training at boot camp but have to let off some steam after each training session. BFFs Tyson and Dexter. Learning by playing.🐾❤️🐾 All training and no play makes these boys kinda cranky. #trainingisalifestyle #lifeskillsfordogs #betheleaderyourdogneeds #friendsarefun #socializingatitsbest #lifewithdogs #Nononsensetraining #pnwdogtraining #oregondogtrainer

Our first pack walk of 2025! Starting the year out right for our dogs. This is our 4th annual pack walk. 9 dogs brought their owners out for a drizzly walk. We talked about goals for our dogs in 2025. And that looks a bit different for each of us. Remember we are all on our own journey with our dogs and the process can be slow. Be consistent, set them up to succeed and you'll get there. Let me know if we can help! ❤️🐾

What has Sterling been up to recently? Learning new things ofcourse! Peanut butter is super yummy and applying it to a lick mat then freezing it helps him savor it that much longer. Watch how he problem solves and steps on the mat to hold it still. Such a smart boy! ❤️🐾 #funwithdogs #lickmat #yummytreats #raisingadog #puppyshenanigans #trainingisalifestyle

4 different phases of the retrieve. Sterling is learning structured retrieving in the step 2. Step 1 - Learn how to retrieve. ✅️ Step 2 - Have your dog sit then retrieve. ✅️ Step 3 - Sit/stay, throw the item, once it's landed & still, then send to retrieve. Step 4 - Sit/stay, throw item, get eye contact, then retrieve. Stay tuned for his progress through steps 3 & 4. ❤️🐾 #trainingisalifestyle #funwithdogs #raisingadog #balanceddogtraining #lifeskillsfordogs #trainingisfun

Leroy & Susie are getting reacquainted. It's been a year since Susie has been here for a visit. You'll see alot more of her in the next month. 🐾❤️#friendsare fun #herdingdogs #lifeskillsfordogs #pnwdogtraining #balanceddogtraining

Sterling is back from his full weekend of a meet and greet event with his rescue Soul 2 Soul Animal Rescue And Sanctuary and spending the weekend with his brother. He is such a smart little guy. I hope his new family realizes how really special this boy is. 🐾❤️ #puppylife #puppytraining #dogtraininglife #raisingadog #balanceddogtraining #trainingisalifestyle #pnwdogtraining #oregondogtrainer

Out for a walk with Coco before it gets dark. I will definitely miss this little morsel when she gets adopted. She fits right in with my pack too well. For dogs that I really like I try to find fault in them so I won't fall in love. It's been super hard with this one! ❤️🐾 Come meet Coco at Mckenzie Feed Store on Saturday from 12-6. Soul 2 Soul Animal Rescue And Sanctuary

Sterling is available for adoption. Can someone I know please scoop him up so I can watch him grow up and see him regularly? Until he's adopted he will continue to learn new skills! Rain or shine! We won't get this day back. Let's make the most of it! ❤️🐾 Soul 2 Soul Animal Rescue And Sanctuary #lifewithdogs #puppylearning #puppylife #raisingadog

Does your dog have a high pack drive? Here's an example of a dog with a high pack drive. Introduction to water should be positive especially for puppies. Some sensitive puppies need to experience it on their own terms, maybe in a few different sessions. While others that are a little more confident, like Sterling, thrive on positive encouragement and I knew it would work since he has a high pack drive. Now if he were to start whining and fretting over what seems like a simple task, I would not have encouraged him with my voice like this. I would have gotten another dog that likes water to help him see that it's no big deal and encourage his pack drive to come out more. Know your dog!❤️🐾 Soul 2 Soul Animal Rescue And Sanctuary #creatingskills #packdrive #lifeskillsfordogs

Look what Sterling is learning. He can retrieve pretty good now. When I'm teaching a fun game like this we keep it positive, mix up the strategy to keep his interest and make sure he wins alot. And if we mix a little impulse control and obedience in there that works too! And I let him win it at the end. His little trot is so cute. He was expecting more. ❤️🐾 Soul 2 Soul Animal Rescue And Sanctuary #itsfuntolearn #funwithdogs #lifeskillsfordogs

Sterling is learning what it means to migrate with a pack of dogs.(Offleash and onleash) He will learn valuable life lessons from my pack, even if it is for a short time that he's here until he finds his forever home. Socializing with the big dogs. ❤️🐾 #lifeskillsfordogs

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