Adventure K9

29/04/2024

It's a beautiful day for some down-stays at the park 🤩

25/04/2024

Welcome little Bella!

23/04/2024

Field trips are a great way to proof known skills, challenge with new distractions, and introduce your dog to new stimuli.

17/04/2024

TBT to a nice little demo with my buddy Duke on how to safely deliver treats to your pup without worrying about sharky teeth on your fingertips. 🦈🐶

11/04/2024

Happy National Pet Day!

We might be partial to the canines in your life, but we want to see all your awesome pets!

Share your pet pics in the comments below!

09/04/2024

06/04/2024

We've been busy working on putting a few things in motion and completely forgot to post a big milestone. ADVENTURE K9 has officially been in business for 5 years! Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years as clients, colleagues, mentors, and cheerleaders. 🧡💛
We can't wait to see what the next 5 years have in store!

28/03/2024

Happy Spring everyone! Warmer weather means Group Parkour Class is coming back! First session set to start Sunday, April 14th!

We have just a couple spots left for the first round of classes, so let us know if you'd like to jump in on some parkour fun! Classes will be a small group setting where you'll learn the fundamentals of dog parkour and practice skills that you can take anywhere.

26/03/2024

OK Colorado! I'm hoping someone in our network can help...Frankie the Chihuahua needs a new foster home. He's easily overwhelmed and needs a low-stress and experienced foster home. Please reach out to POSO Dog Rescue if you know someone who would be a great fit for Frankie

25/03/2024

Welcome, Sonny!

24/03/2024

represented us well on Friday. She's pooped, but luckily, we've had some stellar pups from to demo today and more tomorrow.

Come by to say hi at the Longmont Home Show 11:00-4:00 on Sunday!

21/03/2024

Come see us this weekend! Learn more about our training programs and partnership with POSO Dog Rescue , and enjoy the show!

Free entry for all!

07/02/2024

Meet Rosie! A sweet girl with a sweet family who wants to get everyone off to a great start in their new lives together. It's never too early to start with good habits ❤️

01/02/2024

The art of doing nothing: something some dogs need help learning. For a big, excitable dog like Zeus, learning to settle in his own is important. Here he is practicing his behavioral down protocol. I'm not sure how that first position was comfy (yes, he's on two levels), but that's OK! 😂

25/01/2024

This big handsome boy is Zeus! Full of energy and not much "chill", we're working on personal boundaries and creating an off switch. He's already a good boy learning "Place" 😎

24/01/2024

Cases of poor genetic temperament aside, so much of gnarly puppy behavior is a result of being over-tired and over-stimulated. Your puppy should be getting 18-20 hours of sleep per day...that's 4-5hrs of TOTAL awake time in 24hrs! And passing out on the floor is not the same as a dedicated, quiet, undisturbed crate nap. You put your baby in a crib for a good nap because you know it's better rest than passing out in the playroom...do the same for your pup and the difference in general disposition should be noticeable.

Tired.
Your puppy is tired.
The most common call I get for puppies is that the puppy gets out of control at times, and is biting the owners. I used to laugh and think "how could a tiny puppy be such a tyrant?". But then I saw it, time and again. It's not hard to fix. Typically ignoring the puppy won't stop it, squealing OW won't stop it, holding the dog's mouth shut won't stop it, and for sure the stupid alpha roll won't stop it.
You let the puppy get far, far too tired and didn't put it up, then it gets all wound up. Puppies need 20+ hours of sleep a day. Get your puppy out of the crate or exercise pen, potty it, feed it if needed, and play with it for a bit. Then put it back in the crate. If the puppy falls asleep within 5 minutes it was tired. Let puppy sleep an hour or two then get it out again and repeat the cycle. Puppies shouldn't be left out to get all worked up, and practice pottying in out of the way places, and shred your possessions. Put the puppy up. A lot of the nipping will just go away as the puppy matures. If you're in Dallas Fort Worth area and you need a plan and help with your new puppy contact me.

16/01/2024

Walter and Honey looking so cute! These two are doing great in their day training programs!

01/01/2024

Happy New Year! We hope your 2024 will be filled with many fun adventures

#2024

25/12/2023

Merry Christmas from our pack to yours

17/12/2023

Progress is never linear. Give grace to yourself and your dog, and look for the upward trend, rather than expecting immediate "fixes" 🫶

🤍📈🤍

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17/12/2023

A good read.

🚫 Essentially, stay away from rawhide and cheap, artificially colored/ flavored treats

🎀GOOD items: freeze dried whole animal parts (pizzle, trachea, etc) and limited ingredient treats.

Every holiday season there are many exciting looking treats and chews marketed to include our dog we love so much in our holiday celebrations. However, the majority of these cheap treats are "gifts" that are actually wrapped up veterinary bills and long term health damage.

I could type a never ending list of products and brands I would not trust for my own dogs to eat but for now we will start with my top 2 of my Naughty List!

Link to blog post below! 🎄

https://www.wooferwellness.com/post/christmas-dog-treat-naughty-list

28/11/2023

It's Giving Tuesday, and if you're looking for a worthy cause to donate to, POSO Dog Rescue is just that! This organization is doing amazing work to give overlooked dogs another chance at the best life possible. And their partnership with local trainers means these dogs are being set up for success from the moment they are placed in POSO's hands. Let's help them help more dogs ❤️

25/11/2023

More information on the mysterious canine respiratory illness popping up around the country.
We suggest taking precautions such as avoiding dog parks and doggy daycare, be sure your dog is up to date on vaccines, and if you need to board, please ask the facility what precautions they are taking as well. And of course, if your dog starts coughing, keep a close eye on them and contact your vet.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/mystery-dog-illness-respiratory-what-know-rcna125992?fbclid=IwAR1PiQ8GFZAbp0slnkPPSHfe6DS17mU1vv4ZuQ-LHmjMJall4D54SICp0fs

Scientists at the University of New Hampshire may have identified a pathogen that has sickened possibly thousands of dogs and killed some of them across the country.

22/11/2023

From our family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

09/11/2023

⚠️ All Victor Dog Food has been voluntarily recalled ⚠️

Keep up with VICTOR company news, formula updates, events and so much more.

09/11/2023

⁉️ Is your dog ready for Nana & Company visiting this Thanksgiving?
Worried about Fido jumping on guests, stealing turkey from the table, or what to do what to do with the dog while the house is hectic?

⚠️ Reach out NOW to get a jump start before the holiday season is upon us!

🗓 We have a couple openings next week to get you started!

📩 Message us directly or send an email to [email protected] to get your training scheduled

31/10/2023

HAPPY HOWL-O-WEEN! 🎃🐶

We hope your family enjoys a safe and fun evening! Remember to keep your pup safe, secure, and comfortable this evening 🧡🐶💜

30/10/2023

HOWL-O-WEEN Safety Tip # 5: People often MISS their dog's communication of stress! 🫣

⚠️Tolerating ≠ Enjoyment

We love our pups and want them to enjoy the things we enjoy, yet we sometimes overlook subtle signs from our dogs that they may not be enjoying the activities as much as we are.

🐶Stiff body language, being extra amped up or on high alert, attempting to leave the room/area, looking "pitiful" in their costume (this is avoidance behavior), disinterest in hanging with everyone, etc... If you notice your dog acting "off", consider giving them a break from the costume and activities, and give them a safe and comfy spot to decompress. Your pup will thank you! 🐶😉

29/10/2023

HOWL-O-WEEN Safety Tip # 4: Candy can make your dog very sick!

🍬🍫Consuming candy and/or their wrappers will give your dog a stomach ache, at a minimum.
❌Chocolate, especially semi-sweet and dark chocolate, can cause more serious GI upset, and even neurological or heart problems.
❌Xylitol, a sugar substitute (sometimes call Birch Sugar), often found in sugar-free candy and gum, is HIGHLY toxic to dogs in small amounts and can cause seizures or even death.

🐶Keep your dog safe this Halloween and keep ALL candy out of paws' reach, especially when kids are sorting through everything and have things scattered about!