Mk9 Dog Training

01/11/2025

11/12/2024

I am not teaching any new classes at this time. After knee replacement I hope to return.

08/31/2024

Mia is expanding her knowledge.
She is taking computer classes.

08/25/2024

Glenn checking on the employees, wondering why no work was getting done.

07/11/2024

Enjoy your summer adventures

06/05/2024

Don’t let your dog get overheated. Know what to do when you see it.

05/31/2024

Heeling off leash with your dog is like a dance

Focus on making the basics perfect. That is the mantra. I repeat in my head when it comes to dog training as well as everything else in life. We spent too much time looking at exploring difficult things without first perfecting the basics.

The focused heel is the basic of basics in dog training. It is also my very favorite exercise, the one I find the most beautiful, the most poetic, and the one that symbolizes the relationship between the handler and the dog. It is the one exercise you can do with a young puppy, while teaching him, and with a very old dog. It is the glue that cement the relationship Between the dog and human.

In my opinion, it takes forever to perfect this exercise and it is a skill you work on forever. Good thing I like doing it. 😆

So grateful to have Schmuley in my life. He is truly a godsend because he is infusing, joy, and fun back into my days. I love all of my dogs, and Shmuley is such a welcomed addition.



Grateful for the coaching of and

Thank you to Janet Caroline Brown for the awesome pic

05/30/2024

I’m back home and ready to schedule morning classes before the Georgia heat.
I had to put all classes on hold in May. If you’re ready to begin training in June contact me.
🐶 Agility
🐶 Rally

trainer

05/30/2024

Today’s practice - try to layer the teeter and red jump and get it right. Wheeeee let’s roll Z

05/28/2024

Don’t let anyone steal your JOY!
Be your dog’s biggest fan 🤩

05/26/2024

Here lately, I have heard too many horror stories of these “purely positive” trainers telling owners that their dog should be “behaviorally euthanized”. What is more ridiculous, and scary, is some of these owners are actually taking this advice and going through with it without seeking a second opinion from a more qualified balanced trainer for these situations.

If you, or someone you know, have been given the advice to put your dog down by any trainer; please do your due diligence and seek out a second opinion or other options. I promise you, MORE qualified trainers are out there and WE are willing to help!

The PP/FF people will stand on the rooftops and scream “stop the shock”, but will happily tell you to kill your dog because, as trainers, they are not equipped and knowledgeable enough to help you with the situation. Behavioral euthanasia is a real thing, but it’s not as common as some of these “trainers” are trying to make you believe.

💥Pet Training
💥Basic & Advanced Obedience
💥Behavioral Modification
💥Narcotic/Explosive Detection
💥Tracking
💥Fire Arms Detection
💥Protection Dog Sales

05/19/2024

If people don’t like you, it’s ok.
You only need to be concerned if dogs don’t like you

05/10/2024

All training classes are cancelled until June due to immediate family health issues

05/02/2024

If you’ve ever been interested in dog agility come on out to Reed Bingham State Park this weekend Friday- Sunday 8am-2pm.
Watch different breeds of dogs jump, weave and climb their way to a win on a timed course.
Valdosta kennel club agility

03/28/2024

It was a beautiful morning for Rally class at the park. Puppy Mishka is paying attention.
Southern Charm Bernese

03/04/2024

Not everyone can take in a foster but we can all give a little to feed a puppy.
Donating is easy through local pet stores, Chewy or you can deliver it yourself and visit a dog.