Mk9 Dog Training

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

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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.

03/02/2024

If you think you aren’t Mobil enough to do agility check this Friday inspiration!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/kuJTce4he38iN5H9/?mibextid=WC7FNe

03/01/2024

The best way to start the day. Private lesson with the cutest puppy!!!!

02/25/2024

Zorro and Surf must have really missed me. They were so excited to run with me in Tallahassee today that they both triple Qualified today! QQQ master standard, jumpers and FAST

02/15/2024

A fun game title with your dog. I love these for the dogs learning and building skills together.

Fetch them, roll them, dunk them, or balance on top of them… For all of our ball-loving dogs; this one’s for you! Earn your Pentathlon Series “Balls” title by demonstrating 10 tricks using a ball. This title challenges you to think about what behaviors your dog CAN do, and then transfer those behaviors to a new trick involving a hoop. A Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI) will evaluate your submission. Here’s a few ideas get to you rolling….

1. Paws up on a yoga ball
2. Circle around a yoga ball
3. Balance on top of a yoga ball
4. Muffin Tin Game with tennis balls
5. Ball Pit Game: Find the treat/toy hidden in a box full of balls
6. Catch a ball
7. Fetch a ball
8. Push a soccer ball
9. Find the hidden ball (like the “find hidden treats” game)
10. Backtrack memory game (retrace steps to find ball)
11. Shell Game / Cups and ball
12. Volleyball
13. Basketball
14. Flyball
15. Tidy up your toys; drop ball in toy box
16. Find your ball by scent
17. Bowling

https://domorewithyourdog.com/DogTricks/product/balls-title-pentathlon-series/

02/15/2024

For a good stay work it in different places

Clean Run Training Tip of the Month ✏️

01/24/2024

Piper at agility class after a 2 month break. She didn’t forget a thing! Go lines,
Wraps, circles with a wrap…
She said, “hold those cookies. I got this!”
Suzanne Tillman

01/20/2024

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/sxSJEvBeh3pmgbuE/?mibextid=PrsZJ7

01/11/2024

🐾🌲Tails and Trails 2024🌲🐾

Our Tails and Trails event is only TWO weeks away!! Have you bought your tickets yet?

There is so much to see at this event! Enjoy a variety of demonstrations from canine professional and their working dogs; Bring your four-legged friend and enjoy a leisurely hike around the beautiful grounds of Pebble Hill; And be sure to check out the incredible "Identity and Restraint: Art of the Dog Collar" Exhibition, our local artists and canine vendors!

Individual tickets, VIP bundles, and cooler passes available NOW on our website! Children 10 and under are free! Get your tickets here 👉 https://www.thomasvillehumane.org/store/p/tails-trails

01/10/2024

2 spots left in ⭐️ PUPPY CLASS
If you know someone with a puppy who may be interested please forward the information.
Class start date is January 18th 2024
Class time 11:00 am - noon
Open to dogs under 1 year old.
A great class to learn life skills, gain puppy confidence, socialization and have fun.

01/07/2024

Maureen Koepp good one to save for training

Speaking of challenging training courses, this Iwona Golab course has many training challenges all packed into a 25mx20m or 80'x65' space! The lines are surprisingly long I'm saving this one to setup in my yard in the Spring! I've put the link to her post in the comments. Here is the map with an imperial 10' grid overlaid by my Agility Course Master app for non-metric folk.

01/07/2024

Surfer Girl’s premier agility jumpers run at Greater Ocala Dog Club, Inc.

01/04/2024

JANUARY 2024 classes available for sign up!

Tuesdays 11am - Beginner agility. This is the class for you if you are interested in starting agility with your dog.
Tuesday 1:00pm - AKC Canine Good Citizen class. If you have taken a puppy class or basic obedience class this is a good class to improve those skills and earn the Canine Good Citizen title.

Thursday 9:30am - Rally class.
Thursday 11am - Star ⭐️ puppy class for dogs under 1 year old.

These are 6 week classes, one hour per session.
Cost $150.00
Email me at [email protected] for more information or to register for a class.

01/04/2024

It is time to get back to dog training classes! I’m looking forward to more fun pups and their owners in 2024!!!
If you contacted me about PUPPY class and haven’t heard from me please contact me again. I’m missing someone and can’t find your message.

12/23/2023

Who of my students or friends would like to lend a hand/paw and help do a demonstration in agility, Rally or tricks at Pebble Hill on January 20th?

It’s the Thomasville Humane Society’s Tails and Trails event to demonstrate the different things dogs can do! Last year they had Connie Cleveland, Revolutionary Canine and the working hound club to name a few.