Modern K9 Solutions

06/24/2025

Happy Birthday to Shawn!

We love our team!

06/24/2025

🚧 Exciting News from MK9S! 🚧
We’re expanding to Wentzville, MO and construction is officially underway! This next step allows us to better serve our amazing community and continue building powerful connections between dogs and their humans.

🐾 Group Lessons Update
To ensure a smooth transition, Group Lessons will be postponed until the Wentzville expansion is complete.
📅 If you currently have lessons on the calendar — don’t worry! Your scheduled private lessons will continue as planned.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the new space and appreciate your patience during this exciting time.

📧 Questions? Reach out to us at [email protected]
📞 Or call our main line: (314) 742-8386

Stay tuned for more updates and sneak peeks of the new facility! 🐶🏡

06/24/2025

As we wrap up our move from the Warrenton training center to the ranch we were pulling up the rubber floors and these two tiny hand prints from Savannah appeared.

Such a beautiful thing to come across from our build out almost 4 years ago.

Savannah was just over a year and many of you have seen her grow over the years, or even had the pleasure of her teaching a group lesson for you.

Always smiling when clients come in and knows many by name!

Truly a beautiful thing. We can’t wait to create more memories like this for years to come!

06/23/2025

Oooo weeee it’s a hot one today.

06/23/2025

🔥 EXTREME HEAT ALERT – PROTECT YOUR DOGS 🔥
Missouri is about to face a serious heat wave, and it’s crucial to keep your pups safe.

Here’s what you need to know:

☀️ Pavement Can Burn!
Blacktop, concrete, and even brick can reach over 140°F in direct sunlight — hot enough to burn your dog’s paws in seconds.
➡️ Test it: Place the back of your hand on the ground for 5 seconds. If it’s too hot for you, it’s too hot for them.

💧 Hydration is EVERYTHING
Keep water available at all times — in the house, in the car, on walks. Dehydration and heatstroke can sneak up quickly.

🚗 NEVER Leave Your Dog in the Car
Even with windows cracked, a car can become deadly in just minutes. Don’t risk it.

🌳 Walk Early or Late
Walk your dog in the early morning or late evening when the sun is low. Avoid the hottest parts of the day (11AM–5PM).

🐾 Watch for Signs of Overheating:
• Excessive panting
• Drooling
• Lethargy
• Vomiting
• Collapse

If you notice these, cool your dog down immediately and call a vet.

Our dogs rely on us to make the smart call. Let’s keep them safe, cool, and healthy through this heat wave. 🐶💦

06/22/2025

When Is It Time to Surrender Your Dog?

Let’s start with this: there’s no judgment here.

Life is complicated. Sometimes situations change — divorce, health issues, finances, new babies, or unexpected behavioral challenges. If you’re considering surrendering your dog, know that you’re not alone and you’re not a bad person for asking hard questions.

But surrendering should always be the last resort, not the first option.

Before rehoming or surrendering your dog, consider:

✅ Professional Training: Many behavioral issues (like reactivity, jumping, fear, or resource guarding) can be resolved or significantly improved with the right guidance.
✅ Medical Evaluation: Sometimes what looks like a behavioral issue is actually pain or discomfort your dog can’t express. A vet visit can make all the difference.
✅ Lifestyle Adjustments: Even small changes — more exercise, better structure, enrichment, or crate training — can radically improve your dog’s behavior and stress levels.

The truth is:
Most dogs don’t need a new home. They need a new approach.

And on a deeper level, a lot of this could be prevented by choosing the right dog for your lifestyle in the first place. Too often, people pick dogs based on looks, breed popularity, or impulse… not on energy level, temperament, or compatibility with their schedule.

So if you’re feeling overwhelmed, pause. Seek help. Reach out. There are options — and many dogs just need someone to believe in them, guide them, and give them a second chance before they ever need a new home.

Let’s do better — for the dogs, and for ourselves. 🐾

06/20/2025

Our clients dogs are the absolute best!

Long time client Zeppelin hanging with Elijah tonight!

How stinking cute is this!!!

Zeppelin came to us as a puppy years ago and we love his visits!

How can our family serve your family?

06/20/2025

Great game so far!!! Let’s go O'Fallon Hoots!!!

06/19/2025

Come out and see the team at Bark at the Park!

Raider will be taking to the field as the Bat Dog!

Today is Bark in the Park at Carshield Field! The Hoots willl be facing the Jackson Rockabillies at 6:35PM. ⚾🐶

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06/19/2025

Bark at the park today at the O'Fallon Hoots.

Game starts at 630!

06/19/2025

Success After Training Starts With YOU 🐾

Training doesn’t end when your dog comes home — it begins again… with you.

We’ve laid the groundwork. Your dog has new skills, structure, and understanding. Now it’s your turn to lead.

✅ Stick to the game plan. Your trainer gave you tools, routines, and expectations for a reason. Use them.

⏳ Be patient. Your dog is adjusting to a new environment and new rules — they need time and consistency to settle into the rhythm at home.

💬 Communicate clearly. Dogs thrive with clarity. Stay consistent with commands, rewards, and boundaries.

🧠 Keep practicing. Training is a lifestyle, not a one-time event. Repetition builds reliability and trust.

🏆 The most successful clients aren’t the ones with the “easiest” dogs — they’re the ones who follow through.

Want lasting results? Be the leader your dog needs — calm, clear, and committed.

You’ve got this. And we’ve got your back every step of the way. 💪🐶

If you can’t do these things then maybe you shouldn’t have a dog.