Phalanx K9 Modular Dog Training

Phalanx K9 Modular Dog Training Foundation Style Dog Training and consulting: Specializing in Dog Behavior, Obedience, Aggression and Real Protection work. We're here to help.

At Phalanx K9 Modular Dog Training, we believe your dog deserves personalized training tailored to their unique needs. Our training doctrine is Foundation Style Dog Training (FSDT), otherwise known as a form of Cynopraxis Training. This type of training is based on the fact that a dog will be more willing to perform more desired behaviors if it has a close bond with the owner asking for them and

knows they will be rewarded fairly. Improving your bond with the dog while improving the dog's quality of life. When they trust in their owners leadership and learn that their owners have their best interests at heart. It builds a strong obedience foundation through good leadership combined with obedience in structured commands. Essential for advanced training success, a solid obedience foundation and trust with the handler ensures control and reliability. Whether your new puppy needs basic house manners, your older dog needs a refresher on obedience skills or, you are dealing with a serious aggression issue. For behaviors requiring more attention, we offer insight to leadership and Behavioral/Genetic Management. Using data from scientific studies of submission and dominance of wild/captive wolves, and our FSDT Pyramid (See Below) we troubleshoot and pinpoint the exact cause of behavior problems and work with the owner to develop effective leadership and management plans. We never turn any dog away or deem them "Untrainable", even those facing challenges like aggression or fear, even the most extreme cases. Our humane, effective methods adhere to LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) principles. We teach Aggression Management, Leadership and Control through ethical practices. Our experienced trainers will build trust and respect with each dog and handler, tailoring training to individual needs. Unlike other trainers who use illegal and dishonest "Force-Free" marketing tactics, who rely solely on abuse of food rewards or, trainers who use harsh "yank and crank" methods and heavily unfair use of a E-Collars, we will maintain excellent business/ training ethics, transparency and fairness throughout the entire process with the client and the dog. We also provide Advanced Training/Consulting to Dept. of Defense, Homeland Security, Police K9 Teams, ADA Service Dogs and Personal Protection Training, equipping dogs with real protection skills. This training gives dogs an outlet for their natural instincts without making them aggressive, while also boosting their confidence, even those dogs with already existing aggression issues once we get the obedience/leadership in check. Regardless of your dog's breed, age, size, or temperament, we tailor comprehensive modular training plans to help you become a confident leader and build a healthy relationship with your canine companion. We pride ourselves on maintaining 110% transparency and strong ethics throughout the entire training process and from our clients as well. There are no snake oil sales here, we have been able to rescue, provide management solutions and rehabilitate many dogs with extreme or complex behavior or aggression. Code of Conduct for Phalanx K9 Modular Dog Training Staff and Clients

1. Purpose
This Code of Conduct establishes a framework for ethical behavior and professionalism among the staff and clients of Phalanx K9. Our objective is to ensure a safe, respectful, and healthy training environment for both staff and clients, as well as their dogs.

2. Professionalism and Respect
• Treat all clients, colleagues, and dogs with respect and dignity.
• Communicate openly and professionally, valuing each client’s input and concerns.
• Maintain a professional demeanor during training sessions and consultations.

3. Commitment to Dog Welfare
• Prioritize the well-being and safety of all dogs entrusted to our care.
• Employ humane and ethical training methods in accordance with LIMA (Least Intrusive, Minimally Aversive) principles.
• Discourage any practices that could harm the physical or psychological well-being of dogs.

4. Integrity in Training Practices
• Ensure honesty and transparency in all training methods and communications with clients and staff.
• Avoid making misleading claims about training outcomes or dog behavior.
• Base training practices on scientifically validated methods and research.

5. Leadership and Education
• Educate clients on effective leadership and behavior management techniques.
• Foster a trusting relationship between dogs and their handlers through consistent communication and support.
• Tailor training programs to accommodate the unique needs of each dog, focusing on enhancing the bond between owner and pet.

6. Confidentiality and Privacy
• Respect client privacy and maintain confidentiality regarding personal information shared during training.
• Ensure that all client information and training data are securely stored and protected.

7. Ongoing Professional Development
• Engage in continuous professional development through workshops, seminars, and training sessions relevant to Foundation Style Dog Training and/or Cynopraxis.
• Stay informed about the latest advancements in dog training and behavioral science, as well as the latest fraudulent, misleading, or unethical practices.




8. Community Engagement
• Build positive relationships within the community by promoting responsible dog ownership and training.
• Participate in community events and educational programs to advocate for Foundation Style Dog Training and/or Cynopraxis practices.

9. Reporting Violations and Accountability
• Encourage staff and clients to report any unethical practices or violations of this Code, ensuring a safe reporting environment.
• Establish a clear process for reviewing and addressing concerns, fostering a culture of accountability and fair determination based on factual considerations.

10. Enforcement of the Code
• Recognize that violations of this Code may result in disciplinary action, including the possible termination of services.
• Phalanx K9 reserves the right to update this Code as needed to maintain high standards in dog training.

*Please note that exceptions to the rules may be made depending on the situation. We have realistic expectations that staff and clients will exercise profound judgment.*


Signature Upon Agreement:

Client/Staff Member Name: ___________________________________

Date: ___________________________________

UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP:why is it important vs just exercising your dog constantly to the point of exhaustion?Well simp...
03/19/2025

UNDERSTANDING LEADERSHIP:

why is it important vs just exercising your dog constantly to the point of exhaustion?
Well simply if you you’re having behavior issues in the household it can be a result of you dog self advocating because they get too much or too little of a resource they desire. For example of access to resources important to a dog:

Affection
Play/work
Food
Resting places
Outdoor access

(Items such as toys are included in play category)

It’s not a crime to love your dog, but Too much or too little of these things can cause a plethora of behavioral issues and you may not even notice it. Your attitude might be “well the dogs being a jerk” and we as humans will assume that but understand that they’re animals and they have needs too. We have to provide but not entitle. Exercising a dominant dog that gets aggressive over strangers coming onto the property without providing leadership is just going to make a dominant dog that’s in better shape…

03/09/2025

Dominance/ Leadership aggression in the pack and predatory aggression/ resource guarding:
Now assuming this dog was just out and about and attacked a random child, yes I would consider this assessment to be a possibility, but I need a lot more information, what if this was the owner? Mom shielding the child and being allowed to do so kind of paints a different picture and makes me believe that it’s the owner/pack member.
Sometimes when you have a very dominant entitled dog that basically owns the house. And is entitled to everything. They’ll actually attack pack members for leaving their territory or the house. It’s rare it gets this extreme and anyone coming near trying to help the person, he’s being dominant over that person and not letting anyone near them. Not necessarily predatory aggression. It’s most likely leadership and dominance aggression. (First rights to a limited resource) according to the dog. I would need a lot more information to know that this is exactly what’s going on, but this is my educated guess based on experience and my opinion. Considering it’s a Rottweiler (guardian breed) thats a more dominant dog, this would be considered normal behavior for a dog that assumed the leadership role based on a sense of entitlement and lack of providing by the owner. All behaviors exhibited by this dog I would consider a natural behavior consistent with ethology.

02/21/2025

Can a health issue cause aggression in a dog? The short answer is yes. This is Kai, a German shepherd dog that does not like to be pet very often or interacted with at times. We found that these eye worms (parasitic ocular nematodes) are part of the issue that’s causing some aggression towards the owners due to inflammation and irritation which was causing some pain. This is a clients dog that they thought for a while was just having an allergic reaction when it was in fact a parasite. They look like little angel hair pastas floating around. 🤮 it just goes to show sometimes aggression is caused by a health issue and I will always address that first before I even get into leadership or training plan. I have not seen any cases of this parasite until now. These worms are transmitted through the bite of infected flies or mosquitoes that carry the worm larvae. These parasites can cause serious eye damage if left untreated. Ivermectin can be used as a treatment or preventative , but the worms also need to be removed by a veterinarian in some cases. These worms are more common in Asia and the western Pacific states, but lately I’m hearing that these are becoming more and more common on the east coast.

02/19/2025

So I would do neither….He’s biting the leash because he wants to play tug. Satiate Those drives. Satiate those drives. That’s what pits like to do.

02/14/2025

Training in real protection aggression with a dog that’s In a defensive drive.

02/11/2025

Teaching the dog how to play tug but also teaching her how to bite on command and out on command.

02/09/2025

Did an assessment of Scarlet a Malinois rescue. Very sweet dog.

The “force free” argument wasdead on arrival
02/05/2025

The “force free” argument wasdead on arrival

For many years, animal training was judged by simple labels. Experts often claimed that training with positive reinforcement—rewarding animals for good behavior—was the kindest method available. However, new insights from neuroscience are forcing welfare experts to rethink these old ideas. Recen...

Tired of substandard dog training and throwing your money away? Want to address your dogs behavioral, obedience or aggre...
02/05/2025

Tired of substandard dog training and throwing your money away? Want to address your dogs behavioral, obedience or aggression issue? Want 110% transparency and ethics with the trainer that you hired? Want a customized training plan that’ll help you build a better relationship with your dog? We CAN and WILL help you! Check out our website or Give us a shout!

01/29/2025

How did he know?

Hey everyone. Please give me a follow on YouTube. I’m going to start posting more instructional videos with some tips in...
01/28/2025

Hey everyone. Please give me a follow on YouTube. I’m going to start posting more instructional videos with some tips involving obedience and behavior that’ll be available to the public.

Phalanx K9 Modular Dog Training: Our training doctrine is Foundation Style Dog Training (FSDT), otherwise known as a form of Cynopraxis Training. This type of training is based on the fact that a dog will be more willing to perform more desired behaviors if it has a close bond with the owner asking....

01/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the Phalanx K9 family, we are so grateful for the success and support we’ve had this year from thos...
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from the Phalanx K9 family, we are so grateful for the success and support we’ve had this year from those clients and other businesses we’ve grown to call our family and will work with more in the future , Stephanie's Shepherds Rescue, Rehab and Training, 501C3 seriously from the bottom of our hearts. From myself, Sara, Fiona, Wrecker, and River. merry Christmas and have a happy new year! (Photo from last year but you get the idea)

Dominance/ Fear aggression case with Max who was deemed “untrainable” , I worked on leadership with the family for a cou...
12/19/2024

Dominance/ Fear aggression case with Max who was deemed “untrainable” , I worked on leadership with the family for a couple weeks then started to slip in some obedience the last couple weeks. This family went through the wringer with other trainers and the fixes were so simple! 3/4 trainers deemed this dog “Untrainable” guess which one I am ? Hats off to Tyler his owner who put the work in, super proud of you bro 💪🏼🤙🏻

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Can health issues affect a dog’s temperament and cause aggression?
Can health issues affect a dog’s temperament and cause aggression?

Can a health issue cause aggression in a dog? The short answer is yes. This is Kai, a German shepherd dog that does not like to be pet very often or interacted with at times. We found that these eye worms (parasitic ocular nematodes) are part of the issue that’s causing some aggression towards the owners due to inflammation and irritation which was causing some pain. This is a clients dog that they thought for a while was just having an allergic reaction when it was in fact a parasite. They look like little angel hair pastas floating around. 🤮 it just goes to show sometimes aggression is caused by a health issue and I will always address that first before I even get into leadership or training plan. I have not seen any cases of this parasite until now. These worms are transmitted through the bite of infected flies or mosquitoes that carry the worm larvae. These parasites can cause serious eye damage if left untreated. Ivermectin can be used as a treatment or preventative , but the worms also need to be removed by a veterinarian in some cases. These worms are more common in Asia and the western Pacific states, but lately I’m hearing that these are becoming more and more common on the east coast. #dogaggression #doglover #dogbehavior #doghealth #doghealthtips #doghealthcare #dogtrainingtips

Doing some training with my personal dog having a Little fun in the snow yesterday #doglover #sciencebaseddogtraining #dogaggression #dutchesscounty #CT #NY #hudsonvalley #dogtraining #ma #sciencebaseddogtraining #belgianmalinois #belgianmalinoisofinstagram #belgianmalinoislovers #protectiondog #protectiondogtraining #dogaggression #dogbehavior

Protection training
Protection training

Training in real protection aggression with a dog that’s In a defensive drive. #sciencebaseddogtraining #dogtraining #dogtrainer #dogaggression #protectiondog #dogbehavior #dogobedience #dutchesscounty #putnamcounty #westchestercounty #orangecounty #ulstercounty #hudsonvalley #NY #CT #MA #columbiacounty #hudsonvalley #canecorso #corso

Bite building in play with Ella
Bite building in play with Ella

Teaching the dog how to play tug but also teaching her how to bite on command and out on command. #dogtrainer #dogtraining #dogaggression #sciencebaseddogtraining #dutchesscounty #dogstagram #protectiondog #doglover #belgianmalinois

Finnegan update
Finnegan update

So Finnegan was a pretty serious dominance/fear aggression case we were working on at Stephanie’s shepherd rescue 501C. I worked with Finn and did a lot of reward stuff with play and built him up to a level he was tolerating me because I showed him respect (he bit part of someone’s face off for clarity at 1 year ish old) so anyway I did a lot of bite building rewards in play because I knew he would be good at the protection work, or some form of sport work, he seems to have more fun on the play drive side of things so we felt it was optimal to get him to someone who does sport work (I do protection work so I didn’t really want to take on that type of training) we found a suitable trainer and sent him to California and he looks a lot happier. I had fun working with him. Awesome dog that I built a good relationship with. I treated him as if he was my own dog and I’m gonna miss him… this is a dog that got turned away from everybody and they deemed him “untrainable” and the fix was so unbelievably simple. Good leadership….Good relationship…. Good boy!

Protection session with Juda
Protection session with Juda

Judah showing me what’s up , working on the out with him and the handler emphasizing the “no” with correction then Juda gives up and immediately giving him the reward bite (premack principle) the dog is doing fantastic!

My buddy Spencer didn’t know anything outside of a sports field club, until we started doing this a few weeks ago. I’m glad he recognizes the difference in drives and play drives vs real ones. Sometimes being a. Good agitator that just gives a dog good feedback to the dog can make all the difference in the world. He’s done a fantastic job and I’m glad to be working with him. #protectionwork #dogtraining #realprotectionwork #dogsofinstagram #fightdrive #protectionaggression #belgianmalinois #belgianmalinoisofinstagram #protectiondog #protectiondogtraining

I didn’t really wanna post this but I feel like it’s important to show mistakes made in training for a reason. Spencer (Decoy) has been helping me work wrecker in protection drives and I’ve been teaching him the mechanics of actually being a protection decoy vs a sport decoy. He’s been doing fantastic and I have no complaints. Wrecker is a pretty safe dog to work with so I felt that we should have no issues (and we haven’t the last 6 times or so since we started doing this). This video I feel really shows the importance of having a good foundation in training and understanding the importance of Premack principle and good targeting can definitely avoid a serious accident in training (which we absolutely did) Wrecker also has no Ecollar or prong collar on. Just a flat collar and leash. So realistically he could’ve said “F you” and did whatever he wanted without much consequence. I even forgot the command structure because I was more focused on outing him and recalling him. I like being transparent in my training, and notice we did end it on a good note and discussed what happened to keep lines of communication open. Even if we slipped on some wet grass and the dog plowed the decoy over and messed up the command structure and almost lost a hand. Mistakes were made, but We recovered from it quickly and learned. Listen, stuff happens in training. That’s why they call it training. #dogtraining #protectiondog #belgianmalinois #belgianmalinoisofinstagram #bitework #protectiondogtraining

Protection work
Protection work

Working one of my clients more “seasoned” German shepherds Juda.

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