Kait's K9s

Having some trouble with training? Maybe your dog pulls on the leash, gets over excited by new people or animals, doesn't like their crate, or are going potty in the house? We can help you with all of that and much more. We have a two week board and train opening before I take some vacation time off, so now's your chance! We do what we like to call, lifestyle training. We train based on you and your dogs needs and wants. Public outings ✔️ Basic to advanced obedience ✔️ Crate and potty training ✔️ Jumping, biting, barking ✔️ We have even done swim lessons!! So reach out and see what we can do for you. Just look at Lady's leash skills, and she's not even done her board and train.

Stanley! Just over 3 weeks in and he's doing well. Not being reactive like he was, accepting new people into his circle, and rounding out nicely. We did a slow intro and took a walk with a friend. He took treats from her along the walk and showed positive interest.This was him just hanging out after, taking treats and direction from her.

1 week in with Stanley. We can fully handle Stanley, he's playing, he's eating, he's taking commands and corrections, and just a happy puppy. Why am I updating Stan's progress so much? I'll give you a little backstory. Stanley was adopted as a 4 month old puppy. He was getting increasingly vocal towards people as time went on. He had become fully reactive to people and dogs by 8 months old. The family did reach out for help. The first trainer told them he was a bite risk and couldn't help them. The second trainer had him come to their location everyday for 2 weeks, muzzled. No progress was made. He was sent home with an E-collar with no guidance on conditioning or use. (I have nothing against E-collars when used properly and for the right reasons) His family was desperate, Stanley was not fit for rehoming. By day 4 here, we were petting Stanley, we were getting tail wags, he was following directions and no longer attempting to bite in defense. Stanley's fear was mistaken for aggression. Stanley is just a scared puppy who needed a chance, not a monster. He was going to be considered for behavioral euthanasia due to the risk he posed and there seemed to be no happy outcome for him. Happy to say, that's not going to be his outcome. Always get second and third opinions and do your research on trainers. Can't wait for his continued progress! Video of Stanley at the vet before coming here in the comments. Shows a small glimpse of his behavior.

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Vaccines and heartworm tests for the boys today. Wish me luck taking them to a vet for probably their first time 😅 Update: the boys are negative for heartworm!! So the work can start 👍

Teddy! I haven't had the chance to post a thing about this fabulous boy. He did a three week board and train here. Reactive to just about everything, especially large/loud vehicles. And stubborn as a mule. He has made amazing progress and is a much calmer, confident guy. We didn't change Ted, just helped him see things a little differently. He goes home tomorrow but that's never the end! Each board and train client gets an album of all the pictures and videos taken during training so they can watch the progress unfold and learn along the way. Tomorrow we will do a session in public and Teddy will get to go home and continue to enjoy his new found freedom.

Sammy with Doghouse Rescue Academy! I've been putting Sam back into my rotation of working dogs. We have been doing dog intros, work with the cats, off leash, recall, on leash, basics, you name it. She's easing right back into what she remembers. She's going to make a great dog for someone who understands dogs and has some discipline. This is the first bit of dog to dog play I've seen from her since she got here. Very proud of her.

Sam is available for adoption or a foster home. She's smart, athletic, and a lot of fun. She is dog selective so we are looking for a home with no dogs, or a crate/rotate option for foster. Sammy has been in at least two foster homes with several other dogs and did great, one of them being mine with 6 other dogs. She was then adopted and surrendered for not doing well with other dogs after a year. That's never the whole story... She needs more time and some work. Would love to get her out of boarding and continue her training in a home. Doghouse Rescue Academy www.doghouserescueacademy.com

Not a thrilling video in itself, but compared to how he was when he came, he has made great progress. Less reactive in his crate, leaving the most important object to him, recall, basic obedience, jumping, mouthing, and more. No dog "graduates" or "passes", the work needs to continue after they go home and I help you do that. Good job Biscuit.

Coco! This is a huge step for Coco, we have been working hard towards this. She is definitely taking her time with settling in but each day has been better than the previous. Now that we can play, we can get to work. (I could hardly touch her the first few days, so this is great)

No words needed. Good job Mr. Wiggles. 👌