Koda's Canine Academy

02/12/2025

We have a lot of people who ask if virtual training is worth it, because they don't think it would be as beneficial as in-person training. But, did you know that all the trainers who work for KCA were trained virtually? Some of them I have never even had the pleasure of meeting in person, and yet they have become some of my best friends and some of the best dog trainers I have had the privilege to work alongside. You can learn a lot virtually, and it is a great option for people who need flexibility in both scheduling and pricing. So, whether you are an owner or a new trainer and you just need a little help, don't discount the benefits of virtual training. I am here for you, and always ready to help with any issues!

01/12/2025

29/11/2025

Happy Saturday!
Koda's gift cards are available at the link below!
https://app.squareup.com/gift/MLS1QX8ABKSDH/order

28/11/2025

Services and Prices to Meet Every Need!

A common challenge dog owners face is finding affordable yet professional training services but at Koda's we strive to accommodate dog owners as much as we can.
From our variety of services, pricing and payment plans we work to make sure you receive the highest quality training at the best price.
Why do we do this? It's simple. We want to help as many dogs and their families as possible.
Visit our website at www.kodask9academy.com for more information.

27/11/2025

From Koda's family to yours, we want to wish you a very HAPPY THANKSGIVING! This year we have so much to be thankful for.

We are thankful to all of our families, friends, and clients for your constant support in helping us grow.

We are thankful for our shelter partners for helping us on our mission to make the world better for dogs.

And I am personally thankful for my amazing team of trainers who have not only become my family, but are out there everyday making the world a little better for dogs and owners alike.

To all of you, thank you, and we hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

❤️

25/11/2025

🎄GIVE THE GIFT OF OBEDIENCE THIS SEASON🎄

Share the joy of a well trained pup with the ones you love this season. At Koda's Canine Academy we have a service to fit every need and budget! From lessons to courses, we have it all. Take advantage of our spend $100 get a FREE lesson now until December 24th! 🎁🎁🎁🎁🎁
Happy Holidays!
https://app.squareup.com/gift/MLS1QX8ABKSDH/order

24/11/2025

***MISSISSIPPI LOCATION ONLY***

Between now and Friday we are offering 40% off training packages and board and trains. Please see below for specific offerings, as well as how to claim the discount!

1. Select your desired training package: 3 or more virtual lessons, private lessons, or a combination of both OR a minimum 5-day board and train OR 3 or more day-training sessions.
2. Call to book between now and Friday, and pay the deposit to secure your spot!

23/11/2025

How is it that the dogs with the biggest obstacles to overcome become the most loving and loyal companions? They seem to show a greater level of love and loyalty perhaps because of the hardships that they never deserved. When you become the person to bring them out of that space, you’re met with gratitude. It’s not all rainbows and sunshine. The beginning is rough, full of moments of doubt and frustration while they are learning your routine and expectations. As you build trust and understanding you begin to experience more good moments than bad, more easy days than hard days. Eventually you find yourself actually enjoying the dog that once made you want to pull your hair out. During the process you’ll learn things about yourself while you’re tested to be more patient, understanding and compassionate. Don’t give up on or overlook these hard dogs. Not only will they challenge you to be a better version of yourself but they will give you back all of the love and dedication you pour into them.

20/11/2025

I saw this post shared on FB this morning and although it’s funny it’s kind of spot on!
Let’s break it down and apply it to dog training.
Let’s say we catch our dog in the act of doing something we don’t want them doing like getting into the trash. Since dogs learn through association, we need to interrupt the behavior in the moment. Having a firm tone in this moment is essential since dogs understand tone more than your actual words. Remember we speak different languages and cannot assume our dog understands our words but they will certainly understand the tone that we use. We definitely want to practice a no-reward marker like “uh-uh” so they know that cue means we don’t want that behavior.
Now the important part, if/when our dog disengages from that behavior (ex. walks away or looks at you) we need to capture and reinforce the choice that they just made. Although we aren’t apologizing to them in this moment, we are acknowledging that they are responding to us. A mark word such as “yes” in a high pitched tone will do the trick. This is a hard concept even for a dog trainer since emotions like frustration and annoyance are often ignited during these moments. However, setting emotions aside and helping your dog effectively navigate situations of right and wrong is the most important thing we can do.
If you would like to know how to prevent your dog from repeating this example behavior or similar behaviors hit us up at Koda’s Canine Academy. We can walk you through the steps in either an in person or virtual lesson!