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Begin your educational journey today! Welcome to Koda's Canine Academy, home of all your dog training needs and wants.

Koda's Canine Academy believes in a comprehensive approach to dog training that focuses on facilitating proper communication between dogs and their owners through education, hands-on learning, and continuous support. Whether you are looking for dog training online or in person, we have a training variation to suit every need, experience level, and schedule. Currently we offer dog training online v

ia virtual lessons, in-person training lessons, board and train, as well as providing a knowledge base about all things dog training via our chat forum, dog training videos, and additional written materials.

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!

17/11/2025

Hi, Max here. I’ve been staying with Miss Billie and her family. It’s way different than the shelter. I have my own room. Miss Billie makes me work a lot but I get a ton of treats and toys. She calls me a good boy or a butthead depending on what I’m doing at the moment. I’m figuring that out though. I play with Cedar but Luna isn’t ready to yet. Luna shares treats with me and is starting to sit beside me now. I like the cats here but apparently they don’t play with dogs so I just sit and watch them. I get to run all around the property off leash and it’s so fun. I always make sure I know where Miss Billie is and when she says “here” I go see what we’re doing next. I really love this snuggling thing, especially by the woodstove at night. Miss Billie keeps saying I’m going to be the bestest boy someday. I don’t know what that means but I’m going to find out.

15/11/2025

We are so excited to announce that Donnie is in the final stages of being selected to join a search and rescue program. He has such a strong work drive and such a sweet temperament, we could not be more happy for him and we cannot wait to share all his progress with you guys. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and TikTok to see all his training videos and get all his updates! Congratulations Donnie! You are proof that rescuing and fostering can truly give dogs a second chance at an amazing life.

14/11/2025

**AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION**

Sweet Sophie girl is still available for adoption and she is looking for her forever home. She has come such a long way in her rehabilitation, and all she needs is a calm and loving family to call her forever home. She is super affectionate, highly trainable, and although she has some body sensitivity, she truly has come such a far way and deserves to live the rest of her life being loved and spoiled. If you or someone you know might be a good fit for Sophie, please reach out to us!

13/11/2025

Just a friendly reminder that dog training isn't always a linear progression. Sometimes, no matter how well trained the dog is, things can happen that will derail them and set them back a little. For example, Hershey was a fully trained service dog who was absolutely fantastic in pretty much every situation. Then, when we were still living in PA, he was attacked a couple times while on a leash by a Great Dane, and he developed some leash reactivity. But we took the time to work around other dogs and build his confidence back up, and now he is right back to being able to work in public without any issues. It is always okay to back track in your training to help your dog, and it should never be viewed as a bad thing or as your dog isn't a good dog. Things happen, and your ability to bounce back is what makes a truly great relationship between a dog and their handler.

11/11/2025

I just noticed that Max has a black patch that looks like a dog silhouette on his back. I’ve been working with Max for a while now while he waits for his future family at the Somerset Humane Society. Max entered their facility very young without a chance to learn how to be a dog. That may sound strange to some but unfortunately it’s a reality. When we remove pups from their mom and litter we become their leader and guide them through what is and is not acceptable behavior. However, when a puppy enters a shelter environment before they receive any sort of guidance or an opportunity to learn proper socialization we end up with a puppy who doesn’t understand proper play and communication. This is no fault of the shelter as they have their hands more than full. I recently decided that Max needed more intensive training than our one hour weekly sessions could provide. So here he is, attached to Miss Billie’s hip for at least a week. I’m already seeing some improvement simply from the additional mental and physical stimulation he’s getting. I’m also stepping in to correct unwanted behavior and encouraging his good choices. Max is responding really well. Some things I’ve discovered about Max is he can be a cuddle bug, his recall is excellent if/when he veers off. He prefers to be right beside me. He loves tug and peanut butter. He is really good with sit, down, place, with me and we are currently advancing stay and wait. He is also great with my cats. He is learning proper play, how to settle and not to jump up. I’m determined to do whatever I can to help this boy be successful. I’m also praying that someone can offer him a home whether it’s fostering or adopting. I’m concerned that he will regress in the shelter environment since he needs a lot of opportunities to expend energy. If you or someone you know is interested in Max please connect with the Somerset Humane Society. With some love, structure and guidance this boy is going to make a fantastic best friend. Please share!

05/11/2025

Prey drive is an instinctual behavior in dogs. Inherited from their wild ancestors, dogs have a natural inclination to hunt, chase, and capture prey. This drive is deeply ingrained and varies in intensity among different breeds and individual dogs. Understanding prey drive is crucial for dog owners to manage their pets' behavior effectively, ensure their safety, and provide appropriate outlets for their natural instincts.

Prey drive is not about aggression or a desire to harm; rather, it's a sequence of behaviors that, in the wild, would lead to acquiring food.

While some dogs may display common prey drive behaviors like chase and grab, domestic dogs are far less likely to reach the kill and consume portion of the hunt.

Subtle signs that your dog may possess a strong prey drive may include intense focus on movement, pulling on the leash towards moving objects, chasing small animals, bounding/pouncing, digging, shaking or tearing toys or car chasing.

Other behaviors include obsessive play with toys/balls, retrieving, herding and tugging. Dogs with strong prey drive may have strong tracking abilities, higher energy levels, challenging recall or resource guarding behaviors.

Understanding and working with your dog's natural prey drive, rather than trying to suppress it entirely, will lead to a happier, better-adjusted dog and a stronger bond between you. If you need help managing your dog’s high prey drive contact Koda’s Canine Academy at 207-399-0335. We can help you channel that energy.
*Luna with her first partridge.

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