K9 Companion Academy

26/08/2024

Got a dog with super short legs, but still want to try agility? no problem, at our Agility for Fun class we tailor and adjust the equipment to accommodate any size of dog

19/08/2024

Where is Waldo?
“Chubbs” had a different agenda with the agility tunnel: play hide and seek😄

05/08/2024

Fun Scent games are an amazing way to enrich the lives of our beloved senior dogs! For more information about our fun scent games program go to: https://www.k9companionacademy.com/services.html

09/07/2024

Add a bit of Parkour into your walks for extra enrichment and fun

01/07/2024

PLEASE reconsider using fireworks this coming 4th.
• Fireworks, are a huge safety hazard and the cause of many injuries.
• The spark can initiate a fire leading to a wildfire.
• Fireworks also cause air and water pollution by releasing harmful
chemicals upon explosion.
• AND the loud noises can severely distress pets, wildlife, and
individuals with sensory sensitivities or post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD).

25/06/2024

10/06/2024

Nail trims are a crucial part of routine health care for our animal companions, especially for our athletic dogs. Here is an old but still great article from Susan Garret's blog

A great video on why agility dogs in particular but all dogs in general can enjoy great health benefits by their owners keeping their nails trimmed short! Dr. Leslie Woodcock, a specialize of performance dog's rehabilitation shares amazing insights.

27/05/2024

So proud of this team, Chris and his dogs Roi and Baxter have been doing K9 hoopers with us for over a year!

21/05/2024

Dog parks might appear simple, but they are actually complex environments. While they offer many benefits, there are also potential risks. To ensure your dog's mental and physical safety, make sure to educate yourself before visiting a dog park.

PDF Version They’re called dog parks or dog runs. Sometimes they’re official, sometimes they’re formed by a group of people who want their dogs to play together. Some dog parks are large—acres or miles of paths—but most are less than an acre in size, and some are tiny. Some are flat gravel...

13/05/2024

Our fun sport programs offer a delightful method to enhance your dog’s obedience skills and potentially address certain behavioral concerns as well.

From the words of one of our students:
“Words cannot express how much she has done for our little fluffy family. I came in with an 80lb rescue with a lot of confidence issues and came out with more understanding. Best part? It was all so fun. …. She's helped me grow as a trainer and just enjoy my dogs more…” Megan and ‘Scout’

30/04/2024

Handsome “pair” tired after a rewarding fun scent games session🥰

08/04/2024

K9 Parcour is not just for exercise, but also great for 'picture posing'😄

https://www.k9companionacademy.com/services.html

23/03/2024

Today is International Puppy Day!!!!!

20/03/2024

Congratulations to Elizabeth and 'Jeffrey' on completing our K9 Parkour- such a smart and fun team to work with😍

02/02/2024

Nice article on the benefits of scent work by 'Cattle Dog Publishing'

Dogs and other species explore and learn a great deal about their world through scent.

10/01/2024

Fallen tree blocking the trail? no problem let's do some parkour😀

04/01/2024

We have added a new fun sport class, Smart Dog Games from Wag it Games, check out the trailer:
https://youtu.be/DsSixOuJuO4?si=naa7-DLPuNTs6Y_E

details for our class at : www.k9companionacademy.com

Fun dog sprorts training is open for all dogs and their humans. located in key Peninsula, gig harbor Washington

30/11/2023

Proud of my girl! 3rd place at an online K9 Hoopers competition

26/06/2023

Big thank you to Dani and Tucker for a great demo at our K9 Hoopers workshop🥰

17/05/2023

Integrating a bit of Parkour on our walk!

01/05/2023

Fast and furious :)

01/05/2023

First time doing K9 hoopers outdoors, and despite all the distractions, every one did a great job :)

18/04/2023

Congratulations Cindy and Tucker for completing K9 Hoopers Level 1

21/02/2023

Want to see what K9 hoopers is all about? Check out our promo video:https://youtu.be/zBKj4AtBLpI

for more information, go to: https://www.k9companionacademy.com/fun-sports-dog-training.html

Fun sports dog training about our classes

11/03/2022

01/03/2022

Great find at the dollar store, a food puzzle toy that 2 of my 'kiddos' approved😀
Providing mental exercise is a great way to prevent boredom and some nuisance behaviors in dogs and cats.

19/02/2022

Check out our newly designed Fun and 'sporty' programs:
https://www.k9companionacademy.com/fun-and-sporty.html