K9 Companion Academy

10/12/2024

Considering adding a second sports dog 🐾🥇to your family? To ensure a smooth transition, there are a few key skills your current dog should have mastered. The top three are: walking nicely on a leash, having a reliable recall (coming when called), and being able to go to a designated spot, such as a bed or portable boundary, and stay there until released. These skills will make training both dogs much more manageable and simplify your life as well.😀

02/12/2024

Parkour skill. “4 on: where the dog gets all 4 paws onto a prop” is a great skill to use to position the dog(s) for an amazing photo opportunity.🥰

25/11/2024

On this Thanksgiving week: I want to thank all my students, past and present; because each of you has taught me invaluable lessons that have helped me grow into a better trainer and teacher. ☺️

18/11/2024

We offer "twosome sessions" for households with two dogs. During these sessions, one dog trains for a few minutes while the other waits for their turn, and then we switch. This ensures the dog being trained receives our full attention while the other takes a break.😀

11/11/2024

04/11/2024

What a fun team to work with🥰🥰

28/10/2024

Are you ready to do some physical activities with your K9 companion? 🐾🏃‍♀️
Make sure you spend a few minutes warming up. Warm-ups are essential before exercise because they prepare the body by increasing blood flow, improving flexibility, and reducing the risk of injury.

14/10/2024

Baxter is such a good boy, though he tends to be a little anxious. We're working on building his confidence by teaching him some Parkour moves. Here, we're encouraging him to place his paws on this fitness device as part of his training!

07/10/2024

This adorable, high-energy pup needed a safe way to channel her abundant energy. Since she's still young and her growth plates are still developing, we recommended our Fun Scent Games program. These games provide excellent physical and mental enrichment without the need for intense exercise, making them a perfect option for growing puppies.

23/09/2024

Using a Dremel can cause the nail to heat up quickly, which may become uncomfortable for your dog. To prevent this, file each nail for just a few seconds before moving on to the next one.

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).

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.