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Black Collar K9 Academy, LLC Certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist. Building Proper Manners for Man's Best Friend! Fill out a training application @
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We rebuild relationships between owner and dog through trust, proper communication, and structure.

Hey y’all!I think it’s time I start up our live chats again! I’m still debating the best possible time to set those up w...
01/06/2024

Hey y’all!
I think it’s time I start up our live chats again! I’m still debating the best possible time to set those up with my new schedule at optimal viewing times for you folks.

Because we are entering the Texas summer days and triple digits, my first topic is of course, Heat Safety! Then I’ll cover fireworks again because we’re a month away from the Fourth of July. I’ll likely even cover how we safely introduced Kanan into our home with dogs.
Are there other topics y’all would like to talk about or information on?

Having well trained dogs before having our son has made all the difference in how easy it is to safely coexist. Especial...
05/05/2024

Having well trained dogs before having our son has made all the difference in how easy it is to safely coexist. Especially when we’re sleep deprived.
Ahsoka, our young Malinois, happens to be our only dog currently interested in the baby. Our older dogs have no experience with small crying babies and would rather avoid him. Which is perfectly fine with me, they’ll never be forced to interact with him. It’s just a huge relief knowing that Ahsoka understands our boundaries and knows calm manners in the house.

Primary commands our dogs HAD to know for coexistence with a baby:
•Place
•Crate
•Sit/Down stay
•Door manners
•Leave it/Off
We also created new boundaries with rooms in the house, and really reinforced not jumping up.
If you have small children or a baby on the way, or maybe you’re just struggling to find a balance for your dogs now, and you’d like to know how to make sure you have a safe home for your dogs to coexist with you, I’m booking consultations now! Just start with an application on the website!
We’ll discuss your home and relationships with your pups, I’ll answer questions you have, and then I’ll offer as much advice as possible to get you started on a better life with your most beloved companions.

https://www.blackcollark9academy.com/training-application

Hey y’all, it’s been awhile so I’m here with an update on our new life!We introduced our son, Kanan Ryder, to the world ...
30/04/2024

Hey y’all, it’s been awhile so I’m here with an update on our new life!
We introduced our son, Kanan Ryder, to the world on March 6th. We’ve spent the last 8 weeks learning a whole new life, schedules and routines have changed, and how our home operates is a little different too. I have been absolutely over the moon and in love with motherhood. Our sweet boy is absolutely perfect.
Now that we have a better understanding of how parenting works for us, and our dogs have been able to adjust to a new person in their home, it’s time for me to move back into training! I’ve definitely missed working with a lot of you and your pups.
I’m going through our emails finally and I have received a handful of applications and messages while we were out. I’ll be going through those and reaching out this week.

At this time, I am not able to offer board and trains or in-home lessons.
However, I am now offering video programs and consultations on Tuesday and Friday evenings. If absolutely necessary, I can offer Wednesday sessions as well.
If you have questions or concerns about your dogs behavior, whether old or new, or maybe you have a new puppy or dog that you’ve brought home and you’d like to get started on a good note, a consultation where I can answer and address any problems can be helpful. I can offer advice and tips to get you started training or fixing areas in your dogs life on your own.
From there if we decide you need more help, a video program can help with puppies and basic obedience training.

If there’s more serious behavioral issues at hand or you’d like a more hands on approach with a trainer, I’m more than happy to recommend my partners at Arkhein K9 LLC. We’ve done lots of work together and I trust them with my personal dogs, so I know you’re in great hands.

Thanks for all the love and patience the last few months and I really look forward to seeing yall again! 🖤

Hey y’all!We hope you enjoyed your holiday and hope it was filled with as much joy and laughter as ours was.This year, I...
28/12/2023

Hey y’all!
We hope you enjoyed your holiday and hope it was filled with as much joy and laughter as ours was.
This year, I have worked with so many awesome dogs and owners. It’s really been such a pleasure for me to see relationships, homes, and dog lives improve through training.
If you saw my last post a few months ago, you know that Brody and I are expecting a new member to our family. We could not be more overjoyed and ready for our son to be here in just a couple months. In that post, I also stated we would be working through February if possible.
However, I come with a heavy heart and sad news for this post. Pregnancy has limited my capacity to train at the higher standards I expect for my clients the further along I get. Because of this, I felt it best that moving forward, we will no longer be accepting new clients and all training programs will be closed. I am finishing up lessons with all our current clients in the next couple of weeks. I will leave this FB page active for anyone that wants to reach out for advice and any posts I have planned in the future.

I am so grateful for all the clients we have met that have become good friends. I have LOVED all of your dogs. 2023 was a great year for BCK9 Academy. You may see us again in the future, but for now, our devotion is to our growing family. 2024 has greater things ahead for us and we could not be happier.🖤

So much love for all of you and your puppers. Keep training!

-Kylie 🫶🏻

I know I haven’t posted all the new dogs and trainings I’m up to lately! But I’m here with a HUGE update!Yes, we ARE exp...
25/09/2023

I know I haven’t posted all the new dogs and trainings I’m up to lately! But I’m here with a HUGE update!

Yes, we ARE expecting a new little human next year and we are SO ecstatic about being parents!
Our little one will be arriving in March of next year and it means big changes for BCK9 starting now.

•I do have openings for training beginning in October. Programs will be more limited each month until February.
•At this time, we can no longer accept aggression behavioral cases. We won’t be taking any risks, but I can direct you to other trainers that may be of help.
• I’m also limiting our boarding availability. Training programs will take priority. I do everything on my own and it’s too much on me now to handle extra dogs.

The biggest change this will bring is the closure of BCK9 beginning in mid to late February. We are not sure if we will reopen in May for more training or not at this time.
I have LOVED training here in the Big Country. I’ve met so many amazing clients and awesome dogs. I’ve built some really great relationships and friendships through this training company, including my shadow and her family who have become a secondary family to us. However, naturally our sweet baby will be taking full priority and we want to give them the most care and our attention. I’ll still do my best to post about how we’re prepping our dogs for the new arrival and how they’ll be managed with a new tiny human.

I can’t thank you all enough for your love and support over the last two years here in Abilene. It has meant the world to me. If you ever have questions, please feel free to reach out and send a message, I answer them as soon as I can. Much love y’all! Go train your pups and it’s on to the next biggest adventure!! 🫶🏻🫶🏻

Pearl and her owner Joann graduated their owner train program!!As adorable as Pearl is, she is a very stubborn, bossy gi...
27/07/2023

Pearl and her owner Joann graduated their owner train program!!
As adorable as Pearl is, she is a very stubborn, bossy girl. She would be a lot for most people to handle, but Joann has put in a lot of hard work with Pearl and they’ve come a long way!! I am so proud of all the progress they’ve made!

If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
[email protected]
www.blackcollark9academy.com

Hey y’all. So I am once again having issues with my current scheduling app. It seems my messages are not going through.I...
26/07/2023

Hey y’all. So I am once again having issues with my current scheduling app. It seems my messages are not going through.
If you have sent in an application, but have not gotten a reply, please feel free to message me here! Otherwise, I’ll be taking some time this week to go through them and reach out.
I’m also going to be redoing our website once again and getting rid of that app which will take me a little time.

If you’re interested in training, please feel free to reach out here and I’ll answer your messages as soon as I can to get everyone scheduled.
We’re entering another REALLY busy time of the year with limited availability so don’t wait as my training programs will book quickly over the next couple of months.

If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
[email protected]
www.blackcollark9academy.com
https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci

It’s been a couple weeks since I’ve updated things!Scout and Dallas have returned for more advanced training. Scout has ...
19/07/2023

It’s been a couple weeks since I’ve updated things!
Scout and Dallas have returned for more advanced training. Scout has worked on tethering, place stays, calmer greetings, and working on the anxiety of being separated from Dallas.
Dallas went to work with Brie. He’s been working on place stays, heeling, greetings, and he’s also getting to hang out with some new animals🥹
Rocky has come out of his shell! He’s been very playful and energetic about training. He’s settling well on the tether. We’ve let him tagalong to club a couple times to work around people, and he’s done AWESOME.

If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
[email protected]
www.blackcollark9academy.com
https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci

We had a lesson with Oliver today, not that it looked like a lesson because he’s such a goofball. This big guy came to s...
19/07/2023

We had a lesson with Oliver today, not that it looked like a lesson because he’s such a goofball. This big guy came to stay with me for a couple weeks while his owners were on vacation and we did some e-collar conditioning to advance his training.
The best bonus to our lesson; Oliver’s owners have done so well maintaining his training while he was a puppy and keeping structure in their home. They were confident that it was time for a new puppy and brought home this ADORABLE little man. Draco (😍) is a 3 month old Golden Retriever! We will be seeing him at the end of July for some puppy training!

If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
[email protected]
www.blackcollark9academy.com
https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci

Y’all say hello to our newest board and train, Rocky!Rocky is here for some behavioral modification. His owners found hi...
03/07/2023

Y’all say hello to our newest board and train, Rocky!
Rocky is here for some behavioral modification. His owners found him as a stray and nursed him back to health. However, as soon as he was healthy, they discovered he had some pretty extreme anxiety and has displayed some reactivity and fear aggression.
While he’s with me, we’ll be working on building his confidence, some basic obedience, reinforcing more structure and boundaries, coping skills, and how to settle.
I’m excited to see how this dude is going to progress!

If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
[email protected]
www.blackcollark9academy.com
https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci

Oliver, everyone’s favorite giant puppy, has come to visit for some more training over the holidays! His owners made the...
02/07/2023

Oliver, everyone’s favorite giant puppy, has come to visit for some more training over the holidays!
His owners made the smart decision to use their vacation as an opportunity to send this big guy back for some e-collar and more advanced training!
We LOVED having Oliver in our puppy program in November at 4 months old. Since then, his owners have continued training with him, provided him with tons of structure at home setting him up for success. He’s now a thriving, well mannered one year old. Like most young dogs, he does have his quirks and naughty moments, but overall, he’s a real good boy and they have done an amazing job with him. 🖤🖤

If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
[email protected]
www.blackcollark9academy.com
https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci

Hey y’all!! As the fireworks begin let’s talk about some real quick pointers to keep your best friend safe!!Fireworks ca...
01/07/2023

Hey y’all!! As the fireworks begin let’s talk about some real quick pointers to keep your best friend safe!!
Fireworks can be a very stressful time for dogs. Not only are they loud, it’s bright, flashing lights, and the smell can also be unsettling.
Fourth of July is the BUSIEST time of year for animal control and shelter workers with the high increase of missing dogs. It’s statistically stated that 30% of dogs that go missing will never make it home.

💥 Crate training is VERY IMPORTANT!! The crate is THE safest place for your dog during all festivities. Extremely fearful dogs CAN escape fences and have even been known to destroy doors and windows to get “away” from the noise.
-take off collars while your dog is in the crate for safety.
-use kongs, chews, and HIGH value treats to keep the crate very rewarding.
-cover the crate to keep it dark and block any flashing fireworks
-play music, dim lights, and close windows to create a calming environment
** if you do not have a crate, use a small windowless room with little furniture the dog can destroy or hurt themselves on.

💥 Use the day to exercise your dog extra. Whether that means a few extra rounds of fetch and tug, or an extra walk. Tiring them out will help them settle later.

💥 Use training something fun like clicker training or tricks as a distraction with higher value treats. This will help give your pup something exciting to focus on and also help desensitize the fireworks outside.

💥 Do potty breaks BEFORE sunset. Most people start around 7p with smaller fireworks. Try to keep your dog on leash later in the evening so if they do get startled, you have something to hold onto while guiding them back inside.

💥 Do not take your dog to events with fireworks, or parties with lots of people, knowing the fireworks will be starting later. These can be very stressful environments for your dog, and they’re likely to want to escape.

💥Ensure that your dog is microchipped and your information is up to date.
💥 Ensure that you have updated pictures to identify them if they do go missing.
💥If your worried about your dog escaping, use a tracking collar or AirTag to make finding them easier.

30/06/2023

Four years ago, I had the opportunity to meet with Kbest in Big Spring to do a live radio interview about firework safety as well!! This was a really fun conversation and I LOVED the opportunity to share more awareness before Big Spring’s annual Pops In the Park.

30/06/2023

Here’s a live video I did about fireworks and dogs!! I’ll be posting another informative post later today as well!!
This is the time of year A LOT of dogs go missing. More dogs will go missing this week than almost any other time of the year. We already have a horrible stray problem and our shelters are already overflowing, so let’s not add to the problem!!

Fruit-bat Friday!! Sometimes after training, we stop at Fox Coffee to treat ME for a job well done . **click reward** 😂😂...
30/06/2023

Fruit-bat Friday!! Sometimes after training, we stop at Fox Coffee to treat ME for a job well done . **click reward** 😂😂
Ahsoka loves to try and steal my coffee, it is her favorite 😂
But also, I love to point out that when we drive, Ahsoka holds my hand/arm like this. She actually does this because she wants me to keep rubbing her chest/belly, but I’ll pretend it’s because she loves me. 😂
Ahsoka does often ride loose in the truck with me, rather than being crated which is usually the best place for a dog. However, I am a young female and I travel across west Texas, sometimes I find myself in places alone, late at night and I have been approached by shady types. I have never been so thankful to have a dog on a late night stop for gas, because she has been a deterrent several times.
For all that, I did have to teach my young, wild Malinois calm manners in the truck for obvious safety reasons. Part of that happened to be belly rubs like that for being chill and it worked for us.
((Also note, I AM parked enjoying my cold brew answering messages and not driving, which is why I was able to capture the moment so don’t come for me being a bad driver 😂😂))

If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
[email protected]
www.blackcollark9academy.com
https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci

Hey y’all!! We are officially back from our vacation! I got to spend the weekend jamming to some of my favorite bands in...
28/06/2023

Hey y’all!! We are officially back from our vacation! I got to spend the weekend jamming to some of my favorite bands in the Texas heat at SoWhat music festival and then spent majority of yesterday pretty sick. 😅😅
Now that I’m awake and feeling much better, I’m getting back to all the messages I missed and scheduling evals for the next couple of weeks.
July is already booked up for the month, and I’ll be scheduling August next! Get in while you can, September and October will be trial heavy again and boarding options will be very limited! Then we’ll be moving on to our holiday season.
I’m happy to be back to training! Mazyn and I look forward to seeing y’all soon!!

If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
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www.blackcollark9academy.com
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16/06/2023

Since I missed the last two Fridays, here’s a whole video with proof that her ears aren’t her only fruit-bat features. Ahsoka actually loves fruit! I’ve been introducing her to fruits and veggies as treats, ever since she was a puppy. Blueberries are more fun to play with than to eat. She always has to double check if she likes strawberries or not. Melons, like watermelon and cantaloupe, are her absolute favorite. She also really likes mangoes and dragonfruit! I don’t have videos, but she doesn’t like bananas, but does enjoy apples and peaches occasionally.
I haven’t tried citrus fruits yet, as they’re safe, but only in very small amounts.
Remember to always research before feeding new foods to ensure it’s dog safe and not toxic.
((🚨ALWAYS AVOID FEEDING GRAPES!))
Feed only in moderation. Dogs don’t digest fruit and veggies the way we do, and typically need them broken down (puréed or steamed) for nutrients to be digested, but every now and then as a treat is okay.

P.S. we just ignore my coffee mess on the counter during breakfast 🤫😂😂
If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
[email protected]
www.blackcollark9academy.com
https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci

Well. I promise I’m doing my best to upload some videos for y’all but it seems I am STILL not technologically inclined a...
16/06/2023

Well. I promise I’m doing my best to upload some videos for y’all but it seems I am STILL not technologically inclined and I am having troubles. I’ll get them up when I can. Social media and technology aren’t my strong suits, which is another reason I work with dogs instead 😂🤣

Y’all say hello to the newest owner train pack: Joseph, Delilah, Samson, and Jericho!Joseph is a stray that showed up to...
06/06/2023

Y’all say hello to the newest owner train pack: Joseph, Delilah, Samson, and Jericho!

Joseph is a stray that showed up to his new home a couple weeks ago. Now that he’s healing, we’re going to make sure he gets started on the best paw in his new home by building his confidence and adding in structure. We’re also going to work on his bad habit of chasing the house cat.
Their owners are going to learn about training and also how to implement structure and boundaries into their home to manage a multi-dog pack and integrate a new dog smoothly.

If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
[email protected]
www.blackcollark9academy.com
https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci

Just some cute shots of our boarding dogs this week!First up is Arkhein K9’s pack, Sam, Tejas, and Draxx! Troop is here ...
03/06/2023

Just some cute shots of our boarding dogs this week!
First up is Arkhein K9’s pack, Sam, Tejas, and Draxx!
Troop is here for a week of more training and will actually be getting to hang out with Brie! We also have my favorite duo boys Finn and Ziggy!

If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
[email protected]
www.blackcollark9academy.com
https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci

Hey y’all! Just posting a little update!Summer is a VERY busy time of the year for me. Currently, June is fully booked f...
01/06/2023

Hey y’all! Just posting a little update!
Summer is a VERY busy time of the year for me. Currently, June is fully booked for boarding. In fact, I had 5 dogs drop off today and we’ll have one more coming in as well.
In the last week, I’ve had FIVE consultations for training! Boarding, board and trains, AND owner train programs are currently full. July will be booked soon as well. (Clients, if you need holiday boarding, message me ASAP)
At this time, I have several owners in programs, and I like to give my clients most of my time.
As I am only one woman running this show, I am being stretched thin and keeping up with things is hard! Sometimes it takes me time to catch up on messages or calls pouring in, so I GREATLY appreciate everyone’s patience!
Moving forward, I will be unable to schedule regular in-home consultations in June to spend more time working with my current clients, dogs in boarding, and my own personal dogs. I am available to schedule phone consultations as needed for clients interested in future programs.

I LOVE the word of mouth referrals and all the love BCK9 Academy has received lately. I absolutely ADORE my clients and I want to continue helping as many owners as I can. I appreciate all of you tremendously!

Pumpkin came to hang out with me today!! I love seeing our client dogs return. This time around it didn’t take her too l...
31/05/2023

Pumpkin came to hang out with me today!! I love seeing our client dogs return. This time around it didn’t take her too long to settle right in, without a muzzle, playing and taking treats like she never left. 🖤🖤🖤

How about a flashback to baby fruit bat ears 🥹🖤Happy Friday! The weather is soooo nice this afternoon, so we’ll be out a...
26/05/2023

How about a flashback to baby fruit bat ears 🥹🖤

Happy Friday! The weather is soooo nice this afternoon, so we’ll be out at Grover Nelson park tonight at 630 for a group training session!
This group is for graduated clients only who want to further their training around distractions with guidance.
If you are a graduated client and you’d like to be a part of this, feel free to send a text or message for details! And if you’re not a graduated client, but it sounds like a lot of fun, follow the link below to fill out an application, schedule a consultation and start training with us!

If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
[email protected]
www.blackcollark9academy.com
https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci

How is everyone else enjoying all this rain?Ahsoka is having the time of her life. I know why I trained her in all sorts...
24/05/2023

How is everyone else enjoying all this rain?
Ahsoka is having the time of her life. I know why I trained her in all sorts of weather as a young puppy to condition her… but I MIGHT be having some regrets now 😂😂😂


I do absolutely enjoy all the rain we’re getting and my yard is looking SO much better than it has been (minus the running trail lines Ahsoka has created😅). The biggest downside to the weather is of course dogs and the mud they bring in. 🙃

If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message!
432-270-7195
[email protected]
www.blackcollark9academy.com
https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci

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Rocky’s trip to Lowe’s yesterday went MUCH better than last time. He settled quickly. He was happy to engage. We even practiced some down and sit stays while I walked around him. At one point, he did get a little spooked by a gentleman on an electric cart interested in talking to us, but after a little reminder to down, he recovered easily! I am SO proud of this boy 🥹🖤 . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #midlanddogtrainer #odessadogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

Rocky dropped off on Monday and was obviously scared and uncomfortable in a new place with so many new smells and with a person he’s only met once. He wanted nothing to do with me and didn’t want anything to do with a crate…. After getting in the crate, he really didn’t want to come out. We took our time, offered some high value stinky treats, and allowed him to approach us on his own terms. By the end of yesterday, he was doing MUCH better. He’s genuinely excited to come out of the crate. He’s learning to settle. He’s showing that he wants to play, but he’s still unsure entirely if he wants to play with me. I’m pretty enamored with this guy already! The more he comes out of his shell, the more fun he is to work with! . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #midlanddogtrainer #odessadogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

Kilo and his owner Leticia passed their owner train program back in May. (I know I’m behind on their videos😅) I’ve got to say, I am so beyond proud of how well Leticia did!! She stayed consistent and always completed their homework. She created boundaries and structure for Kilo, and maintained them. She’s a VERY dedicated owner and it shows with all of the progress Kilo made. When we started Kilo was a REALLY excitable guy. He loved to jump on people and just could not contain himself when guests arrived. He also chewed on window sills and jumped on furniture. We taught Kilo some impulse control through place training and sitting for greetings. Adding in door manners and sit and down stays. I also made sure to give Leticia as much information as possible to know how to handle Kilo when she had guests visiting, and how to provide really clear boundaries and communication for not only Kilo, but for the guests that arrived to. Part of training our dogs, is training the humans around our dogs too! They did so awesome and watching their bond grow was really special to me! I’m so proud of both of them! . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #midlanddogtrainer #odessadogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

Since I missed the last two Fridays, here’s a whole video with proof that her ears aren’t her only fruit-bat features. Ahsoka actually loves fruit! I’ve been introducing her to fruits and veggies as treats, ever since she was a puppy. Blueberries are more fun to play with than to eat. She always has to double check if she likes strawberries or not. Melons, like watermelon and cantaloupe, are her absolute favorite. She also really likes mangoes and dragonfruit! I don’t have videos, but she doesn’t like bananas, but does enjoy apples and peaches occasionally. I haven’t tried citrus fruits yet, as they’re safe, but only in very small amounts. Remember to always research before feeding new foods to ensure it’s dog safe and not toxic. ((🚨ALWAYS AVOID FEEDING GRAPES!)) Feed only in moderation. Dogs don’t digest fruit and veggies the way we do, and typically need them broken down (puréed or steamed) for nutrients to be digested, but every now and then as a treat is okay. P.S. we just ignore my coffee mess on the counter during breakfast 🤫😂😂 . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #midlanddogtrainer #odessadogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

I’m just going to put this little gem from todays lesson with Pearl here. 😂😂😂🤣🤣 Her excitement to learn Place paired with her clumsy bulldog puppy antics made for a rather hilarious session and I am SO GLAD I was recording to save this moment that had all of us rolling. 😂

Well, we know I’m not great at making the videos and posts as I need to 😂😂 I have some posts coming over the next couple days as I catch up. In the meantime, enjoy another slow motion of Jasmine running because it’s truly the cutest 😂 She goes home tomorrow and I will miss those little legs!!! . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #midlanddogtrainer #odessadogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

Still rewarding Jasmine for touch, but now I’m adding in bending over and reaching for her. This is pretty common for a lot of small dogs. They get so used to humans bending down and picking them up because they’re small and cute and we can’t resist holding them against their will. In some dogs this creates jumping in anticipation of being picked up or some that may be more sensitive, rolling over and displaying appeasement signals is their way of trying to avoid that. Because she is a small dog, I have to bend over to pet her anyway, but I don’t want it to be a scary gesture. Instead, I want to show it as rewarding and build her confidence and trust. . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #midlanddogtrainer #odessadogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

Jasmine can be a bit submissive or anxious when it comes to being touched. This doesn’t mean she comes from abuse or anything like that, some dogs are just naturally a little touch sensitive. To counter this and show her touch can be rewarding, I’ve been giving her a higher value treat and clicks every time I pet her. You can see her body language slowly change over these reps from cowering every time I reach for her, to relaxing a little more and accepting it. This will help build a little more trust and confidence. . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHci #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #midlanddogtrainer #odessadogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

Not a training update, just some cuteness for this cloudy Sunday. Sam is VERY tactile and relies a lot on touch and affection since he is deaf. Affection has been a really good way to bond with him because he’s SO motivated by touch. Snuggling at the end of the day is his FAVORITE! He is the best napper and regularly vibes with his tongue sticking out like that. 😂 We absolutely love his goofy sweet personality and he’s been a BLAST to work with! (And yes, if you’re listening, that IS Harry Potter in the background 😂) . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHV9 (straight to our training application 😉) #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #midlanddogtrainer #odessadogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

Rupert practicing some of his puppy obedience before going home. His leash skills has improved greatly! He still wants to turn out and face me when I ask him to sit, but we’ve started to fade that away and he’s doing better at sitting to the side. I absolutely love working with this smart little guy 🥹🖤 . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHV9 (straight to our training application 😉) #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #midlanddogtrainer #odessadogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

You guys likely don’t have AS many kongs to fill as someone in training or boarding, but you can still take this idea and fill multiple kongs with far less mess. I use a pan or a small container to keep all the toys together and standing upright. I’ll fill each one with a little bit of kibble for crunch and then pipe in watered down dog food. Then I’ll add a harder chew on top, this batch was duck feet. Finally I’ll freeze the batch over night. This process does make it easier and far less messy than trying to spoon in the mixture. This recipe is a very basic mix, but you can apply the same method to most kong recipes. Crunchy on the bottom, followed by a wet mix, topped with a chew or another layer. You can use anything from dog food, to pet safe fruits and veggies, yogurt, peanut butter, pumpkin, etc. If I’m introducing a dog to the Kong for the first time, I won’t freeze it. Freezing the Kong just makes it a little hard to work the food out. Kongs and other interactive toys are fantastic for mentally stimulating your dog to work for their food. I like to give dogs kongs on place when I need them to relax for a bit while I clean or do paperwork 😌 . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHV9 (straight to our training application 😉) #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #midlanddogtrainer #odessadogtrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining

Y’all. Just a couple days ago, Pumpkin could not focus or engage with me in public. She was so stressed and unsure that it was a big struggle for her. We could only practice place when we went inside because it was the most her little brain could offer. We’ve been every single day this week just to help her adjust and show her it’s not so scary and that I will always advocate for her. (Relationship is a BIG part of this process!) Today, we walked through the whole store. She held a pretty good loose leash walk. She LOVES jumping onto different “Place” objects. We also taught her a few tricks to practice, which she also has a lot of fun with. As you can see here, she’s still a bit sketched out being around people and breaks her focus often, BUT LOOK AT HER BODY LANGUAGE!! She’s way more excited during this session. She’s happy to work with me. She engages more frequently. Her tail is not tucked and she is not sweating through her paw pads. She may never love other humans (understandable), but she is learning how to be around them without panicking. Trick training is a big confidence booster. It’s a really fun way for dogs to engage with their handlers and it’s highly rewarding. Because she is so motivated by food and eager to learn, we taught her tricks as a better distraction on social settings to keep her happily engaged. And also because she has a six year old at home that is eager to train with her as well, so it will be a fun activity for them to practice. So far Pumpkin has learned spin, turn, bow, her heel flip, dance, walk, and inside voice (Some better than others) We’ve started learning touch, paw, and middle as well. . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHV9 (straight to

I’ve been to some neat places and met a lot of cool people over the last couple of years. For our consultation on Saturday, we actually got to adventure out and visit May Farm!!! It’s a petting farm North of Abilene between Hawley and Anson. They take in neglected or abused animals, as well as livestock drop offs from the animal shelter. They work with the animals and rehabilitate them, many of which join the petting farm. They take visitors from schools, daycares, church groups, and birthday parties and teach kids about where food, milk, or wool comes from!! (Go check them out!) We actually came out to assess their newest rescue, Biscuit, the Staffordshire/APBT mix for some separation anxiety, but Jason was happy to show us around the farm and let us feed and pet a few animals 😍😍 If you can’t tell, Brie was VERY happy with our visit and apparently we will be spending several long days out here if it’s up to her 😅😅 . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com https://pocketsuite.io/form/dHV9 (straight to our training application 😉) #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

I worked with a lot of really great dogs and clients in the last year! I gained a new shadow, Brie, you’ve all come to know and love. She has grown into a really AWESOME young trainer and helps a lot with every dog that comes through. This year, we’ll be letting her do more hands on board and trains of her own. I got Ahsoka Tano, my Malinois, and began a new field of training for the protection sport PSA. Raising a working puppy has been a whole new adventure of learning. Brie also got her first Malinois, Ciri! I am so proud of how well she has done🥹 We joined a PSA bite club and partnered even more with Chase from Arkhein K9 on training ventures. We traveled all across the state of Texas for trials and training days! I ran my first full year of boarding! We worked along with AllKind Animal Initiative here in Abilene! Volunteering at the events I could make it to and visiting the shelter. They’re such an awesome group of people doing great work! P.S. Today, January 1st is their first day taking over the Abilene Animal Shelter, send them as much support and volunteer to help their transition!! I watched so many owners find success and better relationships with their dogs. It’s been truly heart warming. 2022 was a blessing for Black Collar K9 Academy! I have loved all of your dogs and I cannot wait to love even more in 2023!! I hope your holidays were amazing and you’re ready for the next chapter! I look forward to where this year takes BCK9 Academy! 🖤🖤🖤🖤

The real update on Pumpkin we wanted to see. Yesterday morning when I brought her out, she didn’t growl as I opened the door and came right out. By our second outing, she was walking along with me and actively engaging with me. By yesterday afternoon, she was allowing me to pet her, wagging her tail, and excited to come out of the kennel. So last night, Pumpkin lost the muzzle!! She’s now actively ready to start working with me! All day today she’s been so excited to come out and train. We’re starting with some tethering and learning place to teach her to settle and do nothing. I was just so excited for her to reach this point 🥹 . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

Day Two with Pumpkin. Most of her defensiveness is surrounding the crate as you can see. It was the biggest reason we needed the muzzle. Thankfully, she has lots of food drive that we can build on and she’s not so fearful that she doesn’t want to take food from me. She’s actually VERY pushy with food and wants to dig into my hands or hold my hand with her foot. We can call that down later, but for right now, we’re letting her “win” as much as possible. Also I do apologize about the video quality. I’m doing my best to group the last couple days together and FB will not let me upload more than one video at a time 🙄 I am not a great video editor, so editing them all together diminishes some of the quality. Forgive me, I’m good with dogs, not technology 😂😂 . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

Pumpkin dropped off Monday, so I’ll be sharing a couple videos from her first days here. This is Day One. I am talking in both these videos explaining her behavior since she arrived. During our consultation and even drop off, she was willing to take food from me and allowed me to pet her. As soon as her owner left, her demeanor changed and she barked, growled, and snapped at us a few times. For safety, I asked her owner to return and fit her in a basket muzzle. This would allow us to keep working, she can eat, drink, and pant just fine in it, but I would be safer. As a side note, for a dog who is actively trying to bite, I would not recommend this particular style of muzzle. It’s a Baskerville. If a dog truly wanted to bite in this muzzle, they can. However, Pumpkin isn’t the type to look for that confrontation, instead she has some fear aggression and only wants to create space. The only time she was willing to take a shot or two at me was when she was in the kennel. Which is understandable since she was so fearful and being in a kennel leaves her trapped and unable to escape, she sees her next best option is to snap or nip. The muzzle is not something I expect her to wear for very long. I knew about the length of time it took for her to warm up to me in her own home during our consultation. She has a REALLY high food drive which is particularly beneficial for training and building trust. I will also point out that Brody is handling the leash in the first video because she trusts men more so than women and she did NOT like me the first couple days she was here. But at one point towards the end, Brody is a little too forward with his body position, this can be threatening, and it does spook her, but he doesn’t stare at her either and does keep his head turned away. Body language is everything for dogs and keeping a side stance is typically best. I wouldn’t allow her to move behind me, but instead keep her to the side as she moves. More progress videos to

Oliver is doing amazing with his puppy program! 🥹🥹🖤🖤🖤 . . . If you think your best friend could use proper manners, check out our website, and fill out an application for training. For all other questions and comments, give us a call or send us a message! 432-270-7195 [email protected] www.blackcollark9academy.com #dogtraining #dogtrainer #BlackCollarK9Academy #bck9pack #BCK9 #balancetraining #dogsofwesttexas #westtexastrainer #westtexasdogtraining #abilenedogtrainer #bigspringdogtrainer #bigcountrydogtrainer #dogsofbigcountry #dogsofabilene #abilenepuppytrainer #dogsofinstagram #dogsofinsta #dogstagram #obediencetraining #doglife #dogtrainingtips #puppytraining #puppytrainer #puppiesofinstagram #behaviorspecialist #behaviormodification

First of all, play is a BIG part of training and Oliver is the goofiest boy when it comes to play time. We’ve been learning a lot about fetch and tug. He’s come a long way, when we started he really wasn’t sure about playing with me and definitely didn’t understand or desire fetch. Now he will run after the ball and play like this for a bit. Sometimes I can encourage him to come back. This time he decided the brand new chuck it ball was not fun, but the old chewed up tennis ball he managed to find under the tree was the best toy ever 😂😂

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My name is Kylie Farmer. I’m a certified advanced obedience trainer and behavior specialist. I have a strong passion for creating better communication between dog and human. With better communication and a little knowledge, the home life becomes much more fulfilled for the whole family. I truly believe that dog is man’s best friend. I thoroughly enjoy helping people change their lives around just by creating a well-mannered companion. Whether it be a serious behavior case, simple obedience, or something fun to do as a team such as trick training.

I, myself, am the proud of owner of five awesome dogs. Moxie and Dodge, 6 year old dachshund mixes. Mazyn, 4 year old cattle dog shepherd mix. Thor and Grayson, two year old American pit bull terrier mixes. Each of my dogs has gone through various levels of training with myself. Thor and Grayson went through the six months of training with me at Starmark and will often assist in my training programs with clients. They love working for treats and are eager to train.

I started my love for dogs at a young age being raised around many dogs. I’ve had dogs for as long as I can remember.. My “When I Grow Up” projects were always animal related. When I was about ten years old, my grandmother would take us to volunteer at the Wichita Humane Society every summer when we visited. We would feed, walk, and play with the dogs. It drove my obsession even more. I was in sixth grade when I wrote a report about training animals for the big screen. I was promptly told this wasn’t a real career and I’d have to pick something different. My dream of training fizzled, but the passion for dogs grew on.

A couple years ago, I began working at the local shelter, Happy Day Humane Society, as a kennel tech. I loved every single day. However, if we’re being honest, I wasn’t good at my job. Not because I didn’t like my co-workers or I didn't work well, but because I was heavily distracted. I was drawn to the behavior cases. I spent a lot of my time sitting in kennels loving on the dogs or coaxing the scared out of their shells, rather than actually doing my daily tasks. I also handled many adoptions and had a natural ability to pair the right dog to the right family. For me, the way the dog looked wasn’t important, but rather the lifestyle of the adopters and the drive of the dog. As more dogs were being dropped off, I noticed a common factor with most of them; they lacked basic manners and obedience. This led me on my journey to becoming a trainer.