All Dogs Go To Kevin LLC

25/03/2025

4 Ways to Help Your Dog Feel Good About Being Picked Up

Does your dog dodge, weave, or bolt the second you try to pick them up or grab their collar?

It might feel like a game, but it can be frustrating—and even dangerous in the wrong situation.

Here are 4 tips to start turning things around and help your dog feel more comfortable being handled:
1. Practice surprise collar grabs + treat
2. Reinforce “come” with food rewards
3. Add collar grabs after coming then reward
4. Build up to gentle pick-ups

These little changes make a big difference when done consistently. Want the full breakdown?
Read the blog here: https://www.dogstokevin.com/post/does-your-dog-avoid-being-picked-up-or-grabbed

24/03/2025

New Blog Post: So many dogs turn it into a game when we need to gather them. This is a breakdown on how to put a stop to it.

How often do you need to grab your dog and they turn it into a game of chase/keep away? This happens primarily with younger dogs. It can often be frustrating when this happens. It also could be a safety issue if your dog gets out somewhere and they’re close to traffic.People often try grabbing a t...

21/03/2025

This week, we’re celebrating 13 years of helping dogs and their humans! From our start in Kent, Ohio, to expanding into Knoxville and New Orleans, we’re proud to still have trainers and clients in all three cities.

Our Services:

* Puppy Training
* Manners Training
* Separation Anxiety Support
* Fear & Reactivity Training

Our Approach:

We use a reward-based, positive reinforcement technique because it strengthens the bond between you and your dog, builds trust, and encourages your dog to learn willingly. By focusing on rewarding good behavior rather than punishing mistakes, we create a positive learning experience that leads to lasting results.

Want to Talk to Kevin?

We offer a free online session—click here to schedule! https://www.dogstokevin.com/booking-calendar/free-talk-to-a-trainer-session?referral=book_button_widget

Where We Train:

📍 In-Person:
✔️ Northeast Ohio
✔️ Knoxville Area
✔️ New Orleans Area

🌎 Online Training Available Worldwide!

18/03/2025

Meet Rexanna Bell!
Dog Trainer, Knoxville, TN.

Rexanna is a graduate of the University of Tennessee, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science and a minor in Psychology. Her educational background sparked her interest in animal behavior, and her love for dogs inspired her to want to understand them better.

She developed a passion for training while working with her own puppy in 2016, and quickly fell in love with the world of dog training and dog sports. She has experience in dog daycare, pet sitting, agility, and nosework. Her years of experience in dog daycare have helped her to be familiar with many different breeds and temperaments.

She loves working with new, and experienced pet parents, to help them better communicate with their dogs. Her areas of focus are the fundamentals of training and early learning, obtained through a reinforcement based, progressive training plan.

She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and their two Boxers. They enjoy the outdoors, and also a quiet night in, cuddled up with their dogs.

17/03/2025

We are so happy and excited to announce that today marks 13 years in business!

From our start in Kent, Ohio, to expanding into Knoxville and New Orleans, it’s been an incredible journey. We’re proud to say we still have trainers and clients in all three cities.

A huge thank you to every client who has trusted us over the years, and of course, to their K9 companions who make this work so rewarding. Here’s to many more years!

15/03/2025

Come see us tomorrow in Knoxville at Hi-Wire Brewing Knoxville! Our trainer, Rexanna will be there and we have a gift basket raffle giveaway!

Come see us this Sunday at Hi-Wire Brewing Knoxville and meet some of our available rescues!

12/03/2025

Does your dog p*e when greeting guests? While they may grow out of it, you don’t have to wait! Here are a few things to try:

🐾 Introduce food or toys – Engaging their brain in play or eating can prevent accidents.
🐾 Have guests ignore them at first – Use a leash to keep them calm before interacting.
🐾 Give them a chew or stuffed Kong – This keeps excitement levels down.
🐾 Go for a walk together – Meeting outside in motion can help reduce excitement.

Try these and see the difference! Need more help? We’re here to guide you.

To read the full blog click here: https://www.dogstokevin.com/post/does-your-dog-p*e-when-greeting-people

10/03/2025

Does Your Dog P*e When Greeting People?

Sometimes during a greeting scenario a dog may p*e. While this is common and normal, it can be frustrating when it’s happening in your home. Dogs do generally grow out of this. You won’t meet many 5 year old dogs that are still doing it. But you also don’t have to wait until they grow out of it. Here is a short list of things you can try:

1. Introduce food or toys during the greeting. Doing this can switch their brain into food or toy mode. Most dogs don’t p*e when they’re eating or playing.

2. Have people ignore your dog until your dog has calmed down a bit. (You’ll want to use a leash for this so that your dog cannot access the person.)

3. Give your dog something to work on while the guest arrives. Giving your dog a stuffed Kong or special chew can decrease the excitement which can decrease the chances of p*e.

4. Go for a walk with the guest instead of having the initial greeting happen inside your home. If you pair this with 1 or 2, you’ll likely be in a good place.

To check out our other dog blogs click here: http://Dogstokevin.com/blog

01/03/2025

Stop Puppy Biting in 3 Steps

Step 1: If your pup bites too hard, immediately stop play and walk away for 30 seconds.

Step 2: Always have chew toys available—redirect their biting to something appropriate.

Step 3: Be consistent! If biting ends play every time, your pup will learn fast.

Puppy biting is normal, but with the right approach, your pup will learn what’s okay to bite and what’s not. Need professional guidance? We can help.

If you’d like to learn more about this, check out the full blog here: https://www.dogstokevin.com/post/how-to-curb-puppy-biting

27/02/2025

Why Puppies Bite & How to Handle It

Puppy biting is normal—but that doesn’t mean it has to be painful!

Puppies explore the world with their mouths, and biting is a natural part of play. But if your pup’s playtime becomes too much, it’s time to teach bite control.

✅ What to do:
✔️ Allow gentle play biting in moderation
✔️ Stop play immediately if a bite is too hard—walk away for 30 seconds
✔️ Provide plenty of chew toys to redirect their energy

🚫 What NOT to do:
❌ Don’t yell or punish—this can cause fear or anxiety
❌ Don’t use your hands as toys—this encourages more biting

With patience and consistency, your pup will learn gentle play = more fun!

If you’d like to learn more about this, check out the full blog here: https://www.dogstokevin.com/post/how-to-curb-puppy-biting

24/02/2025

Puppy bites can hurt. Sometimes puppies nibble gently and other times blood is drawn. Regardless, it’s normal. Puppies, like young humans, explore the world with their mouths. And if you’ve ever seen puppies play with one another, it’s full of biting.

Biting can be reduced, but it’s still going to happen from time to time. We recommend allowing gentle play biting in moderation. The hard stuff should be stopped right away. We recommend getting up and walking away if a hard bite occurs. You can just walk away or you can step over a gate. Doing so for 30 seconds or so will help your pup see that hard bites causes you to go. (This is the opposite of what they want.)

It’s very important to have lots of appropriate options for pups. Chew toys are crucial. Focus on using toys to interact with your pup. If that’s where all the fun is, your pup will want to do more play with toys.

To check out our other dog blogs click here: http://Dogstokevin.com/blog

21/02/2025

Easy Ways to Bond With Your New Dog

Looking to build a stronger connection with your new dog? Here are a few fun ways to get started:

• Free Shaping Training – Reward behaviors your dog naturally offers for a fun bonding experience.

• Walks – With a little practice, walks become more than just exercise—they’re a chance to connect.

• Find What They Love – Whether it’s tug-of-war, training games, or belly rubs, bonding happens when your dog associates you with things they enjoy!

Want more tips on bonding with your new pup? Read the full blog here: https://www.dogstokevin.com/post/how-to-bond-with-your-new-dog

19/02/2025

Izzy is a beautiful golden with an amazing personality. Her parents have done a fantastic job teaching her some skills and were adding on to those skills.

19/02/2025

Every Dog is Unique – Here’s Why That Matters 🐶

When bringing home a new dog, it’s easy to compare them to your last one. But here’s the thing—every dog is different.

🐾 Some love fetch, others couldn’t care less.
🐾 Some treasure a toy for life, others destroy them in seconds.
🐾 Some bond quickly, others need more time.

By keeping an open mind and focusing on what this dog enjoys, you’ll set the stage for a strong and happy bond.

If you’d like to learn more about this, check out the full blog here: https://www.dogstokevin.com/post/how-to-bond-with-your-new-dog

18/02/2025

Honey Lemon is just as sweet as she looks. Today we started the process of getting her integrated with her new cat housemates.

18/02/2025

How To Bond With Your New Dog

Every dog is different. Yes, there are breed characteristics, but each dog is still an individual. Some will like to play fetch while others will have no interest. Some will have a toy for their entire life while others will dissect a new toy in .5 seconds. When getting a new dog, go into it knowing that this dog isn’t going to be exactly like your last. Doing so will set you and your new dog up for success because you’ll have a more open mind as to what this new dog likes. ��Make sure you’re finding things that you both enjoy together. For example, I used to sit on the floor with my dog’s meal and practice “free shaping.” This is where I would wait for him to offer a behavior and then provide a reward. I really enjoyed this and so did he. This is one of the ways we bonded.��Walks can be a great way to bond too. It can take work to get a dog to walk the way you’d like. But once you get there, you’ll likely find that it’s a great bonding experience. ��If your new dog predicts things that you enjoy, you’re going to develop that bond. And if you predict things that your new dog really enjoys, your dog will start to bond to you.

To check out our other dog blogs click here: http://Dogstokevin.com/blog

17/02/2025

The lovely Leilani and a slightly blurry photo of the amazing Biggie Smalls.