Coronavirus has impacted daily life in so many ways. For dog owners, the constant stream of lockdown after lockdown has meant that everything from dog training classes to socializing meet-ups has been put on hold, and it’s the dog that ends up suffering the most. Add this to the fact that dog ownership has seen […]| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
Dogs with a high prey drive can be difficult to manage, but this is something that you can soon gain full control over with the right training methods.| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
Planning on doing some traveling with your dog? Whether this may be by car, train, plane or anything else, these training tips will help to make the journey go so much more smoothly. MASTER BASIC OBEDIENCE Traveling with your dog instantly becomes so much less stressful if your dog has some basic obedience skills. What […]| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
Purchasing a young pup from a breeder usually means that you begin with a relatively clean slate. However, adopting a rescue dog, even if that dog may be quite young, means that that your new pooch will likely come with a bit of baggage. This can make bonding with a new rescue dog quite challenging, […]| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
Looking for a way to teach a dog to stay? This step-by-step guide will have your dog mastering this essential command in no time at all.| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
While puppy mouthing may be a natural behavior, this is something that you should put a stop to while your puppy is still young.| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
Teach your dog the Leave It command and a few more commands that are easy but essential. Teaching Your Dog Obedience will help in love and bonding.| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
There are times when your best friend manages to slip away and get into trouble off-leash. A little obedience training goes far in protecting your pet.| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
In order to successfully train a dog, understanding the difference between high value and low value training treats is a must.| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
Whether you’ve brought home a puppy that was born blind or you’ve adopted an adult dog with a sight impairment, learning how to train a blind dog doesn’t require too much extra know-how. All you need to do is adapt regular training techniques to suit a dog that can’t see. Here’s how to get started: …| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
Whether you have a shelf full of dog training books or you regularly scour through your favorite dog training blogs for new tips and tricks, the majority of the training advice out there focuses on using verbal commands to communicate with a dog. There’s nothing wrong with this at all. Teaching your dog to respond …| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
Whether you have a young puppy or a senior rescue, it’s important to put together a training plan that you can stick to. Sporadically training your pooch whenever you remember isn’t going to cut it. In order for your dog to properly learn, training needs to be done regularly. However, this leads to the big …| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
Some dogs take to water naturally. The very first time they see a pond or a pool, they’ll dive right in and navigate their way around as though they’ve been doing it their entire lives. However, not all dogs have the ability to instantly swim. After all, some breeds were developed to be good swimmers, …| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
You’re probably familiar with the sight (and sound) of everyone from sheepdog herders to police dog handlers using a whistle to call their dog over. It’s a great way to teach a dog to come when called, and can sometimes be even more effective than simply using your voice. No matter where you may be …| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE
Many people believe that only aggressive dogs need to wear a muzzle, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Every dog should be muzzle trained – stick with us as we explain why. We’ll also be sharing some tips on how to muzzle train your dog. Why Muzzle Train Your Dog? The most obvious …| K9 TRAINING INSTITUTE