Why I Don’t Train Service Dogs (Anymore)

by Precious K9s | Oct 6, 2024 | Dog Behavior, Dog training

I retired from training Service Dogs 2 years ago. I had one severely attacked on a walk and ruined. I had one forced to fly even when it scared him to death. I had one attacked at Walmart. Walmart, and other businesses, wont make “fake” Service Dogs leave....

Resource Guarding Part 2

by Precious K9s - Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Springfield, Missouri | Aug 6, 2024 | Dog Behavior, Dog training

Every time I do a speech, a seminar, or an on the fly demonstration, I later think of  better ways to say things or more things to say….So, here are some after thoughts from our Dianne Cannafax seminar along with the demonstration ideas on paper for everyone. I...

Managing Your Dog’s Stress: Why We Dance in the Rain

by Precious K9s | Jul 6, 2024 | Dog Behavior, Dog training

Last night was a rough night in classes. We had 4 situations that are going to require private coaching so we can focus solely on what they have going on. We had 2 puppies displaying behaviors that are more intense than you want to see from puppies. 2 dogs with...

Let’s Talk About Air Catches: Air Locks and Your Dog

by Precious K9s | Jun 6, 2024 | Dog Behavior, Dog training

Let’s talk about air catches. I sit with my clients, regularly, and help them learn to manage their dogs and yards. I describe my air catch in my field to them (not pictured) and suggest that they can make it as simple as I did or they can do some landscaping....

What is really happening when you punish a behavior out of your dog?

by Precious K9s - Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Springfield, Missouri | Mar 25, 2016 | Dog Behavior, Dog training

 All to often I have people tell me things such as, “He used to growl at me, but I broke him of that really quickly” or “She used to jump on people, but now all I have to do is show her the newspaper and she will stand quietly”. That’s...