by Carrie Galvan | Oct 16, 2025 | Dog training
When you come from a more aversive style training, why do you have to start from scratch when starting at PK9s? First of all, not everyone does. And not everyone needs all of the things we teach in our beginners classes. Some just need to fill in the holes so they can...
by Carrie Galvan | Oct 11, 2025 | Dog training
When people call me wanting to know if I can help them with their dog’s aggressive behavior, they often want me to see the behaviors. Believe it or not, Behavior Consultants don’t need to see a behavior to help you and your dog with a behavior. Many...
by Carrie Galvan | Oct 6, 2025 | Dog training
Coming When Called Arguably the most important behavior you will ever teach your dog! Learn to play with your dog! Find food, toys, and games that your dog REALLY loves. Most dogs find it extremely reinforcing to be sent back out to play after coming to you. Make...
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....
by Precious K9s - Dog Training, Dog Behavior, Springfield, Missouri | Sep 6, 2024 | Dog training
What do you do if you chose a dog trainer and you find out their sugar coated words hide training methods you don’t want to use on your dog? You be an advocate for your dog… that’s what. Stand up for your dog. Tell them you don’t want to train...
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...
