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Code Black K9

Based in Owen Sound, serving Grey & Bruce County

Now accepting clients 🐾

Engagement-based training for dogs who struggle when things feel overwhelming.
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Built on calm under pressure, engagement, and real-life skills.

05/27/2026

A properly introduced haltee shouldn’t be used to yank or force a dog around. It’s meant to improve communication, safety, and handler control while continuing to work on training underneath it all.

05/08/2026

Everyone wants rush off leash work.

Teaching off leash behaviour doesn’t start by unclipping the leash and hoping for the best.

The leash acts as a safety net while the dog learns the behaviour, builds consistency, and understands the expectations.

Freedom should come after reliability 🐾

05/03/2026

Just a heads up!

I’m going to be posting a lot less on her, but don't worry!
It's nothing dramatic, I’m just putting more time into TikTok and Instagram and being more consistent over there.

I’ll still be around for messages, so you can always reach me here.

If you want to keep up with training, Mugsy, and the day-to-day stuff, come find me on TikTok/Instagram. That’s where I’ll be posting the most.

I’ll drop everything below 👇🏼 🐾

04/25/2026

Working with my own dog doesn’t always look the same as when I’m working with clients.
For example; Mugsy’s on leash here. Not because he needs it, but because we’re always working on making his recall better. I know what techniques work with him & what doesn't. And what I do with Mugsy isn’t always what you’ll do with your dog. Every dog is different, every situation is different.
Same principles, different approach.

04/23/2026

If you’re looking for a dog trainer and not sure where to start; this is what it’s like working with me.

I offer free consultations so we can actually talk through what’s going on, what you’re struggling with, and what your goals are. We will go in depth & I will probably ask a million questions. I take the time to make sure we’re on the same page before I ever meet you and your dog.

Not local or can’t meet in person? That’s okay! we can work together online.

My goal is to set you up for success. I don't gatekeep training. I’ll walk you through everything you need to know, and we go at a pace that works for both you and your dog.

I also try to keep things realistic& accessible...training shouldn’t feel out of reach.

Right now I’m offering 30% off for all new clients.

If you’ve been thinking about getting some help with your dog, feel free to send me a message 🐾

04/20/2026

Quick little recall reminder from today 👇🏼

Mugsy was off leash as per usual & spotted some kind of small animal… and just GONE. Full tilt.

He’s e-collar trained, but he’s also whistle trained. I knew that he was so locked on to whatever it was that he would not respond to his collar or my voice.

The second I hit the whistle, he turned and came straight back.
So why was the whistle the saving grace?

When dogs hit that level of drive like my Dutch shepherd, they’re not thinking about your voice the same way. The whistle is loud & sharp enough to break his focus/ fixation.

This is why I’m big on having multiple tools/ways to communicate with your dog; especially for off leash recall.

At the end of the day, recall isn’t strictly obedience. It’s safety & things could have gone sideways real fast today.

Train the dog in front of you, and train for real life...not perfect scenarios. 🐾

04/09/2026

I saw this picture pop up in my memories today; I read the caption and It was about how much mugsy had improved

and it reminded me why I do this.

I didn’t grow up with dogs.
Everything I know, I learned through books, YouTube ect. To where I am now; taking multiple courses.

My first dog; I trained him myself. And I was proud of that. Proud of the compliments on how well behaved he was & how obedient he was.

But life was a mess back then.
Leaving a relationship, no support, working 12s with a 2 hour commute… something had to give.

And it was him.

Rehoming him absolutely wrecked me.
Not in a dramatic way, but I felt like a failure because I couldn't give him the home he deserved.
But I made sure he went somewhere good, and I’ll always be grateful for that.

Fast forward a couple years & I met my husband.
He didn’t want a dog right away… but I did.
Then I saw Mugsy.
And that was it.
We drove 12 hours over two days just to get him.
And we were straight up lied to. I remember how calm he was when we were loading him into the car; he didn't bark, he didn't cry. He settled and slept. Almost like he knew he was safe

But..
Day one, he bit my husband when we got home & went to put him in his crate.
He snarled at people, barked at everything, and walks were a disaster. He didn't know his name. Didnt know anything.
He dragged us everywhere...even on a prong.

I got bit too.

I remember standing there thinking… what the hell did we just bring home?
But I also knew I wasn’t quitting on him. Because he deserved a chance, he deserved a family. He didn't ask to be treated the way he was.
If I figured it out once, I could figure it out again.
So I did.

It wasn’t pretty. It was frustrating as hell.
Some days felt like we were getting nowhere.
But I kept going.
I started posting monthly updates to show how he was improving. It made me feel less like I was doing this alone. When you have a reactive dog, you feel alone. You feel like noone actually understands unless they have a reactive dog themselves.

And that is why I started doing this.
Not for the easy dogs.
Not for the quick wins.
But for the ones that feel like too much
For the owners who feel alone
If you’re in the thick of it right now...

I get it. 🖤

04/07/2026

Imagine walking into a pet store, a café patio, or a busy park with your dog calm and steady by your side; no pulling, no barking at every dog or person, simply present with you. When your dog can settle and watch the world go by, it opens up so many doors. Those outings shift from having to manage reactions to simply enjoying time together. Your dog will still find excitement in the sights and smells, but it’ll be balanced and easy, for them and for you. Calmness is the key that turns everyday outings into enjoyable adventures.

If you're struggling, message me 🐕

04/04/2026

Flea & tick season is here 🐾

Around the end of October I found a tick on Mugsys' face. OCTOBER.

Ticks are becoming more & more of a year round problem depending on where you live. If it's warm- their active. Their also showing up in more populated areas.

Quick reminder:
Check your dog after walks (ears, face, between toes)
Stay consistent with prevention
Don’t assume cold = safe

If you thought I wasn't going to add something training related; you would be wrong!

If your dog can’t calmly handle being checked over, that becomes a problem real fast.

Handling is a skill your dog should have but it's not a skill that dogs have when their born; some are more passive but a lot of dogs need de-sensitization & familiarity over time.

This is something I work on a lot with clients, especially with high-energy or easily overwhelmed dogs.

Stay safe out there 🖤

03/31/2026

Oh hey 👋🏼👋🏼
I'm still here & boy have I been disorganized, busy with work & unproductive on this side of things.

It's a rainy spring day here in so I figured I'd introduce the pack 🌧️🐾

Shadow (standing)- my 13yr old maine c**n mix, adopted 9 years ago.
He’s my sweet, emotionally unavailable old man who stares directly into your soul like he knows something you don’t.

Boots (lying)- might be 5 years old, don't ask me what breed he is all I know is he's 100% chonker; adopted 7 months ago from a local shelter. He's had a rough start to life. He's the king of anxiety. Runs full-speed laps like he’s training for cat NASCAR at 3am.
Also produces biohazard-level poops ☣️

You know him, you love him & you know I love him
Mugsy; my soul dog. 🐕
My 5 year old , 80+ lbs of dutchie attitude, opinions, & “i'm absolutely not doing that” vibes.
He's a little dog-tistic… if his routine is off by even 0.5 seconds, we’re all going to suffer.

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