Prime K9

Prime K9 Structured Pack Walks & Training
📍 Timaru | Temuka | Geraldine
Balanced Training-Behaviour Mod-Puppies
Structured Pack Adventures
Fully Insured

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09/05/2026

Not every dog NEEDS a walk every single day.

What dogs actually need is mental stimulation, structure, play, training, rest, and the ability to switch off.

If you’re short on time one day, a backyard training session, enrichment activity, flirt pole session, sniffing games, or some quality play time can be MORE than enough for your dog.

People get so caught up in the idea that dogs need hours and hours of exercise every day, but in reality a lot of dogs are actually over-stimulated, over exercised, and completely unable to settle.

Your dog is also okay being home alone while you work.
The most well-behaved dogs I meet are often the ones left home for standard working hours because they’ve learnt an important skill how to relax and do nothing.

Dogs need A LOT of sleep.
When they don’t get enough rest, they can become destructive, reactive, hyperactive, anxious, and unable to regulate themselves.

Yes, sometimes destructive behaviour can come from boredom or lack of exercise but honestly, a huge amount of it comes from dogs never being taught how to settle and self-regulate.

I see so many rescue dogs placed into homes where people are told:
“Don’t leave them alone for more than 4 hours.”

But the reality is… people work. Families work. Life exists outside of our dogs. And that’s okay. How are we expected to provide for our dogs if we don’t work!!

Dogs can absolutely learn that:
• when you’re home = they get love, training, walks, play, and quality time
• when you’re gone = it’s time to rest and switch off

Instead, so many dogs are put into constant stimulation daycare every day, endless exercise, constant entertainment and they never actually learn how to settle.

That can create anxious, reactive, stressed dogs that struggle being alone, struggle relaxing, and struggle coping with everyday life.

I’ve also seen amazing potential homes get turned away by rescues simply because they work standard hours. Those same people often go on to buy dogs elsewhere, and those dogs end up living incredible lives loved, trained, balanced, fulfilled, and cared for deeply.

Having a job does NOT make you a bad dog owner.
Missing one walk does NOT make you a bad dog owner.

A balanced dog is not created through constant exhaustion.
A balanced dog is created through structure, rest, training, fulfilment, and learning how to exist calmly in everyday life 🤍

🎉 Calling all new puppy owners 🎉All details on post Pm for extra details 🫶
03/05/2026

🎉 Calling all new puppy owners 🎉

All details on post

Pm for extra details 🫶

15/03/2026

Solo walk with Cruz 🫶🫶

Private Dog Training SessionsStruggling with your dog’s behaviour or want help building better skills? My 1-on-1 private...
10/03/2026

Private Dog Training Sessions

Struggling with your dog’s behaviour or want help building better skills? My 1-on-1 private training sessions are tailored specifically to you and your dog.

Private sessions are great for working on things like:
✔ Recall
✔ Loose leash walking
✔ Reactivity around other dogs or people
✔ Jumping, barking or overexcitement
✔ Building focus and engagement
Because these are personalised sessions, we can work at your dog’s pace and focus on the behaviours that matter most to you.

You’ll also receive:
• A clear training plan to continue progress at home

Solo Dog Walks

Need someone reliable to walk your dog while you’re at work or on shift? My solo dog walks are perfect for dogs that need a quieter, more personalised experience.

These walks are ideal for:
✔ Dogs that are reactive or nervous around other dogs
✔ Dogs that prefer one on one attention
✔ Shift workers who need flexible walk times
✔ Older dogs that benefit from a slower pace

Your dog gets a safe, structured walk tailored to their needs, with plenty of enrichment and attention.

Benefits include:
🐕 Mental and physical stimulation
🐕 Reinforcing good walking habits
🐕 Confidence building in a calm environment

📍 Timaru / Temuka / Geraldine area

Send me a message to book a private training session, casual walk or chat about what your dog needs 🐾

Puppy Foundations Training – Give Your Puppy the Best Start!Got a new puppy and not sure where to start? My Puppy Founda...
10/03/2026

Puppy Foundations Training – Give Your Puppy the Best Start!

Got a new puppy and not sure where to start? My Puppy Foundations Package is designed to help you build great habits early and prevent common puppy problems before they start.

In these sessions we work on:
✔ Confidence & socialisation
✔️ Loose leash basics
✔ Recall
✔ Basic obedience & engagement

What’s included in the 5 week Puppy Foundations Package:

• 5 solo puppy training outings tailored to your puppy
• A Puppy Guide covering how to stop common issues (nipping, jumping, crate training, toileting, separation anxiety)
• A “Perfect Day” routine plan to help structure your puppy’s day
• A step-by-step training plan so you know exactly what to practise between sessions

🐾 Puppy Outings Included
Puppy outings are done with myself in controlled environments to help build:
• Confidence
• Reliable recall
• Loose leash walking basics
• Engagement and focus

These outings are perfect for helping your puppy get out and about while you’re at work and gain positive real world experience.

🐕 Suitable for puppies aged 12 weeks – 6 months
📍 Timaru / Temuka / Geraldine area

Spots are limited so each puppy gets the time and attention they need.
Send me a message to book your spot or ask any questions 🐾

Last few weeks at Prime K9 🫶🫶
09/03/2026

Last few weeks at Prime K9 🫶🫶

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