Steadfast K9

08/18/2026

The outside world. There are so many situations that we can put our dogs in to help with their obedience, confidence, and impulse control. Learning to ignore and accept situations which can cause a dog a stress helps to create a confident and balance dog

09/19/2025

The Struggle is Real!

Dex is a working line American Lab. That high energy is great for training. But some days dogs can be slightly off or completely off. And that’s ok. They are allowed to be.

09/19/2025

Helping Dex learn how to help me keep things tidy.

Task work is important for service dogs. But it can also be a good way to keep our dogs engaged and learning.
It’s also important to note, that in video when Dex begins to fail, I give him the opportunity to correct his actions to figure out exactly what I’m looking for. Sometime we intervene too soon without giving them the opportunity to get it right the next time.

09/16/2025