K9 Elite Co

We believe in creating an unbreakable bond and a trusting relationship between you and your dog. I am the owner of K9 Elite Co. Is your puppy's mouth painful?

My goal at K9 Elite Co is to EMPOWER families to learn to TEACH their own dogs, through LOVE and positivity

My name is Sarah O'Shea. I have over 10 years of experience working with dogs and the families that love them; along with working in the behavior departments at two local animal shelters. Do you have a dog that jumps on you and your guests? Are you tired of your dog barking at every little

thing? Are you tired of your dog chewing up your expensive shoes? Are you wishing your dog had manners? Are you at your wit's end with your dog? I specialize in everything puppy, dogs that have little to no manners (the jumpers, barkers, the destructive chewers, and the crazy excitable ones), and the shy dogs. What I learned the most in all the years I have been working with dogs is sometimes you have to think out of the box, enjoy working with families, and see the dogs become well-behaved members of their families.

05/16/2026

😂 Honest Question…

What’s the WEIRDEST thing your dog is terrified of?

👀 I’ll go first:
Flags.

Drop your dog’s funniest fear below ⬇️

05/15/2026

🍓 Frozen Berry Yogurt Bites

Easy homemade dog treats!

Ingredients:
• Plain Greek yogurt
• Blueberries
• Strawberries

🐾 Instructions:
1️⃣ Blend ingredients together
2️⃣ Pour into silicone molds or ice cube tray
3️⃣ Freeze for a few hours

🧠 Bonus:
Frozen treats are GREAT for calming and enrichment!

👉 Would your dog love these?

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05/14/2026

🚶 Leash Pulling Tip

Pulling happens when the environment becomes more valuable than YOU.

Instead of correcting the leash…
Build VALUE for staying close!

🎯 Try This:
Reward your dog ANY time they choose to walk near you.

✔️ Mark “YES”
✔️ Feed by your leg
✔️ Keep moving

🧠 Concepts Used:
• Proximity
• Engagement
• Focus

🌎 Real Life:
Dogs that WANT to stay near you pull less naturally.

💡 Trainer Tip:
Practice INSIDE before expecting success outside!

🐾 “Need help with this behavior? Message K9 Elite Co to schedule your complimentary phone consultation!”

05/13/2026

⭐ Product Review: Toppl by West Paw

One of my FAVORITE enrichment toys!

Why I love it:
✔️ Easy to fill
✔️ Easier to clean than a Kong
✔️ Great for meals and frozen snacks
✔️ Helps calm busy dogs

🧠 Enrichment Benefits:
Licking and problem solving naturally help dogs decompress and relax.

💡 Freeze Ideas:
• Yogurt + blueberries
• Pumpkin + kibble
• Wet food + carrots

👉 Does your dog have a favorite enrichment toy?

05/12/2026

🎮 Concept Game: Mouse 🐭

This game builds AMAZING impulse control while keeping training fun and engaging!

🐾 How to Play:
1️⃣ Engage your dog with the food by tossing a piece for them to chase and eat
2️⃣ Place a small handful of food on the floor in front of you
3️⃣ Cover the food with your hand. Your dog may sniff, paw, or lick your hand — patiently wait for the moment they back off
4️⃣ The SECOND your dog backs away — mark “YES!”
5️⃣ Reward with a piece of food from the pile. You can feed directly to their mouth, flick it, roll it, bowl it, or toss it — make it fun!

🎯 Concepts Used:
• Impulse Control
• Disengagement
• Thoughtful Decision Making

🌎 Real Life:
Helps with:
✔️ Counter surfing
✔️ Door manners
✔️ Ignoring distractions
✔️ Not grabbing dropped food

💡 Progression:
Level up by uncovering the food slightly or practicing around distractions!

05/11/2026

🧠 DIY Muffin Tin Enrichment Game
Need a quick rainy-day activity? Try this simple brain game!

🐾 How to Play:
1️⃣ Place treats or kibble in a muffin tin
2️⃣ Cover some holes with tennis balls or toys
3️⃣ Let your dog figure out how to uncover the food

🎯 Concepts Used:
• Problem Solving
• Optimism
• Confidence
• Persistence

🌎 Real Life:
Dogs that learn to work through puzzles tend to become more resilient and calmer in everyday life.

💡 Trainer Tip:
Start EASY so your dog wins quickly!

👉 Have you tried enrichment games at home yet?

05/10/2026

🥕 Apple Carrot Training Bites 🐾

Easy homemade treats that are PERFECT for training sessions!

🥣 Ingredients:
• 1 cup oats
• 1 shredded carrot
• 1/2 apple finely chopped
• 1 egg
• Spoonful of peanut butter

🐾 Instructions:
1️⃣ Mix all ingredients together
2️⃣ Roll into tiny bite-sized balls
3️⃣ Bake at 350° for about 15–18 minutes
4️⃣ Let cool before serving

🎯 Why I Love These:
✔️ Small enough for training
✔️ Easy to break apart
✔️ Great high-value reward option

🧠 Bonus:
Using exciting rewards can help boost engagement and focus during training!

💡 Trainer Tip:
Store extras in the fridge for quick grab-and-go training treats.

👉 Would your dog love these? 🐶🍎

05/09/2026

😂 Weekend Question…

If your dog could text you ONE thing while you were gone… what would it say? 👀🐾

Mine would probably be:
“Why did you leave me with these peasants?”

Drop your dog’s message below ⬇️😂

05/08/2026

🚪 Training Tip: Stop the Jumping BEFORE Guests Enter

Most jumping starts BEFORE the door even opens.

🐾 Try This:
✔️ Scatter treats on the floor before opening the door
✔️ Reward calm choices
✔️ Keep greetings low-key and calm

🎯 Concepts Used:
• Calmness
• Disengagement
• Impulse Control

🌎 Real Life:
Dogs that practice calmness BEFORE excitement are more successful when guests arrive.

💡 Trainer Tip:
Excitement feeds excitement. Calm feeds calm.

Need help with jumping, leash pulling, recall, or overexcitement?
📩 Message K9 Elite Co to schedule your complimentary phone consultation!

03/29/2026

🎯 Training Game: Place Reset

This game helps your dog learn to calmly return to a bed or mat—great for building focus and relaxation.

How to play:

1️⃣ Toss a treat onto the mat to guide your dog there
2️⃣ The moment your dog steps on, say “yes!” (or your marker)
3️⃣ Feed calmly on the mat to reinforce staying there
4️⃣ Let your dog step off, then repeat

💡 Trainer Tip:
If your dog chooses to sit or lie down on the mat, quietly reward that—this is exactly what we want!

🧠 Why it matters:
Builds calmness, place skills, and helps your dog reset during busy or exciting moments.

👉 Practice just 3 reps today and keep it easy and successful!

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