Trusted K9 Training LLC

10/23/2026

We had a "place" party for our evening routine. Food & water prep and cleaning.

Goose, Winnie & Rigs

10/23/2026

We hit the trail this morning hoping to find some bikes and joggers, but they were few and far between. We worked on some distance and off leash obedience instead.

Rigby prefers to be close by and can get anxious when you move away, whether it is a crate, place or down. This is something we have been working on while he is here and has improved tremendously. He can now be crated and moved away from with little to no protest. Building him so he can tolerate things on his own and feel confident without being physically attached to a human.

10/23/2026

Lucy🥰

10/22/2026

Booker loves diving into this giant bush🤣

10/22/2026

Rigby and I spent over an hour at a busy soccer field, moving around the fields and weaving in and out of people,kids and dogs working on neutrality.

We had plenty of people comment on how cute he was, but I never forced an interaction.

He's not trying to bolt, retreat or hide under my feet. He's sitting on a loose leash, taking in everything around him without needing constant feedback or reassurance from me. He isn't in a command. I want him to exist on his own.

For a dog who is fearful of people, this is meaningful progress.

I am not going to make Rigby love strangers or force him to be social. It's to help him feel secure enough to exist around people without feeling the need to escape and trust me.

Neutrality is the goal, not interaction.

10/21/2026

The dogs will always show me what the home environment is supporting after a training program. I can tell what's being reinforced, what's being allowed, and where the owners have made changes.

These two girls are in a very different mindset than when they arrived, and it's clear their owners have made adjustments.

The weeks spent in training are only the beginning. The real work comes from the consistency and follow-through at home.

Will I have suggestions on areas they still need to work on? Absolutely. There's always room for improvement.

It's not about perfection. It's about progress, consistency, and continuing to build on the foundation we've established.

10/20/2026

Rigby struggles with fear and trusting unfamiliar people, including the children he lives with.

Here’s my 3-year-old working with him on his place command.

Obedience can help bridge that gap while he learns to trust different people. It creates clear communication and allows the kids to build a relationship with him without forcing interactions or affection.

Parents need to consistently lead and guide these interactions, providing structure, direction, and supervision so the dog and child aren't left to figure things out on their own.

The goal isn't to force a relationship, but to create opportunities for trust to develop naturally.

10/19/2026

Gina Bo Beana!

10/18/2026

10/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us today for our Fall Mini Experience!

We loved seeing everyone, catching up with our Trusted K9 families, and watching the dogs enjoy a little fall fun!

A special thank you to Krista Ruth Photography for capturing these moments for us! We can't wait to see all the beautiful photos!

Thank you again to everyone who spent part of their Sunday with us!