Caring K-9 Training LLC

04/28/2025

With my work schedule right now my hours have changed for the time being. No training on Tuesdays. And Mondays are 7:00pm to 8:00pm

03/13/2025

02/26/2025

Sorry I haven’t been posting lately been busy with sick kids and now time conflicts with my job at the moment so until further notice my days and hours for training with be Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6pm to 8pm. If you need a Saturday I’m willing to work with you also. Thank you

09/11/2024

Never forget...

08/26/2024

It's fun and beneficial to take time off work to bond with your new puppy and help them settle in. However, it's crucial to teach them to be content when left alone, which many people overlook.

If you're always with your puppy and suddenly need to leave, they might struggle with the abrupt change, leading to stress and anxiety. This often leads owners to arrange constant companionship for the puppy, making it harder to leave them alone later on, potentially resulting in separation anxiety.

Healthy socialization involves exposing your dog to various sights, sounds, and situations they need to handle in the human world, including being comfortable when left alone.

Be cautious about giving your puppy another dog as constant company, as this can prevent them from learning true independence. If you have an older dog, ensure your puppy also learns to be completely alone, as this is a valuable skill they'll need to avoid stress and anxiety later.

08/05/2024

I still have opening Monday- Friday from 6 to 8. Classes are 7 weeks for about 45 minutes to an hour starting at $130 within a 5 mile radius from Laurie after that it will be $145. I’ll come to you for training. I will do Saturdays a pond request 

07/19/2024

Apologies for the recent lack of posts, as I've been tending to personal matters. I am take new clients. Monday- Friday from 6 to 8. Classes are 7 weeks for about 45 minutes to an hour starting at $130 within a 5 mile radius after that it will be $145. I will do Saturdays a pond request 

10/02/2023

Monday-Friday at 6 pm are booked and Monday at 7 is booked as well

09/26/2023

For the time being I’ll be making house calls come to your house for training until I can get a new location. Classes are $130 for 7 weeks. Depending on how far you are will determine a little more of a fee for the traveling.

07/10/2023

Here are the most important lessons every puppy should learn during their early development stage. Tag or share this to anyone with a new pup!

1. Being left alone is OK

Take it from me – separation-related issues is one thing you really want to avoid. Most new puppies cry when left alone and this is not the same as a dog with separation anxiety. Train the puppy early to be comfortable while alone whether in a crate, laundry, back yard or dog run etc. Never go to the puppy and let her out when she is crying for attention

2. Come when called

A reliable recall would have to be THE most important obedience exercise. This is a safety issue. You do not want your dog to think twice about coming when called if there is an emergency – such as your dog running towards a busy road to chase a bird. Make sure that every time your dog comes when you call her, she feels rewarded. Never punish your dog after she has come when called. Even if she has done something wrong beforehand, the last thing she will remember and associate the punishment with is that she came to you when called.

Remember, punishment is what the dog finds undesirable. This may include putting the leash back on to go home.

3. Sit & Stay

A good reliable sit is useful for many training situations. For example, train a solid sit and teach your dog to sit to greet people rather than jumping up. Rather than teaching dogs the word “stay” after we have said “sit,” we teach dogs to hold the commanded position until they hear their release word. Such as, “ok” or “free.”

Stationing training where we teach the puppy to get on a mat and stay there until release is also an extremely useful skill.

4. Crate training

I find a lot of people have never heard of crate training. I too was sceptical at first but now I can’t imagine raising a puppy without crate training! Puppies need strict supervision just like a toddler. You wouldn’t let a toddler roam free in the house without supervision so why would you let a puppy do it? Free roaming allows puppies to practice bad habits such as chewing things and toileting in the house. Crate training is so useful for those times you can’t supervise, great for toilet training, a place for puppy or dog to sleep and also for travel or medical reasons. Teach your puppy to love her crate as her safe haven where pleasant things happen such as games, treats and meals.

5. Leave it

Protect your puppy from grabbing and eating harmful things such as cane toads or unknown edible items on the foot path by teaching your puppy to “leave it” on command. Reward your puppy with a better alternative for leaving the original item.

12/25/2022

I will be closed on Christmas Day. Have a safe and fun holiday