Katian Kennel

08/28/2026

08/13/2026

🐾 Does your dog react to other dogs, people, or distractions? The Engage / Disengage game might be exactly what you need! 🐶💙

This is one of our favourite protocols for helping reactive or easily distracted dogs learn to notice a trigger — and then calmly choose to check back in with YOU instead of reacting.

Here's how it works 👇

✅ STEP 1 — ENGAGE
Your dog spots the trigger at a distance. The moment they look at it, you mark with a "YES!" — and they turn back to you for a treat. You're building a positive association between the trigger and good things happening with you.

✅ STEP 2 — DISENGAGE
Now we wait for your dog to offer the check-in themselves. They look at the trigger… then choose to look back at you. Mark it, reward it, and repeat. That calm, voluntary check-in is exactly what we're building towards.

🔑 The key to all of this? Keeping your dog UNDER THRESHOLD — far enough away from the trigger that they can still think, take treats, and learn. If they're barking, lunging, stiff, or refusing food, you're too close. Increase the distance and set them up to succeed.

📄 We've put together a step-by-step visual guide covering both stages, threshold management, over-threshold signs, and troubleshooting tips for common sticking points. Check it out in the image below!

🎥 Want a more in-depth walkthrough? Watch our full video explanation here:
👉 https://youtu.be/4-IujdJyyI4

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Every calm choice gets stronger with practice. You've got this! 🐕💙

The game was created by Alice Tong (KPA CTP) of Choose Positive Dog Training, originally published on the Karen Pryor Clicker Training website back in 2014. It's become a staple of force-free reactivity training ever since! 🙌

08/06/2026

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08/05/2026

🐾 Calling all Katian families! 🐾

We’ve been looking forward to this and can’t wait to see everyone together! 💙 Join us for our Katian Reunion— a day to reconnect with littermates, meet other Katian families, and make some new memories.

We’ll have:
🐶 Meet & greet with relatives
🎉 Fun games & contests
🦴 Dog treats
🎁 Giveaways
📸 Plenty of photo opportunities

This event is free to attend, but it is intended for Katian families and those close to our Katian community so everyone can enjoy reconnecting with familiar faces.

📅 Saturday, October 10
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Hilltop Dog Camp
📱 RSVP by texting 713-376-0551

We hope to see lots of wagging tails and familiar faces! ❤️ Feel free to share a favorite photo of your Katian pup in the comments, we’d love to see how everyone has grown! 🐕💙

07/02/2026

🐾💡 Wise Wednesday!

Did you know? A Golden Retriever's beautiful double coat is designed to protect them year-round! ☀️❄️

While shaving may seem like a way to help them stay cool, their coat actually helps regulate temperature, provides protection from the sun and acts as a barrier against insects and debris.

Instead of shaving, focus on regular brushing, proper grooming, fresh water and plenty of shade during warm weather. 💛

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06/25/2026

Penny x Rebel pups are already 4 weeks old! They are just learning the doggie door and starting to expand their world!

1 🩷 🐾 waiting to be assigned to a 🏡

06/23/2026

GRCA

💦 🐾 Water Safety Starts w/ Awareness! 🐾💦

Golden Retrievers and water go together like sunshine and summer. But not every pond, lake or slow-moving stream is safe. 🌿⚠️

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can be extremely dangerous, and even a quick swim or drink can lead to serious illness.

Before your next adventure:

✅ Check the water for green scum, mats, or discoloration
✅ Keep your Golden from drinking questionable water
✅ Rinse them off after swimming
✅ When in doubt, choose another spot to splash! 🏖️

Our Goldens trust us to keep them safe. A few extra minutes of caution can help ensure many more happy swims, wagging tails and muddy paw prints ahead. 🐕💛

05/08/2026

Puppies at the pond - enjoying life outdoors 🐾 💜

05/06/2026

Look at these chunks! 💕