Kinetic K9s LLC

09/29/2026

We want to see your pups! Drop your best Tongue Out Tuesday photo in the comments below!

Bonus points if there’s a Pup Cup involved. 😋

09/25/2026

Obedience 2 starts October 4th at 2:15 PM!

This class is for dogs who already know the basics and are ready to work on better focus, stronger reliability, improved leash manners, polite greetings, and listening around distractions.

We’ll also be working on skills included in the AKC Canine Good Citizen test, making this a great next step for dogs and handlers who want more dependable real-world obedience.

Reserve your spot online!

09/01/2026

When the Oklahoma heat turns up, the fun keeps going inside at Kinetic K9s! Our daycare crew spent the day chasing friends, showing off their zoomies, and keeping those tails wagging. Happy pups, cool playtime, and a whole lot of summer fun! ☀️🐶

01/27/2026

❄️ Snow Day Update — Tuesday, January 27, 2026 ❄️
Kinetic K9s is CLOSED tomorrow due to winter weather and road conditions.

Please stay safe and avoid travel if you can. 🐾

Thanks for understanding—give your pups an extra snuggle for us! 🐶💙

01/26/2026

❄️🐾 Snow Day at Kinetic K9s! 🐾❄️

Due to the Frosty weather, we are closed Monday, January 26, 2026.

While you’re snowed in, let’s keep those dog brains busy!

Try this: “Find It”—toss 10 tiny treats around one room and tell your pup “Find it!” Boom: enrichment, confidence, and a calmer dog. 😄

08/25/2025

🐾❤️ Our friends at Stillwater Animal Welfare are FULL and have many sweet dogs waiting for homes. Thanks to a generous sponsor, some adoption fees are already covered, and right now adult dogs are only $20 to adopt!

If you’ve been thinking about adding a four-legged family member, now’s the perfect time to visit the shelter, meet the dogs, and give one a forever home. 🐶✨

📍 Stillwater Animal Welfare
1710 S Main St, Stillwater, OK
⏰ Open Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm

A very kind person paid for several of our dogs adoption fees! We don’t like to advertise dogs that are technically “free” because we want people to remember that pets are an ongoing expense. 💵

So come down to the shelter, fall in love with a shelter dog, and see if you are lucky and pick a dog whose adoption fee has already been sponsored 🤩

Our adult dogs are currently $20 to adopt because we are ‼️FULL ‼️

We are open Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm. 1710 S Main St, Stillwater OK. Go to the glass door that says Animal Welfare!

08/20/2025

See You There!

03/04/2025

Spring Break is a fun time for humans. Make it a fun time for your dog, too!

It's also a busy season for boarding... don't forget to book your reservations early to assure a place for your dog to be loved and cared for while you're away.

03/03/2025

Thoughtful information...

Prediction Error in Dog Training: A Key to Effective Learning

What is Prediction Error?

Prediction error occurs when there is a difference between what a dog expects to happen and what actually happens. It plays a crucial role in learning and behaviour, enabling dogs (and humans) to adapt based on new experiences. By understanding and applying this concept, trainers can effectively shape a dog’s behaviour and improve training outcomes.

How Can Prediction Error Be Used in Training?

1. Teaching New Behaviours

Creating situations where a dog’s expectations are not met encourages learning. For example, if a dog expects a treat for simply making eye contact but does not receive one, it will begin to offer other behaviours—such as sitting—until it figures out what earns the reward. This process reinforces desirable behaviours.

2. Eliminating Unwanted Behaviour

Dogs engage in behaviours based on expected outcomes. If a behaviour no longer results in the expected reward, the dog will be more likely to stop performing it. For instance, if a dog jumps up expecting attention but is ignored instead, it will eventually learn that keeping all four paws on the ground is more effective in gaining human interaction.

How Does Prediction Error Affect a Dog?
• Positive Learning Experiences: If a dog unexpectedly receives a reward, it strengthens the behaviour that preceded the reward. This makes learning quicker and more effective, as the dog is eager to repeat the actions that led to the surprise positive outcome.
• Adjusting to Change: When a dog expects a reward but does not receive it, mild frustration or confusion occurs. This prompts the dog to modify its behaviour in an effort to achieve the desired result next time.

Practical Examples in Training

1. Teaching a Reliable Sit
• Dog’s Expectation: The dog assumes it will get a treat for merely looking at the handler.
• Actual Outcome: The treat is only given when the dog sits.
• Result: The dog learns that sitting, not just looking, is the behaviour that earns a reward.

2. Stopping Jumping for Attention
• Dog’s Expectation: Jumping up on a person leads to petting or verbal interaction.
• Actual Outcome: The person ignores the dog and only gives attention when all four paws are on the ground.
• Result: The dog realises that jumping does not achieve the desired attention, but staying on the ground does.

3. Improving Recall Training
• Dog’s Expectation: Coming when called means the fun ends (e.g., being put back on the lead).
• Actual Outcome: The dog is rewarded with a treat or playtime before being allowed to continue its activity.
• Result: The dog learns that recall does not always lead to restriction, making it more willing to come when called.

Conclusion

Prediction error is a powerful tool in dog training, helping to reinforce good behaviours and reduce undesirable ones. By carefully managing a dog’s expectations and the actual outcomes, trainers can create effective and positive learning experiences. Whether teaching new commands or reshaping behaviour, using prediction error strategically leads to better engagement, quicker learning, and more reliable responses from the dog.
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