Waller K-9

10/23/2026

Use Resistance to Elevate Your Life
We talk about how resistance, whether from emotions, challenges, or circumstances, isn’t a roadblock but a tool for growth. I share how shifting your perspective can turn drag into lift, helping you ascend to a higher level in life.

10/22/2026

Keep It Simple: Teaching Your Dog to Stop When You Stop
In this video, Beau and I demonstrate a simple yet effective dog training technique using the motto ‘keep it simple, stupid.’ We focus on teaching your dog to stop when you stop and move when you move, establishing clear leadership. We show how to handle thresholds, use leash corrections, and provide affection in ways that don’t encourage forward movement. We also discuss how to manage stress signals like yawning and emphasize that the goal is for your dog to stop moving, not necessarily sit, as they learn. This foundational training helps prepare your dog for distractions and social settings.

10/21/2026

10/21/2026

Building reliability outdoors takes real reps. Drop a comment if your dogs struggle with distractions on the trail.

10/21/2026

Axel thought he heard you say something??

Like maybe more treats or a long walk in the forest 🌳 with friends…

10/21/2026

Von likes long walks on the beach and cuddles next to a warm fire 🔥. His family is steeped in tradition and he appreciates a good steak hot off the grill.

10/20/2026

Step-by-Step Guide to Shaping a Down with Impulse Control

In this video, I walk you through how to shape a down position with your dog, focusing on impulse control and rewarding effort. I demonstrate using food on the floor to prevent the dog from popping back up, and I explain how to mark and pay for progress, then transition to rewarding only completed downs. This method helps build a solid, lasting down behavior.

10/20/2026

In this video, I talk about the challenging but essential part of dog training: compliance and obligation. I explain how positive reward training is great, but for off-leash reliability, you need to build trust through pressure and follow-through. I discuss using a long leash to give your dog freedom and then walking it down to reduce their options, helping them learn to comply. We go through the natural resistance behaviors and emphasize that pushing through these tough moments builds a strong foundation of trust.

10/19/2026

We teach you the toggle, a simple drill using two exercises to get your dog into a nice heel position. We demonstrate with Ringo, showing how to use a step forward for ‘come’ and a step back for ‘heel’, with rewards and practice against a wall for tightness.

10/17/2026

I talk about the three M’s in dog training: momentum, milestones, and maintenance. I explain how to build momentum to reach a milestone before entering maintenance mode, and why it’s crucial to know your destination to avoid losing progress.