Sirius K9 Academy

04/22/2026

Great article about water and our dogs.

Learn why water may be the most overlooked cause of diarrhea and soft stools in dogs... and what you can do to fix it.

02/23/2026

Our next 5-week Basic Group Obedience Class starts on Sunday March 8th!
The class will be held at 3pm.
Each class averages 1 1/2 hours.
This class will be held at a fully covered location on the border of Placentia / Yorba Linda.
We will be skipping Easter April 5th.
This class will prepare you for our advanced obedience classes, protection work, therapy work, search and tracking classes, and the CGC test.
** We only have two spots left! **
Contact us to register 714-296-9714 / [email protected]

See below what your dog will learn in this class.

https://www.siriusk9training.com/Basic-Obedience-Test.htm

01/28/2026

Due to many requests, we have added a fourth Basic Obedience Class!

The class will begin in February. The start date will be selected once its halfway full. It will be a Sunday afternoon class.

The class is 5 weeks long and each class averages 1 1/2 hrs.

The class is held at a fully covered location in Yorba Linda, so is out of the sun and rain.

Our three basic classes in January 2026 filled very quickly and we anticipate that this class will also.

Please contact us if you would like to reserve a spot.
[email protected]
714-296-9714

11/05/2025

We have had so many inquiries for another basic class that we have added one more class in 2025!

Our last basic class of the year will begin on November 16th, 2025.
** We will skip Thanksgiving weekend, Sunday November 30th. **
The class start time will be 4pm.

Our basic classes are 5-weeks in length and meet once per week on Sundays. The classes average 1 1/2 hrs each.
Class cost is $300.

We only allow 6 dogs in our basic classes! Smaller classes provide more personal attention and additional instructional help from the instructor. They are also less stressful for the dogs.

The location where they are held in Yorba Linda is fully covered, so the classes are held rain or shine.

In our 5-week long Basic Group Classes, dogs learn to:
- Sit from a stand / Down from a sit & stand / Sit from a down while at your side and while at the end of your leash.
- Sit & Down Stay, including during distractions, and while you walk around your dog, and are 15' away from your dog.
- Recall from a minimum of 15' and come and sit right at your feet with one command.
- Formal Heeling (with left, right, and about turns) and an automatic-sit when you stop walking.
- and much more!!

Please send us an email at [email protected] or give us a call at 714-296-9714 if you would like to register.

10/05/2025

A dog's loyalty and devotion are so incredibly special. God bless Eva and Erin.

The mountain lion was three times her size, but the gallant dog was not backing down.

08/23/2025

Lily walked into a police dog auction with a jar of coins.
She wasn’t there to watch — she came to bring home Max, the retired K9 who once worked alongside her late mother, Officer Hannah Parker.

After her mom’s passing, Lily stopped speaking. But she never forgot the lessons her mother taught her: love deeply, never quit.

When the bidding soared past $3,000, Lily quietly placed her $52.16 on the table. People chuckled… until Max barked, and ran straight to her, sitting loyally by her side.

The room fell silent. One by one, others withdrew their bids. And that’s how Lily and Max found their way back to each other.

This wasn’t just about money — it was about loyalty, love, and hope.

06/22/2025

Available for Adoption "Joy"
One of our clients that own "Joy", a 5 1/2-year-old beautiful AKC papered spayed female West German Shepherd that we have had for board and train in the past, need to rehome her due to their health issues. She is currently in Alhambra CA.
Joy loves to play with herding and jolly balls however is very mellow and quiet in the house. She is well behaved and is very easy to live with. Her obedience is solid (sit, down, heel, recall, stays, and place) and she is fully house, and crate trained. She is not a jumper at all (on people, furniture, etc.,) and is very sweet.
She was diagnosed with mild dysplasia by her vet a few years ago, but when we had her twice (once for just boarding and once for 3 weeks of training) we never saw any issues related to that and she played and did a lot of activity while with us. By keeping her lean and active, and with some joint supplements, this should not affect her very much as she ages. She would do best in a quiet home without small children, cats, or another female dog.
If interested in Joy, please reach out to us.
Please feel free to share.
Thank you!

06/04/2025

Are you looking for Board and Train for your dog?

We have been doing board and train for 25 years!
Below is a video of what we accomplish with our client dogs in only 14 days!! The results you see in the video are attained through our lowest level of Board and Train (level 1.)
We also offer two additional levels: Intermediate (level II) and Advanced (level III.) We have add-on options as well such as off leash training, and environmental training.

The dogs we take in for board and train stay AT OUR TRAINER'S HOMES for the duration of the training!

We train every dog in a different language such as Czech, German, Dutch, Spanish, or Italian.

On top of obedience training, we also teach every dog:
- To wait at all doors and gates
- To not jump up (on people or the counter, furniture, etc.)
- To go to the bathroom on command
- To wait to eat
- To go into their crate or kennel on command
- To wait before they can exit their crate or kennel
- To load up into a crate in the car
- To go to their place and stay there until released
- To be quiet
- To take treats gently
- To play and release their toy on command
- To be calm
- To leave it
- To not bite hands or the leash
- To focus on the handler

1. The trainer that will be taking the dog for the training does a two-hour meet with the owner and their dog before they get them for training.

2. We provide video updates and send frequent photos to our clients, so they always know how their dog is doing!

3. Clients receive an extensive email with the new commands, DOs and DONTS, and many tips before they get their dog back.

4. We do a two-hour lesson upon giving the dog back after the training and also do a follow up lesson to make sure that everything is going well.

5. After the dogs complete our Board and Train, the owners can join one of our drop-in style obedience classes to keep their dog's skills and their handling skills sharp and continue progressing and moving forward. We also offer protection training and tracking lessons that our clients like to do with their dogs.

6. We offer Boarding to our Board and Train alumni!

No one matches our extremely high standards, extensive experience and knowledge, our thoroughness, or accomplishes what we accomplish in such a short timeframe.

Contact us for more details at 714-296-9714 / [email protected]

** In the video is Caroline Haldeman, the owner of Sirius K9 Academy. Not only does she teach many of our classes in Yorba Linda, but she also does Board and Train. She has been training dogs professionally for 35 years!

05/19/2025

The owner of Sirius K9 Academy, Caroline Haldeman, was busy this weekend teaching our Intermediate, Intermediate Intro, Field Trip, and Protection classes in O.C. 🥰❤

03/18/2025

If they were to rank the popularity of dogs by shelters, rescues, and those not registered with the AKC, we bet Shepherds, Mals, and Bully breeds would be in the top three. 😉

The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2024
(American Kennel Club)
March 18, 2025

As the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs, the AKC uses registration statistics to rank the most popular breeds of the past year — and the numbers are in!

The French Bulldog has secured the No. 1 spot as the most popular dog breed in the United States for the third year in a row. In 2022, the Frenchie took the Most Popular title from the Labrador Retriever, a breed who had previously sat comfortably at No. 1 for 31 years.

Staying in the No.1 Spot
French Bulldogs have surged to the top, quickly amassing popularity for their size and adaptability. It’s hard to miss their signature bat ears on city streets and rural roads alike.

Over the last 12 years, they’ve climbed the rankings. In 2012, they were ranked the No. 14 most popular breed, and by 2021, they’d made it to the No. 2 spot. They officially became the No.1 breed in 2022, and have held that title for three years now.

French Bulldogs are especially popular in cities, but their playful nature and compact size are great for a variety of lifestyles. These little dogs originated in France, and French Bulldog history is complex. They were recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1898, and now have over 100 years of AKC history behind them.

Top 10 Dog Breeds of 2024
The top five and top 10 dog breeds are popular for a reason, and typically don’t shift too much. The Frenchie is again at No. 1, followed by the Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd Dog, and Poodle at No. 5.

As for the rest of the top 10, a few placements have shifted. Beagles have moved from No. 8 to No. 7, moving Bulldogs from No. 7 to No. 9 and Rottweilers from No. 9 to No. 8. German Shorthaired Pointers remain at No. 10 from 2023 to 2024.

Big Shifts of Note in 2024
2024 saw major shifts for a lot of breeds across the rankings. While some breeds surged over 20 rankings higher, others shifted 10 or more rankings lower. Many breeds, especially in the 20s and 30s, stayed at the same spot from 2023 to 2024.

The Danish-Swedish Farmdog, which debuted in January 2025 as part of the Working Group as the 202nd AKC-recognized breed will be included in the registration rankings for 2025. The Lancashire Heeler, which became AKC-recognized in January 2024, debuted in the 2024 rankings at No. 189.

Climbing the Rankings
The biggest surges in popularity among breeds came from four very different dog breeds. The Kerry Blue Terrier had the highest jump, moving up a whopping 25 spots from No. 160 to No. 135. The Bracco Italiano, recognized by the AKC in 2022, continues to move up. From 2023 to 2024, the Bracco moved up 20 spots from No. 152 to No. 132.

The German Pinscher and the American Staffordshire Terrier both went up 18 spots year over year. The German Pinscher moved from No. 151 to No. 133, and the AmStaff moved from No. 95 to No. 77.

The Bedlington Terrier went up 15 ranks from No. 149 to No. 134, and the Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever went up 14 rankings from No. 83 to No. 69.

The Brussels Griffon, American Eskimo Dog, and Harrier all went up 13 placements. The Brussels Griffon moved from No. 92 to No. 84, the Eskie from No. 129 to No. 116, and the Harrier from No. 190 to No. 183.

The Mudi, recognized in 2022, continues to climb the ranks, going up 12 from No. 130 in 2023 to No. 122 in 2024. The Polish Lowland Sheepdog also went up 12 spots, from No. 193 to No. 181.

The Manchester Terrier went up 11 ranks from No. 126 to No. 115, and the Boykin Spaniel went up 10 rankings from No. 75 to No. 65.

Moving Down on the List

The Saluki, Black and Tan Coonhound, and Wirehaired Vizsla all saw their breeds move down the list significantly from 2023 to 2024. The Saluki went from No. 120 to No. 141, down 21 spots. The Black and Tan Coonhound went down 20 spots, from No. 131 to No. 151. Down 17 from 2023 to 2024, the Wirehaired Vizsla went from the No. 142 spot to No. 159.

The Chinese Shar-Pei went from No. 70 to No. 83, down 13 spots. Also down 13 spots was the Field Spaniel, from No. 147 to No. 160.

Each down 12 spots were the Bergamasco Sheepdog, the Old English Sheepdog, and the Dogue de Bordeaux. They went from No. 188 to No. 200, No. 77 to No. 89, and No. 84 to No. 96 respectfully.

Other big dogs have moved down as well. The Neapolitan Mastiff and Great Pyrenees are both down 10 spots. The Neapolitan Mastiff went from No. 118 to No. 128, and the Pyr went from No. 64 to No. 74.

Holding Their Spots
These breeds found solace in their 2023 placements and stayed there. The top five breeds stayed the same, but so did the Shih Tzu at No. 20, Pomeranian at No. 22, Boston Terrier at No. 23, and Havanese at No. 25. In the 30s, Belgian Malinois stayed at No. 33, Basset Hounds stayed at No. 34, Vizsla stayed at No. 35, and the Maltese stayed at No. 37. The German Wirehaired Pointer stayed at No. 61, and the Chow Chow stayed at No. 88. The Finnish Spitz kept their spot at No. 194.

Least Popular Dog Breeds of 2024
Often rare breeds, the dogs in the bottom 20 have the lowest numbers in terms of registration in the United States. There are 201 breeds counted since the addition of the Lancashire Heeler in 2024, and there will be 202 for 2025 when the registration numbers for the Danish-Swedish Farmdog are added.

The Sloughi, which was ranked last at No. 200 in 2023, has made the jump to No. 197 in 2024. They’re followed by the Norwegian Lundehund at No. 198, the Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen at No. 199, the Bergamasco Sheepdog at No. 200, and the English Foxhound at No. 201. The English Foxhound was ranked 199 in 2023, and dropped two spots in 2024.

The American Kennel Club has recognized 202 breeds since it was first founded in 1884, with additional breeds working their way towards recognition through the AKC Foundation Stock Service (FSS) and the Miscellaneous Class. If you’re looking for a puppy of your own, AKC Marketplace can connect you with a responsible breeder.

Knowing your dog will be counted as part of the compilation of the annual breed popularity list is only a small benefit of dog registration. The AKC is the only purebred dog registry in the United States that maintains systematic inspections and investigations. The AKC conducts thousands of inspections each year to ensure compliance with standards that support the welfare, safety, and health of dogs across the nation.

Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2024 Full List
Rank By Breed:
1 French Bulldog
2 Labrador Retriever
3 Golden Retriever
4 German Shepherd Dog
5 Poodle
6 Dachshund
7 Beagle
8 Rottweiler
9 Bulldog
10 German Shorthaired Pointer
11 Yorkshire Terrier
12 Australian Shepherd
13 Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
14 Cane Corso
15 Pembroke Welsh Corgi
16 Doberman Pinscher
17 Boxer
18 Miniature Schnauzer
19 Bernese Mountain Dog
20 Shih Tzu
21 Great Dane
22 Pomeranian
23 Boston Terrier
24 Miniature American Shepherd
25 Havanese
26 Siberian Husky
27 Chihuahua
28 English Springer Spaniel
29 Shetland Sheepdog
30 Border Collie
31 Brittany
32 Chihuahua
33 Belgian Malinois
34 Basset Hound
35 Vizsla
36 English Cocker Spaniel
37 Maltese
38 Pug
39 Collie
40 Mastiff
41 West Highland White Terrier
42 Shiba Inu
43 Rhodesian Ridgeback
44 Papillon
45 Portuguese Water Dog
46 Bichon Frise
47 Newfoundland
48 Dalmatian
49 Australian Cattle Dog
50 Whippet
51 Wirehaired Pointing Griffon
52 Chesapeake Bay Retriever
53 Samoyed
54 Scottish Terrier
55 Weimaraner
56 Italian Greyhound
57 Giant Schnauzer
58 Bloodhound
59 Akita
60 Cardigan Welsh Corgi
61 German Wirehaired Pointer
62 Saint Bernard
63 Staffordshire Bull Terrier
64 Airedale Terrier
65 Boykin Spaniel
66 Russell Terrier
67 Bullmastiffs
68 Chinese Crested
69 Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever
70 Biewer Terrier
71 Cairn Terrier
72 Bull Terrier
73 Miniature Pinscher
74 Great Pyrenees
75 Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
76 Irish Wolfhound
77 American Staffordshire Terrier
78 Lagotto Romagnolo
79 Alaskan Malamute
80 Basenji
81 Rat Terrier
82 Great Swiss Mountain Dog
83 Chinese Shar-Pei
84 Brussels Griffon
85 Irish Setter
86 Anatolian Shepherd Dog
87 Pekingese
88 Chow Chow
89 Old English Sheepdog
90 Keeshond
91 Standard Schnauzer
92 Coton de Tulear
93 English Setter
94 Lhasa Apso
95 Dogo Argentino
96 Dogue de Bordeaux
97 Flat-Coated Retriever
98 Border Terrier
99 Leonberger
100 Beauceron
101 Bouvier des Flandres
102 Borzoi
103 Japanese Chin
104 Norwich Terrier
105 Miniature Bull Terrier
106 Schipperke
107 Belgian Tervuren
108 Toy Fox Terrier
109 Gordon Setter
110 Afghan Hound
111 Silky Terrier
112 Parson Russell Terrier
113 Wire Fox Terrier
114 Boerboel
115 Manchester Terrier
116 American Eskimo Dog
117 Tibetan Terrier
118 Greyhound
119 Xoloitzcuintli
120 Spinone Italiano
121 Pointer
122 Mudi
123 Welsh Terrier
124 Norwegian Elkhound
125 American Hairless Terrier
126 Tibetan Spaniel
127 Black Russian Terrier
128 Neopolitan Mastiff
129 Finnish Lapphund
130 Norfolk Terrier
131 Belgian Sheepdog
132 Bracco Italiano
133 German Pinscher
134 Bedlington Terrier
135 Kerry Blue Terrier
136 Irish Terrier
137 Bluetick Coonhound
138 Welsh Springer Spaniel
139 Smooth Fox Terrier
140 Bearded Collie
141 Saluki
142 Barbet
143 Icelandic Sheepdog
144 Redbone Coonhound
145 Briard
146 English Toy Spaniel
147 Spanish Water Dog
148 Tibetan Mastiff
149 Clumber Spaniel
150 Russian Toy
151 Black and Tan Coonhound
152 Treeing Walker Coonhound
153 Swedish Vallhund
154 Löwchen
155 Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
156 Lakeland Terrier
157 Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
158 Australian Terrier
159 Wirehaired Vizsla
160 Field Spaniel
161 Nederlandse Kooikerhondje
162 Affenpinscher
163 Curly-Coated Retriever
164 Kuvasz
165 Scottish Deerhound
166 Berger Picard
167 American Water Spaniel
168 Sealyham Terrier
169 Pumi
170 Irish Red and White Setter
171 American English Coonhound
172 Puli
173 Plott Hound
174 Ibizan Hound
175 Sussex Spaniel
176 Glen of Imaal Terrier
177 Irish Water Spaniel
178 Entlebucher Mountain Dog
179 Skye Terrier
180 Dandie Dinmont Terrier
181 Polish Lowland Sheepdog
182 Chinook
183 Harrier
184 Norwegian Buhund
185 Pharaoh Hound
186 Komondor
187 Cesky Terrier
188 Pyrenean Shepherd
189 Lancashire Heeler
190 Belgian Laekenois
191 Cirnecho dell’Etna
192 Azawakh
193 American Foxhound
194 Finnish Spitz
195 Canaan Dog
196 Otterhound
197 Sloughi
198 Norwegian Lundehund
199 Grand Basset Griffon Vendeen
200 Bergamasco Sheepdog
201 English Foxhound

The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot