Bakersfield’s OLK9 Dog Training Blog is here to help you learn all you need to know about dog training. We talk about training methods, the Off Leash K9 Training advantage, and we give you practical tips you can do at home to get that obedient dog of your dreams!
Yes, we train hundreds of dogs every year. But equally as important, we training dog owners! Helping you understand why your dogs do the things they do can only make you a better dog owner and bring peace to your family.
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What Does “Bark, See Someone, Through the Window” Mean? When a dog barks when they see someone through the window, they are reacting to a person or activity they can see outside the home. This is a common behavior, but
Meet Max: A New Journey Begins Hi everyone! 👋 Meet Max, our Belgian Malinois mix who will be joining us for our 4-Week Board & Train Program! Max is a social guy who does really well around both people and
When owners describe their dog as excited and aggressive, they may be referring to intense behaviors such as barking, lunging, jumping, pulling, chasing, or struggling to respond when something stimulating happens. However, intense behavior does not automatically mean aggression. A
🐾 Let’s welcome Woofie to our 3-Week Board & Train Rehabilitation Program! 🐾 Woofie is a 2-year-old Black Labrador who will be working with us on separation anxiety, impulse control, excessive barking, jumping, and overall obedience. Throughout her stay, we’ll
Understanding a dog’s emotional needs and stress levels is perhaps the most overlooked skill in dog training. Many trainers focus solely on obedience instruction, missing the cues that indicate a dog’s mental and emotional state. Recognizing these signs can transform
🐾 Let’s welcome Winnie to our 3-Week Board & Train Program! 🐾 Winnie is an 8-month-old, 50 lb Malinois/Rottweiler mix who’s joining us to work on her manners, obedience, and overall self-control. During her stay, we’ll be focusing on jumping
🐾 Welcome Mocha to our 3-Week Board & Train Program! 🐾 Mocha is a 1-year-old Long-Haired Chihuahua who can be very nervous and flighty around new people. She’s here to build confidence, trust, and better manners, while working on leash
Having friends or family visit with their dogs can be exciting for everyone—but for some dogs, the excitement quickly becomes overwhelming. Your dog may bark, whine, jump, pull toward the visiting dog, race around the house, or struggle to settle.
Living with a dog that struggles with behavior can be frustrating. Maybe your puppy jumps on everyone who walks through the door. Maybe your dog pulls so hard on walks that going outside feels like work. Perhaps barking has become
