OLK9 Dog Training Blog

The Off Leash K9 Dog Training Blog

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.

Off Leash K9 Training is the world’s highest-rated dog training company. And our Bakersfield Off Leash K9 location is one of the best!

Enjoy our Blog and check back often for more tips and dog training information!

Why Dogs Pull Toward Grass, Smells, and Other Distractions
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Why Dogs Pull Toward Grass, Smells, and Other Distractions

Walking your dog can be one of the best ways to provide exercise, enrichment, and quality time together. However, many dogs seem to have their own agenda once they step outside. A patch of grass, an interesting scent, or something

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How to Teach a Dog to Stop Changing Directions on Walks
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How to Teach a Dog to Stop Changing Directions on Walks

Walking your dog should be an opportunity for exercise, exploration, and quality time together. However, some dogs make walks difficult by constantly changing directions, crossing in front of their owners, stopping suddenly, or repeatedly moving from one side of the

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3 Week Board & Train
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Empress | Rottweiler | Bakersfield, CA

Welcome Empress to Our Rehabilitation & Obedience Program! 🐾 Meet Empress, a 1-year, 10-month-old Rottweiler weighing approximately 95 pounds. Empress has joined us for our Rehabilitation & Obedience Board & Train Program. Empress struggles with significant fear, insecurity, and resource

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How to Build Better Everyday Manners in Your Dog
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How to Build Better Everyday Manners in Your Dog

Dog training is not only about teaching commands such as sit, stay, or come. Some of the most valuable skills are the behaviors dogs use throughout their daily lives. These everyday manners help dogs interact appropriately with their owners, family

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How to Teach a Dog to Stay Focused Around Wildlife
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How to Teach a Dog to Stay Focused Around Wildlife

Why Dogs Struggle to Stay Focused Around Wildlife Dogs naturally notice movement, sounds, scents, and unfamiliar animals. Wildlife can be especially difficult for a dog to ignore because a rabbit running across a path, a squirrel climbing a tree, or

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How Bakersfield Dog Owners Can Prevent Cruelty & Heartworm This Spring
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How Syracuse Dog Owners Can Prevent Cruelty & Heartworm This Spring

Spring is an important season for dog owners to review their pets’ health, safety, and daily care. As temperatures rise and dogs spend more time outdoors, responsible owners should think about parasite prevention, access to clean water, safe shelter, exercise,

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The Secret to Effective Dog Training: Discover What You’re Missing
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The Secret to Effective Dog Training: Discover What You’re Missing

The Secret to Effective Dog Training: Discover What You’re Missing! Many dog owners assume effective dog training is all about teaching commands. Sit, stay, come, down, and heel are useful skills, but successful training goes much deeper than memorizing cues.

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