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!

3 Week Board & Train
Jesse Medina

Sunshine | Boxer | Bakersfield, CA

Sunshine is currently enrolled in our 3-Week Rehabilitation & Obedience Board and Train Program at Off-Leash K9 Training Bakersfield. Sunshine joined our program to work on behavioral challenges that include resource guarding toys and food, dog reactivity that can escalate

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1 week board & train
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Emotional Self-Control in Dogs and Why It Matters

Emotional self-control is one of the most important yet overlooked skills in dog training. Many behavior problems, including leash pulling, jumping, barking, and reactivity, stem from a dog’s inability to regulate excitement or stress. While obedience commands teach dogs what

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1 week board & train
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Dogs Misbehave After Walks? Here’s Why It Happens

Have you ever noticed that some dogs become more unruly after a walk? It seems counterintuitive, but this behavior can be puzzling. Understanding the reasons behind this can help experts guide pet owners towards better post-walk routines for their canine

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1 week board & train
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Dogs Act Bad in Public: Why Dogs Act Bad in Public

Ever been on a calm, relaxing walk only to have it interrupted by a dog barking uncontrollably? Such scenarios are all too common and can leave dog owners feeling embarrassed and frustrated. This type of behavior can stem from various

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1 week board & train
Jesse Medina

Delilah | Golden Retriever | San Fernando Valley

🐾 Meet Delilah Delilah is a 5-month-old Golden Retriever who has joined our 1-week Board & Train program. She’s a sweet, playful puppy with lots of energy, but like many young dogs, she came to us with play biting, no

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Stubborn Dogs Explained: Why Dogs Seem Stubborn
1 week board & train
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Stubborn Dogs Explained: Why Dogs Seem Stubborn

Have you ever noticed that some dogs seem to have a mind of their own, refusing to follow commands no matter how well trained they are? This behavior might come across as stubbornness, yet it is often rooted in genetics

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Bark at Every Noise: Why Dogs Bark at Every Noise

Ever wondered why dogs seem to have supersonic hearing, resulting in barking at the slightest noise? From the rustling of leaves to the hum of the refrigerator, these sounds trigger an immediate and often incessant vocal response. This behavior is

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