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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A dog’s name is more than a label. It can become an important communication tool that helps an owner get the dog’s attention before giving another cue or guiding them away from a distraction. A dog may recognize its name
Introduction: Why Reliable Obedience Matters Reliable obedience is about more than teaching a dog a long list of commands. The real goal is to help a dog understand what is being asked, respond clearly, and continue responding even when everyday
Professional dog training can teach valuable skills, but the owner’s involvement can play an important role in helping those skills become part of everyday life. A dog may learn a behavior during a structured training session, but the behavior still
Treats can be a useful tool in reactive dog training when they are used thoughtfully and at the right moment. Food rewards can help reinforce calm behaviors, encourage a dog to focus on their handler, and create more positive associations
Why Focus, Impulse Control, and Leash Skills Matter A well-behaved dog is not simply a dog that knows basic commands. Everyday situations require dogs to make good choices while surrounded by distractions, movement, smells, people, animals, and unfamiliar environments. This
Dogs naturally respond to what is happening around them. When they see food, a favorite toy, another dog, a person at the door, or something interesting outside, their first instinct may be to move toward it immediately. This is normal
Living with a reactive dog can make ordinary situations feel unpredictable. A person approaching, another dog across the street, a bicycle passing by, or a sudden sound can cause a dog to bark, lunge, freeze, pull, or become intensely focused
What Does Professional Dog Training Mean? Professional dog training is a structured approach to teaching dogs practical skills, appropriate behaviors, and reliable responses that can be used in everyday life. Training is not limited to teaching basic commands such as
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
