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!

Lose Focus: Why Dogs Lose Focus Around Smells
Backyard Dog Problems
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Lose Focus: Why Dogs Lose Focus Around Smells

Lose Focus behavior around smells is one of the most common reasons dogs struggle with obedience, leash manners, and engagement during walks and outdoor training. Many dog owners become frustrated when their dog responds perfectly inside the home but suddenly

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Better Self-Control: Why Dogs Need Better Self-Control
1 week board & train
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Better Self-Control: Why Dogs Need Better Self-Control

Better Self-Control is one of the most important foundations for calm behavior, emotional stability, and reliable obedience in dogs. Many dog owners focus heavily on commands like sit, stay, heel, and recall without realizing that obedience alone does not solve

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3 Week Board & Train
Jesse Medina

Clover | Golden Retriever | Bakersfield, Ca

🐾 Welcome to Our 3-Week Board & Train Program 🐾 This handsome pup has officially joined us at Off-Leash K9 Training Bakersfield for our 3-Week Board & Train Program, where we’ll also be preparing him to take his Canine Good

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Boundaries: Why Dogs Need Boundaries
boundaries
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Boundaries: Why Dogs Need Boundaries

Boundaries are one of the most important yet misunderstood parts of healthy dog training and behavior development. Many dog owners focus heavily on commands like sit, stay, or heel but overlook the importance of structure, consistency, and behavioral expectations in

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2 Week Board & Train
Jesse Medina

Piper | Lab mix | Bakersfield, CA

🐾 Meet Piper – 7 Month Old Lab Mix 🐾 Welcome to our famous 2-Week Board & Train Program at [Off-Leash K9 Training Bakersfield Piper is a sweet 7-month-old Lab mix with a fun personality and lots of puppy energy!

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Playground Noise: Training Dogs Around Playground Noise
1 week board & train
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Playground Noise: Training Dogs Around Playground Noise

Playground Noise is one of the most challenging real-world distractions many dogs encounter during walks and public outings. Loud children, sudden screaming, fast movement, bouncing balls, whistles, running games, scooters, skateboards, bikes, and unpredictable activity create an environment filled with

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Backyard Dog Problems
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Building Confidence From Your Puppy’s First Week Home

Building Confidence during your puppy’s first week home is one of the most important foundations for long-term behavior, emotional stability, and future obedience success. The early days after bringing a puppy home shape how that puppy learns to process the

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1 week board & train
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Pull Harder: Why Dogs Pull Harder Around Other Dogs

Pull Harder behavior around other dogs is one of the most common leash training frustrations dog owners experience during walks. Many dogs walk calmly through quiet environments but instantly begin pulling, lunging, whining, barking, or ignoring commands the moment another

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