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!

Training dogs to ignore food distractions
1 week board & train
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Training dogs to ignore food distractions

Canine trainers often face the delicate challenge of teaching dogs to ignore food distractions, a skill critical for ensuring the safety and discipline of our furry companions. Just consider the recent statistics from animal behaviorists: over 60% of dog owners

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Proofing dog commands in distractions

Ensuring your dog can obey commands amidst distractions is vital – around half of dogs fail to respond to commands in such situations. This fascinating aspect of canine training demands an understanding of how dogs perceive and react to their

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Leash manners in crowded areas
1 week board & train
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Leash manners in crowded areas

Did you know that more than 60% of injurious falls among adults caused by tripping over a dog leash happen in crowded urban areas? Walking your dog in bustling places is a common activity, but it requires significant attention to

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preparing dogs for local events
1 week board & train
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Preparing dogs for local events

How often have we seen dogs outshine their human counterparts at local events, leaving us both amused and impressed? This success doesn’t happen overnight; it takes meticulous preparation to ensure the pooches are ready. The journey includes socialization, obedience training,

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dog training etiquette in public places
1 week board & train
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Dog training etiquette in public places

Walking your dog in a public park can be a delightful experience, but have you ever pondered how it contributes to training etiquette? A study shows that nearly 75% of dog owners believe their pets behave better in public after

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3 Week Board & Train
Jesse Medina

Scooby | Pit Mix | Bakersfield

This 4-year-old Pit Bull mix is here for our 3-Week Board & Train Rehabilitation Program to work on structure, impulse control, and overall behavior. He is very driven and determined, especially with containment, and has been known to pull boards

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understanding stress signals in dogs
1 week board & train
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Understanding stress signals in dogs

Consider this: over 70% of dog owners fail to recognize their pets’ stress signals, often attributing unusual behaviors to stubbornness. This might seem unbelievable, yet the complexity of canine stress indicators makes it a commonplace issue. Properly identifying these signals

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Distance control commands
1 week board & train
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Distance control commands

In the realm of technological advancements, the rise of autonomous systems has revolutionized the importance of distance control commands. Today, precision in maintaining distances is not just a theoretical luxury but a practical necessity in industries ranging from aerospace to

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