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!

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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How to Teach a Dog to Stop Rushing Through Doorways
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How to Teach a Dog to Stop Rushing Through Doorways

How to Teach a Dog to Stop Rushing Through Doorways Doorways may seem like ordinary parts of everyday life, but for many dogs, they represent excitement, freedom, and access to something interesting. Whether your dog is rushing out the front

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Dog Reactivity vs. Aggression: What Bakersfield Owners Need to Know
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Dog Reactivity vs. Aggression: What Bakersfield Owners Need to Know

If your dog barks, lunges, growls, or becomes difficult to control around other dogs, people, or certain situations, you may wonder whether your dog is reactive or aggressive. Although dog reactivity and aggression can sometimes look similar, they are not

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Best Dog Training Tips for Bakersfield Dog Owners
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Best Dog Training Tips for Bakersfield Dog Owners

Training your dog is about much more than teaching basic commands. A well-trained dog is easier to communicate with, safer to manage, and more enjoyable to have around the family, guests, and other pets. Whether you have recently welcomed a

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Why Dogs Bark When They See Someone Through the Window
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Why Dogs Bark When They See Someone Through the Window

What Does “Bark, See Someone, Through the Window” Mean? When a dog barks when they see someone through the window, they are reacting to a person or activity they can see outside the home. This is a common behavior, but

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