Dog Training

Discover the Trusted Dog Training Tools We Use at Species K9 At Species K9, we’re passionate about delivering professional dog training grounded in compassion, clarity, and results. Over the years, many of our clients have asked, “What gear do you use in your training sessions?” Whether it’s a treat recommendation or the right collar for […]

Can Dogs See in the Dark? Exploring Canine Night Vision in Waco and San Antonio If you’ve ever taken your dog for a nighttime walk in Waco’s Cameron Park or through the historic streets of San Antonio, you might have noticed their confidence navigating in low light. This observation leads to a common question among

Unlocking the Power of “Sit Means Sit” in Dog Training** When it comes to dog training, one command stands out as both fundamental and incredibly effective: “sit.” But there’s more to this simple command than meets the eye. Enter the philosophy of “Sit Means Sit,” a revolutionary approach that transforms how we train our canine

K9 Training The importance of training your four-legged friend is a critical part of building strong relationships with your dog. When did we domesticate the wild wolf to create the modern-day K9? According to the article How Wolf Became Dog the author concluded: The exact timing and location of dog domestication are still unclear, but

Sit means Sit? In dog training does sit mean sit? The short answer is no. To better understand how a dog learns and gains the association between a word command and an action we will dig into how a dog makes this connection.  Try giving your dog a command like “sit” or “sid,” and you’ll

German Shepard Puppy Who does not love a puppy, especially a furry, playful German Shepard Puppy?  Over the years breeders have split into three categories; Sporting, Working, and Show lines for German Shepherds.  It is very important to understand what line you are getting and why you want that line.  Before we dig into those

Personal Protection Dog Training What is personal protection dog training? There is no clear definition for that, we must break down that phase and define each word for a better understanding. Personal as defined by the Oxford dictionary:  Of, relating to, concerning, or affecting a person as a private individual (rather than as a member

Dog Behavior Problems If you are experiencing dog behavioral problems, you are not alone. A significant number of dog owners experience some form of behavioral issues. At Species K9 we define a behavioral issue as any behavior that is problematic to the owner.  Meaning, that one owner has a dog that jumps on them when

The Reason Why To Work With Species K9 Here at Species K9 we use science and psychology to understand dog behavior and how dogs learn—understanding Ethology, Classical Conditioning, and Operant Conditioning.  We use a foundation of training to build upon each layer of training to gain full obedience. We take a whole dog approach to

Training a puppy is the same as training an adult dog. The only difference is the attention span of the puppy and motivation of the puppy will be less the younger the dog is.  So we start with Phase 1 of training and simply train for shorter periods with more play breaks so the puppy