Dog Training

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

One of the most underrated dog breeds is the Poodle. This is an amazing dog, originally bred to be a hunting dog primarily duck hunting in France. They are rated as one of the more intelligent breeds, people-focused. Meaning, they naturally look to their owner for guidance and, when bred to the original standards, have

How and why, this does not work, and the misconception brought on by those in the public eye.  From a psychological point of view, purely positive dog trainers use treats, play, toys, and praise to train a dog. Nothing wrong with that, I start every dog with that, the issue comes when a competing motivator