5% of all earnings are donated to local rescue’s
5% of all earnings are donated to local rescue’s
AWARD-WINNING (7 months +)
Building a strong emotional bond with your furry companion is crucial for effective training, as it fosters trust and creates a safe environment where they feel secure to learn and explore. This foundation of trust not only promotes a successful training process but also strengthens the overall relationship between you and your pet.
Understanding that each dog has unique characteristics stemming from their breed, genetics, psychology and history is crucial for effective training. Our Trainers/Behaviorists are equipped to assess these individual factors, enabling them to create customized training plans that cater specifically to the needs of each dog.
Understanding the underlying root cause of a dog's reactivity or aggression is crucial, as it often stems from fear, past trauma, lack of socialization, or insufficient training. By observing their behavior closely and considering factors like their environment, past experiences, and individual temperament, you can develop a comprehensive approach to address these issues.
Friendly K9 emphasizes a holistic approach to understanding and training dogs, focusing on the interplay of psychology, genetics, and individual needs to address behavioral challenges and enhance their overall Mental development. By delving into each dog's unique characteristics, they aim to foster a deeper connection and unlock the full potential of every furry companion.
Our training program focuses on enhancing your dog's social skills and proper play etiquette, ensuring they interact well with other dogs and people, regardless of their age or size. We prioritize teaching good manners both at home and in public spaces, fostering positive behaviors that will make your furry friend a well-adjusted and happy companion.
Our training focuses on helping your dog remain calm and composed in high-distraction environments, such as those with loud noises, rapid movements, or unfamiliar scents. By utilizing various techniques, we teach your furry companion to be neutral and adaptable, ensuring they can navigate diverse situations confidently and without stress.
Dogs respond well to structure and consistency, which helps them feel secure and understand their place within the family dynamic. By leading with confidence and modeling desired behaviors, owners can effectively communicate expectations.
Teaching your fur pal position walking beside you, no pulling on the leash, eye contact, distraction avoidance and maintaining your pace of walk.
PUPPY TRAINING
OBEDIENCE TRAINING
REACTIVITY & AGGRESSION
ANXIETY & FEAR
OFF LEASH
At Friendly K9 we believe one hour a week training methods are not the right approach to cater training to your fur pals underlying needs. Using a natural home environment in having your dog stay with the trainer, allows for us to build an emotional relationship, recognize the psychology, genetics and mental development while respecting your fur pals processing time. Using down time as an opportunity for rewarding activities and properly assessing each day throughout the program to make the necessary adjustments to your fur pals journey.
1 hour methods are often a 1 size fits all that ignores specifics and reacts to symptoms and masks underlying root causes with obedience. It takes a certified behaviorist that specializes in Neurobiology to recognize the root cause to make the connection to the behaviors to now tailor the training. This takes time and a relationship between the dog and the behaviorists that is beyond a one hour a week approach.
We believe it’s important to understand dog’s are emotional animals that rely on a working relationship. Using such fear based tools as e-collars, prong collars etc, simply mask the root cause and depreciates the dog feeling safe and secure. We are fear-free certified which has us alleviate fear, anxiety and other stresses throughout our training to protect your dog’s well-being and establish confidence through a fear – free approach.
Dog’s go through various stages of development and life itself can be unpredictable. Training is not a one time solution and we want to ensure following our program that we are committed to your fur pals quality of life by providing life long refreshers.
Friendly K9 are certified behaviorist consultants which provide a more tailored training to your dog’s specific needs. About 76% of the dogs we work with have previously been through several trainers.. Choosing the right trainer and method the first time can save your fur pal from a lot of unnecessary stress as well as finances for you as owners.
Dog Training is an unregulated industry that means several trainers are not truly qualified but simply enthusiasts. It’s important to ensure your trainer is fully registered, insured, certified and has Pet first-aid to protect your fur pal throughout training.
Friendly K9 are certified behaviorist consultants which provide a more tailored training to your dog’s specific needs. About 76% of the dogs we work with have previously been through several trainers.. Choosing the right trainer and method the first time can save your fur pal from a lot of unnecessary stress as well as finances for you as owners.
Often dog’s become stubborn to a lack of structure that exists within the home, Having a private trainer who doesn’t know your dog will simply teach you a handful of obedience that doesn’t align to your fur pals needs. We build a foundation of recognizing your fur pal, tailoring the training to establish real results. It is upon graduation day that it’s now a fair time to engage as your fur pal has learned the tools needed for a smooth transition home. We will have a 1-on-1 handover class that focus on helping you build confidence towards your fur pal but also within yourselves to learning the tools and structure.