Phoenix, AZ’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!
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Introduction Counter surfing is one of the most common-and most frustrating-behavior problems dog owners face. The term refers to dogs jumping up, placing their paws on, or stretching onto kitchen counters, tables, and other elevated surfaces to steal food or
Introduction Teaching your dog to stay is one of the most important obedience skills you can build – and for Phoenix dog owners, it’s also one of the most practical. A reliable stay command prevents door dashing when delivery drivers
Introduction Dogs communicate primarily through posture, tail movement, ear position, and facial expressions. Every interaction with your dog involves dozens of these silent signals, most of which pass unnoticed by owners who haven’t learned to read them. This dog body
Introduction Puppy proofing your home is the single most important step you should take before bringing a new puppy through your front door. A curious puppy will chew, swallow, climb, and investigate every reachable surface, cord, and corner-and without preparation,
Introduction A puppy fear period is a commonly described developmental stage when a young dog may temporarily become more cautious or sensitive to new or even familiar stimuli. Many training and veterinary sources describe an early fear period around 8–11
Finding a fresh hole beside the fence, under a shrub, or in the middle of the lawn can make it seem as though your dog is trying to redesign the yard. Digging is frustrating when it damages landscaping or creates
Finding urine on a doorway, furniture leg, wall, guest’s bag, or newly delivered box can be frustrating, especially when your dog is otherwise house-trained. Learning how to stop a dog from marking in the house starts with identifying what kind
Does your dog chew through furniture legs, shoes, remote controls, and anything else within reach? You are not alone. Destructive chewing is one of the most common concerns dog owners bring to professional trainers, and it happens in homes across
If you have ever searched for dog training options and walked away more confused than when you started, you are not alone. The cost of dog training varies widely depending on the type of program, the trainer’s experience, your dog’s
