Balanced Dog Training
The unfortunate truth is that the world of dog training is hugely divided. We are all in this business because we love, respect and want to help dogs, but somehow the human ego has gotten in the way and created an industry with a lot of contempt and childish name calling being thrown around. Quite […]
Best Animal Behaviorists in San Francisco
Koru K9 Named One of Thumbtack’s Best Animal Behaviorists in San Francisco! We’re thrilled to share that Koru K9 was honored in Thumbtack’s Best of 2015 Awards in the San Francisco Animal Behaviorist category! This recognition came as a complete surprise—and we’re incredibly grateful to every client who trusted us with their dog’s transformation and […]
Juma the Reactive Rhodesian Ridgeback Rehabilitation
Reactive Rhodesian Ridgeback Rehabilitation…say that ten times fast! Check out Juma walking together with his sibling! A few weeks ago, Juma’s mom was unable to walk these two together due to Juma’s reactivity on leash. Juma’s reactivity toward other dogs while on leash was a manifestation of his underlying fear. He had a tendency to […]
Excellence is a Habit
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle Consistency. Perhaps the single most important aspect in dog training and rehabilitation, other than timing. As humans, we deal with a lot of gray areas in life. However, our furry companions do not. Dogs are very black and white. […]
Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe this 4th of July
Keeping Your Dog Safe and Calm on 4th of July Independence Day comes alive with fireworks and celebrations—but for many dogs, the loud noises and bright lights are overwhelming. Here’s how to keep your dog safe, secure, and comfortable on Independence Day. 1. Create a Safe Indoor “Den” Keep your dog inside and close […]
Teach Your Dog a Place Command
How to Teach Your Dog the Place Command (and Why It’s a Game Changer) If you’re looking for one of the most versatile obedience skills to help your dog relax, focus, and stay out of trouble, look no further than the place command. At Koru K9, we use place every single day—during training sessions, meal […]
Feeding Time Protocol for Dogs
Why Structured Feeding Time Matters for Your Dog’s Behavior and Training What does your feeding time routine look like? Do you fill the bowl and let your dog dive in? Or do you use mealtime as a chance to reinforce calm behavior, obedience, and leadership? At Koru K9 Dog Training and Rehabilitation, we view feeding […]
Nero Gets His PSA PDC!
We have a little bragging about our dog, Nero! We are very excited to report that Ray and Nero received a PSA PDC this past weekend at a trial held in Chicago. PSA is a civilian outlet for obedience and protection training (bite work). The PDC (Protection Dog Certificate) is entry level certificate so that, […]
Threshold Training
How many of you have had one of THOSE mornings…you know the kind, you wake up late and then everything seems to start going wrong. You’re trying to get ready, eat breakfast and get out the door. You’re late, you’re stressed and you’re frazzled. You jump in the car to go to work and your […]
A Leash Reactive Dog with a New “Leash” on Life!
Less than one month ago, Nicklas’ mom came to us looking for help with his severe leash reactivity. To quote her, he “lunged and barked like a lunatic.” After completing several group dog training classes as well as private sessions with another San Francisco dog trainer, they had only seen marginal progress and the reactivity […]
