Dog Desensitization and Counterconditioning
A few short months ago, the little cutie in the picture above, Rocky Balboa (on the right), was so fearful that he would not walk on leash. Today was a big day for Mr. Balboa! We worked some desensitization and counterconditioning with Rocky, using our dogs, Nero and Luna. In a controlled, low distraction environment, […]
So you want to let your dog off leash…
Off-Leash Etiquette for Dogs Are You and Your Dog Truly Ready? Living in the San Francisco Bay Area has its perks—breathtaking beaches, lush hiking trails, and expansive parks, all perfect for exploring with your dog. But before you clip off the leash and set your pup free, it’s critical to ask yourself: Is your dog […]
Bay Area A-List Best Dog Trainer
Koru K9 Voted Best Dog Trainer in the Bay Area! We’re thrilled to share a special milestone in our journey—Koru K9 was voted the Best Dog Trainer on the Bay Area A-List in 2014! This recognition means the world to us, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our incredible clients and […]
Beast of the Bay 2014
Koru K9 Named Runner-Up for Best Private Dog Trainer – Beast of the Bay Awards 2014! We’re beyond excited to share that Koru K9 Dog Training was named Runner-Up for Best Private Dog Trainer in the 2014 Bay Woof Beast of the Bay Awards! 🏆 This recognition means the world to our team—and it wouldn’t […]
My Dog Barks at the Mailman
This post is actually prompted by something I hear every day. We live in a City where many of us have mail slots in their doors. Every day, I hear the mailman drop our mail, Luna and Nero are typically sleeping and could care less. Like clockwork, I hear him drop the mail into our […]
Help! My dog charges the door when the doorbell rings…
Does the ding dong of the doorbell turn your dog into a real ding dong? Does the UPS man stand back at the curb to deliver your packages, for fear that your little Cujo might bust through the door? Or were the trick-or-treaters in for a real, live horror house at Halloween? Barking, growling, rushing […]
Baby Steps: Nero’s First Year
I remember the day we put the deposit check in the mail like it was yesterday. All the nervous anticipation and excitement…it didn’t quite feel real. Unlike when we adopted Luna, this was a “planned pregnancy.” I remember as we drove up the long driveway to go pick him up…we had been counting down to […]
Meet Julia and Nico
From Chaos to Calm: Nico the Rescue Dog’s Transformation When Julia rescued Nico, she knew it wouldn’t be easy—but she didn’t expect this. Nico’s behavior was overwhelming: reactivity at the dog park, lunging on leash, and aggression toward visitors in the home. Julia hoped things might improve on their own, but with behavior issues, that’s […]
Is Your Dog the Boss?
Is Your Dog Acting Like the Boss? Here’s Why That’s a Problem We’ve all had that boss. You know the one—friendly enough on the surface, but completely ineffective at leading. Tasks fall through the cracks, coworkers become disorganized, and before long, the office is in chaos. You step up, even though it’s not your job, […]
Dog Parks and Socialization
I could watch my dogs run and play and have fun for hours. There is this pure freedom and childlike quality that just puts a smile on anybody’s face watching them. That being said, I strongly dislike dog parks and advise our clients against going to them. Yes, you heard me correctly… Dog parks are […]