Dog Training Advice
Practical guidance on reactivity, aggression, puppies and choosing a program — written by the trainers who do the work.
Start with the behaviour you actually need help with, not the training package. The articles below walk through the most common situations owners bring to us — and the behaviour guides go deeper on reactivity, aggression and anxiety.
Advice from the Koru K9 team
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How to Choose Board and Train Programs for Rescue Dogs
How to Choose Board and Train Programs for Rescue Dogs Bringing home a rescue dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever ...
Puppy Training in San Francisco Bay Area: What to Start With First
Puppy Training in San Francisco Bay Area: What to Start With First Bringing home a puppy is exciting, adorable, exhausting, chaotic, and ...
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area Choosing a dog trainer in the Bay Area can feel overwhelming, especially ...
Reactive Dog Training in the San Francisco Bay Area: What Actually Helps?
Reactive Dog Training in San Francisco Bay Area: What Actually Helps? Living with a reactive dog can make everyday life feel stressful and ...
Dog Behavior Training in Seattle: Beyond Basic Obedience
Dog Behavior Training in Seattle: Beyond Basic Obedience Many owners eventually realize that basic obedience alone doesn’t solve deeper ...
Puppy Training in Seattle: What to Start With First
Puppy Training in Seattle: What to Start With First Bringing home a puppy is exciting, adorable, chaotic, and humbling in a way only a tiny ...
Reactive Dog Training in Seattle: What Actually Helps?
Reactive Dog Training in Seattle: What Actually Helps? Living with a reactive dog can feel exhausting. Many owners begin avoiding walks, ...
Aggressive Dog Training in Seattle: When to Get Professional Help
Aggressive Dog Training in Seattle: When to Get Professional Help Aggression is one of the hardest behavior issues to live with.
Is Board and Train Right for Your Dog in Seattle?
Is a Board and Train Program Right for Your Dog in Seattle? Board and Train can sound like a dream when life with your dog feels ...
Behaviour guides
Longer, evergreen guides to the problems owners ask us about most.
Leash reactivity
Barking, lunging and the walks you’ve started to dread.
Read the guide →Aggression
Growling, guarding and bites — and when to get professional help.
Read the guide →Anxiety & fear
Separation anxiety, noise sensitivity and the shrinking world.
Read the guide →Rescue dogs
Building trust with a dog whose history you don’t know.
Read the guide →