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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Walter's Story
Walter’s owners began struggling with his aggression shortly after bringing him home. At 12 weeks, Walter’s aggression began to grow from ...
Ranger's Update
Prior to training, Ranger had bitten his mother in the face and also gave her roommate stitches from a bite to the skull…. the ...
Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats
These dog treats are healthy, and super easy to make. All you need is about 15 minutes of prep work, 20 minute to cook, and viola! Healthy, ...
How To Teach Your Dog Boundaries
Why Boundaries Are the Secret to a Well-Behaved Dog At Koru K9, we often hear from frustrated dog owners: "My dog is stubborn and just ...
My Dog is Friendly! Otherwise Known as "The Kiss of Death"
Okay, the kiss of death might be an exaggeration…but you get where I am coming from. Summer is here which means a lot more dogs and their ...
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 ...
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 ...
Juma the Reactive Rhodesian Ridgeback Rehabilitation
Reactive Rhodesian Ridgeback Rehabilitation…say that ten times fast!
Excellence is a Habit
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
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 →