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 Dog’s Learn
Understanding how dogs learn is fundamental to effective training and building a strong bond with your canine companion. At Koru K9, our ...
Consistency is Key
Why Consistency Is the Key to Effective Dog Training If you've ever thought to yourself, "Just this once… Fido looks so cute, I’ll let him ...
Teaching the “Sit” Command
How to Teach Your Dog to Sit Teaching your dog to sit is one of the most important and basic commands in dog training. It lays the ...
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 →