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 the Right Dog Trainer in Seattle
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer in Seattle Choosing a dog trainer can feel overwhelming, especially when your dog’s behavior is ...
New Year, New Training Goals: How to Set Realistic Behavior Expectations for Your Dog
Every January, dog owners feel a renewed sense of motivation. THIS is the year their dog will finally stop pulling on leash, reacting to ...
How to Know Your Dog Is Truly Happy You’re Home: A Trainer’s Guide to Understanding Canine Joy
How to Know Your Dog Is Truly Happy You’re Home: A Trainer’s Guide to Understanding Canine Joy When you walk through the door and your dog ...
Fearful Dog Behavior Explained: Myths, Safety, and Training Strategies
Fearful Dog Behavior Explained Fearful behavior is one of the most common — and most misunderstood — challenges in dog training. Many ...
How We Build Trust With Fearful or Anxious Dogs
How We Build Trust, Confidence, and Respect with Fearful or Anxious Dogs At Koru K9, one of the most common questions we hear from clients ...
Why Your Dog Doesn't Listen Outside the Home (And How to Fix It)
If your dog behaves beautifully at home but seems to forget all their training the moment you step outside, you're not alone. This is one ...
Understanding Leash Reactivity in Dogs
Stop Leash Reactivity Before It Stops You: How to Transform Your Walks Ever feel like your dog "loses it" the moment you clip on the leash? ...
The Essential Puppy Training Guide
It’s that time of year! Many families are giving the gift of a new puppy or dog over the holidays. Do you have a new puppy or a new rescue ...
How Dogs Learn
Let's talk about how dogs learn. Ray and Bridget are back with Seattle expert dog trainer, Ashley, for another engaging episode of Trainer ...
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 →