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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The Dog Owner’s Guide to E-Collar Training for Dogs
E-collars are an extremely effective training tool when used properly and responsibly under the guidance of a balanced dog trainer.
Clicker Training for Dogs: What It Is & How It Works
Clicker training is great for teaching dogs obedience and reinforcing good behavior. Our balanced trainers at Koru K9 use it every day with ...
What are Classical & Operant Conditioning in Dog Training?
Classical conditioning and operant conditioning are methods of learning that professional dog trainers use to shape and modify behavior.
How to Train Your Puppy: Tips for Avoiding Behavioral Issues
You’ve found the perfect little addition to your pack! Now it’s time to get your puppy’s training off on the right paw.
A day in the life of a Koru K9 balanced dog trainer
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to become a balanced dog trainer?
Explained: Difference Between Positive Reinforcement & Balanced Dog Training
Positive reinforcement and proper balanced dog training go hand-in-hand. You can’t have one without the other.
How to Realize Your Dream of Becoming a Dog Trainer
For many dog lovers, a career as a dog trainer might feel out of reach. The truth is you can make your dog training dream a reality if ...
How to Pick the Right Dog Trainer: Everything You Need to Know
Your dog is a part of your family. So, when you put them in the hands of a trainer, you want to do it with complete confidence that you can ...
The 3 Most Important Things You Need to Know About Getting a Puppy
You did it. After weeks searching for the perfect match, you finally got a puppy.
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 →