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description: Explore the Koru K9 blog for training tips, balanced behavior modification strategies, e-collar guides, and real-world rehabilitation case studies. (6)
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# Dog Training *Advice*
Practical guidance on reactivity, aggression, puppies and choosing a program — written by the trainers who do the work.
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**93** articles**Written** by working trainers**Any dog**, any breed, any problem
Featured article
### [3 Rewarding Resolutions for You and Your Dog (And How to Keep Them)](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/3-rewarding-resolutions-for-you-and-your-dog-and-how-to-keep-them)
New Year’s resolutions are easy to make but (as some of us know all too well) they’re much harder to keep.
Tips & Tricks Jan 2, 2023 [Read it →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/3-rewarding-resolutions-for-you-and-your-dog-and-how-to-keep-them)
Where should I start if my dog’s behavior is getting worse?
Start with the behavior you actually need help with, not the training package. The articles below walk through the most common situations owners bring to us — and the behavior guides go deeper on reactivity, aggression and anxiety.
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## Advice from the Koru K9 team
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### [Tips & Tricks 3 Rewarding Resolutions for You and Your Dog (And How to Keep Them) New Year’s resolutions are easy to make but (as some of us know all too well) they’re much harder to keep. Jan 2, 2023Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/3-rewarding-resolutions-for-you-and-your-dog-and-how-to-keep-them)
### [Tips & Tricks Debunking myths about dog training tools The more tools that a dog trainer has at their disposal, the more prepared they’ll be to help any dog and dog owner who needs it. Every dog ... Dec 7, 2022Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/debunking-myths-about-dog-training-tools)
### [Success Stories Building Confidence For Rogue And Her Owner We love telling you the inspiring stories of the dogs and owners who we work with, but today we’re going to let one happy owner tell their ... Dec 1, 2022Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/building-confidence-for-rogue-and-her-owner)
### [Success Stories Colby: Total Recall When Colby’s owners brought him to us, one of their top priorities was off-leash recall – they wanted Colby, who showed a strong drive to ... Dec 1, 2022Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/colby-total-recall)
### [Tips & Tricks What dog owners need to know about the four training quadrants If you’ve done research on dog training and behavior, you’ve likely come across the four quadrants of dog training. Known as operant ... Nov 11, 2022Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/what-dog-owners-need-to-know-about-the-four-training-quadrants)
### [Tips & Tricks Benefits of Proper Crate Training Think about your favorite place in your home—your bedroom, living room, basement or even your garage or shed. It’s your happy place; you ... Oct 17, 2022Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/benefits-of-proper-crate-training)
### [Tips & Tricks 3 essential things to do after your dog comes home from training Working with a balanced dog trainer is a great way to begin transforming your relationship with your dog into one that’s both strong and ... Sep 16, 2022Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/3-essential-things-to-do-after-your-dog-comes-home-from-training)
### [Tips & Tricks Separation Anxiety in Dogs Separation anxiety in dogs is a behavioral problem that trainers have been treating for quite some time, but we’ve seen a large spike in ... Sep 16, 2022Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/separation-anxiety-in-dogs)
### [Tips & Tricks How to properly address leash reactivity in your dog Regular on-leash walks are part of being a dog owner and, with the proper training, can be one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling aspects ... Sep 16, 2022Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/how-to-properly-address-leash-reactivity-in-your-dog)
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## Behavior 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 →](https://www.koruk9.com/leash-reactivity-guide)
### [Aggression Growling, guarding and bites — and when to get professional help. Read the guide →](https://www.koruk9.com/aggressive-dog-training-guide)
### [Anxiety & fear Separation anxiety, noise sensitivity and the shrinking world. Read the guide →](https://www.koruk9.com/dog-anxiety-training-guide)
### [Rescue dogs Building trust with a dog whose history you don’t know. Read the guide →](https://www.koruk9.com/rescue-dog-training-guide)
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