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title: Dog Behavior & Training Articles | Koru K9 Blog (8)
description: Explore the Koru K9 blog for training tips, balanced behavior modification strategies, e-collar guides, and real-world rehabilitation case studies. (8)
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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
### [Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe this 4th of July](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/tips-to-keep-your-dog-safe-this-4th-of-july)
Keeping Your Dog Safe and Calm on 4th of July Independence Day comes alive with fireworks and celebrations—but for many ...
Tips & Tricks Jul 2, 2015 [Read it →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/tips-to-keep-your-dog-safe-this-4th-of-july)
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
Filter by what you’re dealing with.
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### [Tips & Tricks Tips to Keep Your Dog Safe this 4th of July Keeping Your Dog Safe and Calm on 4th of July Independence Day comes alive with fireworks and celebrations—but for many dogs, the loud ... Jul 2, 2015Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/tips-to-keep-your-dog-safe-this-4th-of-july)
### [Tips & Tricks Teach Your Dog a Place Command How to Teach Your Dog the Place Command (and Why It’s a Game Changer) If you’re looking for one of the most versatile obedience skills to ... Jun 25, 2015Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/teach-your-dog-a-place-command)
### [Tips & Tricks Feeding Time Protocol for Dogs Why Structured Feeding Time Matters for Your Dog’s Behavior and Training What does your feeding time routine look like? Mar 6, 2015Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/feeding-time-protocol-for-dogs)
### [Success Stories Nero Gets His PSA PDC! We have a little bragging about our dog, Nero! We are very excited to report that Ray and Nero received a PSA PDC this past weekend at a ... Oct 7, 2014Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/nero-gets-his-psa-pdc)
### [Tips & Tricks Threshold Training How many of you have had one of THOSE mornings…you know the kind, you wake up late and then everything seems to start going wrong. You’re ... Oct 3, 2014Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/threshold-training)
### [Success Stories A Leash Reactive Dog with a New “Leash” on Life! Less than one month ago, Nicklas’ mom came to us looking for help with his severe leash reactivity. To quote her, he “lunged and barked ... Aug 26, 2014Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/a-leash-reactive-dog-with-a-new-leash-on-life)
### [Tips & Tricks Should I Use a Squirt Bottle to Train My Dog? The brief answer? No. But I’m sure you clicked on this link wanting a little bit more than “no” for an answer. May 27, 2014Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/should-i-use-a-squirt-bottle-to-train-my-dog)
### [Success Stories Check out Chester’s Off Leash Obedience! Chester’s Transformation: From Fearful and Reactive to Calm and Confident Just two short months ago, Chester’s family reached out to us at ... May 13, 2014Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/check-out-chesters-off-leash-obedience)
### [Success Stories Fun with Focus Heeling With all the training that we do for other people’s dogs, we have to set time aside to train our own dogs! Luna and Nero LOVE their popper ... May 8, 2014Read the post →](https://www.koruk9.com/blog/fun-with-focus-heeling)
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Go deeper
## 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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