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 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 ...
Best Animal Behaviorists in San Francisco
Koru K9 Named One of Thumbtack’s Best Animal Behaviorists in San Francisco! We’re thrilled to share that Koru K9 was honored in Thumbtack’s ...
Bay Area A-List Best Dog Trainer
Koru K9 Voted Best Dog Trainer in the Bay Area! We’re thrilled to share a special milestone in our journey—Koru K9 was voted the Best Dog ...
Beast of the Bay 2014
Koru K9 Named Runner-Up for Best Private Dog Trainer – Beast of the Bay Awards 2014! We’re beyond excited to share that Koru K9 Dog ...
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 →