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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Understanding Aggression in Dogs
Join Koru K9 founders Ray and Bridget as they chat with Washington DC-based dog trainer and long-time friend, Kareena Moore. Specializing ...
Mental Stimulation for Your Dog
Mental Stimulation Games for Your Dog. The secret to a well-behaved dog? It’s all in the mind.
The Ultimate Guide to Dog Socialization
Unleashing the facts and the misinformation about dog socialization.
Debunking Common Dog Training Myths
Stop! That Popular Dog Training Tip Could Be Harming Your Dog ! Navigating advice online can be overwhelming due to the sheer amount of dog ...
Why Your Dog Acts Aggressively—and What to Do
Discover the truth about why your dog is aggressive. Listen as Koru K9 co-founders, Ray & Bridget, sit down with Northern California ...
Top 10 Dog Training Mistakes Owners Make
I'm sorry to tell you...it's not your dog. It's you. Listen as Koru K9 co-founders, Ray & Bridget, as they chat with Seattle’s top dog ...
Client Success Story: Ashley Nunez & Finley
Ray & Bridget Murphy, co-founders of Koru K9 Dog Training, sit down with Washington based dog trainer, Ashley, to chat about a recent ...
Is Crate Training Good For Your Dog?
Crate training your dog shouldn't be controversial, but misinformation online often paints it as "doggie jail." This couldn't be further ...
What is Balanced Dog Training
What Is Balanced Dog Training? Debunking Dog Training Myths with Koru K9 Ever wondered what balanced dog training really means—or why it ...
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 →