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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Balanced Dog Training
The unfortunate truth is that the world of dog training is hugely divided. We are all in this business because we love, respect and want to ...
Excellence is a Habit
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
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 ...
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 ...
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?
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 ...
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.
So you want to let your dog off leash…
Off-Leash Etiquette for Dogs Are You and Your Dog Truly Ready? Living in the San Francisco Bay Area has its perks—breathtaking beaches, ...
My Dog Barks at the Mailman
This post is actually prompted by something I hear every day. We live in a City where many of us have mail slots in their doors. Every day, ...
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 →