Dog Training Advice
Practical guidance on reactivity, aggression, puppies and choosing a program — written by the trainers who do the work.
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.
Advice from the Koru K9 team
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Board and Train for Aggressive Rescue Dogs
For rescue dogs struggling with aggression, we recommend a Board & Train program. Your dog lives in the home of an experienced Koru K9 ...
How Board and Train Helps Reactive Rescue Dogs
Board and train can help a reactive rescue dog by providing consistent daily practice with an experienced trainer, a routine the dog can ...
How to Choose Board and Train Programs for Rescue Dogs
How to Choose Board and Train Programs for Rescue Dogs Bringing home a rescue dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever ...
Puppy Training in San Francisco Bay Area: What to Start With First
Puppy Training in San Francisco Bay Area: What to Start With First Bringing home a puppy is exciting, adorable, exhausting, chaotic, and ...
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area
How to Choose the Right Dog Trainer in the San Francisco Bay Area Choosing a dog trainer in the Bay Area can feel overwhelming, especially ...
Reactive Dog Training in the San Francisco Bay Area: What Actually Helps?
Reactive Dog Training in San Francisco Bay Area: What Actually Helps? Living with a reactive dog can make everyday life feel stressful and ...
Dog Behavior Training in Seattle: Beyond Basic Obedience
Dog Behavior Training in Seattle: Beyond Basic Obedience Many owners eventually realize that basic obedience alone doesn’t solve deeper ...
Puppy Training in Seattle: What to Start With First
Puppy Training in Seattle: What to Start With First Bringing home a puppy is exciting, adorable, chaotic, and humbling in a way only a tiny ...
Reactive Dog Training in Seattle: What Actually Helps?
Reactive Dog Training in Seattle: What Actually Helps? Living with a reactive dog can feel exhausting. Many owners begin avoiding walks, ...
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 →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 →