I was at the vet recently with a dog and waiting our turn, as I sat there, I watched dog after dog come in and of course I watched how people and their dogs interacted and behaved. I was waiting for blood test results, so I was there about an hour and I counted 15 … The post Let’s do better with our dogs first appeared on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training. The post Let’s do better with our dogs appeared first on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training ..read more

There is a huge misunderstanding when it comes to having dogs meet each other for the first time. It’s believed that if a dog sees a dog and rushes up to them, they are confident and well socialised. That is incorrect. Dogs that do this see all dogs as a reward and rush up to … The post Dog greeting etiquette first appeared on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training. The post Dog greeting etiquette appeared first on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training ..read more

I was out with one of my dogs, at the vet actually as she was pregnant and there for a health check. There were many dogs there that day, I wrote about that here. Anyway, this one guy gets his own blog article. Chances are you have met him, or at least someone like him. … The post It’s OK he’s friendly! first appeared on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training. The post It’s OK he’s friendly! appeared first on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training ..read more

At K9Pro, we are known for helping people that have serious behaviour problems with their dogs. But let’s talk about preventing dog behaviour problems. Many people have young dogs, under 18 months of age, and these dogs are not “out of control” or “aggressive” and the owners, perhaps you, don’t think they ever will be. … The post Preventing dog behaviour problems first appeared on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training. The post Preventing dog behaviour problems appeared first on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training ..read more

We would love to help… Maybe you’re thinking about getting a dog to become your Assistance Dog, or maybe you have a Trained Assistance Dog already and need help, or perhaps you are anywhere in between those two points, we can help you perhaps clear up any confusion and help get training started or working … The post Need help with an Assistance Dog? first appeared on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training. The post Need help with an Assistance Dog? appeared first on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training ..read more

Dog owners in Australia are legally obligated to have their dogs under effective control at all times. Yes, this includes when off-leash and the off-leash dog park. If your dog will not come when called If your dog lunges, barks at other people, dogs, animals, or cars If your dog jumps all over people in … The post Is your dog under EFFECTIVE CONTROL first appeared on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training. The post Is your dog under EFFECTIVE CONTROL appeared first on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training ..read more

This is Herzhund Charlee, I bred her and she is owned by a good friend, Team K9Pro member Candace who also runs my office at K9Pro. Charlee is 8 years old now and she has her BH (x2) and loves to work. She is a retired girl now but  comes out on special occasions to … The post Bad training or Good Training first appeared on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training. The post Bad training or Good Training appeared first on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training ..read more

It’s no secret that we deal with a LOT of aggression here at K9Pro. We get referrals from every state, other trainers, vets, councils, and other dog owners whom we have worked with. This includes possession aggression, resource guarding, territorial behaviour, predation, fear aggression and dogs that simply do not listen to owners when it … The post Why is aggression in dogs on such a steep incline? first appeared on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training. The post Why is aggression in dogs on such a steep incline? appeared first on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training ..read more

This is the latest thing, sniffing, scenting, “Sniffaris” and other reasons to allow your dog to pull on leash and pretend you don’t exist. Let me tell you why this is a bad idea. First, your dog is coming to learn that they find rewarding things out in front and get to them by pulling … The post It’s THEIR walk to enjoy… first appeared on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training. The post It’s THEIR walk to enjoy… appeared first on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training ..read more

As I work with a lot of intense dogs, helping them regulate their emotions, control their impulses, teach complex behaviours and also work with the dogs owners to make a solid team, I have to tell you, it can be draining at times. Trainers and consultants can get burned out very easily as we push … The post There is more to a dog than a good sit… first appeared on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training. The post There is more to a dog than a good sit… appeared first on Blog by K9 Pro and Steve Courtney Dog Training ..read more