The HUMAN Training

In this episode we take a reflective journey and revisit the early days of K9 Culture, and the remarkable growth we have experienced over the past three years. K9 Culture has now become the largest indoor dog training facility in the United States. We share the initial inspiration behind starting K9 Culture, highlighting the challenges and aspirations we faced when we embarked on this journey and...

In this episode, our senior aggressive dog trainers discuss the concepts of Alpha rolling, and dominance-based training, is an outdated and widely discredited approach to dog training. It relies on the flawed notion that dogs operate in a hierarchical pack structure where humans must establish themselves as the "alpha" or dominant leader. This concept has been debunked by modern research in canine...

Often dog owners have a certain expectation of what will happen in their dog training lesson that is different than reality. In today's podcast, our senior dog trainers at K-9 Culture discuss different type of dog training lessons and help explain what you might expect from them. Go Have Fun with Your Dog! https://www.k-9culture.com/ BLOG: https://www.k-9culture.com/blog YouTube: @k-9cultureDFW In...

In today’s podcast we discuss the rise in the number of dog training franchises in recent years and how their impact on dog training. Is working with a franchise dog trainer a good or bad thing? We’ll discuss this and delve into one of the biggest drawbacks of dog training franchises which is the lack of flexibility. Franchises dictate specific training methods, and training tools. We discuss the...

The principles of effective dog leadership are more important to a healthy, happy dog, a dog that FEELS safe with you at the lead than any obedience commands. In this episode, we'll delve into the keys to building a strong relationship with your furry companion. Remember, being a leader to your dog doesn't mean dominance; it's about trust, communication, and understanding. If you approach leadersh...

Welcome to K9 Culture's weekly podcast where we guide you through dog parenting. In today's episode, we'll crack the code on effective potty training for your pup. Potty training a puppy requires time, dedication, and understanding. With a consistent schedule, positive reinforcement, and patience, this episode will guide your pup toward successful potty habits in 10 days. Read more about setting u...

In this episode, we dive into the world of canine enrichment and explore various ways to keep your furry friend happy, engaged, and mentally stimulated at home. Keeping our dogs occupied is essential for their overall well-being, preventing boredom, and addressing potential behavioral issues that may arise. Understanding Your Dog's Needs: We start by discussing the importance of understanding your...

As professional dog trainers, K-9 Culture discusses how crucial it is to establish clear and realistic expectations with clients to ensure successful outcomes for both the dogs and their owners. This podcast delves into the significance of setting achievable goals and emphasizes that while dog training can yield impressive results, it is essential to temper expectations and recognize that each dog...

Many dog owners comment that training dogs must be a lot of fun and some of our dog training clients in the Dallas, TX area tell us how they wish they could work with dogs instead of humans. In this podcast, our dog trainers discuss what is it REALLY like to be a dog trainer. The conversation will affirm some of your thoughts and reveal some of the challenges trainers have with dogs and the behind...

Does your dog's lunging, barking or aggressive behavior to people or other dogs prevent you from taking your dog out as much? It is embarrassing when your dog has outbursts everytime you come across another dog or maybe humans and many people end up walking their dogs at odd hours to avoid these situations. But, is what you're doing actually making your dog's behavior worse? Listen in as K-9 Cultu...

Grooming, coat care and nail care are not just cosmetic; they are key opportunities to detect something is wrong with your dog before it becomes worse. A good groomer will do a skin inspection of your dog when grooming and brushing looking for hidden injuries you may not know about. Beyond discovering these hidden issues, proper coat care prevents your dog's fur from becoming matted and causing th...

Dogs love to play with toys! As owners we need to make sure the dog toys they play with are safe for them and not all toys are healthy and many are unsafe. Listen in as K-9 Culture's Senior Dog Trainers discuss some common dog toys that are very dangerous and why you shouldn't give them to your dog, two of them will surprise you! We'll also give you tips on picking the right bones for your dogs. G...

Not all dog food is created equal and with over 600 brands of dog food it can be confusing on what you should and should not feed your dog. In this episode we discuss types of food, what you should look for and what are key things to avoid in picking dog food. A great link to help you find a quality food for your pup is www.dogfoodadvisor.com . Go Have Fun with Your Dog! https://www.k-9culture.com...

The electronic collar, which is often referred to as an eCollar or shock collar is tool many dog trainers use for obedience training. Dog owners also look to this tool when training their dog. We discuss how to appropriately use one if it is a tool you feel you want to use and what types of ecollars to avoid as well as what type of eCollar trainers to avoid to ensure your dog has a good training a...

Part four of a four part series where we discuss the 4 types of dog trainers, their focus and pros and cons of each. Today's segment, we discuss rewards based dog training and explain what that means and how to use rewards to speed up your dog's learning and help them have fun in the process. Go Have Fun with Your Dog! https://www.k-9culture.com/ BLOG: https://www.k-9culture.com/blog Instagram: @k...

Picking the right dog trainer for your dog is important. It doesn't just affect how Well your dog is trained, but How Well they are treated while training. In this episode K9 Culture senior dog trainers discuss what to lookout for and how to identify if the trainer you are considering may be a compulsion based dog trainer. Compulsing a dog into a behavior is not a good way to train your dog. It is...

Understanding how your dog trainer trains dogs is important when picking the best dog trainer in Dallas, TX or anywhere you may be. The term Balanced Dog trainer is often misunderstood and can be quite confusing to most dog owners looking for the right trainer for their dog. In today's podcast, we discuss that balanced trainer means and and key things to listen for and questions to ask to ensure y...

This episode is the first or four episodes in which K9 Culture Senior Trainers discuss the types of dog trainers. From Purely Positive, Balance Trainers, Compulsion Based Trainers to Rewards Based dog trainers we break discuss each method of training. Today's episode we discuss the pros and cons of purely positive dog training. Go Have Fun with Your Dog! https://www.k-9culture.com/ BLOG: https://w...

Summer time and holidays are the busiest time of the year for dog boarding facilities. If you plan on traveling and need to board your dog, today's podcast will help you adequately plan and find the right boarding facility not just in Dallas, TX but wherever you may be with your pup. We also discuss how to anticipate different challenges you may have if your dog travels with you and how to minimiz...

Dogs get distracted just like children and adults can. To compete with distractions and help our dogs focus on us when distracted we need to help them understand impulse control and practise the behaviors we want to see when we want to see them. Today's dog training podcast discusses competing motivators and how to teach your dog the skill of being able to listen when there are distractions presen...

If you are starting to train your dog or perhaps you are struggling with a behavior your dog has, listen to this dog training podcast to learn more about types of dog training tools and equipment. We discuss everything from Flexi Leashes, Standard Dog Leashes, Prong Collars, eCollars or "Shock Collars," to Harnesses and Slip Leads. In today's podcast we discuss the pros and cons of various trainin...

When dealing with emotional or behavioral issues with your dog, it is important to determine if it is behavioral based or emotionally based. If you treat the wrong cause, context is missing for your dog. In this dog training podcast, we discuss how to identify which problem your dog is really having and provide you tips on helping them and you through the struggle. Go Have Fun with Your Dog! https...

Is your dog banned or restricted? There is only one County in the U.S. that outrights bans a breed of dogs, what is more common are breed restrictions although most municipalities do not have any restrictions. In today's dog training podcast, we discuss the most common banned or restricted breeds, who are behind the restrictions and why. Much of the data used to restrict certain dog breeds is used...

You've spent time training your dog commands or having your dog trained, now which of those commands are the easiest to maintain long-term and which are the most difficult? In this dog training podcast episode, we discuss this in detail and give tips on how to keep those obedience commands fresh and fun for your dog. Go Have Fun with Your Dog! https://www.k-9culture.com/ BLOG: https://www.k-9cultu...

The K9 Culture training team discusses dog aggression, steps to help minimize it and when to seek professional dog training help. Aggression comes in many forms and is triggered by a variety of things and situations, our Senior Human Aggressive Dog Trainer discusses her approach in dealing with human aggressive dogs and how to help them learn to control their impulses before a trigger event instea...