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What is your vote? Rocky may be one of the cutest

What is your vote? Rocky may be one of the cutest ILK9ACADEMY pups yet!

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How do you improve your dog’s confidence? One

How do you improve your dog’s confidence?

One the best ways to improve your dog’s confidence in specific situations is through OBEDIENCE. This, of course, implies that you need to have taught your obedience prior to exposing them to stimulating environments - WHICH IS CORRECT.

You have no business trying to overcome environmental insecurities if your dog can’t maintain basic commands. But, once they can, you can use them to improve confidence by helping control their body to fight that “fight or flight” reflex.

Theoretically, the more air brakes that happen for Myla, the less reactive she will get. This concept can be applied to endless stimulus including other dogs, noises, people, or environments.

If you control the body, you can control the mind!!

Be the leader your dog needs!

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We had an incredible time with our first Alumni ap

We had an incredible time with our first Alumni appreciation meet. The ILK9 army is so supportive we wanted to have a chance to give some of that support back! We had a great afternoon eating Texas BBQ, getting the dogs in the lake, and hanging with owners that have become friends!

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Here is a tip to work your dog’s position during

Here is a tip to work your dog’s position during the walk! Keep your expectations consistent and use your environment to your advantage!!

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We had a busy month at ILK9ACADEMY!! These pups al

We had a busy month at ILK9ACADEMY!! These pups all graduated our board and train program, and are now back home with their owners living their new life. Congrats to the newest group of the Class of 2022!

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The Place Command is so much more than just gettin

The Place Command is so much more than just getting your dog to lay on their bed!

During a training session, Fenya was able to demonstrate how a solid Place Training foundation can limit the anxiety and stress of new environments. It seems very basic, and it is, but could your dog do it?

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The ILK9 Academy Shop is OPEN! Thank you so much f

The ILK9 Academy Shop is OPEN! Thank you so much for those who have supported us along the way! It is super exciting and humbling to have people ask to wear your company gear.

We hope you like the awesome lineup we made up for you, courtesy of @topshelf_printers!

The link is on our site, in our bio, and posted below!

https://tspstores.com/collections/ilk9-academy

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Another great Alumni training session for the ILK9

Another great Alumni training session for the ILK9 Academy community! I love these sessions to see all the hard work these dog teams are constantly putting in, and connecting with the owners. Every month we get a few more families and continue to build our community!

It’s more than just dog training at ILK9 Academy!!

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ILK9 Academy just got an upgrade. Our @4legs4petsc

ILK9 Academy just got an upgrade. Our @4legs4petscots just arrived and they are looking great!! Goose and Zack approve as well…

These cots are included in our Board and Train packages to help transfer the structure from the training back to the owner’s home!

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SEE THE BIG PICTURE! Instant gratification and bei

SEE THE BIG PICTURE! Instant gratification and being shortsighted are NOT good leadership qualities. If your dog is pushy, impulsive, and impatient, it is most likely because of the environment you have created for them. If your child demanded ice cream every day and the only way to get the tantrum to stop was to give in, the tantrums would increase in frequency and severity.

Creating boundaries and structure for your dog through obedience and rules will only strengthen your bond!

Love your dog by leading them!!

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Movement with your dog is easy. Make them “sit”, make them “shake”, go for a walk. Some owners think one 15 minute training session per day is all it takes. In most scenarios the counterpart to movement, stillness, is absent almost completely.

The problem with this is that stillness, duration in obedience, & mental endurance is more often than not the piece that is missing for most struggling dog teams.

In order for your dog to truly overcome stimulation and achieve neutrality you need them to be still and observe. Repetition in the scenario they struggle with is key - but the intent must be put on calm reps.

Always have intent with what you are doing with your dog. If you struggle with impulse control, constantly ask yourself, “Is this working my dog’s OFF switch, or ON?”

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Hard to wrap up a trip like this in just a few pho

Hard to wrap up a trip like this in just a few photos. Traveling across the country with my beautiful wife and our pups was a life changing experience.

We are happy to be back in SATX but we are already planning the next adventure!

TEACHING vs. ENFORCEMENT This is often the reason

TEACHING vs. ENFORCEMENT

This is often the reason why dog teams need my help. Many owners can and do use treats and get their dogs to perform basic commands in specific context but yet struggle in real world situations.

This is because most owners don’t know how to ENFORCE what they have taught their dogs. Using training equipment, punishment, and having expectations is one key some trainers refuse to teach owners about. I will never sell that myth. Punishment has a place in dog training, but HOW, WHEN, and WHY you apply it are the biggest factors.

Your dog is smart. You have taught it what you want. Now hold them accountable.

Lead your Dog!

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How are you using food with your dog?? If you are

How are you using food with your dog??

If you are just giving out tasty food to your dog at random times you could be missing out on a valuable training tool. Using your dog’s kibble for training, and tasty treats for more difficult situations, will help you keep your dog’s engagement and teach them what is desirable.

MAKE YOUR DOG EARN IT!!

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Happy Independence Day! I hope you have a chance t

Happy Independence Day! I hope you have a chance to relax with friends, family, and your dogs and reset.

If you know ILK9 Academy then you probably know Bass. His level of patriotism is hard to match! (And he destroyed this beach ball .5 seconds after this photo was taken).

4 month old Lainey is doing great with her two wee

4 month old Lainey is doing great with her two week board and train! At this point, she is five days in to the program.

This is when we start to introduce stimulating environments to the pups to ensure the obedience we have taught them transfers outside the home.

How does your dog behave in public spaces?

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Our graduates continue to SHOW UP and put the work

Our graduates continue to SHOW UP and put the work in! These sessions are the highlight of the month.

Every time I try to think of new ways to challenge them, they continue to overcome.

Where should we go next month??

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CONSISTENT INTERVENTION - That is the only thing t

CONSISTENT INTERVENTION - That is the only thing that can solve a severe behavioral issue. If you are not sure what that specific intervention is, or the behavior is so severe you don’t have the ability to modify it yourself, hire a professional!

Pet owners need to have a proactive mindset when it comes to their pup. Don’t wait until there is a major issue to act!

Lead Your Dog!!

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If your dog has confidence issues, they need a job

If your dog has confidence issues, they need a job. Giving your dog a job (obedience commands, place training, structured walks) and holding them accountable for that job (Reward AND Punishment) you will increase confidence. A dog with no job is much more likely to develop anxiety, fear, reactivity, and impulse control issues.

LEAD YOUR DOG!!

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Our most recent group of graduates from our board

Our most recent group of graduates from our board and train and went home this weekend! It is so rewarding to see how much these dogs grow during their time with us. But, now the real work begins for their families!

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