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Happy Friday ILK9 fam! This is your friendly remin

Happy Friday ILK9 fam! This is your friendly reminder to make the time to get outside and play with your pup!

Another UNCUT training video. This video covers th

Another UNCUT training video. This video covers the muzzle introduction for Tex. Using a muzzle is something we need to normalize in the industry. It empowers owners to overcome prior anxiety in certain situations and keeps everyone safe during training in environments where the outcome is unknown and we can’t control the variables. Tex does great during this video. I hope you guys learn something!

Share this with a friend who may need it, and I’m always open for questions.

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Every dog is a bit nervous and reserved during tho

Every dog is a bit nervous and reserved during those first few days after getting dropped off for a board and train with us. Every dog is different but the majority of dogs we work with are lacking in the self-confidence department, which can manifest into a plethora of unwanted behaviors. Our immediate goal is to begin to create rapport with them so we can get to work on helping them shine bright!

Reminding Honey every day that she’s a goooooood girl. 🤩

Something a little different for my page. I am sha

Something a little different for my page. I am sharing the entire training session from Keawe’s drop off yesterday. Unfiltered, unedited. The kennel is always the first thing we teach the dogs when they get dropped off for training because it is where they sleep, important for safety, and immediately teaches so many foundational skills to build on later.

It is a long video, but there is a lot of information in here. I hope you can take something from this and use it at home. Not every dog will react like this, but your dog may be similar.

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Another monthly Alumni Training session in the boo

Another monthly Alumni Training session in the books! We continue to have great turnout and love seeing new faces. It is inspiring to see the work these families are putting in. For any of you ILK9 Graduates that haven’t been in a while or ever, we would love to see you at the next one!!

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It has been a long week for us here but we are hap

It has been a long week for us here but we are happy to be able to say that Bass decided to stick around for a little longer.

Bass has been battling cancer like a champ for the last 7 months and cruising through his treatments. Every scan we have had up until this point has been clear. We were scheduled to go in for his next set of scans and a check up this Friday, but on Wednesday night we noticed that something was not normal with they way he was acting and decided to take him in.

The emergency clinic confirmed what we had suspected and feared, Bass was bleeding internally again. We knew that the source of his bleed was most likely his liver and we took him up to our amazing Vet team in Austin as soon as they opened on Thursday. They got him in right away, confirmed the liver bleed and scheduled him for a surgery just hours later.

There was a chance they would not be able to stop the bleed or find more than they could handle when they went in, but luckily the nodule that was causing the bleed was removed and they were able to stop most of the hemorrhage.

Since surgery, Bass has recovered astonishingly well and had bounced back to his wild, goofy self.

Unfortunately, while operating, the docs found 4 other nodules on his liver that will likely cause the same problem in the future. The timeline could be days from now or best case scenario a few months.

The prognosis isn’t great, but this dog continues to show his incredible spirit and just how tough he really is. We love this boy and every day we get with him is a gift.

Thank you to all of our friends and family who are continually checking in on Bass. Bass feels the love!

Thank you again to @Uswardogsofficial for being there to support Bass when he really needs it. And the amazing staff at @vcacapitalareaspecialists for treating Bass like family and taking the best care of our boy.

The Ivy League Canine Academy Team. This photo mak

The Ivy League Canine Academy Team. This photo makes me incredibly proud for so many reasons. My wife and I started this endeavor almost 2 and a half years ago by training one of her coworkers dogs just to make a little extra cash and help out a friend.

Fast forward to present day, ILK9 has now trained around 200 dogs. That’s 200 families that we have truly helped provide a much better quality of life for. Seeing the amount of passion this group brings to the families we work with is super motivating and makes me very proud. We aren’t the biggest operation in town (yet), but the effort we put forth in educating both owners and dogs is undeniable and something we truly pride ourselves on.

We will be adding members to the team as our reputation and reach grows, but this group sets the bar so high that it will be a great challenge for the next ILK9 teammates.

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Will adding structure to activities your dog enjoy

Will adding structure to activities your dog enjoys make your dog hate it?? ABSOLUTELY NOT! A lot of owners miss opportunities to work on some obedience and behavioral training while having fun with their dogs. Use every opportunity you can to reinforce your obedience and impulse control. You can see in this video Jäger loves this game and is completely ignoring the activity going on around him (neutrality!).

How do you add complexity or structure to your dogs favorite activities??

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A calm dog is a STATE OF MIND! You can’t just fl

A calm dog is a STATE OF MIND! You can’t just flip the switch when you get out in public, or in stimulating moments like having friends over. You have to condition that mentality in all things you do, then the calm dog is easy to achieve.

In this video, we are working on keeping Kopfi calm in the vehicle. Something a lot of dogs are never expected to do. Even if you think your dog is “fine” and doesn’t need this, try it. You might find out how much they struggle with it and there is a gap in your training. Remember…control is hard, and anxiety is often disguised as “freedom”

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Looking for a new enrichment drill for your dog’

Looking for a new enrichment drill for your dog’s feeding routine? Try this method the next time you feed!

What is your favorite enrichment drill for your doggo?

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IT’S ALL CONNECTED! During the initial stages

IT’S ALL CONNECTED!

During the initial stages of training, it is unrealistic to expect your dog to magically start behaving outside the house if you have zero expectations of your dog inside the house. Having structure, practicing your obedience tasks, and establishing boundaries in ALL environments at ALL times is the easiest way to keep things clear for your dog.

As they get older, maybe they get a little more freedom around the home, but don’t rush to get there. Enjoy the process, be the leader your dog needs!

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28,000 miles in Year 1! That’s a lot of miles on

28,000 miles in Year 1! That’s a lot of miles on the road. Looking back through these clips had me reliving the first year with our van. From the buildout, hauling 9 dogs around for training, and our cross country dog sled we have enjoyed every single mile!

We can’t wait to see what other adventures this baby brings us!

Sophie’s neutrality in public environments is be

Sophie’s neutrality in public environments is beyond impressive! She has come such a long ways. For a 6 month old pup, there isn’t much we can’t throw at her that seems to bother her.

Remember, we didn’t start here. It’s been 16 long days of working the basics, establishing trust, and systematically exposing her to stimulation. Don’t take a 20 second video and compare it to your progress!!

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Chevy has struggled with confidence his entire lif

Chevy has struggled with confidence his entire life. He had a rough start to life, and when his family rescued him from an overpass in Austin, he was almost dead. The have rehabilitated his physical health and we have done a lot to build his confidence and independence during training. Doing exercises like this, using a pallet system to work some agility and walking skills, will build his confidence in new environments and help him ignore the stimulation around him.

Be the leader your dog needs!

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How you allow your dog to behave around the home w

How you allow your dog to behave around the home will directly affect how they behave outside the home!

If you are consistent with your foundational skills you will find countless occasions where the basics transfer to real world situations. Here we are using the “place” command and the bed to expose Annie to crowds at a busy store and also how to ride on a cart in a calm manner.

Not bad for a 4 month old pup! Could your dog do this?? Be the leader your dog needs!!

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March ILK9 Alumni Training is in the books. This s

March ILK9 Alumni Training is in the books. This session was incredible. We had several new dog teams join us and were able to work on some new agility skills and reinforce some great socialization. These are always a blast. We hope to see everyone next month!

Happy K9 Veterans Day to all the 4 legged heroes o

Happy K9 Veterans Day to all the 4 legged heroes out there! Bass and I have been through so much together, and I truly owe him more than I could ever put into words. Being a military dog handler has afforded me the opportunity to be a part of an incredible community and for that I am thankful.

I am grateful for every day that I get with my brother, Bass. Although Bass and I loved the grind that came with the job, I can confidently say that we both are now enjoying this phase of life together just as much as I get to spoil him in his retirement.

What a week! We just finished our first Eagle Rege

What a week! We just finished our first Eagle Regeneration Program of 2023 for Talons Reach Foundation. It was an incredible experience for everyone involved. During these programs we expose Special Operators to a variety of holistic healing methods like yoga, journaling, meditation, breathing, art therapy and others. Things get heavy at these events, but it is very clear to see how much everyone grows as an individual and as a community during the week. I will definitely share more about our work through this foundation because I believe what we are doing benefits everyone it touches.

We are sooo pumped to announce we have added a new

We are sooo pumped to announce we have added a new trainer to the ILK9 Academy pack! @zach_ilk9 began his journey with us in September of 2021.

Zach has shown the skill, patience, and passion to learn how to create amazing dog teams on both ends of the leash. I met Zach when he was an overwhelmed dog owner, with 3 dogs that had severe behavioral issues. He and his wife have put in so much work and daily dedication, that he truly has become an incredible dog trainer and owner coach.

It is the incredible to see the team grow, but finding the right people is the most important step. Thank you for your dedication, Zach! We are excited to see you excel in your new career.

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Does your dog struggle on walks? The loose leash i

Does your dog struggle on walks? The loose leash is all about the MENTAL STATE of your dog. Don’t think about the walk as one giant task. Think about it as small, easy tasks that combine to ensure success for the walk overall.

This is part 1 of our walking series where I will show you how to set yourself up for success on the walk!!

Does your dog struggle with walks? Let us know in the comments!

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