Delaware’s OLK9 Dog Training Blog is here to help you learn all you need to know about dog training. We talk about training methods, the Off Leash K9 Training advantage, and we give you practical tips you can do at home to get that obedient dog of your dreams!
Yes, we train hundreds of dogs every year. But equally as important, we training dog owners! Helping you understand why your dogs do the things they do can only make you a better dog owner and bring peace to your family.
Off Leash K9 Training is the world’s highest-rated dog training company. And our Delaware’s Off Leash K9 location is one of the best!
Enjoy our Blog and check back often for more tips and dog training information!
Puppy regression at 6 months is a common way owners describe training or behavior setbacks that can appear as a dog enters adolescence. If your 6-month-old puppy is ignoring commands, having indoor accidents, or suddenly struggling with leash manners, adolescence
Dogs dig for many different reasons, and nearly all of them trace back to deeply wired survival instincts inherited from wolves and wild dogs. Whether your pet is excavating flower beds, scratching at bedding before sleep, or tunneling under a
Resource guarding is a defensive behavior in dogs where they protect items they perceive as valuable-food, toys, or territory-from people, other dogs, or other pets. If you’ve noticed your dog stiffening over a food bowl, growling when someone approaches a
The cost of dog training varies widely based on the program, location, training goals, and services included. At the time of publication, Off Leash K9 Training Southern Delaware lists options ranging from a $199 online puppy course and a $500
E-collar training for beginners starts with understanding both the tool and its potential risks. An e-collar delivers electrical stimulation through contact points on the dog’s neck. Some trainers use it to reinforce or interrupt behavior. For general obedience, the broader
Key Takeaways Puppies jump from excitement and attention-seeking behavior. Any reaction, even yelling or pushing, can keep the habit going. One of the most effective ways to stop puppy jumping is to consistently reward four paws on the floor or
Key Takeaways Leash training a puppy is a gradual training process that starts with short, calm indoor sessions and slowly builds toward confident outdoor walks. Most puppies pull, freeze, zigzag, or bite the leash at first. These are normal behaviors
Key Takeaways Chewing is normal, especially during teething between about 12 weeks and 6 months of age, but it needs guidance and clear boundaries. The fastest way to reduce destructive chewing is to combine puppy-proofing, safe chew toys, calm redirection,
Key Takeaways Puppy biting is a normal developmental stage, not a sign that something is wrong with your dog. Guiding it early protects human skin and builds safe adult behavior. Calm, consistent redirection to puppy safe chews, immediately stopping play
