My K9 Coach

Dive into a special edition of the My K9 Coach podcast with host Dana and her Bohemian Shepherd, Loki! This episode peeks into Loki's latest training journey, where Dana tackles a small but nagging i…

Ask K9 Coach Dana in this episode! Your pressing dog training questions get answered! This episode covers essential topics like managing food aggression between dogs, teaching your dog that your hand…

Markers aren’t just for coloring, they’re a fundamental but often unknown aspect of dog training. This episode goes beyond the basics, explaining how markers function as crucial communication tools t…

Caught in the rebellious misadventures of adolescence? Tune in to the latest episode of the My K9 Coach podcast, where host K9 Coach Dana shares both hilarious and insightful stories of Loki's teenag…

In this compelling episode, host K9 Coach Dana explores why relationship truly matters in dog training. Joined by her trusty co-host, Loki the bohemian shepherd, Dana delves deep into the core of wha…

Struggling with potty training your pup? Tune into this episode where K9 Coach Dana, demystifies some of the potty training advice you may have seen online and offers practical, personal and client-t…

Ever wondered when, or if, you can finally stop using training tools with your dog? Listen to this episode of the My K9 Coach podcast with host K9 Coach Dana as she tackles the real questions dog own…

In this episode of the My K9 Coach podcast, host K9 Coach Dana dives deep into what it really means to be a dog trainer. She shares her own journey from clueless dog owner to seasoned trainer, and re…

I found myself having the same conversation with multiple clients this past month so it deserved mentioning here. We've spent time during our lessons separating the expectations that we've adopted fr…

We all love dogs here; there's no denying that! And for some households, we can never have too many dogs! If you're considering adding another dog to your home, there are some management tips and tra…

We all love dogs here; there's no denying that! And for some households, we can never have too many dogs! If you're considering adding another dog to your home, there are some management tips and tra…

Does the crying never end when you put your puppy in their crate? Because that’s what it was like crate-training Loki when we first got him. Tune into this episode to hear how I truly struggled to ma…

Bri Rabine is a fellow dog trainer here in upstate NY that I am so thankful to have on this episode as we dive into her story of how she got each of her three dogs and spent time discovering what sui…

Are you tired of getting dragged around by your dog on your walk? Have you tried to put an end to it, but can't seem to get to them to stop pulling? Listen to K9 Coach Dana as she explains the real c…

If you've been looking for ways to train your dog to come back to you reliably, then you won't want to miss this episode! I'm excited to be joined by Amber Barry, who is not only a friend but also an…

This episode is a follow-up to episode 5 Playing with Our Dogs. K9 Coach Dana expands on key points she covered in the previous episode and adds additional insights while also coaching her listeners …

This episode dives into the complex benefits and instinctual needs our dogs have to play! As a follow-up episode reflecting on what I learned from attending Ivan Balabanov's workshop last month, I ta…

Over the many clients I have worked with I’ve begun to notice there are similarities among my top performers, the clients that get the most out of our training lessons and get the best results with t…

What outlets should we provide our dogs daily to ensure their daily needs are met? K9 Coach Dana offers suggestions for providing your dog with breed-specific enrichment that doesn't involve food and…

Did you know that not all dog trainers train dogs the same way? Who you hire will determine the type of training methods and protocols you and your dog experience. So in this episode, K9 Coach Dana b…