Alert K-9 Training Center

As another year comes to a close we would like to take the time to thank all of our clients and four legged {sometimes 3 legged} friends, Veterinarian's, and Pet Food Express.  We are extremely thankful to you for entrusting us with your loved ones and hope you know AK9 cares for your animals like our own. 

Looking forward to 2012, there are many new changes on the horizon with the expansion of a Climate Controlled Indoor Facility that will house all of our many services {Training, Boarding, & Daycare}.  Also stay tuned to our website for new product updates regarding Alert K-9 Training Center's exclusive, high-end training and home products for the dog enthusiast and/or dog lover! 

We look forward to spending more time with our current clients and meeting our new clients in 2012!  May you experience many blessings in the New Year....

Wish You Many Furry xoxo's,

The Alert K-9 Pack

PS- Don't forget to house your dogs in a secure spot on New Years eve. Along with 4th of July, it is one of the biggest times for dog's escaping and destruction due to anxiety from loud noises.

In other words don't ask for something you cannot properly follow through with to completion.  People's eyes are notoriously bigger than their stomachs.  Most individuals expect their pups to be fully off leash trained yet having not spent the proper amount of time and correct technique to complete the on leash basics necessary to move to the next level.  Another self defeating strategy is expectations that are usually greater than the dogs maturity level or mental capability for the age.  To be successful in your training, keep realistic goals for both you and your dog.

We Will Miss Our Matriarch of "The Beagle Brigade"  

For five years Peanut has been a part of the Alert K-9 Pack gracing us with her myriad of colorful attributes.  With her beagle like horn that could be heard for miles to her bling collars that adorned her neck, Peanut was one of a kind.  Unfortunately, Peanut passed away just a couple nights ago unexpectedly.  She will be deeply missed and her memories will forever be etched on the hearts of her two legged and four legged friends.

  A best friend is like a four leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have.  ~Author Unknown

First and foremost it is never too late to crate train your puppy or dog. To start crate training your puppy, you need to place the puppy into the crate for short periods of time. The increments are 20-30 minutes at a time during the day. Gradually you will work your way to approximately 1/3 of the total time that you are home during the day (until 1 yr). Make crating a positive experience by placing a treat into the crate when you have placed the puppy into it. You do NOT need to say anything at this point. Everytime the puppy comes out of the crate you need to bring the pup immediately to a place to potty. The more you consistently bring the pup to the same potty place the more likely the pup will choose to use that area as their bathroom spot; this is called patterning. Remember your new puppy can go to the bathroom approximately every 20 minutes when active. This means that while your pup is running around the house you need to keep an eye on the puppy as if it were an INFANT.  That means DO NOT take your eyes off that puppy; he will potty or destroy something. When the pup is asleep (which is 75% of the day) he can be in the house for longer periods. However the moment he/she wakes up get them to their potty spot. Crate the puppy ALL NIGHT (until 1 yr). Do not let the puppy sleep in your bed or unattended at young ages, you are asking for potential behavior and/or aggression problems later on. Just when you thought you were out of the woods with chewing it is known  that destruction is most common between the age of 10 months to 1 year of age.  So don't be fooled, because you might be sorry.