Our Blog
Our blog was created to be an educational resource that people can turn to to find valuable, reliable content around animal behavior and training. Feel free to peek around, snag an article, or reach out if you’re looking for something that isn’t covered below. Enjoy!
Stereotypes: What Chihuahuas and Pit Bulls Have in Common
Pit bulls and Chihuahuas share one incredibly heartbreaking trait - they are the leading two breeds euthanized in shelters across the country. Why? I mean, they're aggressive, right? We hear all about those scary pit bull type dogs and tiny little angry chihuahuas who seem to be on the top of the list when people comment or joke about "bad" or "aggressive dogs". But how are those things related? What traits do these two groups of dogs share and why in the world does it matter?
K9 Turbo’s New Logo and The Secret Story Behind It
The story of K9 Turbo Training and why we so intentionally started with that military-style logo isn't one that most people know. Up until today, we haven't ever shared ...
Are Group Classes Right for My Dog?
At K9 Turbo Training we have group classes that cover every age and subject from baby puppies learning about basic manners, to improving a shy dog’s confidence, reducing ...
Systemic Racism In The Dog Community
Systemic Racism touches every part of our lives - and pet ownership* is no different.
So as Black History Month comes to a close, we wanted to shine light on what role ...
What is management?
Management is a broad term that refers to anything that we might use to prevent a dog from practicing a certain behavior or increase safety for a dog (or those around ...
More than playing with puppies: the reality of working with dogs.
If you've ever worked in a profession that involves dogs - training, grooming, boarding, day care, shelter, vet office - you've probably heard this a million times: "So ...
Euthanasia for behavior: O’s story
This post is part of a series discussing euthanasia for behavior. Find the first post here and all of the posts here. Making the decision to euthanize your dog for ...
Preparing for online training
So much of our lives has transitioned to an online format. If you're new to online learning, signing up for video call training may feel intimidating or overwhelming; ...
Train your dog more effectively
Sometimes, teaching your dog a new behavior will feel nearly impossible. It takes forever, your dog doesn't seem to "get it," methods that you used with previous dogs ...
The importance of routine for your dog
Note: this blog was written during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and considers the guidelines of the CDC at time of publication in its recommendations. Research into the ...
Euthanasia for behavior, part three: what to expect
This post is the third in a series discussing euthanasia for behavior. Find more posts here. Making the decision to euthanize your dog for behavior is incredibly ...
Preventing Separation Anxiety in Puppies
Note: this blog was written during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and considers the guidelines of the CDC at time of publication in its recommendations.
Right now, many ...
