Toledo Ohio’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 train 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 Toledo Off Leash K9 location is one of the best!
Enjoy our Blog and check back often for more tips and dog training information!T
Introduction Yes, old dogs can absolutely learn new tricks. The tired proverb “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks” has been thoroughly debunked by modern canine research-senior dogs retain meaningful learning capacity well into their golden years, and with
Introduction Impulse control games are structured training exercises that teach dogs to pause, think, and make calm choices instead of acting on every urge. These activities use positive reinforcement to reward patience and self-restraint, turning everyday moments-like mealtime or walking
Introduction Puppy-proofing your home is the single most important safety step you can take before bringing a new puppy through your front door. Between 8 and 16 weeks of age, puppies are naturally curious, teething, and completely unable to distinguish
Introduction Puppies start teething at around 3 weeks of age when sharp baby teeth begin pushing through the gums, and the entire teething process continues until all 42 permanent adult teeth emerge by 6–7 months of age. Between those milestones,
Introduction Puppy crying at night is one of the most common challenges new puppy owners face, and it’s almost always a normal adjustment behavior. When a young pup is separated from their mother and littermates and placed in a new
Introduction Redirected aggression occurs when a dog cannot access its target-whether that’s another animal behind a fence, a person walking past a window, or even an object just out of reach-and instead channels its aggressive response onto the nearest target
Introduction Trigger stacking refers to the accumulation of multiple stressors in rapid succession that collectively push a dog beyond its ability to cope, often resulting in reactive, aggressive, or shutdown behaviors that seem to come out of nowhere. A dog’s
Introduction Dog enrichment activities are structured mental and physical challenges designed to satisfy a dog’s natural behaviors like sniffing, foraging, and problem-solving. When dogs lack these outlets, the result is predictable: destructive chewing, excessive barking, hyperactivity, and anxiety. Dogs should
Introduction Mental stimulation is the practice of engaging your dog’s brain through structured cognitive challenges-and it’s every bit as essential as physical exercise for a healthy, well-balanced companion. While most owners understand that dogs need daily walks and playtime, far
