This is Week 2 with our March group of dogs at Paradigm K9. Every dog that comes through our program is at a different starting point. Some just need better manners and focus, while others are dealing with bigger behavior issues like reactivity, lack of impulse control, or aggression. In this video you’ll see: • How we work through dog reactivity during leash walking• The difference between a functional heel vs. formal heel• Why obedience only matters if the dog will listen when it really counts• How we properly layer the e-collar on top of known commands• Why clear communication and motivation create reliable obedience without conflict One of the biggest mistakes people make with training tools like the e-collar is using them before the dog understands the behavior. At Paradigm K9 we teach the behavior first through motivation and clarity, then layer tools to reinforce the communication system. The result is a dog that understands what to do, enjoys working, and responds reliably even around real-world distractions. 📍 Paradigm K9 – Central Ohio🐾 Professional Board & Train Programs🎥 Follow along each week as we show the real training process.

Welcome to this February's group of dogs and their owners! We've got our work cut out for us this month, that's for sure. This month We've got: Stetson, the black lab who will bite anyone and everyone for trying to put him in a crate. Todd, the terrier mix who attacks the owner's great dane at every opportunity. Norma, the Great Dane who frequently runs away, attacks livestock and is a general wrecking ball. Sosa, the Bully who's got some handler aggression issues as well as a general lack of manners and obedience Flynn, the chocolate lab/pit mix. Flynn has already been through the program but his owners had a few bite incidents with their new puppy Rudy (Rudy is the golden retriever puppy we trained last month). Flynn is staying with us for a bit to work on socialization and manners around other dogs when he's worked up. Cash, the human aggressive German Shepherd is halfway through his Aggression Rehab Program and is making HUGE strides now. And last but certainly not least Gem is staying with us for a week or so as part of her scent detection training program. Stay tuned to follow along with their progress, happy training guys!

Hey everyone! 👋 I know it can feel like once your dogs come home, the training is done — but the truth is, this is where you really finish it. In the dog training world, this is called proofing. Proofing is using your dog’s training in real life and testing it in more distracting or stressful situations. This is what turns training into something reliable, not just something that works in a quiet setting. Some examples of proofing: -Putting your dog on place while you cook dinner or watch a movie -Practicing recall while your kids are playing outside or while your dog is sniffing the yard -Using place or obedience after a play session -Using commands while people or dogs are passing by -Heeling with your dog while you walk to get the mail I like to think of proofing as simply using your dog’s training while you live your everyday life. So — what are some ways you’ve been proofing with your dog since they’ve been home? Drop a comment or share a picture below! 🐾📸

Hey everyone! We have created a discussion board for just the dogs who will be in our residency program in January. Since all the dogs will be on the same track, for the most part, we thought it would be fun for you guys to kind of meet each other, share pup stories, follow along with everyone's progress, and provide encouragement to one another. Feel free to introduce yourselves and your dogs! @Tabitha Sargent @Edward Kovach @Christina Jones @Brad Centers @Beth Stewart

Hey everyone! I wanted to check in and see how things have been going since your dog came home from training. What’s been going well? Any wins you’re proud of? Anything you’re feeling stuck on or unsure about? Share as much or as little as you’d like—this is a safe place to ask questions and celebrate progress 💛 @Cameron Mann @Da'Shawn Mann @Kalob Andrews @Courtney Andrews @Holly Endruschat @Stacie Rhoades