LBK9 Dog Training & Vital Bites Wellness Group

Ever catch yourself scrolling and start to watch these dog training videos that pop up with the most random and unnecessary dog commands that people are teaching to their dogs? Seriously, what is an “Emergency Stop” or an “Emergency Recall”? Why are trendy dog trainers calling it a “Sit-Stay” and “Down-Stay”, isn’t it a “Sit” a sit command and “Down” a down command, and your dog shouldn’t move until you release them? What happened to training commands with an implied stay and utilizing a release? It is hard to not laugh out loud when these videos pop up with these trendy useless commands. Why not train your dog to truly understand the commands given, while holding your dog accountable for what you are asking of them?

Dog training is extremely simple, you have to be consistent, use clear and concise communication, follow through, and hold your dog accountable. If you…

How many times have you heard those claiming that our modern-day dogs are carnivores? Only to be followed up with the statement “…they only need to eat meat because our domesticated dogs descended from wolves, therefore must be meat eaters only.” Let us dive into the controversial topic of whether our domesticated canines are carnivores or not. To answer these questions first let's discuss what a carnivore is, and the three types of carnivores are that exist. Then, we can discuss how our domesticated canines evolved over thousands of years from their ancestor, the wolf.

By definition a carnivore is an animal that feeds on other animals. The word carnivore is derived from Latin and literally meaning “meat eater.” There are many kinds of carnivores, and they come in all shapes and sizes. Most carnivores are larger animals, have bigger brains with a higher intelligence, and a less complicated digestive…

The search for a dog trainer can be overwhelming and daunting. Everyday more dog trainers are popping up. The only thing people seem to care about when seeking out these services is the cost, “How much?”. This process can be time-intensive, but it can be rewarding experience finding a dog trainer that listens to your needs, as well the wants and goals you have for your dog, and a dog trainer who understands your dog’s issues. It’s important to find a dog trainer who can customize a dog training program that fits your needs and end goals, but that teaches you as much as they teach your dog.

The first question as a small business owner that I would ask when looking to hire services like this is, “Do you have a business license?”, “Are you insured and bonded with your business?”, and “What type of hands on experience in…

Accidents and emergencies happen. Learning basic K-9 first-aid techniques and having a proper first-aid kit “grab bag” on you will help manage emergencies more effectively, and knowing what you can handle more confidently when you take these steps before seeking veterinary care. Basic first-aid for K-9s is essential. The important thing is to have the right tools for the job. If you have the proper items and you have the “grab bag” accessible to you while you are out, this will help you be more comfortable and confident in an emergency with your K-9.

Every few months if you don’t know yet, we do a K-9 Safety 101 & Ditch MedIcine class as one of our rotating Thursday night specialty group sessions. Lee Talmage will go over everything from how to perform a health and wellness check monthly on your dog, to finding the heart and heart rate of you…

This is YOUR dog training, wellness, and nutrition forum! We are starting this platform so we can build a stronger community for dog training, dog wellness and nutrition, it will be a place for Q&A community, problem solving, and getting assistance from others that are like minded and want to build a strong bond with their dog. As well, this will be a place for ALL things dog related, list of public dog friendly establishments, dog friendly festivals and arts markets, dog related stores, groomers, vets, and boarding recommendations. Feel free to ask any questions about dog training, detection, protection, behavioral issues, dog maintenance, wellness, nutrition, grooming, health checks, development, service dog and therapy dogs, are just a few examples.

Again, WELCOME to the Leash & Beyond K9 Solutions dog traning and wellness forum, feel free to invite fellow dog enthusiasts. We look forward to building this community and meeting…