A lot of people reward their dog… But they never clearly communicate what earned the reward. Then they wonder why: • Training feels slow • Commands become inconsistent • The dog seems confused The reward matters, but the way we mark it tells your dog why they earned it. ⸻ Step 1: Follow the Training Equation At Elite K9 Service, we follow: Consistency Equals Success. If a behavior is correct: • Mark it (e.g. "Good Stay") • Reward it Do this every time in the beginning. Dogs learn through...

Because the crate should feel like a safe place — not a punishment. —— A lot of people accidentally create crate problems. They: • Only use the crate when leaving • Only put their dog in the crate for long periods • Use it as punishment • Mainly interact with the crate when something negative is happening Then they wonder why their dog: • Whines • Barks • Paces • Refuses to go inside Most crate problems come from poor associations... Not the crate itself. Step 1: Build Positive Associations...

Because most unwanted behaviors continue for one reason: The dog has learned it works. ⸻ A lot of owners accidentally train the behaviors they dislike. They: • Repeat commands • Give attention during bad behavior • Correct too late • Allow inconsistency Then wonder why the dog: • Keeps barking • Keeps pulling • Keeps jumping • Keeps ignoring you Dogs repeat what works. Step 1: Interrupt the Behavior Immediately Timing matters. The second your dog: • Barks • Pulls • Jumps • Fixates • Counter...