This article is written by VK9 co-owner Justin Pishner. DIY-extraordinaire and the handiest handy man alive! We are a working dog home. Some days, no matter how much fun our pups have, they still have more energy than hours in the day. A few years ago, I designed a simple pulley system that incorporated Havok’s favorite rope toy to be able [...]
A few weeks ago on April 17th, my trainers and I had the opportunity to attend the Idaho Family Pet Expo! The expo is offered annually for pet enthusiasts of all ages. There is an array of pet vendors from local businesses and nationwide shops offering a variety of products for family pets. This includes food items, toys, grooming supplies and [...]
We love responsible breeders! And we want to support their good work and the wonderful companions they provide for so many people. In this Breeder Spotlight, we talk to Cindy of Fidelity Farm Labradors in Spokane, WA, about her amazing breeding program. April shares a lot of super interesting information with us about health testing, puppy selections and her family's selfless [...]
Path of Hope Rescue, located in Spokane, WA, helps save pregnant dogs and puppies. They are one of our favorite rescues and staunch supporters of training! In this article, we ask Path of Hope Founder and Director, Caitlin Knight, some questions about Path of Hope and rescue in general. This is the first in our series of ethical rescue spotlights! [...]
The other day I went rollerblading with my German Shepherd, Havok. I can't tell you how many dogs we passed that were reactive, aggressive or uncontrolled. It was rather obnoxious. Fortunately, there are ways to protect your dog from other dogs while on walks. In this blog, I give you FIVE TIPS to do just that! These tips will help you [...]