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Homemade Peanut Butter Dog Treats

A Paw-some Recipe for Your Furry Friend Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15-20 minutes If you’re like me, you want to spoil your pup with healthy, homemade treats that are both delicious and nutritious. Enter these homemade peanut butter dog treats! They’re super simple to make, packed with wholesome ingredients, and, best of all, your dog will love them. Peanut butter is a favorite among dogs, and when paired with

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Teach Your Dog “Hug” for Valentine’s Day

Teaching your dog to give you a hug is a fun and cute way to show affection to your furry best friend. Not only is it an adorable trick, but it also helps build the bond between you and your dog. In this article, we’ll cover the steps you need to take to teach your dog to give you a hug. Step 1: Introduce the “hug” command Start by standing

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How to Manage Common Puppy Issues

Puppy eyes are why we adopt them, but those eyes tend to do less and less to get them out of trouble when bad behavior starts. Luckily, puppies are very receptive to learning from you during their formative years, and Off-Leash K9 is here to help get you started on the right paw (er… foot). This article helps you manage unwanted puppy behaviors including: Jumping Rough play Biting Hands &

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Crate Training 101

What is Crate Training? Crate training is a technique that teaches your pup that their crate is a safe, comfortable space for them to rest. It triggers their natural instinct to seek out a cozy den and is useful for dogs of all shapes, sizes, and personalities. Why Why crate train? We know some people may feel anxious about crating their dog, thinking it’s cruel to keep them cooped up,

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2022 Dog-Friendly Activity Calendar

It’s time to kick off 2022, and in honor of the new year, we’ve made a list of activities (one for every month) for you and your pup to enjoy together. Happy adventuring! January Kick-off the new year in full force with some active outdoor adventuring. Bring your pup along for outdoor excursions like snowshoeing or skijoring (a cross country-style activity where your dog helps pull you). Check out a

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Our Trainers Favorite Holiday Gifts for Dogs

Disclosure: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Off-Leash Colorado will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.   Our Trainers Favorite Holiday Gifts for Dogs

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How to Deal with Excessive Barking

Whether it sounds like more of a squeak, ruff, or bork, barking may not always be a welcome form of communication from your furry friend. Don’t worry, you’re not alone! Excessive barking is one of the most frequent “help” requests submitted to Off-Leash K9. But what can you do right now to curb excessive barking? Trainer Derek weighs in with a few tips:   Work it Out Is your dog

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Seven dog-themed books to snuggle up with

Disclosure: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, Off-Leash Colorado will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.   Is there anything better than relaxing with

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Halloween Costumes for Dogs

Happy Halloween everyone! Here at Off-Leash K9 we’re ramping up the fun and festivities with a list of some of our favorite costume ideas for your pup. Stay spooky! Dog Costumes If you’re looking for a costume for your furry friend, we have a few suggestions below. Number one on our list, the “pup-uccino.” This costume is fit for pups of all sizes (small through extra large)! The logo “cup”

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Re-Socializing Your Dog

Do you have a “pandemic puppy” adopted from a shelter during lockdown? Maybe an “old soul” who has been pleasantly snoozing their way through the ups and downs of society over the past year. Either way, it’s important to ensure your pups are learning, or re-establishing proper socialization, now more than ever while our communities are open. We’ve consulted with Derek, a lead trainer at Off-Leash K9, for some insider

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Post-Hike Pro Tips

Just like humans, dogs enjoy certain post-exercise perks after an intense workout. We’ve compiled our list of post-hike symptoms to be on the lookout for, plus some TLC tips so that no matter where your adventures take you, your pup can recover well and get back out on the trail sooner. Overheating/Hydrate Overheating is very dangerous for your dog! Remember to hydrate both before and during a hike, but it’s

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Why You Should Never Purchase an E-Collar on Your Own

At Off-Leash K9 Training Colorado, we get asked why we don’t sell our e-collars on their own without a training package? Purchasing an e-collar without receiving training on how to properly use it, and how to train your dog with it, is much like learning to drive a manual car without proper instructions. Sure, you can figure it out, but you will likely be frustrated and you can ruin your

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Best Places for your Pup to Swim near Denver and Colorado Springs

Looking for a little wet and wild fun with your pup? Check out our favorite spots around Denver and the Springs that your water-loving dog is sure to enjoy. In general, all park regulations require that dogs are: well-trained, specifically voice-trained (perfect for practicing your Off-Leash K9 training!), and polite (e.g., well-socialized and non-aggressive) in good health supervised at all times cleaned up after fully vaccinated spayed/neutered If you have

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First time camping with your dog? This is what you need.

Disclosure: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and other affiliated sites. Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at NO additional cost to you, Off-Leash K9 Training – Colorado will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. The mountains are calling,

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The Importance and Ease of High-Distraction Practice

Maybe you’ve been diligent with your dog, practicing commands at home, but you’re finding the routine growing slightly stale with the same familiar places. It’s important, especially if you want to take your dog to busy and high-distraction situations, that you practice and reinforce commands with your dog in a variety of environments. Why Practice in New Locations? Practicing commands at home, while good for maintaining general training, can create

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When Walks Aren’t Enough: How to Mentally Stimulate Hyper Dogs

Sounds familiar: you walk your dog, give them fresh air and exercise on a regular basis, but they still get stir crazy? Fidgeting, constant pawing to play—whatever the indicators, you know that they’re still hyper. Well, as the AKC recognizes, “Physical exercise is great and necessary for a dog, but it’s only half of the equation. Your dog, intelligent creature that he or she is, also needs mental exercise.” Here are some

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Outdoors
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Biking with your Dog 101

Biking with your Dog 101 It’s officially springtime again! At Off-leash K9, we think this is the perfect time to tune up the bike and get out for warmer weather expeditions with your pup. And biking with them? Whether it’s your first time or your hundredth, it’s always helpful to review the basics. Vet-Approved Cycling Options The first step towards getting on the pavement with your pup is to determine

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7 Dog Movies We Love

After a ruff day, it can be nice to come home and relax on the couch with a good movie. It’s even better when you can enjoy that movie with your pup. In case you need some inspiration, we’ve come up with a list of seven dog-themed movies full of classic and recent, live-action and cartoon options. So sit back, relax, and grab some pup-corn! Here are our picks for

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Celebrating National K9 Veterans Day

March 13th: the day we honor all of the MWD, or military working dogs, in the United States Armed Forces. It’s National K9 Veterans Day and the team here at Off-leash K9 is especially excited to celebrate this holiday as a proud, veteran-owned company. Holiday Origins Seventy-nine years ago, on March 13, 1942, the US Army launched the “K9” Corp, marking the day as the first time dogs became an

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Stop jumping, humping, counter-surfing and other unwanted behaviors

Are your dog’s paws often where they shouldn’t be? When your dog jumps up it’s generally because they want something. Whether that’s a piece of cake left on the kitchen counter, the overexcitement of meeting people, or simply because they want a comfy spot to sleep. But if you don’t correct your dog’s urges, these unwanted behaviors can quickly get out of hand. Or even turn into a frustrating habit.

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Outdoor Winter Games to Play with your Pup

Colorado is feeling a lot more like “Cold-orado” these days, and with the winter temperatures comes the question: “What can my dog and I do together outside?” The outdoors are the reason you live in the state after all, so why not take full advantage of every season? We’ve compiled our favorite, unique outdoor activities that you and your pup can do during this cold winter season – including a

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Holiday Gift Giving Guide… for your Dog!

It’s our favorite time of the year! Time to spoil our four-legged friends for being the good boys and girls they are. This year we’ve compiled a list of our 15 favorite presents, from both commercial and small-business owners. From the athletic to the cozy, we’ve got your one-stop shopping list right here. For the Chew Toy Lover In general, the denser the rubber chew toy, the longer it’ll last

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Christmas Day Tips & Tricks

It’s only days away – Christmas! Whatever your tradition, Christmas Eve presents, a Christmas morning breakfast bonanza with cozy jammies, an extravagant dinner, or Chinese takeout, it’s your tradition. But one thing we’re pretty sure of is that having an excitable dog making a mess isn’t really a part of any of those visions. That’s where we come in. It’s time to put your Off-leash K-9 Training to use. Our

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Holiday Décor Survival Guide

Have you seen that photo on the internet of the person who decorated their home with an air freshener tree because their dog wouldn’t leave a real tree alone? It’s pretty funny in theory, but not so much in reality. Your holiday decor doesn’t have to be two-dimensional and wrapped in plastic to be enjoyed. Follow our tips below for a fun, safe, and decorated holiday season. Foliage We won’t

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