Grassroots K9

Ok folks. This just popped up on our feed. Pop quiz for you. Who is at fault here? A) Small dog B) Large dog C) Both dogs... D) The owners E) No one Comment below with your answer.

Happy Mothers Day ! Hope you enjoyed your day. Share a Mommy photo below.

Norman was bred at Grassroots K9 Maryland and he’s ready... #grassrootsk9 #GRK9

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Most of us, when we see someone upset or uncomfortable, is to instantly reassure them that everything is OK; and it's very common for us to have this same instinctive reaction towards our dogs. In reality, we can actually be impacting their future responses to stressful or challenging situations and creating a lot of fear, anxiety. There are a few training techniques we like to use when dealing with behavioural or fearful dogs: ... Desensitization Counter-conditioning Classical conditioning It's not that we never want to expose them to these triggers again but do so in a way where their emotional response is low enough that they can think, and you can help change or teach them how they should behave in those moments. See more

Want your dog to be good with kids? How about making your kids good with dogs? #grassrootsk9

Welcome to the table. CJ was bred here and is a part of our Prospective Police Dog Program. #grassrootsk9 #GRK9

Will be doing a Live Q & A on IG November 23rd @PCUonline

Hey #GRK9 family ... who has practiced their mark today?! Let us know below !

A little fun getting some reps in with Diva . She’s only ever used a terminal marker for any of her training. . We’ve been slacking on our OB lately but have grandiose plans for 2021.... . Whats something you plan on focusing more of your time with your dog on? #Grassrootsk9 #GRK9 See more

Teamwork makes the dreamwork. Say hi to Hektor the SDIT. . Startle response or body blocking is the task of the dog Non-aggressively stand between handler and others. . This can be used for many different applications.... . The purpose of this is to help maintain personal space between an approaching person that may trigger a response from the handler. #Grassrootsk9 #GRK9 See more