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Dog Training Tips & Behavior

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10 Common Behavior Issues and How to Correct Them
By Shay Owensby
In Dog Training Tips & Behavior
Posted February 22, 2026

10 Common Behavior Issues and How to Correct Them

10 Common Behavior Issues and How to Correct Them: A Friendly Guide for Missouri Dog Owners Whether you live in the heart of St. Louis or the quiet corners of the Ozarks, every dog owner faces [...]

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How to Safely Introduce Your Dog to New People and Pets
By Shay Owensby
In Dog Training Tips & Behavior
Posted February 14, 2026

How to Safely Introduce Your Dog to New People and Pets

How to Safely Introduce Your Dog to New People and Pets If you’re a Missouri dog owner wondering how to confidently introduce your furry friend to new faces—both human and canine—you’re in [...]

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How to Handle Leash Reactivity and Over Excitement
By Shay Owensby
In Dog Training Tips & Behavior
Posted February 11, 2026

How to Handle Leash Reactivity and Over Excitement

How to Handle Leash Reactivity and Over Excitement: A Practical Guide for Missouri Dog Owners If you’re a dog owner in Missouri, chances are you’ve faced the classic challenge of managing a dog [...]

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The Best Mental Enrichment Ideas for High Energy Dogs
By Shay Owensby
In Dog Training Tips & Behavior
Posted January 24, 2026

The Best Mental Enrichment Ideas for High Energy Dogs

The Best Mental Enrichment Ideas for High Energy Dogs If you’re a dog lover in Missouri, you know that a high-energy dog is like having a little tornado with fur—a bundle of joy, enthusiasm, and [...]

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Crate Training Tips from Professional Trainers
By Shay Owensby
In Dog Training Tips & Behavior
Posted January 23, 2026

Crate Training Tips from Professional Trainers

Crate Training Tips from Professional Trainers: A Practical Guide for Missouri Dog Owners If you’re a dog owner in Missouri looking to make crate training a positive and effective experience, [...]

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Why Dogs Need Jobs and How to Give Them One at Home
By Shay Owensby
In Dog Training Tips & Behavior
Posted January 2, 2026

Why Dogs Need Jobs and How to Give Them One at Home

Why Dogs Need Jobs and How to Give Them One at Home If you’re a dog lover in Missouri, you know that our canine companions bring endless joy, loyalty, and a certain spark of mischief to our [...]

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Positive Reinforcement Training 101
By Shay Owensby
In Dog Training Tips & Behavior
Posted December 23, 2025

Positive Reinforcement Training 101

Positive Reinforcement Training 101: A Friendly Guide for New Dog Owners in Missouri Welcome to the wonderful world of dog ownership! Whether you’re in bustling St. Louis, the rolling hills near [...]

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Enrichment on a Budget DIY Toys Your Dog Will Love
By Shay Owensby
In Dog Training Tips & Behavior
Posted December 16, 2025

Enrichment on a Budget DIY Toys Your Dog Will Love

Enrichment on a Budget: DIY Toys Your Dog Will Love Hey there, Missouri dog lovers! If you’re anything like most of us here in the Show-Me State, you want the best for your furry companions [...]

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How to Teach Your Dog to Stay Calm in Public Spaces
By Shay Owensby
In Dog Training Tips & Behavior
Posted December 14, 2025

How to Teach Your Dog to Stay Calm in Public Spaces

How to Teach Your Dog to Stay Calm in Public Spaces If you’re a dog owner living in Missouri, you know the joy that comes with taking your furry friend out for a walk in the park, a trip to your [...]

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How to Build Confidence in a Fearful Dog
By Shay Owensby
In Dog Training Tips & Behavior
Posted December 12, 2025

How to Build Confidence in a Fearful Dog

How to Build Confidence in a Fearful Dog: A Friendly Guide for Missouri Dog Owners Welcome, fellow dog lovers of Missouri! Whether you’ve just adopted a shy shelter pup or your longtime furry [...]

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Liberty Magill

Liberty is an Alaskan Malamute who was brought to our program by his veteran. Liberty started training as a puppy and has passed all classes with flying colors. He is task trained to bring his veteran his cane, if needed, and pick other items up off the ground and bring them to his veteran. He also is trained for mobility assistance and to help his veteran up if he falls down.

Serve proudly, Liberty! 

Lilly

Lilly is a black lab who was brought into the program by her veteran. She started the program as a puppy. This K9 and veteran team have passed their AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests. Lilly is trained to help with PTSD and is beginning to alert for blood sugar levels as well. She will post or block in public if her handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between himself and other people. Lilly has been to college classes with her veteran and they both walked the stage together at graduation as her veteran received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Serve proudly, Lilly!

Jazzy

Jazzy is a Collie Mix who was brought into the program by her veteran. This K9 and veteran team have passed their AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests. Jazzy is trained to help her Vietnam veteran with mobility and stability and to help him keep from falling. She is task-trained to pause or stop when he approaches ramps or small changes in ground elevation that her veteran may not notice, alerting him and helping him navigate the terrain.

Serve proudly, Jazzy!

Liberty Evans

Liberty is a black lab  who was adopted from HFLCS Canine and Feline Rescue in Buffalo, Missouri. She was then adopted by K9s For Camo to become a seizure blocking dog for a Navy veteran; she cushions and comforts our veteran if she has a seizure, then finds and alerts our veteran’s husband. Liberty is also trained to help with PTSD: she has the ability to pick up and retrieve items, and turn lights on and off. She will post or block in public if her handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between herself and other people. Liberty trained at the Howliday Inn Pet Resort and also at the Ozark Correctional Center. She has passed her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests.

Serve proudly, Liberty!

Tank

Tank is a Shar Pei Ridgeback mix who was adopted from Valley Hills Rescue in Springfield, Missouri. Valley Hills adopted him the day before he was due to be put to death. He was then adopted by K9s For Camo. Tank is task trained to pick up and bring medicine, turn on lights, open doors and assist with mobility. He is also trained to help mitigate the effects of PTSD. He will post or block in public if his handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between himself and other people. Tank trained at the Howliday Inn Pet Resort and also at the Ozark Correctional Center. He has passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests. He is currently serving well and proud!

Serve proudly, Tank!

Beretta

Beretta was rescued from death row due to having a condition that didn't allow her to open her eyes. She had inverted eyelids and could not see. Valley Hills Rescue rescued her and we adopted her from Valley Hills. After she had surgery to correct her eyes, she was task trained to retrieve, post, block, cover and alert her veteran if someone is walking up behind him. She is also trained to help her veteran mitigate the effects of PTSD.

Serve proudly, Beretta! 

Cheyenne

Cheyenne is a hound mix who was adopted from HFLCS Canine and Feline Rescue in Buffalo, Missouri. She was then adopted by K9s For Camo to become an alert dog for a veteran with narcolepsy. Cheyenne is trained to wake her veteran if he falls asleep and will alert him if he begins to blackout while walking, preventing him from falling. She is also trained for PTSD and will post or block in public if his handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between himself and other people. Cheyenne trained at the Howliday Inn Pet Resort and also at the Ozark Correctional Center. She has passed her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests.

Serve proudly, Cheyenne!

Thistle May

Thistle was rescued from the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri. He started out in the Puppy for Parole program at Ozark Correctional Facility. We saw a lot of promise in him, so we transferred him to the K9s For Camo program. He is task trained to retrieve, post, block, cover and alert his veteran if someone is walking up behind him. He is also task trained to help his veteran mitigate the effects of PTSD.

Serve proudly, Thistle!

Moose

Moose is a blood hound mix who was adopted from Valley Hills Rescue in Springfield, Missouri. Valley Hills adopted him just a few days before he would have been put to death. He was then adopted by K9s For Camo to become a stability dog for a Vietnam veteran. Moose is also trained to help with PTSD. He will post or block in public if his handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between himself and other people. Moose did training at the Howliday Inn Pet Resort and also at the Ozark Correctional Center. He has passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests.

Serve proudly, Moose!

Chase

Chase is an American Bulldog mix who was adopted from Valley Hills Rescue in Springfield, MO. Valley Hills adopted him the day before he was supposed to be euthanized. He was then adopted by K9s For Camo. Chase has been trained to pick up and bring medicine, turn on lights and open doors. He is also trained to help mitigate effects of PTSD. He will post or block in public if his handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between himself and other people. Chase trained at the Howliday Inn Pet Resort and also at Ozark Correctional Center. He has passed his AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification test and is fully task trained. He will currently finishing his advanced classes with his Veteran. 

Serve proudly Chase!

Annie

Annie is a black lab mix who was adopted from HFLCS in Buffalo MO. She was then adopted by K9s For Camo to become a battle buddy for one of our returning heroes. Annie is also trained to help with PTSD; she has the ability to pick up items, turn lights on and off, and will bring her leash and other items to her veteran, who is in a mobility chair. She will post or block in public if her handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between himself and other people. Annie trained at the Howliday Inn Pet Resort and also at Ozark Correctional Center. She has passed her AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Community Canine, Urban CGC and Public Access certification tests.

Serve proudly, Annie!

Opha Mae

Opha Mae was named after the first ever female Marine. She was rescued from Valley Hills Rescue. She has been task trained for PTSD and will start her training for diabetic alert in the upcoming months!

Serve proudly, Opha Mae!

Mytchal

Mytchal is a German Shepherd who was brought into our program by his veteran. He is being  trained to help mitigate the effects PTSD. He will post or block in public if his handler feels overwhelmed or wants a barrier between herself and other people. 

Mytchal is serving proudly!

Calypso

Calypso is a German Shepherd brought to the program by his veteran. She has been task trained to help mitigate the effects of PTSD and is in training to help with mobility, balance, and picking up items for her vet.

Serve proudly, Calypso! 

Remington

Remington was rescued from Valley Hills Rescue.  He is task trained to retrieve, post, block, cover and alert his veteran if someone is walking up behind him. He is also task trained to help his veteran mitigate the effects of PTSD.

Serve proudly, Remington! 

Sasha

Sasha was rescued from the Humane Society.  She is task trained to retrieve, post, block, cover and alert her veteran if someone is walking up behind him. She is also task trained to help her veteran mitigate the effects of PTSD.

Serve proudly, Sasha! 

Avalanche

Avalanche was rescued from HFLCS Rescue. He is trained to help with mitigating the effects of PTSD and also for balance and stability. 

Serve proudly, Avalanche!