Helping Dogs Learn to Dog and Teaching People to Understand
Our Philosophy
Recurve K9 was built for dog owners who want more than a chaotic daycare or a one-size-fits-all approach. We believe dogs do best with clarity, structure, routine and thoughtful handling. Better behavior starts with understanding the whole dog.
Individualized Care
At RcK9, we take a whole dog approach to care. That means we look beyond surface level behavior and consider the dog's environment, arousal level, sleep schedule, routine, communication style and emotional state. We look at everything that plays a part in behavior.
We Strive For:
- structure over chaos
- communication over constant chatter
- appropriate challenge vs overwhelm
- real life function over robotic obedience
- individualized support over cookie cutter programs
Too many dogs are labeled "bad", "crazy", "dangerous", "stubborn" or "too much for daycare" when what they really need is a better plan, better handling and a more appropriate environment.
Smarter Options For:
- practical training
- intentional care
- behavior aware support
- a facility that values safety and fit above all else
Structure Matters.
Dogs don't need constant stimulation. They need rhythm, clarity, decompression and opportunities to make better choices.
Our programs support:
- better regulation
- healthier routines
- appropriate social exposure
- improved behavior at home
- improved behavior in the real world
A tired, overstimulated dog isn't the same as a fulfilled one.
Meet the owner
Stephanie Curran CDT
I am honored and excited to be able to introduce myself! I have been a veterinary technician and trainer for over 15 years. I have my CDT, I'm a member of the IACP and an AKC Certified CGC Evaluator & Trick Dog Instructor. I love what I do, it's a passion and quite possibly an obsession. I still can't believe that this is what I get to do for "work" every day!
Many years ago I got my start in training through rescue. I ended up with a dog with some behavioral issues that I had to learn how to manage through trial and error. The more I read and learned, the more I realized that most of the dogs that have been surrendered are in desperate need of training. So I decided to pursue certification and open Recurve K9! My hope is to keep dogs from ever ending up in a shelter or rescue because of behavior issues that can be resolved with training!