Ever Forward K9 Training

30/06/2025

Just because your dog knows what to do doesn’t mean they’ll do it—especially when real life kicks in. 🐾

This is the difference between obedience and behavior—and it’s something we explain to almost every dog owner we work with.

✅ Obedience is about commands: Sit. Down. Heel.
It’s useful—but it’s only part of the story.

🧠 Behavior is about the day-to-day experience of living with your dog:
Do they respect your space?
Can they settle calmly in the home?
Can they handle distractions without losing their mind?

Obedience gives you control.
But behavior is what gives you peace of mind.
And here’s the important part: behavior is achieved through obedience—
not just the flashy, command-heavy kind,
but through passive training that builds habits over time.

It’s in the structure you create.
The leash manners you hold steady.
The calm you reinforce by expecting it—without saying a word.

At Ever Forward K9 Training, we train both—because you don’t just want a dog who performs when you’re watching.
You want one who makes good choices even when you’re not.

📞 Ready to learn what your dog is really capable of?
Tap the link in bio or message us to set up your free consultation call.

24/06/2025

Looking for a dog who’s already trained??

Meet Summer! Or as she prefers to be called, “Summer Baby” or “Pretty Pitty Piggy Princess”. This sweet and quirky girl has been through full in-home basic obedience training, is completely crate trained, and does great with on leash walks.

Summer is a total love bug with a playful, wild side. She loves to roughhouse and can be quite the bulldozer, but she’s just as happy curling up on the couch and burrowing under a blanket.

Overall, Summer is a wonderful, goofy girl with a big personality. She’s a master of the side-eye and loves to sit with her legs in a full sploot.

She’s up for adoption through Southern States Bully Rescue

When adopted she would get a full go home session with us on how to keep up with training ❤️

Let’s find this sweet girl her forever home!

04/06/2025

Meet Summer! Or as she prefers to be called, “Summer Baby” or “Pretty Pitty Piggy Princess”. This sweet and quirky girl has been through full in-home basic obedience training, is completely crate trained, and does great with on leash walks.

Summer is a total love bug with a playful, wild side. She loves to roughhouse with her people and can be quite the bulldozer, but she’s just as happy curling up on the couch and burrowing under a blanket.

Overall, Summer is a wonderful, goofy girl with a big personality. She’s a master of the side-eye and loves to sit with her legs in a full sploot.

She’s up for adoption through Southern States Bully Rescue and we’d love for her to go to her forever home 🫶🏻

12/11/2024

📊 The Key Elements of Dog Training 📊

In dog training, three pillars create lasting change and help your dog thrive: Structure, Clear Communication, and Consistency. 🐾 Here’s why each is essential:

✨ Structure: Dogs need boundaries and routines to feel secure. When you establish structure, you’re setting the foundation for a calm and confident dog who knows what to expect.

🗣️ Clear Communication: Dogs aren’t mind-readers! Clear communication is about teaching them what you want in a way they understand. Through obedience training, we provide guidance to show them exactly what we’re trying to communicate.

🔄 Consistency: Dogs learn through repetition. When you’re consistent, you reinforce good behavior and build trust in your leadership.

Where these three elements overlap, you find balanced training—an approach that brings real, lasting results by focusing on trust, boundaries, and teamwork between you and your dog. 🐶❤️

Curious how training can help your dog? Book a free 30-minute consultation call to learn more!

09/11/2024

The holidays are just around the corner—a time filled with family, friends, and festivities! 🎁✨ But for many dog owners, it can also bring a bit of extra stress. From the constant doorbell ringing to guests coming and going, and festive food within paws’ reach, holiday time can be challenging when your dog is a bit too curious or overly excited. 🐕🎉

Imagine this holiday season without the chaos:

✅ No more jumping on guests or darting for the door when family arrives.
✅ Calm, relaxed meals without a begging dog at your feet.
✅ Peace of mind knowing your dog will stay off the holiday table and away from decorations.
✅ A calmer environment for both you and your dog amidst the holiday bustle.

With our proven training methods, we’ll help you create a balanced, obedient dog so you can enjoy a more relaxed and joyful holiday season. We specalize in transforming dog behavior, so you’re free to celebrate without the added stress of managing an untrained dog. 🎄🎉

📅 Book by November 30th, 2024, to save 15% off on all training packages!

💻 Schedule your free 30-minute video or phone consultation call—a perfect opportunity to ask questions, discuss any challenges, and see if we’re the right fit for your holiday goals!

Don’t let stress get in the way of a happy holiday with your dog. Let us help you bring out the best in them so everyone can enjoy the season together.

Happy Holidays from our pack to yours! 🐾

31/10/2024

Honestly, the thought is terrifying 😱

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻

29/10/2024

It’s about time we reintroduce ourselves to all the new faces

Hi, we’re Jan and Jordan! 👋🏻

At Ever Forward K9 Training, every aspect of our business reflects our commitment to transforming the lives of both dogs and their owners. We understand the challenges of dog training firsthand, not only as trainers but as owners who’ve navigated some of the most difficult behavioral issues ourselves. From creating individualized training plans to fostering strong, supportive client relationships, we are deeply invested in helping each dog reach their full potential. Our journey began with two extraordinary dogs who taught us invaluable lessons about patience, resilience, and the power of a second chance.

In 2018, Jan met Bubba, nervous and exhausted from wandering in Florida’s intense heat, dragging a heavy boat chain around his neck. Jan didn’t know at the time, but would later find out that Bubba displayed severe leash reactivity and aggression toward other animals. Realizing the challenges ahead, Jan was determined to give him a second chance. Bubba’s case required extensive time and commitment, but the transformation was worth every effort. Today, he’s a balanced dog who paved the way for us to bring a second dog into our family and was truly the spark that ignited our passion for dog training.

Fast forward to 2022, and Marbles came into our lives as his fifth and final home. He arrived with severe separation anxiety, needing daily fluoxetine and trazodone just to cope with being left alone. Marbles tested every skill and ounce of patience we had, but we knew he deserved a stable, loving home. Over several months, he not only learned obedience and socialization but also grew confident enough to be left alone without medication or destructive behaviors.

Through our personal experiences with Bubba and Marbles, we’ve built a mission centered on helping owners who are facing similar challenges. We’re here to support you, keep your dog at home, and improve the quality of life for both you and your companion. At Ever Forward K9 Training, we know what it takes to go through these challenges because we’ve lived them, and we’re dedicated to helping you do the same

29/10/2024

20/09/2024

🚨 Exciting News! Our Board & Train programs are now live! 🚨

Looking to take your dog’s training to the next level? We’ve got you covered with two incredible options:

🐕 3-Week On-Leash Board & Train
Master the essentials and tackle common behavioral challenges like leash pulling, jumping, and more! Perfect for owners who want their dogs to be well-behaved on leash.

🐩 5-Week Off-Leash Board & Train
For those ready for a more advanced, well-rounded training package, this program focuses on off-leash freedom and addressing more complex behaviors like reactivity and anxiety.

✨ Want to stay in the loop on all things new?
Message us or sign up for our newsletter on our website, and you’ll be the first to know about new services, exclusive tips, and special offers!

💬 Plus, don’t forget to fill out the contact form to claim your FREE 30-minute consultation!

25/06/2024

Life as a dog trainer, one meme at a time. 🐾😂

Don’t forget to take advantage of our 15% off promotion going on until the end of June! Comment or DM us any questions. 🫶🏻

01/06/2024

🎉🐾 Ever Forward K9 Training is turning ONE! 🐾🎉

To mark this amazing milestone, we’re offering 15% OFF our Foundation obedience training package for all our wonderful Pinellas/Bay area residents! 🐶❤️

Join us in the celebration and give your pup the gift of a whole new world through obedience training. This special offer will save you $135 and is available until the end of June!

👉🏻 To get started, simply comment, email, or DM us with the word “Anniversary.” Don’t forget to share this post with someone who might be interested!

Thank you all for an incredible first year, and here’s to many more! 🫶🏻

🤎 Jan & Jordan

29/05/2024

Are you frustrated with your lack of progress with your dogs training? 🤦🏻‍♀️

Does it feel like sometimes you take 1 step forward just to take 2 steps back?

Trust me, we’ve ALL been there with training our dogs. No matter how much experience you have, dog training is NEVER linear. 🙅🏻‍♀️ There are so many variables when it comes to dog training but it comes down to 2 major factors. 1. Trial and error. 2. Persistence.

Dogs have differences just like we do! Some are super food motivated, some LOVE to learn new things, some just wanna blow you off and take a nap. 😴 It’s all about finding the right way to go about it for your individual dog.

Trying to rush the process will only hinder you down the road. If you go too hard too fast, you’re not implementing a solid foundation for your dog to build upon. We always start our basics in a sterile environment, such as inside the house before we even attempt to bring them outside to do so. You need to have proof that your dog knows its stuff before upping the ante. That’s where researching a game plan or getting help from a professional is super important.

With social media it’s so easy to get imposter syndrome, even with your dog! You probably see all these well behaved off leash dogs on your feed and they’re having the time of their life on fun adventures... But guess what? You’re only seeing the end result of what probably took A LOT of training. Social media is a highlight reel and not everyone shows the messy beginnings because it’s just that.. MESSY. Dog training can be beyond frustrating but it can also be the most rewarding thing when you just trust the process. Put your head down, do the work, stay consistent, and focus on your output not the outcome.

If you’re stuck and don’t know what to do next, we’re here to support you in any way we can. We’re currently booking FREE 30 minute phone consults now!

Comment “Let’s go!” if you’re ready to get the results you’ve been looking for. 🫶🏻