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@k9matt1_

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Owner of Camp Jersey K9llc, New Jersey. Insured dog trainer for obedience, behavior modification and personal protection. Backup page @backupk9matt1_

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BALANCED 🐕. Thanks DEANNE for the work. “ROWDY” 🥇 litter son. DMV JERSEY PA we coming to show out next year. 🫡🫱🏿‍🫲🏾😎 cant wait brothas.
#saturday #dogsofinstagram #puppies #losangeles #jersey

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People see the puppy. They see the cute pictures. The excitement of bringing a new life home. The wagging tails. The happy families. The beginning of something special.

What they don’t see is the other side of being a breeder.

The sleepless nights. The constant worry. The emergencies you pray will turn around. The decisions that weigh on your soul. The hours spent fighting for a life that may still slip away despite everything you do.

They don’t see the tears when a puppy you brought into this world doesn’t make it. They don’t see the silence afterward. The empty space. The questions you ask yourself over and over. The heartbreak of knowing you gave everything you had and it still wasn’t enough.

People see the puppies that go home. They rarely see the ones that leave a piece of your heart behind.

Breeding is not just producing puppies. It is a responsibility you carry every single day. It is loving lives you know you cannot always save. It is celebrating the beautiful moments while learning to survive the devastating ones.

And somehow. You get up the next day. You clean the whelping box. You care for the dogs. You answer the messages. You keep going. Not because it doesn’t hurt. But because these dogs deserve someone who cares enough to keep showing up.

Behind every puppy is a breeder who has a story the world may never see.

Tonight. I’m reminded that this work comes with a kind of heartbreak that only those who live it can truly understand.

Love your dogs. Protect your puppies. And never take a healthy life for granted.

Because behind every little heartbeat is a world of hope. ❤️

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#2026tasteofsoulfestival #tasteofsoul #dogs #losangeles

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Master dog behavior basics FIRST. Then, tackle advanced training. Volunteer at a shelter to get hands-on experience. Foundations are everything.
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#DogTraining #PuppyTraining #DogBehavior #PositiveReinforcement #ShelterDog #DogLover #ReelsDog #TrainingTips

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A puppy's confidence in new environments matters more than drive. Nervousness is hard to train out. Assess their reaction and recovery.
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#PuppyTraining #DogBreeding #PuppySelection #DogBehavior #ConfidenceIsKey #ResponsibleBreeding #NewPuppy

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Looking for a stress-release dog? It's more than basic grips. True readiness means testing beyond the expected, leaving ego out.
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#dogtraining #dogbehavior #stressrelief #responsedog #animalbehavior #doglove #reelsdog #dogtrainingtips

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Build your dog's character, not just obedience. Real-world experiences foster resilience and a stronger bond than just lures.
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#DogTrainingTips #DogCharacter #ResilientDog #StrongBond #PositiveDogTraining #DogLife #ReelsDog #DogLove

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Watch Conan perfect his spin! He's always ready to show off his moves.

#DogTricks, #DogTraining, #SmartDog, #DogSofInstagram, #Malinois.

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Dogs are vegan ??? WTF

People telling other people their dogs are vegan???? 🤪

Here's the test! 🍎 OR 🧀 ??

#kingkairo👑

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Conan mastering the crawl! 🐕💨 Who else has a pup that loves learning cool tricks?

#BelgianMalinois #DogTraining #DogTricks #DogsofInstagram #PuppyLife

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I would like to officially thank my extended family @k9matt1_ @asf_k9 and @pinnacle__k9 for coming out and us having a great time in training, i don't know everyone's @, but I appreciate everyone that showed up i know everyone learned something this day, I enjoyed it. I know we'll be doing it again, and yeah I know I should get back to posting group classes again lol. I received it guys lol. Training on Sundays at 10am come out let's get some training done. #ittakesapack2raiseapup #

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I can't stand when people do this. Do yall agree or disagree #fyp #petpieve #controlyourdog #wheelchairdogtrainer #entitled

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