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Bernie

19 full sessions with Bernie, published between 2026-04-13 and 2026-08-16.

Angier K9 is a family-owned, play-based Board & Train serving Angier, Raleigh and the Triangle, with three full owner lessons.

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Bernie

Meet Bernie

Training topics

  • Place
  • Down
  • Sit, and keeping it distinct from down

This collection organizes available training footage and source-linked explanations. Profile details identify their source where available. Follow a timestamp to view the original moment in context.

The finished client story

Useful skills. A happy dog coming home.

Bernie’s story celebrates useful everyday learning and the happy dog his family loves. His Angier K9 footage brings together play, familiar cues, the go-home lesson, and practical support for the people taking him home.

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What these sessions show

What toy should I use to train my dog?

9 sessions where this comes up

See if we got a little tug toy here.
Bernie — Day 1! He's SUPER SMART and very Eager to Play! · 2:22

Why does my dog only listen when I'm pulling the leash?

5 sessions where this comes up

Like, and he handles negative reinforcement like a champ.
Bernie Learning A TON going for Walkies!!! Part 1 · 16:16

How do I teach my dog to make better choices?

4 sessions where this comes up

So, the dog doesn't have a choice point to screw up or do the right thing.
Bernie — Go Home Lesson #2! · 11:43

Does my dog actually know the command?

4 sessions where this comes up

When is it safe to let my dog off the leash?

3 sessions where this comes up

I'm going to have to use it to obligate it and layer it over so that we can obligate off leash, but we don't need to do that yet.
Bernie Learning A TON going for Walkies!!! Part 1 · 12:05

How can I tell what my dog is feeling?

3 sessions where this comes up

Should I let my dog sniff before training?

2 sessions where this comes up

Why does my dog react to how I stand?

2 sessions where this comes up

What happens in a first dog training session?

2 sessions where this comes up

How many rules should my dog have?

2 sessions where this comes up

What do I do right after correcting my dog?

2 sessions where this comes up

How do I calm a stressed dog?

2 sessions where this comes up

So it's really rewarding for him to listen to me because then he gets a big release to freedom.
Bernie — Go Home Lesson #2! · 36:09

How do you safely work with an aggressive dog?

2 sessions where this comes up

How do I train my dog without treats?

1 session where this comes up

What level should an e-collar be set to?

1 session where this comes up

How do you get a dog to listen without a leash?

1 session where this comes up

My dog shuts down during training

1 session where this comes up

How do I know if my dog is dangerous?

1 session where this comes up

What is the difference between come and let's go?

1 session where this comes up

So like if there's a difference between uh there's two commands that I use for that kind of stuff.
Bernie — Go Home Lesson #2! · 43:09

Why does my dog behave differently at different times?

1 session where this comes up

My dog doesn't react to correction at all

1 session where this comes up

Should I stop my dog before he misbehaves?

1 session where this comes up

Should I pull my dog into position?

1 session where this comes up

The record

19 sessions, 12.9 hours of footage, 66,644 words of transcript.

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Bernie on YouTube

21 videos and 36 Shorts. Listed newest publication first.

Training videos

Videos are listed by their published YouTube titles.

  1. Angier K9 | Bernie | Still the Same Happy Dog—With Real Control

    Bernie · · 3:10 · Video

  2. Angier K9 | Bernie—Learning at the Public Park

    Bernie · · 5:31 · Video

  3. Angier K9 | Akira, Bernie, and Rocky — Place Work Duration!

    Rocky, Bernie, Akira · · 47:55 · Video

  4. Angier K9 | Bernie — Off Leash!

    Bernie · · 1:02:33 · Video

    Topics: Honest limits, and reliability is not permission; Control is not obedience; Hidden help.

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  5. Angier K9 | Bernie—Proofing Behavior w/ People and Dogs in Public

    Bernie · · 46:54 · Video

    Topics: Hidden help; Control is not obedience; The dog tells you the reward.

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  6. Angier K9 | Rocky, Bernie & Akira — Heels, Place, & Home Context Training! #2

    Rocky, Bernie, Akira · · 1:02:28 · Video

    Topics: Reading the dog; The dog tells you the reward.

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  7. Angier K9 | Rocky, Bernie & Akira — Heels, Place, & Home Context Training!

    Rocky, Bernie, Akira · · 30:00 · Video

  8. Angier K9 | Bernie — Go Home Lesson #2!

    Bernie · · 1:09:10 · Video

    Topics: Hidden help; Control is not obedience; Show what not to do, allow everything else.

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  9. Angier K9 | Bernie — Go Home Lesson #1!

    Bernie · · 55:14 · Video

    Topics: The dog tells you the reward; Honest limits, and reliability is not permission; Reading the dog.

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  10. Angier K9 | Bernie Learning A TON going for Walkies!!! Part 2

    Bernie · · 43:22 · Video

    Topics: The dog tells you the reward; Stop before you shut him down; 'Let's go' is not 'Come' - and the recall has an ending.

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  11. Part 2 - Handsome Boys Bernie & Rocky - Place Cot & Home Context Training!

    Bernie, Rocky · · 7:40 · Video

  12. Angier K9 | Bernie Learning A TON going for Walkies!!! Part 1

    Bernie · · 19:13 · Video

    Topics: Pressure, release, reward; The dog tells you the reward.

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  13. Angier K9 | Astro & Bernie! — Place Duration & Home Context Training

    Astro, Bernie · · 46:16 · Video

    Topics: Hidden help.

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  14. Angier K9 | Handsome Man Bernie Going To Tractor Supply! Part 3!

    Bernie · · 3:01 · Video

  15. Angier K9 | Handsome Man Bernie Going To Tractor Supply! Part 2!

    Bernie · · 18:42 · Video

    Topics: Start with freedom; Assess before you ask.

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  16. Part 1 - Handsome Boys Bernie & Rocky - Place Cot & Home Context Training!

    Bernie, Rocky · · 58:54 · Video

    Topics: The dog tells you the reward; Reliability is what you have not tested.

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  17. Angier K9 | Bernie, Rocky, & Akira — Place Duration & Home Context Training Together! Part 1

    Rocky, Bernie, Akira · · 52:15 · Video

  18. Angier K9 | Bernie, Rocky, & Akira — Place Duration & Home Context Training Together! Part 2

    Rocky, Bernie, Akira · · 37:44 · Video

  19. Angier K9 | Bernie Day 3! (Bernie Day 2 is still being edited)

    Bernie · · 57:30 · Video

  20. Angier K9 | Bernie — Recalls and Calming Anxiety!

    Bernie · · 23:54 · Video

    Topics: Control is not obedience; Reading the dog; The dog tells you the reward.

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  21. Angier K9 | Bernie — Day 1! He's SUPER SMART and very Eager to Play! ☺️

    Bernie · · 45:12 · Video

    Topics: The leash is a prop; The dog tells you the reward; Pressure, release, reward.

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Shorts

  1. “We Used to Push Him In.” Then Bernie Chose the Crate | Client Testimonial | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:59 · Short

  2. PART 5 BERNIE'S REUNION! BRING EM OUT!!! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:22 · Short

  3. PART 3 BERNIE'S REUNION! (Go-Home Lesson Time!) | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:34 · Short

  4. PART 2 BRING OUT BERNIE MAN! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:12 · Short

  5. PART 4 BERNIE'S REUNION! (Go-Home Lesson Time!) | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:37 · Short

  6. PART 2 BERNIE'S REUNION! (Go-Home Lesson Time!) | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:31 · Short

  7. PART 1 HERE COMES BERNIE!!! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:31 · Short

  8. Bernie Go-Home Lesson Part 2 - Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:41 · Short

  9. Bernie Go-Home Lesson Part 1 - Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:41 · Short

  10. Bernie Go-Home Lesson Part 4 - Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:41 · Short

  11. Bernie Go-Home Lesson Part 6 - Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:41 · Short

  12. Bernie Go-Home Lesson Part 3 - Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:41 · Short

  13. Bernie Go-Home Lesson Part 7 - Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:41 · Short

  14. Bernie Go-Home Lesson Part 5 - Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:41 · Short

  15. Bernie Go-Home Lesson Part 8 - Angier K9 | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:41 · Short

  16. Part 18 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  17. Part 9 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:16 · Short

  18. Part 3 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:16 · Short

  19. Part 19 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  20. Part 7 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  21. Part 13 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  22. Part 14 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  23. Part 17 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  24. Part 5 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  25. Part 1 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  26. Part 4 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  27. Part 10 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:16 · Short

  28. Part 2 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  29. Part 20 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  30. Part 11 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  31. Part 16 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  32. Part 15 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  33. Part 6 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  34. Part 12 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

  35. Part 21 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 0:16 · Short

  36. Part 8 Home Context Training & Play with Bernie! | Angier K9

    Bernie · · 2:51 · Short

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