AlphaleaderK9Training

03/20/2026

Thursday night group class was a HOMERUN! ⚾🐾

A game of baseball anyone? We got creative and turned training into a full-on puppy baseball game—because why not have fun while building skills?! From sits to stays to recalls, everyone was getting their reps in without even realizing it.

The pups were “rounding the bases,” the handlers were all smiles, and the teamwork was on point. Safe to say… everyone had an absolute blast! 🎉🐶

03/20/2026

Day 22 with the Candy Crew 🍬🐾

I couldn’t be more proud of City. She continues to be such an incredible mom—keeping her puppies clean after potty time, tidying them up after their messy (and adorable) puppy mush meals, and always double-checking to make sure everyone is taken care of.

Her instincts are just amazing to watch. She knows when it’s time for them to go, steps in to help, and never misses a beat.

The Candy Crew is growing, thriving, and doing so well—and it’s all thanks to her dedication. 💕🐶

03/18/2026

Strong dogs. Strong handlers. Stronger teams. 💪🐾

Tonight’s ALT Shape Class at the park was 🔥 We focused on building strength, endurance, and connection—and it showed. Every dog and handler put in the work, and by the end, everyone was heading home tired and accomplished.

This is how we build muscle, confidence, and true teamwork to prepare for every sport ahead.

Don’t miss your chance to join us next time—your dog will thank you. 🐕✨

03/17/2026

03/16/2026

The Candy Crew is growing fast and their personalities are really starting to shine. At just over two weeks old, the puppies are gaining weight beautifully, exploring more of the whelping box, and starting to interact with toys and each other.

Some of the crew are already showing big personalities. Laffy Taffy, Hot Tamale, Runtz, and Pixie love to play and wrestle, while Jolly Rancher and Sour Patch are curious explorers and quick to investigate new things. War Head enjoys doing his own thing and often naps away from the pile, while Sugar Daddy prefers to eat well and then slip off for a quiet nap.

Every day the puppies are getting stronger, more vocal, and more curious about the world around them. Watching their growth, confidence, and little personalities develop has been so much fun, and it’s exciting to see which pups may grow into future working prospects.

03/12/2026

🐾 Day 14 Update – City’s Candy Crew 🍬

Two weeks old today and the growth has been incredible! These puppies have nearly tripled their birth weights and are thriving. Pixie and Rolo are leading the weight chart, but the whole litter is gaining beautifully and staying very balanced.

Eyes are opening, wobbly steps are turning into little walks, and we’re starting to see the first play fights and personalities emerge. This morning Laffy Taffy and Pixie were already practicing their wrestling moves!

At this stage you can begin to see early hints of confidence, curiosity, and drive—all qualities we love to see developing in young working prospects. It’s amazing to watch them grow from tiny newborns into curious little explorers in just two short weeks.

City continues to be an incredible mom, keeping everyone fed, clean, and content as her candy crew grows stronger every day.

03/10/2026

🐾 Day 12 with City’s Candy Crew 🍬

The puppies are growing fast and hitting new milestones every day! Eyes are starting to open, little wobbly legs are turning into tiny walks, and their personalities are beginning to shine.

Pixie is still leading the weight chart, with Rolo and War Head close behind, while the whole litter continues to gain and grow beautifully. City remains an incredible mom—feeding, cleaning, and keeping everyone content while the puppies start exploring their world a little more each day.

03/08/2026

🐾 Day 11 Puppy Update 🐾

City’s candy crew is growing fast and starting to reach some exciting milestones! This evening's weigh-in shows everyone continuing to gain nicely and a few puppies are beginning to open their eyes. 👀

Day 11 Weights:
• Rolo – 41.68
• Pixie – 40.52
• War Head – 36.85
• Laffy Taffy – 36.57
• Sugar Daddy – 36.04
• Sour Patch – 35.27
• Hot Tamale – 35.27
• Jolly Rancher – 34.98
• Runtz – 31.74

Big news today:
💜 Sour Patch has both eyes open
🧡 Laffy Taffy collar has one eye open
✨ Pixie is just starting to peek

Over the next few days the rest of the litter should start opening their eyes too, which means the fun stage is about to begin—little wobbly steps, more personality, and lots of puppy curiosity.

Color predictions are starting to show as well. It looks like we may have a mix of lighter fawn pups like dad and some darker sable pups like City. It will be exciting to watch their coats develop over the next few weeks.

City continues to be an amazing mom, keeping everyone fed, clean, and very content. 🐕❤️

Stay tuned for more updates as the candy crew keeps growing!

03/05/2026

Day 7 with City and her puppies 🐾

Today marks one week since City welcomed her babies into the world. The puppies are gaining weight, growing stronger each day, and starting to show little glimpses of their personalities. It’s amazing how much changes in just seven days.

City has truly blown me away as a mom. She keeps her puppies clean, fed, and close at all times. She is attentive, calm, and so trusting. She allows me to gently take each puppy to weigh them and begin their ENS (Early Neurological Stimulation) without hesitation. I honestly never imagined she would step into motherhood so naturally — but she has embraced it fully.

I miss working her and having her as my constant training partner, but I know this stage is temporary. These puppies are only little for such a short time. Soon enough, we’ll be back to our normal routine — training, jumping, and learning new skills together.

For those who don’t know City outside of motherhood, she is accomplished in the sport world. She holds titles in North America Diving Dogs (NADD), United Dock Diving (UDD), and International Dog Sports (IDS) dock diving, and has qualified for year-end finals in each. She has also earned her American Kennel Club (AKC) CGC title, BCAT, and Tricks Intermediate. She does a little bite work, loves frisbee, and has solid obedience skills.

Right now, though, her most important title is simply “Mom.” And she is wearing it beautifully. 💛

03/04/2026

In a world built on instant results, we forget to slow down and live the process. Not everything happens overnight. You can’t decide to run a marathon and expect to finish without preparing your body and mind first. The same is true for life. If you want something meaningful, you have to work for it.

Progress can feel slow. It can feel frustrating. At times, it may even feel like defeat. But if you stay consistent and take the necessary steps, you will reach the milestones that matter—whether in life, your career, your training program, or any goal you set for yourself.

Don’t rush to the finish line. You’ll miss the growth, the lessons, and the moments that truly shape you.

I’m grateful I took the time with City to bond, train, and truly enjoy her before she had puppies. That foundation changed everything. The whelping journey would have looked very different without it.

Be grateful. Be proud. Be comfortable putting in the time. That’s where the real reward is.

03/02/2026

🍬🐾 “I WANT CANDY” LITTER IS HERE! 🐾🍬

Eirik x City have welcomed 9 beautiful babies into the world — 6 girls and 3 boys — and we are officially living in a candy shop dream!

At just 5 days old, these little sweets are growing stronger every single day. They’re full, warm, content, and doing that adorable newborn milk-drunk wobble after nursing. 💕 City is being an absolute rockstar mom — attentive, gentle, and devoted. Right now she’s enjoying a well-deserved nap while her babies snooze in a full puppy pile.

Here’s our sugary lineup:

💛 Yellow – Rolo (Male)
💜 Purple – Sour Patch (Female)
🩵 Teal – War Head (Male)
💚 Green – Jolly Rancher (Female)
💖 Hot Pink – Runtz (Female)
❤️ Red – Hot Tamale (Female)
🌸 Light Pink – Pixie (Female)
🌲 Dark Green – Sugar Daddy (Male)
🧡 Orange – Laffy Taffy (Female)

Nine little pieces of sweetness, already stealing hearts. 🍭

We’re soaking in these early days — the tiny squeaks, the full bellies, the way they all pile together. Watching City mother them so naturally makes us so proud.

Stay tuned as our “I Want Candy” crew continues to grow! 🍬✨

03/01/2026

Group class at ALT.