Karena was an absolute blessing for me and my family! We had a couple of events that required us to be out of town, and Karena graciously stepped in on short notice. I have two dogs--one of them a German Shepherd who's quite reactive--so finding the right person to care for them was crucial. Karena went above and beyond by offering to do a walking meet-and-greet beforehand, ensuring everyone felt comfortable and safe. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and I truly appreciated it! While caring for our pups, she provided top-notch care. She diligently fed them their food and supplements, followed all instructions to the letter, and kept us updated with regular check-ins, which gave us peace of mind. Karena's experience as a trainer really shone through, and I felt completely at ease knowing my dogs were in such capable hands. I can't recommend her enough and will absolutely be reaching out to her again in the future. Thank you, Karena, for your professionalism, kindness, and care! read more

Karena is amazing, I highly recommend! She is very professional, responsive, punctual and passionate. I continued having trouble with my extremely hyperactive rescue dog even after trying many techniques I learned online. Immediately during our first visit, my dog was already listening to her, she truly has a gift. I also love that she was flexible to meet me at home or out in public. I desperately needed help with specific issues at my home so it was a tremendous deal having her personally visit. She taught me so much that I was able to see a difference the first day of working with my dog and still continue to do so. read more

Karena took excellent care of my dogs over Christmas. My husband, baby and I flew out of town and I needed someone to take care of my very socially anxious black lab mix and border collie mix. My lab did not have a good history with dog sitters... he cornered one in the garage and one left him upstairs for days... let's call him a special and challenging boy... and I had a very hard time leaving him. But Karena was FANTASTIC! He cuddled on the couch with her, she sent me lots of pictures and updates and he was in great hands! I highly recommend Karena! read more

Karena has been working with our goldendoodle for a year now training the dog (and the owner). Her positive approach has been really good for building confidence with our cautious pup. We have worked with Karena in a group setting, in a vacant parking lot, and in our home. At home sessions have been great for noting and addressing the daily sounds and setup in our environment that have left our dog on high alert. I highly recommend Karena as a trainer - her experience and adaptability make the difference! read more

I can't say enough good things about Karena. My dog was completely out of control when Karena first started training him. It was like night and day , and everything she taught him two years later he still remembers over the last two years any questions I had any additional training she's always been there not only is she an exceptional trainer but she honestly takes an interest and really cares about the dogs. my dog absolutely loves her. read more

Karena is an amazing dog whisperer! She helped us with our rescue husky and made so much progress in just a few sessions! It was impressive to see how she was able to quickly connect with our dog. She is really thoughtful and thinks deeply about why a dog behaves the way it does and what would be the kindest way to change that behavior. We really appreciate her hard work, compassion and professionalism. We highly recommend Karena! read more

Ruby has been working on becoming a service dog, but she is very small and timid - and hasn't been ready to take her exam. Karena was a good communicator, gave us homework and was very positive in her training. She help us with a few commands that Ruby needed to master. She was always on time and communicated well. It was a pleasure to work with her. I highly recommend her. read more