The Hope2K9 adoption experience was exceptional. The pup that we rescued (Freyja) was full of love and nervous energy. We decided to rescue her a few days before Hope2K9 had an open spot to start her training. When we brought Freyja home from the rescue we learned that she was part shark and part sled dog. On our first walk she was trying to pull us up the street with the force of an entire team of sled dogs. When we got home from the walk we gave her a "indestructible dog toy" which she managed to destroy within 5 minutes. At this point we were nervous about the potential challenges we were going to be facing with training. During the 3 week training process Cam kept us updated on our pups progress. The second night we received a short video of Cam walking a well behaved Freyja. The 2 in person training sessions were well organized and covered all the commands and how to leverage the training tools used to train our pup. The experience did not end with the 3 week training because Hope2K9 has been there to answer our questions. read more

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I am so happy I found Maddie through hope2k9 adoption program. She is an absolute wonderful dog and I am truly lucky I found her. It has been one year since I adopted Maddie and that is why this review is over due! Hope2k9 trains rescued dogs, teaches them good manners and social skills. I couldn't be more pleased with finding my forever best friend. I definitely will go back to foster or adopt another dog. Not only do they work very hard at training they also allow you to visit for more training if you want. This is a wonderful rescue and I couldn't be more happier with my pup! read more

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Cam and staff are amazing ! We reduced a terrier an age 6 and never had boundaries. I tried two other trainers and were very frustrated Lucy did a 2week board and train and more importantly I was trained we are thankful for a happy family Also there are community walks in Escondido that are open to everyone read more

I first came across Hope2K9 back in 2016-ish. I had two French Bulldogs who had started to get into physical altercations. I was feeling very discouraged and googled "dog trainer in San Diego." I researched Hope2K9's website, and listened to Cameron's tele-summit - all about dog behavior, or more importantly for me, human behavior! I had a real "ah-ha" moment while listening. Basically, that I was the problem, and I needed to be a better dog parent/leader. I began implementing some of the things Cameron talked about - getting my dogs out of my bed and into crates for one! I also began following some of the other dog trainers that Cameron seemed to interact with. I started learning so much, and soon, my dogs were getting along like normal. It worked, and I couldn't believe some of the things I could get my dogs to do! I promised myself that if I ever got another dog that I would start from the very beginning with dog training and being a good dog parent! Fast forward to October 2024. I was volunteering at the Humane Society and came across a Boxer puppy that I just simply could not resist. I went home with her that day and named her Roux! I reached out to Cameron right away and attended one of her free dog training groups at Kit Carson Park. Soon after that, in December I scheduled a week long puppy Board and Train with Cameron. The day after I picked up Roux from training I sent Cameron the following message, "Cam!! I wanted to tell you how well Roux is doing already!! I put her in place while I packed and made trips to the car this morning. I left the house on two occasions and she stayed in place the whole time!! I wasn't even in the house!" When I first learned about dog training I didn't even know what "place" meant or that there was a command for this, but it is invaluable!! I recently took Roux on her first camping trip and she "placed" while I unloaded the car, made food, set up the tent etc. She also stayed in place while our camp neighbors set up their camp! She also enjoyed a ton of off leash freedom on the trail! I can't say enough good things about Cameron and Hope2K9! I trust and value the information I've received from them. They have truly changed our lives! read more

It's rare to get a chance to write a great review you're really passionate about - but this one is so well deserved! Cameron isn't just a dog trainer. She's a dog and human psychologist who sees things other trainers (and I have worked with a bunch) just don't. I came to her at a time when my 3 dogs (2 great danes and a lab) were creating a hugely stressful home environment, dealing with daily bouts of reactively and aggression. I had worked with 2 other trainers without success and was very frustrated by the time I found Hope2K9. I quickly realized Cam was different as she wasn't interested in quick fixes, and wanted to get to the root of issues to best set myself and my pup(s) up for long term success. Many trainers are good at teaching basic obedience, but Cameron excels at teaching you how you and your dog(s) can work together to have the happiest and healthiest life. When I first met Cameron I was a bit intimidated as she was incredibly candid. She didn't walk on eggshells, and made it very clear to me from the start that my issues weren't necessarily coming from my dogs, but instead from ME and my inability to know what made them tick. She also hammered home that I could and should treat the dogs differently (one size doesn't fit all!) to bring out the best in each of them, and lead each in the way that would best resonate with each dog. She was the first trainer that made it abundantly clear to me that if I wasn't consistent with the boundaries I set, I would never get to the point where I would feel safe with their interactions. Without her constructive comments and encouragement, I would have never had the confidence to use the e-collars as they were intended for training, or to hold the line in implementing real structure to peel back the dogs behavior and build it back up the right way. Fast forward several months - I have 3 much more well adjusted dogs that are fully trained on and off leash. I often walk them without a leash at all, and take them all kinds of public places I wouldn't have dared to previously. I am confident in my handling, their responsiveness to commands, and have stepped up to be the moderator of their behavior so they don't have to police each other. The dogs can now be loose and playing in the house and yard without worry, as the structure we have put in place allows them more freedom when they know what's expected of them and how to earn reward. Play time has also become an opportunity to refresh their obedience skills (and is still a BUNCH of fun) and I've learned the value of mentally stimulating them to wear them out rather than just trying to walk them twice a day. I can love them better because I now understand what they need, versus transferring my feelings on to them. No other trainer would have taught me these lessons, or been so patient in guiding me through the process. I can't stress enough what a difference Cameron has made, how indebted I am to her, nor how completely superior she is to any other trainer I've worked with. She simply sees things others don't - both in the dogs and their owners. She has continued to diligently follow up with me, and genuinely cares about the ongoing well being of my dogs. I can confidently say I would not even consider working with any other trainer. I even watch "Coffee with Cam" on Instagram religiously each week now to continue to soak up her wisdom! I am beyond grateful to be a part of the Hope2K9 family and recommend them to everyone I meet. THANK YOU CAM!! read more

I adopted my 3 y/o frenchie in May of 2021. Cupcake was totally out of control! For months I researched for the right board and care facility. Hope 2K9 Foundation came highly recommended by Boston Buddies Rescue. Kerriann, the trainer, was in for a challenge. Cupcake was in boot camp 4 weeks. I prayed for a miracle and that's exactly what happened. I can't believe it's the same dog! I can now walk Cupcake without an anti pull harness and armed with a squirt bottle. She no longer barks and lunges at other dogs and people or goes crazy in the car. Kerrigan had mentioned "One month of training isn't going to erase 3 years of bad habits." Boy was that statement true. If you want your dog to succeed you MUST follow the trainers advice and continue the training once your dog comes home. If not, you just threw away the funds you spent on the training. Cupcake continues to push the limits daily. In fact, she looks to see if I have the controller in my hand before deciding if she'll obey a command. The difference is now I have the knowledge and tools to follow through. Hope 2K9's training has made such a huge difference. Cupcake's training will continue to be a work in progress but our life together is going to be a happy journey. I couldn't be more pleased with her outcome. Links to see Cupcake's progress: https://www.facebook.com/hope2k9foundation/videos/377601427278583 https://www.facebook.com/hope2k9foundation/videos/426304008853379 https://fb.watch/92SN1bTvo2/ read more

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Anyone reading the negative post from "Sue" should be aware that another organization had to resort to a "Cease and Desist " letter as she was harassing the staff, the Board, anda vet that doesn't work for the organization. I strongly urge you to ignore. My personal interactions with Cameron have been great. In my opinion, Hope2K9 rescues dogs that would otherwise be euthanized; rehabilitates them and gets them adopted. The bottom line is that there are those out there that focus on the minutia and destruction, while Cameron is trying to put a dent in the over 600,000 dogs that are euthanized every year. read more

I reached out to Cameron about my roomates golden retriever that has some major behavior issues that made living with her very difficult at times. Cameron met with me and completely changed my perspective on training and my roommates dog. Lola (the golden) has had no prior training and usually does not like to listen but during out meeting Cameron was able to show me how to implement simple changes at home that would help provide Lola with more structure. Just during our meeting Lola already seemed like a different dog. Lola wanted to learn and reminded me that she is a really great dog she just needs more direction from her owners. Cameron relieved a lot of my stress that has come from living with a very high energy breed but now I am so excited to start a new learning journey with Lola. I can't thank her enough and will recommend her classes to every dog owner I know! read more

Hope2K9 Foundation has been a lifesaver for our dog and family. We have a tiny dachshund with a HUGE personality, and we were honestly fed up with her behavior. We were dealing with attitude and anxiety issues, LOTS of barking, and reactivity that started to escalate to ankle biting. After hearing about Hope2K9 from multiple friends, we knew we needed to make a change and we are SO glad we did. Training is exactly what Aspen and our family needed. Cameron was incredibly knowledgeable of dog behavior. And although Cameron was great with our dog, the real magic was in teaching us as owners how to apply the training when we are on our own. I wouldn't trust our dog with anyone else and we continue to use Cameron/Hope2K9 for boarding as well! Also, shoutout to Hans for being extremely responsive and communitive during the entire process. Working with Cameron and Hans has been a great experience for our family! Best decision/investment we have ever made! read more

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Grateful for Kerianne's professional appraisal and hard work helping us to learn new ways to effectively communicate with our dog through the board and train program. We showed up with an out of control, barking, whining insecure dog and picked up an engaged and mindful dog. The priority for us was to avoid her attacking our older dog and she now ignores him in addition to walking nicely on leash at the heel position, quietly staying in place for hours and content in her crate when we need her to be. The stress of not being able to handle our new shelter dog over 9 months led us to Hope2K9 and we want to tell everyone we know not to delay getting this process started. Confident in how to proceed with her training is invaluable and the most efficient use of time and money. read more

Wonderful, amazing, terrific, awesome! All the adjectives for bad ass!!! This, this is where you should take your dog or puppy for training. H2K9 is an amazing organization, business and group of people working towards making life better for your dog, which makes life WAY better for you. You can even adopt a fully trained dog. What?!?! That's right. They rescue dogs, train them and adopt them out. Lucky dog! They also provide free monthly training to give back to the community. Of course seats are limited due to the 'RONA, but they're making it happen. My puppy, Zeus, learned his manners from Kerianne. She's the best! She gave him structure and guidance, then gave my husband and I guidance and training. The schedule for puppy learning is slightly different for adult dog re-learning. But the outcome is the same. Giving your dog structure. Yes, they were once pack animals that hoomans domesticated and they didn't have structure back then. Now, they are members of our family. But don't be fooled, they are not human. Yes, we call them our fur-babies, but they need something different from us. And if we don't give it to them, they will chew your furniture, eat your socks and poop all over the floor. No one wants that! My husband and I were given the tools to help make sure our pup succeeds as a pup and grows up to be a responsible adult. Okay, maybe not that far, but you get the idea. If you have a puppy, or a dog with behavior problems, Hope 2K9 is the place to go. read more

A few weeks ago, we participated in a DIY e-collar training program with Cam for our second dog--our first went through board and train last year. I've waited to write this review to see whether we could continue with the great tools they provided and it's been transformative and appreciated on so many levels. Our two rescued girls, a beagle (a breed that is known to ignore all training and either follow their noses or act like a cat) and a Parson's Jack Russell/Chinese Crested mix, now "place" until released, "heel" perfectly--on and off leash, respect thresholds, and "Come" when asked: Even when they are on a scent. They are also more relaxed and confident. Every day someone stops either me or my husband and gushes over their behavior in public places. We enjoy them so much more after the training and embrace our role as pack leaders. Our beagle was a particularly anxious dog--she was rehomed from a family that probably kept her tied up all of the time. Now, she's so much more trusting. Even her eyes have softened. She is far less reactive and nervous. The other dog just loved the training: She really likes being a star student! We also have much more peace of mind in case a door or gate is inadvertently left open or encounter reactive dogs or people on walks. As owners, learning how "the sausage gets made" through the clinic deepened our understanding of the dogs and our relationships with them. It also spilled over into our work-lives as managers: We discovered new ways to communicate more mindfully. It was empowering all around. Our daughter rescued a Border Collie/Cattle Dog/Pitty mix last year. She lives in a city and the naturally active puppy needed boundaries and to learn how to enjoy living in a chaotic urban environment. Her experience was similar to ours and she considers it the best investment she could have made. We have other friends with three dogs that were fairly incompatible and aggressive. They had the same experience with the H2K9 Team. It's really a gift that keeps on giving. read more

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Kerianne is an absolute miracle worker. When I adopted two Boston Terriers within weeks of each other she was an incredible trainer and advocate for building a bond with my dogs while creating a system of training so that they could thrive. I am forever grateful read more

Listen, Cam & team turned our dogs from straight incorrigible assholes to creatures we actually enjoy living with, and all the things you wish you had when sitting back in-depth researching dog training and reading 5-star reviews thinking, "lol but she hasn't met MY dogs"... they are attainable. Trust. We had two, set-in-their-ways, 2.5 and 10-year-old bullies. We'd tried training with two different companies before, but deep down, we knew the four of us (mostly the human us) needed some serious, buckle down, change-your-life training. Hope2K9 delivered one hundred times over. Their actual dog-training methods speak for themselves, but the effort Cam puts in to level with you during the human training portion is a true gift. Her approach is no nonsense, no judgment, success only. She gives you the tools to realistically expect your dogs to behave at high standards, period. She set us and our dogs up for success and I cannot say enough good things about her and her team. We are forever grateful. read more

After a year or so of trying to rehabilitate my dog reactive pupper - Mika - on my own, I decided it was time to get professional help. I had just moved to Escondido and came across Hope2K9 on Yelp. Based on their awesome reviews I reached out right away and heard from Cam the next day. There was nothing but good energy & transparency from the start. She is up front about all costs (which you can also find on the website) and what the process entails before, during, and after board and train. I really appreciated this and felt motivated to enroll Mika as soon as there was an opening. Cam and her team worked wonders in only a matter of 3 weeks. When I arrived for our go-home sessions I was really surprised by how well Mika was following commands, but there was still a bit of hesitancy on my end on whether this would continue once I brought her home. I wasn't sure if the good behavior would turn once Cam was out of the picture, as it was clear Mika had formed a solid but respectful relationship with her. Our first one-on-one walk was amazing. I couldn't believe that my once pushy and aggressive dog was now following beside me past other reactive dogs and not only ignoring them, but looking to me for direction. We are now almost a month post-board-and-train and Mika is doing awesome! We've been on more hikes this month than we have in our entire 3 years of being together, and I am now taking her to outdoor restaurants with me with confidence. These were all things I wanted to include Mika in before, but began avoiding after several bad experiences. I came to terms with the fact that she just would never be my little adventure dog but I WAS SO WRONG. Now I include her in so many fun adventures with confidence knowing that I have the proper tools to correct or calm Mika's anxiety as needed. I am most grateful for the insight Cam has given me on Mika and her true self. I have learned so much about who Mika truly is and who she needs me to be for her. I am just really excited to continue working/advocating for her and to continue growing alongside her. Thank you so much Hope2K9 - Cam and team - this has been a priceless and life changing experience! read more

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Godiva has been the best Christmas gift we could've ever wished for. Working with Kerianne was awesome as she thoroughly guided us through the entire training and process of adopting this sweet girl. We couldn't be happier to have adopted from this foundation. Thank you Hope2K9 for the best experience. Highly highly recommend adopting a dog through this foundation! read more

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After our 2 large 14yo pups passed away (a border collie mix and a german shepherd) I had some time to think about my next dog and what kind of goals and expectations I would have for it. Our old dogs were great dogs by the end of their lives but to get to that point was many years of chaos, antics, and shenanigans that frankly, at this stage of my life, I didn't have the luxury of time to get through. Our situation was much different, now we have young children which not only meant we had less time to focus on training but that there was also a crucial need for safety and peace of mind. Bringing our babies home to our old dogs was one thing but bringing a new dog that you don't know into a home of babies is a whole nother thing. So before I even found a new dog (which was a long search!) I knew I wanted to accelerate the training with a board and train, something I had never done before. It only made sense to try and get a new dog as close to where our old dogs were, as quick as possible. Along my search for a new rescue pup, I stumbled upon Hope2K9 because in addition to just their training services they also do this cool thing where sometimes they get a rescue dog and fully train it and then adopt them out, which I thought was the best idea ever (though I did not end up getting one of these pups). Coincidently they were based out of Escondido, which is one town over from me. When the time was nearing for me to check out a pup that I was going to foster with the intent of adopting, I inquired about their availability and services. Hans reached out and was SO helpful and informative and even helped counsel me through a lot of the worries I had about bringing a new dog into our home with small children and fear of getting a nightmare dog. He also explained the training methods and explained the ecollar, another first for me. He said they were booking a few months out and it was best for the pup to be at least 7mos old. Which ended up working out great because the pup I ended up getting was about 6mos when I got her. That gave us a couple months to bond and build a relationship. She was sweet natured but VERY skittish, would not walk on a leash, I was able to make a lot of progress in the couple months before training, at least got her to be a little more confident and trust people and start walking on the leash. That said there was a lot to be improved on. Once we were ready to roll, Kerrianne reached out to me to schedule everything. She would be taking her to her location in Lake Elsinore. During the 3 week board and train, they ask that you don't ask for updates as the trainers are pretty busy but instead to keep an eye on their social media for updates on your pup. It was so exciting to see my pup, "Ladybird" doing things I had only ever wished my old dogs could've done. Things that were very important to me were a great recall (come when called), a good "out" ( leave it), a good "place" (lay down/stay), and she was doing them all! The last 2 days of her training, my wife and I were asked to meet for 90 mins each day so we ourselves could be trained on how to continue to maintain and further Ladybirds training as well as hold her accountable. Kerrianne was GREAT and answered what seemed like a never ending flow of questions from us, we even went over our time because we didn't want to miss anything and neither did she. This is where it got really exciting, my little baja rescue girl was staying! She was walking with amazing leash manners! she was off leash staying right by my side! From a distance out in the wild, she came when I called her! Amazing! I went home VERY excited about our new life together. So now to report on what life has been like since we've been home... Dinner time is very different now than it was before. Before she was all in our business begging for food or off somewhere getting up to no good, taking food right out of my 9mo boys hands (they had quite the arrangement), counter surfing, table surfing, highchair surfing. NOW though, we ask her to "place" on her bed, and we eat.... IN PEACE. She lays patiently and waits for us. Also since we have been home there is a clear way to ask her for space when maybe she's getting too rambunctious too close to the littles. With all this new structure in her life a strange but cool side effect is that she just seems to LOVE playtime more than she ever did. During the program she also was crate trained which I had also never done but am really seeing the value of it. She loves her crate! And gives us real peace of mind when we need to put her in there for a couple hours if we have a bunch of kids over for a party or something. A lot of friends have asked me if I thought it was worth it, and then they see her, this puppy I have only had for a few months, behaving like a great old dog and they say to me "wow that was totally worth it". I would do it all again in a heartbeat. read more

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Hope2K9 has been a lifesaver for us! Our dog Chubz is a very anxious and fear aggressive pit that doesn't do the greatest with strangers, so finding boarding for him through the years has been difficult. I found Hope2K9 after scouring the web and am so thankful that I did! Cameron and Kerianne have both watched our pup on multiple occasions and we have never had any problems with his boardings. They are both so knowledgeable regarding dog behavior and understand how to safely manage our guy. Every time we board him with them, he always thoroughly enjoys his stays, and we can leave him knowing he is being well taken care of. Recently, we completed their board and train program before the birth of our first child as we were nervous as to how our dog would do around children. After 2 weeks of training, we have seen a dramatic improvement in our dog's behavior and my only wish was that we enrolled him into the program WAY sooner! While we understand that our dog will always be an anxious/fearful guy, the E-collar training Cameron provided has been the only type of training to successfully allow us to better communicate with our pup to quickly correct and minimize those unwanted behaviors and effectively set those necessary boundaries he needs. (Btw, we have gone through 3 different trainers throughout the years). Our walks are better, having people over is much less stressful and most importantly we have been able to safely introduce our dog to our baby and we couldn't be happier! Do yourself a favor and book with them today! They are great dog trainers; you will not regret it! read more

I can't praise Kerrianne enough! Her and her team truly are magicians! I reached out to Hope2K9 after struggling with my covid puppy for the past 2 years. Bucca, our Border Collie, was a very reactive dog. I hated going on walks with her, Bucca would pull, bark, and chase anything that came her way. There were times that I wanted to give up but Bucca was such a good dog with us in private so I knew that with the proper training she could be a great dog in public! While we waited to get signed up for Bucca to begin her training we were left with some work to do for ourselves too. After 4 weeks of Bucca training with Kerrianne we had our 2 go home sessions and couldn't believe our eyes, our Bucca is now a well behaved, calm, and an obedient dog. This is only the beginning, this was not just Bucca's hard work that made this possible. It was kerrianne, her family, her team, and of course our continued training. "It takes a village to raise a child". We can't wait to continue classes and training with Bucca. Thank you for all your help! read more

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I wish I could give more stars. My dog Oliver was a shelter dog and always had been opinionated. Bit me a few times but didn't really hurt me ever. Then we had our son. Since then the aggression has amplified . He would bark and growl at everything including my son. It culminated with him biting my baby. I had gone to many different trainers and vets trying to get help for Oliver. Nobody could help until I found Cam. She talked me through pre training and I was able to acclimate Oliver to a kennel and muzzle for safety sake. We just got Oliver back Monday and he's like a different dog. Went for a walk and he didn't make a peep at two dogs he normally goes crazy for. As I type, he is sitting in his "place" with some gardeners in the backyard and he hasn't made a single noise. This is a complete 180. I know we are still early in the post -training but I'm hopeful that we can include Oliver in our life plans . read more

We rescued our dog, Ollie, from the shelter with absolutely no training experience and big unknowns as to how he reacted with other dogs around certain resources. While we wanted him to go through a training program, we were very on the fence about sending him to a board and train program, since we didn't want his sweet personality to be "trained out of him". We ended up deciding on a 3 week board and train program with Cam and it was the BEST decision we could've made for both Ollie and ourselves. After 3 weeks, we picked up a much more confident Ollie who now had the tools for us to advance his training (and who still retained his sweet goofy personality). We no longer had a dog who sometimes peed because he was so anxious if we left him alone for a mere 30 minutes...but a dog who was (and is still) becoming much more comfortable with his kennel being his safe place when we leave the house. Best of all from this training, he received the makings of a very reliable recall. Cam provided us with the tools to continue to "proof" his recall; about a month following his program and with continued work on our parts following Cam's recommendations, I can attest that his recall is impressive no matter the distraction. Not to say he doesn't sometimes have more distracted days, but in those cases, we have the e collar to reinforce his accountability. If you're on the fence, my advice is 100% go for it, because the relationship you're able to build with your dog following the training is much healthier and stronger. And who doesn't want their friends and neighbors to be impressed with their awesome dog! :p read more

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When we adopted our dog I was inexperienced and had no training plan. Very quickly I knew I needed help. After trying a trainer whose methods helped with basic obedience but not our core issues of anxiety, reactivity and aggressive behavior, I was convinced that this dog was not a good fit for our family and was seriously considering relinquishing her or even behavioral euthanasia. I was resentful, anxious, stressed and my entire world had become about managing this dog. That's when I found Hope2K9 and their community training classes. Their balanced training philosophy which includes providing boundaries, structure, clarity, AND love resonated with me. I came to understand that my dog was suffering because I wasn't stepping up and being her advocate. I began training her DIY guided by Hope2K9's philosophy and saw immediate improvement in our relationship. I suddenly saw a future with this dog that I was excited about! If this is where our progress had ended, I would have been satisfied! However, wishing to level up our training and smooth some of those rough edges, she recently completed a board and train with Hope2K9 to pattern an ecollar. When we did our go home session I was absolutely blown away by the things my dog could do with the addition of this tool and in the days following what we have been able to continue to do at home. I am so excited to continue to work on our training and relationship. I am so grateful for Hope2k9 for offering these classes to the public and the community I have found there. I know we still have a long way to go, but now I have confidence that my dog and I can do it because we have their support. read more

Lifesaver! Cam and her crew were instrumental in improving the quality of my relationship with my dog Horton. I adopted Horton when he was 2.5 yrs old and with that took on a very anxious, skittish but super sweet piti-mix. He was extremely noise reactive and had a strong tendency to run away when startled. Cam and her team had him for their 3 week board and train program and it made all the difference in the world. I felt comfortable leaving him with them because it was obvious that Cam knew what she was talking about and was very clear and professional in our initial consult. Horton received individualized training with great results. We can now take more relaxing walks without him pulling in different directions and freaking out with the tiniest noise. He has learned to obey commands which preoccupy his overactive, fearful mind and he is able to self-soothe much better. It took several months after the training at Hope2K9 of reinforcing what he had learned to refine the results. We both still learn a lot about each other and our relationship went from good to great. Cam even came to our home for the 1 hour follow-up session that's included with board and train and helped correct a few things in the home setting. So generous of her!!! Besides improving our lives, I can't rave enough about what Cam and her team does for the dog/human community. She takes on dogs that need a home and trains them to her high standards. The dogs can then be matched with the right owner(s) and adopted. Hope2K9 is my boarding go-to place and when I am ready to add another canine family member I will most certainly turn to them first. Thank you Cam and Crew (especially KeriAnne) read more

Well, his new name is Rocco 2.0! It's phenomenal what this crew can do in 3 weeks. We were so pleased with the results, we ended up putting our lazy house dog through the same program to polish up his house skills... Our pointer(Rocco) now gets to go just about everywhere with us including being my partner in the shop daily. Many people don't even realize he is present because he's so calm and cool chillin on his bed. Major improvement on the trails, which was the main reason for training. This guy stays in a heel leash or no leash. Hope these guys stick around because we will definitely bring more furry family members in the future. oh yeah, almost forgot.....they do boarding! priced right, maintains training, and tax deductible. check out their Hope4hounds program also. read more

Cannot say enough about Hope2K9, my 2 goldendoodles were out of control. Had to walk each dog separately for past year & a half. They also use to jump on everyone & just run amok. Now they are calm, listen to spoken commands, & actually obey them. Now i can walk both dogs at the same time WITHOUT A LEASH. Not sure what we would have done without Hope2K9. Now both doodles are doing great, & its now fun walking the dogs & not being pulled 2 different directions. Thanks again, you made our & the dogs life 200% better ! Jack & Maria Tanner read more

Lifesavers. Game changers. Miracle workers. All apply to Cameron and her team at Home2K9 dog training. Five or six friends had used their services for training new dogs and rescues and all reported almost unbelievable results. I adopted Zoe, a 9 month old puppy, and after two months of trying to teach her basic obedience, I was at my wit's end. She was intensely energetic, unresponsive to my training efforts and she even peed on the couch right in front of me. If I tried to let her off leash in a confined space outdoors, she'd bolt for the nearest exit. Finally I reached out to Cameron, who walked me through the board and train process. The concept of an e-collar freaked me out and my biggest concerns were that Zoe would come back skittish and traumatized or lose her sweet personality. These fears were completely unfounded. I opted for the two week board and train service, so I dropped her off at their cool little mountain retreat on a Friday afternoon with a big bag of food. Over the course of those two weeks, they posted pics of Zoe and the other two dogs undergoing board and train during that two week period. It was fun to see Zoe have her her own Facebook photo album and to see all of the movies and pictures of her during the training. Two weeks later I returned to find her sitting on a dog bed, completely chilled out and happy to see me. We did 90 minutes of training and I returned the next day for another 90 minute session, then I took her home. The results have been beyond belief. Immediately I could let Zoe off leash in wide open parks around my home and she was great! She always came back when called. This allowed her to play with my other dog until they were totally tired. It also changed their relationship- the older dog didn't know how to relate to Zoe but now the two are best buds because they play together in the park two or three times a day. Zoe no longer pulls on her leash like she used to, and at night, when I want to watch a movie, I put Zoe on her dog bed and she stays there unless or until I let her on the couch. I've had dogs for years but thanks to Cameron, I've learned so much more about Zoe and dogs in general. The constant stress of having an energetic and destructive puppy is gone. My home is happy and peaceful now. As I write this, Zoe is snoozing on a dog bed at my feet. Having had such an incredibly positive experience with Cameron and Home2K9, I can't imagine not taking my dogs here in the future. Five stars aren't enough- they deserve ten. read more

Cam and her team are so knowledgeable and what they do for their clients is priceless. I've been able to attend a couple seminars here and it's always a great experience being around straightforward people who don't sugar-coat anything, because when you're dealing with behavioral issues with your dog you need someone to be honest with you. The way they continue to support their clients with monthly socials and training is proof that they care about long term results and not just taking payment and sending you on your way. read more

I am still in shock that the dog I brought home from the 3 week board and train is the same dog I dropped off. Jax is almost 4 years old and ever since I got him at 8 weeks old he has had extreme anxiety, aggressiveness surrounding the crate, possessiveness of food, and I just could not control his extremely energetic self that I thought he would "grow out" of. He now heels when walking, not only sleeps in his crate but loves to go in, doesn't jump on people or furniture, and is no longer aggressive in any situation. I learned how to have meaningful play time with him - never knowing before that there would be certain activities that would make him feel more secure than others. More than anything, I am so grateful for the trust that is being established between my dog and I and how much time and care Cam put into not just Jax's training but in my training as well. My life (and Jax's) will be forever changed. I cannot recommend this training enough!! Thank you. read more

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Once my wife and I decided to get our puppy we couldn't have been more excited! However, we shortly realized there was a lot more to training that we originally thought. Thankfully we had Emily at Hope2K9 to work with our boxer puppy and provide training for both her and us! Because of Emily we now have our puppy on the right track to becoming great dog! If you are considering this kind of training for your dog or puppy, do it! It is worth it! read more

Our 4-year old Boxer has never been without my husband or I for more than a couple days, even at that she has always stayed with family. When we decided to get married in Mexico and stay for 10 days we needed to find a great in-home boarding facility (we believed she would not do well in a kennel-type situation). My professional and personal relationship with Cam began before needing to book my dog's stay with her, we met because we both volunteered for the same Boxer rescue for a period of time and I knew from the get-go that she was an amazing, trustworthy and honest individual. You would think that leaving your dog with somebody new for the first time would give you some level of anxiety, but I never once worried about our dog and if she was receiving good care with Cam and the H2K9 pack. During our dogs stay (and even within 20 minuets of dropping our dog off) we received regular updates via the H2K9 Facebook page and private messages. Cam was quick to answer any questions we had before, during and after our dogs stay with her. Our dog was sometimes timid and a little insecure at times during her stay (due to little/no exposure of extended stays with new people) but Cam did her very best to make sure that she built her confidence by exposing her to new things. I have not had a personal experience training with Cam (but I'm looking into it!) but I know from her work in the rescue and seeing transformations on the H2K9 Facebook page that I would recommend her to anybody and look forward to working on my dogs insecurities with her in the near future. It is her training experience (especially in pack dynamics), paired with the commitment and passion to help owners and their dogs understand each other that make H2K9 successful in training AND boarding. read more

Where do I start? 1. I have never written a Yelp review before. I really only wanted to do this because I feel like lots of people should know how great Cameron is and how knowledgeable and passionate she is about the work she does. 2. My husband and I have always been dog people growing up but we never shared a dog since we've been married. We recently moved states and we realized we were ready to add a puppy to our family of four (we have two small children). It was then that we both admitted that we both needed more guidance with training and raising a puppy successfully, especially since we got a German Shepherd! My actual review: Cameron is a really good person to interact with. She is very prompt with phone calls and emails, and is such a tremendous resource even if it does not relate to any lessons or boarding at Home2k9. Initially I had contacted her since I was looking for puppy daycare for our 10-week old puppy, but during our conversation, I asked if she also offered puppy training. When she came over to our home to meet our family and the puppy, it was absolutely clear that her presence and energy really has the ability to communicate and calm dogs. She made sure to give us instructions that were easy to follow and execute. Her insight as to our dog's personality and needs was incredibly valuable and there is really no amount of reading articles that can match her real life experience (trust me because I read maybe 200 articles on the internet before getting this puppy... still wasn't enough to fully prepare me for the experience). I think if anything, the most valuable thing during Cameron's visit was that it really gave my husband and I the confidence to exhibit the behaviors necessary for a leader of the pack so that the puppy could feel safer and more at ease in our home. She was super informative, understanding, and a good listener. It is certainly worth your time to talk to her and engage in at least getting advice regarding your dog. I called so many other places in the Seattle area, including Barkbusters, and by far, the best experience I have had was with Cameron. We will certainly be taking our puppy to Home2K9 once he is old enough to play with the other pups!! read more

After 1 hour with Cameron, I truly have a completely different dog. I have a 7 month old Black Lab, River. She is sweet and eager to please, but she's a Lab, and has more energy and zest for life than she, and I, know what to do with. Cameron was able to pin point River's patterns of behavior, and implement techniques and tools that were so easy to understand. Cameron immediately helped to fit River with the proper fitting collar and showed me precisely when and how to use it. She addressed my own bad habits and explained with every step how Rivers state of mind was such a key to success. Rivers response was instantaneous, and I could tell that River was completely clear with what she was supposed to do, and it brought her anxious, excitable tendencies to a halt. I am so happy with our experience, and know that going forward we can enjoy our sweet dog in our own home, but also tackle other goals knowing we have a solid skill base to build on. If you have a puppy or adult dog, even a well behaved dog, give Home 2 K9 a call. The level of attention and care they provide for their boarding clients and training clients is unmatched. You won't regret it! read more

I have been utilizing Hope2K9's free community class, Hope4Hounds, since September 2018. I was participating in another free class by another trainer closer to my house but found that Hope4Hounds offered more of the support and no bull attitude that I needed. They have helped me to become the leader I need to be for my dog Luna. Luna is a 6-year-old Staffordshire Terrier, Australian Cattle dog and Corgi mix. She has general anxiety, separation anxiety and is small dog aggressive. Before finding Hope4Hounds Luna attacked a small dog at a dog park and that incident caused me to be unsure of taking Luna out in the public and around other dogs. I felt like I was always on edge and could not enjoy taking her on walks or where other dogs are. But by helping me to gain my confidence in my decisions, use of tools and supporting any questions or concerns that I may have, I have been able to help my dog Luna make better choices and be able to relax a bit more. I've also learned to advocate for my dog, which means saying no to people petting my dog or having people bring their dogs to say hello. Coming to this class also lets you meet other people who have had similar issues with their dogs that you have been struggling with and you really get the assuring knowledge that you are not alone. Friends and family are amazed at the difference and even in public we hear, "I wish my dog behaved that well." Well people they can! It is even a joy to see the difference in other dogs and their owners who go through this program. I mention both owners and dogs because training is not just for the dog, it for the human too! Luna and I are still training and making positive strides and having this community class and support has been a blessing. read more

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Emily was the greatest!!!! She was so good with our Goose and posted photos of our Goose on Instagram weekly so it felt like we were able to "check-in". Our dog is a changed man! Walks are now relaxing and we can bring him to restaurants which is a total game-changer!! We are so grateful!!! read more

I adopted a dog and was having issues with his separation anxiety. He and my other dog were having a hard time adjusting to each other as well. I did a board and train with hope2K9 and it's like I got two completely different animals back. They are well behaved, they get along, I can take them places. I don't know how they do what they do but it is magic. My dogs even seem more confident in themselves now. If I could give them more stars, I would. read more

Let me first start by saying, my dogs are my kids. They are part of my family and I would never leave them with a random person or boarding facility. When the time came that I needed to go out of town and couldn't take the fur-kids, I was worried! Who could I trust? Will they be safe? One of mine has allergies; will they follow my feeding instructions? Will they get attention and exercise? What was I going to do?!? While researching my options, I found Home2K9! I was relieved to learn that they offer in home boarding, in THIER house. No cold and lonely kennels here!! I was also pleased to learn that Cam (Mrs. Home2K9) is a dog trainer with two boxers in her own pack (my fur-kids are also boxers). Cam also fosters for Northwest Boxer Rescue and she's located in Lynnwood - less than 10 miles away from me. Is this too good to be true? I'm happy to say it's NOT too good to be true, Home2K9 is awesome! I emailed Cam to request a meet/greet and I received a response that same day. I wanted to meet her, check out the space and give her dogs a chance to meet mine before their stay. Cam was very accommodating; she even emailed me registration forms to get some background information about my dogs (including allergies!). After meeting Mr. & Mrs. H2K9 and their pack I was more excited for my dog's weekend getaway than I was for mine! During their stay, Cam regularly updates Home2K9's Facebook and Instagram accounts which make it really easy to stay connected, or should I say, spy on the pups. They get a lot of play time, walks and of course love! I'm embarrassed to admit that my dogs were not easy guests! When bedtime came, they missed their Mommy and Daddy and made sure the whole house was aware of it! One even killed a dog bed and a (non-dog toy) stuffed animal, in protest. After returning home from their stay they were exhausted! They even refused to go on a walk the next morning because they wanted to sleep in! I highly recommend Home2K9 and look forward to using them again in the future. Even when your pups aren't there, its fun to see what the Home2K9 pack is up to. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram! read more

For the record, I hardly post yelp reviews but Home2K9 definitely deserves one. I would like to applaud the outstanding work Home2K9 did for my rescued pup, Bella. My dog came in with a lot of social anxiety issues, unwillingness to work under stressful situations, and aggression towards other dogs. The folks over at Home2K9 (especially Kai and Kerianne) followed her every step of the way during her board and train program. Throughout her training, I was educated on how important it is to be a leader for my dog. If you follow their Facebook page, they frequently post a lot of helpful videos and updates on their current trainees. If you're looking to get your dog trained, look no further!!! The team at Home2K9 has your back! read more

If you look at other reviews for Home2K9 you will see the word "Miracle" used a lot. Well, my review will be no exception. A miracle has taken place in our home. We have an 8 1/2 year old Wheaton terrier who was in danger of being given up because we just had had enough of his issues. He was extremely anxious and this would manifest itself various ways.He would go days without eating, chew sores on his body, was very aggressive towards humans and lunged for every dog we passed. Whenever we had people over we had to put him in his crate and he would then bark non stop. Our vet declared him high maintenance and she prescribed a sedative. He was just taking up too much of our lives and it was very painful to see him so anxious and unable to cope. Out of desperation I started searching online for a dog trainer that dealt with anxiety. I came across Cameron and Home2K9. I watched all of her videos ( I highly recommend them) and I got a feeling for the kind of training she endorses. She and her training methods are no nonsense but with that comes very clear expectations for the dog and the owner. I made an appointment so Cameron could evaluate my dog (and me too probably) and I just felt that she understood and was very passionate about what needed to be done to help my dog. We signed up for the three week board and train and hoped for the best. Our dog was not easy and went days without eating but they didn't give up on him. And after three weeks, a transformation had occurred. He was polite, respectful, easy to walk, didn't go ballistic every time the doorbell rang. He is now able to just chill out on his bed whenever we ask him to and he no longer is aggressive towards guests in our house. My husband says, "He is living in our house now instead of us living in his". In short, he is a joy to be around. Once the training is over they don't leave you hanging out there with no clue how to ensure that your dog stays on track. There are two sessions before you bring your dog home so that you, the owner, know what to do. Also, Cameron is very accessible for any questions/advice needed once you are home. For example, Halloween has historically been a horrible night for our dog and I reached out to her for advice on how to handle it this year. The result was smooth sailing all night long. For us, Home2K9 was the most wonderful gift we could give to our dog and ourselves. We so wish we had done this years earlier. We are happy and best of all, our dog is happy. I read more

Updated Review 8/25/2014 I decided to come on and update my review because I've now extended my services with Cam and Home2k9 to include training rather than just boarding. I cannot tell you how amazed I am with their services. Wednesday we had our first session with Home2K9 to begin our dog Sprocket's training journey. He comes from a very difficult background (adopted him in March) which includes some behavior issues that my fiance and I just didn't know how to deal with. We reached our breaking point and decided to reach out to Cam and Home2k9 to see if they could help. Cam was AMAZING. Our first session was an intense 75 minutes jam packed with questions, analysis, practice, and even ended with homework! It was so insightful and really helped us gain an understanding of Sprocket's needs (and what we've been doing wrong!). We came home a little overwhelmed, a little embarrassed by the poor structure we've been providing, but so excited to start making changes. In the last few days we've added structured walks every day with both pups, specific "down time" for the pups (we have a second one as well) and changes to the way we speak to and interact with Sprocket. Honestly, the difference in our house is amazing. The pups are less crazy, more respectful of our commands, and all around more relaxed. Cam is honestly the best thing we could have done for Sprocket AND for us. She's amazing with the dogs, but also fantastic with the owners. She helped us to better understand our four-legged family member and has completely changed the dynamic if our home - and it's only been a few days. I can't say enough about the time we spent with Cameron and Home2K9. Can't wait for our next session! Original Review 1/10/2014 I cannot speak any higher of Cam and Hans! They've watched over our pup a few times now and she always has the most amazing time. Not only do they give her the love and attention we would hope to get from a boarding facility or 'petsitter' but she also gets awesome structure, training, and obedience help. Cam and Hans give every single dog in their home the exactly care, attention, and trianing they need for whatever issues they might have. They've dealt with it all and know exactly how to help those puppies in need! Above all else, their love for dogs and patience in training make them a fantastic pair for any and all dog behavior/boarding needs. read more

We had a new puppy that had been taken away from her mother at 4 weeks. She was not listening, showing bad manners at home,with company and very nervous around other dogs. Cameron out of the kindness in her heart offered to work with my dog. Cam worked with my dog for three days, and then came over and worked with my family. I can not tell you what a difference this made in our lives. My dog now can do a few tricks, and will stop in her tracks when commanded. I have never met a "dog whisper' but it appears that Cameron has been blessed with this gift.. I would recommend her for boarding, training or daycare as she truly has a very special gift and a sincere love for animals. read more