Scott - the K9 Coach - improved our puppy's behavior 80% on the first day. He is truly the "Dog Whisperer" in our view.

Why 5 stars? Because this man is fluent in dog. --- --- --- We got a new puppy a few months ago, so one of the first things we searched for was a good trainer in the area. Approximately 10 seconds after my initial search, it was very obvious that Scott was the easy decision. He's been collecting reviews for years and virtually all of them are 5-stars. It was a virtual guarantee that we would be happy if we called Scott. So we called Scott. Yes, these services are not cheap. But you get what you pay for and what you pay for here is a human being who speaks dog. Owning a puppy can be the source of unlimited stress, but you can really minimize that stress when you have someone like Scott to help you learn how to tackle all of the issues that pop up along the journey. And honestly, you plan to have a puppy in your life for many years - getting good behavior for potentially a decade+ is not money you are going to regret spending. We purchased the middle-tier package which consisted of 5 visits (4 in home and 1 at a park) + the opportunity to reach out to him whenever we have any future issues and need a bonus session or just some help. Scott came to our house for visit #1, and I will never forget how hard I laughed when he *immediately* transformed our girl from a cracked out puppy to a completely submissive and obedient dog after a simple, two-step action. And his method is never to hurt your dog - this is all done by just mimicking the behavior of an older dog who is teaching a puppy how to behave. Each visit resulted in better and better behavior. As of this writing, our puppy is 5 months old, but we have greatly accelerated her emotional intelligent, far behind her actual age. Our last visit was at a big park that had a dog park and a playground. There were a bunch of kids playing on the playground and they wanted to come say hello and pet our dog. Of course, I forgot all of *my* training and was failing to control her from jumping and being crazy. Scott patiently watched me messing up, and eventually, calmly walked over, took the leash, did his two step command, and just like the first day: POOF, it was like an exorcism. Suddenly, she was calm and submissive, allowing the toddlers to pet her without anymore lunatic behavior. The group of parents literally ooh'd and ahh'd at this marvel. I'm so glad others were able to witness his magic. And I'm so glad Scott was one of our first calls after we brought Birdie into our lives. I highly recommend you do the same. read more

Scott is amazing at reading dogs and teaching people how to train them. Our first visit brought immediate correction to some bad behaviors that we were not able to previously correct. I would recommend Scott to anyone needing help with their dogs. He's a pleasure to work with and he makes the work easy for anyone to follow. Thank you Scott! Elizabeth read more

My husband and I have really enjoyed working with Scott on becoming awesome pet parents to our sweet new rescue, Tilly. She is a good girl in general, but we now have more tools in our belt to really enjoy having her in our home and are able to take Tilly out and about with us and know she will be well behaved. Tilly learned quickly with Scott's techniques not to jump on people, to not bother our cats, to walk politely on a leash, to walk by other dogs calmly, and how to do basic commands such as sit, stay, come, etc. K-9 coaching methods are easy, simple, and effective. My husband and I are grateful to have such an awesome good girl as part of our family. Thank you Scott! read more

K9-Coach Home Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me

Great job with our dobie pup. Scott very patient. She's turned out to be a fantastic dog and loves her walks. read more

K9-Coach Home Dog Training - Pet Training Near Me

I rescued my dog, Tito, in May of 2022 and a little after that he started showing poor door manners and big signs of protectiveness of me and the home. Nothing seemed to help with the behavior, but not even after the first session was finished, I was able to see tremendous improvement in Tito. He will now bark maybe once at the door but stop immediately when commanded to do so. The methods that Scott uses are very efficient and unique. I highly recommend for anyone that is in need of a trainer! I'm so excited to continue to see the progress that Tito makes throughout the training! read more

We contacted Scott and had an initial phone consultation. He set up a at home consult within a few days. We were very pleased with his presentation and professionalism. He is well organized and thorough in his explanation of the services he offers. My wife and I were so impressed we signed up for lessens starting that day. I was amazed at the ease of the training techniques and how quickly they worked for our rescue dog, Milly. She liked to jump on whoever she wanted to meet and greet and we were having no luck at getting her to listen. Within a matter of ten minutes of Scott's training Milly was no longer jumping up on people. Even after several attempts to try and cox her to jump up she would not. So happy with that result and similar results of two other areas we worked on in the first lesson. We are excited to see what the remainder of our lessons brings. Thank you, Scott! read more

Scott is truly a dog whisperer! After only one session he has helped me to understand my dog and his needs. I am so much happier just walking my dog and not having to try and unsuccessfully discipline him. The program is very easy to follow and I can't wait to finish because I will have the most well behaved lab puppy on our street!! So glad that I enrolled with Scott! read more

The training that Scott offers has been great so far! We've had one lesson and are already seen tremendous changes in our dog. Can't wait to see how our dog changes throughout the remainder of the training. read more

We just started our training process with Scott. Scott understands dogs, their needs and how to create a confidence within them. We've had one training session so far and are happy with the results. We can't wait for more to nip these puppy behaviors in the butt. read more

K9-Coach Home Dog Training - Our highly energetic and wild puppy! - Pet Training Near Me

Scott is absolutely fantastic. He works magic. Grizzly is a new dog after only a bit of work. Scott works with people more than the animal. It's now clear humans, more so than the animals, are the issue. Highly recommend Scott if you want a great dog to be a perfect dog. read more

Update 10/28/2017: We completely finished the training and I'm not sure how effective it was anymore, honestly. The initial session was the best. Afterwards I didn't see much changes in our dog. She is still having behavioral issues like tearing through clothes, wires, etc-- especially when she's acting out. 04/13/2017: I will update once we finish the entire training course! I found Scott through Google because we have a new German Shepherd puppy (4 months old) that needed some obedience training. Our family had never trained/cared for dogs this big (or this smart) before so I needed some help. We also have a senior long-haired dachshund (9 years old) that needed to brush up a bit on his training as well. After reading through his website and seeing his training philosophy, I contacted him and immediately set up a consultation. He was at my house within 2 days of my email, and he explained his program to me in detail, at which point we decided to begin right away. All I'm going to say is...he is seriously worth the price! Within the first training session, I already got my dogs to stop barking and to stop chewing up personal belongings! Of course I'm going to have to keep practicing the tricks to really break their habits, but I'm amazed at the results! read more

I found Scott on Yelp and decided to try out his services after the positive reviews. They were true to their words! We've only had one visit with him and already have seen positive results with our three dogs, especially the puppy! He is an easy going trainer with kind and positive training systems. I can't wait for the next sessions! read more

Scott speaks "dog" very well! He was excellent at teaching us how to do the same. Our 5 month old puppy was very well aware of the "new Sheriff in town" while he was here and after he left. We saw a change in her immediately. His training is very easy to implement and makes perfect sense to us and the puppy. I would highly recommend him! read more

This review is overdue! We sold our home and moved into an apartment during this transition. I needed to learn how to walk our big boy (rather than him walk me) on a leash since he no longer had his dog run. Our Buddy Bear is a large 8 year old Goldendoodle. I wasn't quite sure we could make it happen, but very quickly and some practice Scott made me the leash leader and it's great! Buddy also liked to greet everyone who entered the house by jumping up and licking their face. Not something every visitor appreciated. We had a great experience and we have some fine tuning in the future! read more

Scott is great! My 11 year old dog had never been through any sort of training and he has responded very well to what Scott teaches. My dog now walks beside me instead of pulling on the leash. He does not bark and run up to the door when someone knocks. When we are eating he goes to his own bed and lays down and does not beg for food. My dog is not perfect and working with him is an ongoing process. The skills Scott teaches work very well and I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a dog trainer. read more

Scott has a calm, reasonable approach to dog training. He is clear, firm, and caring. We got results with our three terriers after one visit. Still have more lessons to go, but I would recommend Scott without reservation. read more

Scott is an excellent trainer and his program is working well with our puppy! We already see a difference in puppy's behavior and are working on potty training using Scott's techniques! We highly recommend Scott...worth every penny (and his cost is reasonable). read more

We had our first consultation with Scott & it was amazing hoe much we learned! Our dogs responded to what we learned, it was a total win-win! We look forward to being better parents to our puppy & our 7 yr old. Scott is not only nice, but so easy to talk too & listen to what you have to say & makes you feel really good about the experience. Looking forward to our new friendship with the K9 coach! read more

Updating my original review because after our 5 sessions i feel as though not much of what we learned has been effective. After the first training, each session after that was maybe 30 minutes if not shorter. I was disappointed to have spent so much money for such a small amount of time. I understand we have to continue the training beyond the sessions but the techniques have not been working. Our dog was more afraid of the trainer being here than the actual training. I think looking back at this investment, it was a waste of money. I don't like writing bad reviews but for people like us with a huge dog and a baby on the way, it is so important to find a place that will spend more time with us and truly give us the outcome we need. read more

Scott is extremely easy to work with. He knows how to train dogs and he's very honest. He doesn't just take your money and go through the motions. He takes the time to fit your needs and the needs of your dog. I highly recommend his services for any type of dog problem. read more

In one session I went from thinking we'd made a terrible mistake bringing home our first puppy (a high energy viszla) to feeling totally in control and with the knowledge I needed to guide our family and pup the right way. Wish we had called Scott even earlier! read more

Scott is a fantastic teacher and what he taught us has worked wonders with our dog. I was skeptical at first, but within the first course I we were able to see immediate breakthroughs and improvements in his behavior. Scott took a very personalized approach to our dog and I really appreciated that. I would definitely recommend Scott to anyone who wants to learn how to train their dog. read more

I have 2 dogs that have both had class training for the basic commands but they have some issues around our house and walking in our neighborhood. After our 1st visit with Scott they were both totally different dogs with our home issues. His training methods are easy to follow and really work. We just had our 2nd visit to start working on our outside issues and I can already see a great improvement. I highly recommend Sscott for any dog training you might need. He is nice but firm and works very well with our individual needs. read more

Within the first training session with Scott, my 2 dogs have shown improvements with some of their behavioral issues. I was really blown away with how quickly my dogs reacted with the techniques that he had shown us. Scott's very knowledgeable, professional, and his techniques really do work followed by incredible and immediate results. I cannot wait until our next training sessions. Highly recommend Scott to anyone who's looking for a dog trainer. read more

Scott just one visit and already I see the change in my puppies behaviors. Its incredible and your program is easy to follow and provide me the tools to be successful. I honestly cannot wait for more training sessions as I want the best for my dogs into the future and your program is the confidence I needed to get there. read more

We have just started training with Scott and he is fantastic. Highly recommend him!!!!

I have a 5 year old bloodhound mix who is sweet and kind and untrainable until Scott came over to my house and taught me non-violent ways to stop the dog from jumping on people and disrespecting my wishes. To my household of family, it is a miracle. The hound is a new dog who looks at me and asks permission (1/2 the time). More lessons to come! You will be happy too, if you hire Scott. read more

My dog listen instantly the first day. Within 30 minutes my dog didn't rush to the door and already knew what was expected from him. My dog will listen anytime you have a treat and clicker in hand but is not interested if you do not have any. This way of training I do not have to worry about any of that. I can train my dog and not rely on treats. He is learning to listen to because I'm his owner. I recommend this program. read more

Scott Beckman visited us for a consult for our Staffie Clarice who needed some discipline in regards to fence running and jumping. We noticed that his techniques showed results right away, and as long you did the practice exercises he gave you, they continued. We are looking forward to working with Scott to help our whole family, including our furry members, to communicate better and have more peace of mind. read more

When Scott arrived, our new rescue was 70 pounds of puppy wanting to play, including jumping and nipping, barking and pulling on leash. Our 12 year old Dachshund was NOT happy. 7 weeks to the day, harmony among dogs and family. Leash walking improving. That is due to Scott. I'd rate him 10 if I could. read more

Very pleased with Scott and his techniques. We never realized how much was our behaviors rather than Groot's. Understanding how little we were actually in charge changes your perspective. read more

Super knowledgable and professional. Fun training experience. Our pup has already started o respond to the training after 1 visit. Highly recommend! read more

Scott and I met 6 years ago because we both work in the pet industry. I was so impressed with him, and his style of training, that I have recommended him to my clients over these last 6 years. Recently I have run into an issue with my own dog that I've been unable to solve. Scott came over for his initial consultation and gave us homework. We practiced what he showed us and within a few days our problems are resolved! Our pup responded right away to the tools he taught us. Scott is a great communicator to both humans and dogs. His methods are simple and straightforward. He is easy to work with and a really great guy! I will continue to recommend him, and now I have personal experience to back up that recommendation, as well as professional. Thank you Scott! read more

Amazing results in just one visit. It's unbelievable what can happen when your dog knows what you want. Scott's philosophy makes complete sense and isn't dependent on bribery or punishment. Can't wait for continued results! read more

Wow...just wow!!! We really like Scott as a person and as a dog trainer. He is kind and gentle with our pup, which is important to us. We have had one lesson and our one year old, wild and crazy lab is already a better dog! It is quite amazing. Scott took his time teaching us first, how best to communicate with our dog, then we went on to work with our dog and practice what we had just learned. Scott gave us several great tips that worked well right off the bat. Practice is very important, between lessons. So we are doing our part in the process. He followed up with an email to check on how we were doing and asked if we had any questions or issues and promptly responded back with helpful suggestions. We are looking forward to our next lesson coming up. So far so good and we are hopeful to have a well behaved dog who knows his boundaries at the end of this. I also just found out that a good friend, whom I haven't seen in a while, is using Scott as a trainer and she is extremely happy as well. Her 4 dogs are also better after the first lesson. read more

I found Scott on yelp and after reading the reviews, my husband and I agreed to do the assessment. From the minute I met Scott, I felt a positive and calm energy that made me feel like he was what we have been looking for to help us with our Rufus. My little terrier mix is very loud and barks at anything and everything. He doesn't let people near me and sometimes even my husband can't come near me. During the assessment, Scott explained his method of training and was able to see how our Rufus reacts to visitors. He explained his rates and let us discuss it before setting a training date. We've only had one training and So far we are pleased with how our Rufus is behaving. Scott is helping us learn how to speak our pups language and also set the tone of our pack. It's one thing to hear it and read it, but Scott is showing us how to actually do it with body language and tone of voice. With any training, if you don't practice it you will lose it, so I think the more we practice with our pup the better trained he will be. Scott is very friendly and flexible with his schedule so it works great with mine and my husbands work schedule. I also love that he gives us time to practice with our pup before moving on to the next training session. It helps us to really learn new habits that way instead of being overloaded with the next lesson right away. Looking for to our next sessions and I will follow up with my review a month after we compete all 4x training sessions. read more

Scott is awesome!!! After only the first session my dog Cody has broken his worst habit...nipping/biting as an attention getter. Although he's very smart and a quick learner... I couldn't have done it myself. I'm looking forward to the next session where I hope to have him master digging and biting strangers!!! read more

Scott was super helpful with our two Yorkies. We saw the difference in their behavior from the very first lesson.

Scott is great! Within one time of him being at my house, I saw immediate changes. He is nice, understanding and super knowledgeable! If one thing isn't working, he suggests something out. I am looking forward to having a happy AND trained dog!! Thanks Scott!! read more