K9 Journey Dog Training is amazing. Debbie was and is so great. We have 4 dogs and she has helped in settling our household. We were the problem but she trained us well. She is patient and kind and never made us feel bad. We are so thankful we ran across her ad. Highly recommend. She also does dog walking which has been a blessing too. read more

Debbie is absolutely amazing with our baby girl! She is friendly, patient, and truly understands dogs. She is also incredibly knowledgeable and really took the time to understand our girl, her personality, and what she needed. She genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. She was always on time, flexible, and willing to come to our home or meet us at a park--whatever worked best for us. We couldn't be happier with her training and the progress our girl has made. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a caring, knowledgeable, and amazing dog trainer! read more

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Debbie at K9 Journey Dog Training is a wonderful trainer with great knowledge and skill! She uses positive reinforcement methods and has helped my pup become a more confident and obedient girl. Most importantly, she provides wonderful side-by-side modeling and coaching to our family so that we can be better leaders for our dog. She will come to your home and work within your environment and she will also provide guidance at parks and on walks. My dog loves her, and we really enjoy our time working with K9 Journey! read more

Yesterday, Zulu and I had our first visit, and I couldn't be more pleased! I have a 2-year-old pittie who can get pretty excited or fearful depending on the situation and environment. My goal is to stop Zulu from pulling on walks and keep him focused on me rather than other dogs, lizards, and critters. As an empty nester, I love taking him everywhere with me, but unfortunately I've had to limit our outings because his reactions to other dogs can be unpredictable. Debbie was incredibly informative and thorough. She didn't just share helpful information for our journey, she also explained the reasoning behind each recommendation. Starting a new process like this can feel overwhelming and even discouraging, but Debbie was there to guide us every step of the way. When something didn't feel quite right for me, she offered alternatives rather than pushing one method (LOL). She was genuinely interested in addressing the root of the issues instead of just slapping a bandaid on them. After our visit, Debbie emailed a recap of everything we covered, which has been especially helpful as a reference to make sure I'm following through correctly. She even went the extra mile and texted me links to the tools we used, saving me the frustration of tracking them down myself. I also appreciate that K9 offers both package and pay-as-you-go options. That flexibility really helps set us up for success on this new journey. Needless to say, I'm excited and hopeful for what's ahead! read more

K9 Journey Dog Training is a life saver! We rescued a large dog that had pre established behavioral issues. Debbie customized a training plan that worked. In just a few weeks our new rescue was a completely different dog. I am so grateful and would highly recommend Debbie for your dog's trainer! You won't be disappointed. And she is very patient with us dog owners! read more

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Debbie was patient and authoritative. Her method is well thought out and thorough. Her advice has led to our sweet but overly-aggressive doggie being a pleasure to walk. Kudos! read more

If you want the very BEST TRAINER and TRAINING, at a GREAT PRICE, with REAL RESULTS, then you want K9 Journey Dog Training and Debbie's the one who can provide all this and more! I researched many training courses, and Debbie provided the EXACT TRAINING needed for us and Bella, our little toy poodle. Do yourself a huge favor, contact K9 now, you'll be glad you did so will your canine companion. ===== I only review the very best and recommend them, anything less is a waste of time for you and me. read more

Debbie is such a great trainer. we had just gotten our puppy and he was young, strong, and NOT a fan of manners nor the leash. She has given us the tools to bring out the best in our relationship with our pup. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for some guidance on how to lovingly care for their doggos. read more

We had an amazing experience working with Debby to train our puppy! From day one, she brought a calm, confident energy that immediately put both us and our pup at ease. Over the course of our sessions, Debby helped us build a strong foundation with our puppy, covering essential skills such as: Potty training Crate training Basic obedience (sit, down, stay, leave it, recall) Walking on leash without pulling Reducing jumping and barking Socialization with people and other dogs Addressing puppy biting and chewing What we really appreciated was how Debby not only worked with our dog but also taught us as owners. She provided clear, practical guidance we could easily implement between sessions, and we saw consistent progress week after week. Our puppy is now more confident, better behaved, and a joy to be around--thanks to the structured training and positive reinforcement methods Debby uses. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and compassionate dog trainer. You won't regret it! read more

Debbie is a miracle worker! I can't say enough good things about Debbie and her puppy training program. She is calm, patient, and incredibly intuitive when it comes to understanding dogs and their unique personalities. I have FOUR puppies (yes, four!), each with different challenges, and Debbie customized a plan for each one based on their needs and our home environment. Her approach is thoughtful and tailored--not a one-size-fits-all method. She helped me learn how to work with each puppy so we could build trust, communicate better, and become true partners. Thanks to her, my pups are happier, more confident, and well on their way to being well-behaved little companions. What's even more amazing? There's no fighting or jealousy among them anymore. Debbie helped create harmony in our home, and I'm so grateful. If you're looking for someone who truly understands dogs and brings out the best in them (and in you as an owner), Debbie is the one. Highly recommend her to anyone who wants a peaceful, happy home with well-adjusted pups! read more

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Debbie and her training services are great, we had her train our dog for 4 weeks and we started to see lots of improvement in the way our dog behaves. She is very thorough in her notes and gives a lot of information to look through to make sure you know exactly what to do. She also provided many resources via videos and websites to get toys, leashes,etc.We highly recommend Debbie for any and all training needs. read more

We were so frustrated, we are a 4 dog household and chaotic is an understatement. We hired Debbie to help with our two younger dogs. She stepped up and trained us. :) This has helped so much. Our GSDs are much more manageable now. And we have just started. This has even helped with our other older dogs. She is a blessing to this family and dogs. We are able to enjoy our dogs more. Thank you Debbie. We love you. read more

Debbie was incredibly helpful in our dog training journey. She was always on time and prepared to answer any questions during every session. She is kind, thoughtful and takes your particular lifestyle and needs into account. Our dogs loved her and we will be using the tools she gave us for many years to come! read more

Debbie was my first private trainer for my 1.5 year old Labrador Retriever (F) and we had an awesome experience! My mom and I did the training sessions, Debbie provided helpful instruction and tips/tools to assist with my dogs reactivity on walks. My dog has fun training with Debbie and is comfortable with her as well. Thank you Debbie! read more

I cannot recommend Deborah highly enough!!! I didn't expect to have someone on the same caliber as Cesar Milan walk in our door, but it became quite apparent Debbie is the real deal after just one session! Not only do dogs seem to respond to her and respect her authority almost instantly, but she genuinely cares about the family and pet's well-being. She goes above and beyond by offering homework assignments outside the sessions to help you stay consistent, and will check in here and there by text. She truly is the best, VERY fairly priced, and very patient! Highly recommend! read more

Cannot recommend K9 Journey and Debbie enough! We adopted a year-old chihuahua mix that had never been socialized and lacked recall. Debbie was recommended by a friend who had been tremendously helped with their rescue, and after a single session, we could already see big improvements. She taught us how to train our little girl while keeping her feeling secure. Debbie is great at working with how you want your dog to fit into your family (i.e. allowing them on furniture etc.) and adapting her plan to fit. Honey's recall is now amazing, and she is so much calmer on walks, now that we know how to keep her from getting so worked up that she stops listening to us. She is a pleasure to walk now! It is slowly getting easier to have people walk into the house, no longer resulting in Honey going into a meltdown. She is happier and more settled and less anxious now that we understand how to work with her in the right way, and are all communicating the same message. Debbie is calm and reassuring, she has a lovely gentle, but assured demeanor that makes her a pleasure to work with for both humans and dogs. Her pricing is very fair and she offers a discounted rate for further training after the initial package. She is great at confirming appointments and always arrives a couple of minutes early. We will practice what we have learned until Honey is ready for the outdoor training, and then we will be back for more! The whole experience was great, and I recommend Debbie wholeheartedly. This is the best thing you can do for a new furry addition to your family! It really helps you all speak the same language and keeps the humans consistent so the dog knows exactly what is expected of them. read more

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Debbie has helped us immensely with our dogs Bluey and Luna. We were faced with aggression toward people and other dogs on walks, leash pulling, and general bad behavior that left us dreading walks. At the recommendation of a neighbor, we contacted Debbie and are so glad we did. In just a handful of sessions and a few pack walks, it's like we have two different dogs. They are so much better behaved and we are all less anxious on walks. Debbie has taught us so much about the relationship between dogs and their owners, their reactivity, how energy transfers from the house out on to walks etc., and how and when to make corrections. We are so glad we contacted Debbie when we did. She has truly changed our relationship with our dogs and made our walks much more enjoyable!! read more

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Highly recommend K9 Journey and Debbie. We adopted a 2 1/2 year old female pit bull. While the dog had received training and commands with her previous owner, she would not listen to us and was constantly pulling during walks. We were especially concerned by her lack of consistent recall and the way her habits were rubbing off on our 8 year old bulldog. We reached out to Debbie. After a single sessions, we noticed a big difference in our little lady. Debbie also made numerous helpful suggestions regarding leashes, different training methodologies, and offered resources about essential oils. We decided to purchase 4 more sessions at a slightly reduced rate. Week after week we saw the behavior of both dogs steadily improve (even though we were only training one of them with Debbie). Her recall response has improved, meal time has become calm when it was once chaotic, and friends can enter the front door with much less fanfare. I feel our girl is happier and less anxious now that we are all speaking the same language. While I don't know Debbie personally and just spent those 5 hours with her, the way she conducts herself says a lot about her character. Her pricing is fair and much less than some others that I initially called. She arrived a few minutes early to every single appointment, demonstrating she is reliable and courteous, and she gifted us a few extra minutes of her time and expertise. She was always extremely thorough, following up with notes about our meeting, veterinarians to follow on social media, and other helpful resources. It is clear that she genuinely cares about every single animal and the people parenting them. While we have yet to used her walking or photography services, we will not hesitate to contact her if and when these needs arise. read more

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Debbie has a lot of knowledge and understanding of dogs. She knows how to get them to happily do what you need them to do, and she'll teach you how to do it. Debbie taught us and trained our foster pup. She also helped our pup overcome some fears and sensitivities. I highly recommend her and will hire her again if we have another foster pup. read more

From the first consultation, Debbie was very thorough and discussed various ways to work with our newly adopted mini goldendoodle. She took the time to understand Gus and his specific needs (shadow chasing, leash pulling, whimpering, etc). Each session was filled with valuable information and she stayed in touch during the week for progress while providing tips to continue practicing at home. I highly recommend Debbie for anyone in need of a professional, patient, and knowledgeable trainer! read more

We have used Debbie now for two of our dogs. She provides actionable guidance with detailed follow-up and is flexible with her time. We have seen a big improvement in our dogs Kona and Ellie after completing training with Debbie. read more

I can't say enough good things about Debbie! We knew as soon as we adopted our lovebug of a puppy, that he was going to be a handful if we did not start training right away! She helped us with basic commands, obedience, resource guarding, boundaries and much much more. Throughout training she was patient, understanding, and most importantly, effective!!! She listened to all of our concerns and always provided a solution to any question we had. She is extremely knowledgeable, especially with bully breeds, which reassured me even more. We currently have her walk our dog once a week and I trust her completely when he is in her care. We are having a baby this year so we decided to have a refresher session to make sure the adjustment went smoothly. I felt much better after the session and am proud of how far our furchild has come with Debbie's help. :) Highly highly recommend! read more

Excellent! Debbie has done wonders with our Maggie. She is patient and kind, and has lots of tips and information that help improve the owner/pet relationship. Highly recommend! read more

Have had an exceptional experience with my K9 Journey! Riley continues to learn from the tools provided by Debbie. I can see why she was highly recommended by a fellow dog lover and advocate. read more

Debbie is a fantastic trainer! We took a few group classes with her, as well as some private lessons. There's a whole lot to learn about raising a well behaved and fulfilled dog, and you got to put a lot of work in if you want to be successful. Debbie models what needs to be done, and observes while you train (because ultimately you have to be consistent each day; a few one-hour sessions alone won't train your dog). She has a great calming, yet assertive energy that our dog responded very well to. And we've had a lot of success with our dog by emulating Debbie's energy and practices. We read a couple books and watched some YouTube videos on dog training before going to Debbie, but only had minimal success. Nothing can really compete with in-person training, especially if you find someone good like Debbie. Again, it requires a lot of work and consistency, but the rewards of having a happy and obedient pup are well worth the effort. read more

Debbie is amazing! She is incredibly knowledgeable. We have a Rottweiler (Georgia) whose smart but stubborn and reactive. She helped Georgia learn all her basic commands, loose leash walk (which we honestly thought at one point would never happen), and completely stopped her bad habit of eating pine cones and spiky seed pods. Highly recommend Debbie for all dog pawrents, whether you're new or a veteran dog owner. I have had dogs all my life and learned so much from Debbie. It's important to train your doggos--it'll make your life and the life of your pups so much better!! read more

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We had such an exceptional experience with Debbie training our first puppy with behavioral issues that we sought her out again for our second puppy just to get off to a good start. That was a great decision and worked out well for the whole pack of us! She is very calm, focused and professional with an incredible knowledge of dog behavioral traits. The written material Debbie provides is also very helpful. Can't say enough about how much she's helped our dogs and give her my highest recommendation! read more

we loved having Debbie train our new puppy Emmie. there was an automatic trust and she gave gentle but secure direction and applause. Debbie gave us the tools we would need to continue daily training and guidance and we were able to establish a solid home life for our new baby. we can't thank her enough and would highly recommend her. you can completely trust her with your sweet pet! read more

We only experienced Wonderful information and training strategies. Debbie is so helpful, loving, calm and kind. It's 100% worth it to invest the time using her to train your dog. She was very flexible with our schedule and so easy to work with. read more

Debbie is one of the few people that I know is passionate about her job. When I first adopted my dog I didn't know anything about dogs. Now, everything I know it's because of her. She thought me and my puppy everything from the beginning. She established a good foundation of obedience and in-home training that my dog needed as a puppy. We are very happy with the results.. my dog is now 3 years old and she is a great dog... she knows all her commands... she knows when to stay in place, she never barks and she was well socialized in Debbie's play dates under her supervision. With Debbie I feel like I have a 24/7 dog trainer she is very approachable and whenever I had a doubt about my dog she has always helped me. Thank you Debbie for helping us with Diva and we will definitely be hiring you soon to help us with our next pup! read more

Debbie is the BEST!! We adopted a tiny puppy only for it to grow into a mini horse. Debbie has helped train our puppy since 5 months and we couldn't be happier. Debbie's guidance has helped Bowser grow up to be a happy and loving boy. K9 journey provides services such dog walking that help reinforce training and in turn helped us along the way. I highly recommend K9 Journey to any pet parent. Be warned, you may get jealous, she works magic with the pups. read more

Debbie is an amazing trainer that answered all the questions we had regarding my dog. She took the time to break down the steps in-order to curve any unwanted behaviors through positive reinforcement. read more

Debbie is a fantastic trainer, not only for our puppy but for my husband and I. We all learned so much, truly more then expected. She allowed us to take the time we needed to learn each skill then build off of that skill. She always encouraged us to ask questions. With that said ... Don't walk but RUN to sign up with Debbie! You and you puppy will be so happy you did!!! read more

Debbie has helped walking my Great Dane daily while I have been out of town. She has been amazing and I have been very confident with her skills and knowledge of large breed and rescue dogs, my Nelson is a 140 pound Dane that has dog aggression. I was very relieved when I saw how amazing she was. 100% recommend K9 Journey Dog Training she has done an amazing job with helping ease my anxiety knowing my fur baby was safe! Thanks debbie read more