I have used them for initial training of my dog and he has come a long way from the beginning. I am very satisfied with the care and training Kevin and his staff have done for me and my dog. They treated my dog like he was one of their own. i also use them to board my dog when i travel. I have full confidence in them and again, my dog feels right at home. They treat him like he is one of the family. read more

This review is long overdue! We did the 3-week day train program with Strategic K9 earlier this year, and the difference in our dog's behavior is truly night and day. From the very beginning, communication and scheduling with Michelle and the team was easy and stress-free. Kevin did such a great job training our dog, he really tailored the program to fit her bubbly personality and brought out the best in her. Not only did he teach her, he gave us helpful tips and tricks to keep things going once she came home. We also boarded our dog with them during our honeymoon, and it gave us such peace of mind knowing she was in great hands. We can't thank Kevin and Michelle enough for everything they've done, we are so grateful! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for caring, effective, and personalized training. read more

We on boarded Lucy for the 3 week program. We know we make the the best decision for Lucy and us. She is so well trained, using the tools and commands Kevin has taught us. We know it's up to us to keep the habits Lucy has learned. Strategic K9 offers park, public meet ups through the Band app where we can get refresher training and be part of the family . We can't thank Strategic K9 enough read more

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I thought adopting a puppy would be easier for me to train and they wouldn't have any "bad habits". I was wrong. After researching training and meeting with Kevin, I sent my 10 month old puppy, Quinn, to 3 week board and training with him. I definitely had concerns and misconceptions for the prong and eCollar training, but Kevin explained both to me in detail and even demonstrated the eCollar on himself. Leaving my puppy with a stranger for that length of time was scary, but Quinn came back a different and better dog. She learned several new commands, walked much better on a leash, and even finally went potty outside! I would definitely recommend Strategic K9 Training. read more

I 100% recommend Strategic K9 to anyone who is interested in cultivating a better and stronger relationship with your pooch! We signed our 9 year old retriever/shepherd mix in the three-week Board + Train there and he really came out a new lad. He was an anxious and an antsy dog beforehand. Kevin and Michelle were reassuring and helpful from the start - from consultation to post-B+T. Kevin has provided some imperative tools in maintaining the training Trigger received that we can use for a lifetime! Trigger does great on walks and is not distracted in public places anymore. He seems purpose-driven, less anxious and a lot more satisfied. Strategic K9 has been a godsend in aiding me and Trigger into a stronger bond and meaningful lifestyle. read more

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We were gifted a Belgian Malinois puppy in March of 2025, who needed professional training. We've had our pup since he was 2 months old and were able to potty train him and some basic commands at home, but out in public we couldn't control his fear and anxiety around other people and dogs he did not trust. We even had an unfortunate incident with my sons friend, a bite, at our home from our pups reactivity. We reached out to Strategic K9 after reading their positive reviews and with how easy it was to connect with them. After our phone call assessment, Kevin scheduled a time to come over and do an in home consultation. Our pup didn't trust Kevin during the visit and even lunged at him and kept barking at him. Kevin recommended a 3 week board and train to work through his fear and anxiety. He even had his Beligian Malinois Ryder display how a disciplined dog should be. After our family discussion and consultation visit we chose to go with Strategic K9. It was well worth it. The 3 weeks our pup was gone we were sent training pics and videos to show his progress. We had a one week check in at our home, after the first week, so we could see our pup and what he learned in one week and it was already unbelievable to us. Ryu, our pup, just graduated the program on the 28th, and he has been so responsive to training and what Kevin has taught us. On Ryu's graduation day he gave us training exercises to do and how to do them and it has been so helpful. Part of the board and train program is being a part of their group park trainings with our pup, which will continue to help us handle Ryu and for us to grow together as a team. We really felt that even with Ryu gone for 3 weeks, he was with family. These past two days he's been home, since graduating, he has been easier to walk and how well he follows commands in public. We've taken him to the park, with many distractions from people, kids and dogs and our experience has been pleasant with the tools we learned and Ryu has been responsive. It has decreased our anxiety as well with taking him out. We believe Strategic K9 set us up for success helped Ryu, and us as owners, to build a better relationship with each other. We feel truly blessed to have found Strategic K9! read more

I adopted a 3-year-old Husky mix with zero manners. I knew I was up for a challenge with her walks and wanted her to be a well-trained dog. I searched for trainers and came across Strategic K9 Training. The first meeting was to see how our dog (Aspen) was and what we would mostly need to work on. I knew I had found the right guy when Kevin showed me what his dog could do. They offer different training methods that will best work with you and your dog. I chose the Board and Train for three weeks. There were two meetings with us and Aspen to show us what she has learned and to teach us how to continue this when she comes home. During the three weeks, Strategic K9 Training provided updates, pictures, and videos of the training. I never felt that Aspen was unhappy or unsafe during her stay with them. If you know anything about a Husky, you know they are independent and like to pull on walks. Her walks are now a dream! No more pulling!! No more sore hands! I am no longer frustrated after our walks. She now knows place, sit, down, stay, heel, leave it, and more. I can walk with her and let go of the leash, and she will remain by my side. I could never do this on my own. I am very pleased with the outcome, and I have never regretted this decision. After you complete the training, you are invited to Park Class to refresh the training. I have yet to participate in a class, but as soon as I can, I will sign up for one. I look forward to many, many more stress-free outings with Aspen! She now has the manners of a very well-trained dog. Thank you, Kevin & Michelle read more

The Strategic K9 did nothing but make sure that my Kaytra boy and my family were at ease with the process as a whole. We had adopted him from his original owner and simply put, he didn't have a lot of the traditional obedience training not only to add he was also a very stubborn independent Shiba inu who really did what he wanted when he wanted. Had little to no recall, ran away from home multiple times, and would barely listen unless it involved his food. I reached out to Michelle and Kevin about our situation and we set up an initial evaluation, but it also goes towards any of the training packages they offer for your pup. Needless to say, at the evaluation I was able to learn a SO MUCH to feel even more confident about the at-home training we were doing on our own. I watched countless amounts of videos and read a whole bunch of books, but Kevin was able to dive in and see where we could improve. After the evaluation, they work up offers on the different packages they provide. Dog training is NOT cheap, and I shared my plans with the team on how though we may not be able to commit to any of the programs within the next or so, we were VERY interested and just needed some time to put aside the money. Michelle followed up regularly sharing potential dates that were approaching and when we were ready, we selected a date and planned for his onboarding fir a Day Train program for 15 days. Communication on all the forms, and via email/text were all very clear and concise. We had a strict work schedule and they worked around pick-up times for us as at times we would have to work outside of the regular 9-5. Each day, Kevin was open to having a small conversation on things they were working on and some input on training we could implement at home as "homework". As each day went on Kaytra was improving, learning and I could see the improvements as time went on. For us, each training tool (slip-leads, prongs collar, and e-collars) was all implemented as he progressed through training, it wasn't just slapped onto him from the start. We have a lot more peace of mind when it comes to him being unleashed around the home without any worries that he'll bolt out and more confidence with any chance of recalling him out of danger. Tips for anyone interested: - Do your research, there is a whole universe that revolves around dog training, really try and find the right fit for your dog, as the training will be a lifelong investment. - You get out of what you put in. You will have to ensure that you are doing your part at home and when you are out with your dog, make sure to give them their reps of training, and work on everything they train on. They offer lifetime park classes once your pup graduates, and that's and easy opportunity to get some more reps. The training never stops. - For me, I would share with Kevin all of the things we were working on at home and things we would struggle with to help further advance his training regiment. - COMMUNICATE as much as you can with the team, with our busy schedule its easy to misinterpret or forget to share little details. Whether it be habits your dogs does OR simply scheduling. The Strategic K9 Team was there for us every step of the way and made sure Kaytra was looked after day in and day out. - If you want to support a solid family business this is the way to go. We are so much more confident and even more excited to see how far we can go with this training. Nothing but proud we chose to Strategic K9. read more

I am thrilled to share my experience with an outstanding dog trainer like Kevin who worked wonders with my little guy Kobe. From the first consultation we had, we knew Kevin was the right trainer for us. He genuinely cares about your dog. It was evident that his passion and dedication to canine training is truly exceptional. He treats your dog like a family member and kept us informed of his progress with pictures or videos. Which gave us a peace of mind. We had a 7 month old puppy that I knew we were messing up with trying to train ourselves. And, now with the knowledge Kevin has showed me I have a head start on continuing to apply Kevin's instructions with Kobe at home. I'm so glad we found Kevin and Michelle. read more

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Strategic K9 helped my dog and I so much, and I don't know where we would be without them. My boyfriend I are the owners of a sweet but challenging female Akita Inu named Cirilla, or Ciri for short. We also have an older shiba (zuko) who we are interested in getting trained with Strategic K9 since we were so happy with Ciri's results! It was difficult for me to take Ciri out on walks especially on my own as she was very scared of dogs+humans, and would often bark intensely/pull if dogs or people simply came into her view. She'd be so fixated on others that it was impossible for me to get her attention. Other dogs would run up/jump on Ciri with no warning when we walk, and owners get upset when she reacts negatively, so it was reassuring to hear from the team that Ciri isn't a bad dog, as many people have assumed the worst in her. I felt like I was failing her. After crying while attempting to train her, resulting in intense reactivity in public, we contacted Strategic K9 interested in their board+train program, and they got back to us quickly. The initial consultation went well and made me comfortable enough to entrust our baby with them for 3 weeks. It was very thorough, and Kevin really analyzes you + your dog's needs in your home environment. The entire Strategic K9 team/family are professional and friendly! We found them very personable and the vibe was comforting when I dropped Ciri off. Throughout the 3 week board+train, they keep you updated with photos & videos of your dogs progress. If you have any questions, they respond quickly. They saw how weary she was of humans+dogs, and did a lot of confidence building with her. Missed our girl a lot, but loved seeing how much fun she was having! During follow ups and her graduation, I could see how close Ciri got with Kevin! On the last day, Kevin taught me the tools and skills that I needed to help Ciri, and we got to put them into practice with a walk around their location amongst all the distractions. I had never felt so confident taking her out before. Forever thankful for the knowledge and trust that I now have. I love how they also teach you how to be a good owner in order to maintain your dog's learning as it definitely goes both ways! I knew that my anxiety was not good for her, so personally working on my own confidence to make my pups feel more comfortable. I got to learn how to properly continue her training by learning the proper times to reward/correct her, how to desensitize her, and much more. It has only been 2 days since we brought her back home, but the difference after the board+train is very noticeable. Well behaved while still her silly self. We are a work in progress together, but the doors that have opened are so exciting. Long review, but we are so grateful for Strategic K9, and highly recommend them to everyone. It is worth every penny ensuring a better+happier life for your fur babies :) Thank you so much Kevin, Michelle, Katie, and the rest of the fam! Looking forward to park classes! read more

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The Strategic K9 Family impressed me from our very first interaction. We set up an at-home appointment with Kevin and as soon as we met him, he made us feel comfortable and understood in our wants for our cane corso. Let me add that we met with two other training companies before meeting with Kevin and he was the only one to make us feel involved and comfortable. We started with 5 sessions at the training facility with Kevin. We started to see positive changes in our cane corso after session 1. We completed our 5 sessions and moved forward with day-training for 3 weeks. Our Cane Corso's first week was rough but she would come home with better behavior and maturity. During the day train, Katie and Nate made sure to keep us involved in where they were going for the day and what they were working on. We enjoyed getting pictures/videos throughout the day.. it made leaving her for 7 hours a day not so hard. And bonus! (I didn't know this or was just too excited to remember this detail) We get a lifetime of group park classes every first and last Sunday of the month after day train. It will give us the opportunity to stay connected and ensures that training will continue. We have and will always recommend Strategic K9 to anyone with a dog. I've also had people reach out through social media asking how my experience was and I can't say enough positive things about the entire family/company. I am grateful for all involved. Reggie misses all of you. read more

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My 6 month old, crazy amstaff was able to become such an obedient pup. In the future I will start task training him to become my service dog. Kevin and Felix (the trainers) have set him up for success. I love how the trainers really build a connection with me and my pup. I highly recommend. I had such an amazing experience. read more

Best training dont hesitate amd enroll your dog!! Well worth it!! We are new fur parents and wanted our Malinois to have some training i goggle and found Strategic K9 seen all the positive review and we went for it. We enrolled our dog to day camp and wow we seen his behavior change within a week. Kevin and his team Felix work very well with him and he was a different dog taking him walking or around people. It's been a lil over a month since he's training and we can now take him on walks with e-collar and he stay right besides us no barking at all we are so satisfied with the training Strategic K9 provided. Kevin & Michelle are awesome in communicating & explaining the whole process. Thank you guys for all your help! read more

Lucy and I thoroughly enjoyed our training with Strategic K9. Kevin and Michelle were both great at communicating and a wealth of information. Lucy did 1 week day train, 1 week board and train, and then another week of day train. Lucy loved her trainer Felix and we are able to take her everywhere with us and she's so well behaved!! read more

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Kevin and his staff were beyond amazing with our 8 month old Tibetan Mastiff mix, Bane when doing the 3 week board and train. We absolutely didn't know what to do as he was scared of everything from the moment we got him and already had a history of nipping. They worked day in and out building his confidence and skills, sending updates throughout the process. Kevin is very knowledgeable and gifted at what he does. He just has a way with dogs and if you trust the process and do the maintenance, his methods work. Bane is still doing great since training and thriving! Thanks again! read more

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Nothing but wonderful things to say about this facility! Their response time is reasonable and the packages they offer are well worth it! We had our 6 month old Frenchie trained by Kevin and his staff. We decided to do the board and train program for 21 days and our little Jamon had the best time. He had as much play time as he did training. We also booked general boarding for 5 days while we left town. I think other than Jamon learning basic commands and training I loved the fact that Kevin each night took the pups to his own home to spend the night and never once left them alone in the facility. The communication they provide is outstanding as well! They provided me nightly updates along with photos and videos and it made it easier to be away from him for so many days. Definitely going to continue boarding my pup here for as long as I can! read more

I rescued a husky mix, Jaja, and didn't know what I was in for with him. We have another husky at home but Jaja displayed behaviors we have never seen before in a dog. We had to stop walking him and couldn't take him anywhere because of his intense reactivity. We couldn't even drive with him in the car without him completely freaking out if he saw another dog on the sidewalk. He is a sweet dog at home and great with our other dog but we weren't able to make progress with his reactivity for 4 months. I tried everything at home and consulted in home dog trainers - nothing worked and I still couldn't take him on a walk around our neighborhood. He would pull, lunge, bark, growl and whine on the leash if he saw another dog on a walk. We decided to send him to a 3 week board and train with Strategic K9. Kevin came to our house for an initial consultation and was able to take in Jaja quickly to start training. Kevin had amazing reviews and he did great with Jaja during that initial consultation so it was an easy decision for us. I visited Jaja one week into the board and train and I knew he was turning into a happier more confident dog. He was SO happy with Kevin and was able to show me all of the new things he learned in one week. Jaja has had a rough life through a high kill shelter, other rescue shelters and 5+ owners. He was always returned to the shelter. So it was amazing to see how genuinely happy he was and that he knew I was going to come back for him. When I got Jaja back from the 3 week board and train he was one happy pup! I took him for his first walk and a huge weight lifted off my chest because he did AMAZING! Kevin had a prong collar and ecollar on him which has helped him a lot. On that first walk we saw multiple dogs and I had him sit and lay down each time we saw a dog. He listened to me and didn't react to any of the dogs we saw. And guess what?! - he listened and paid attention to me every time without me having to use the ecollar. Incredible! Another reason why we chose Strategic K9 is because he holds lifetime classes for his graduated dogs every Sunday. We're excited to keep progressing with Jaja's training! read more

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I highly recommend Strategic K9 Training! I enrolled my dog in the 3 weeks day training program and she's now walking better, getting a long with other dogs, and getting out of her stubborn behavioral issues. Kevin and Nate are awesome! I am forever grateful! read more

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Kevin has greatly helped my pup, Remy, and I would highly recommend If you're serious about training your dog! Kevin not only teaches your dog but you as a owner as well. I sought help from Strategic K9 to address Remy's behavioral issues. He was a very nervous dog who displayed both fight and flight responses when scared. His behaviors were becoming extremely troublesome and I knew he needed some help. I found Strategic K9 and reached out. Kevin came out to my house and saw these behavioral issues first-hand. We agreed that board and train would be the best course of action for Remy. Fast forward to the end of training, Remy made huge progress! He wasn't reacting as much to things that scared him and he was much better at listening. Kevin also taught me how to use the correct tools and techniques to up-keep Remy's training. We're able to put them into practice daily which has made a huge difference. I'm so glad we found Strategic K9! read more

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My baby Leo couldn't go near another dog without lunging. We couldn't even get in close proximity of another animal. It was so stressful because you truly try to give your dog the best life possible. Then came along Kevin and his team for an in person assessment. They recommended board and train because of Leo's behavioral issues. When I did the follow up with him I almost lost it (in a good way) my dog was in a stay position surround by five other dogs and he was COEXISTING. I couldn't believe it. Kevin guided me through our session with all the tools I needed. Today we brought Leo home, no leash pulling, no more avoiding other dogs, and more than anything my dog is more confident than ever. First time I was able to walk my dog for two miles!! Forever grateful for what they did for our family. read more

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Had them do a board and train for my 2 year old female rottweiler. She needed basic obedience and recall. They had her for two weeks and she came back a new dog, loved working with them and would definitely recommend any of their programs!! read more

Kevin, Michelle, Katie and the rest of the crew have helped tremendously with our 9 month old 70+ lbs bulldog. He is a completely different pup than before we had him boarded and trained for 3 weeks. He no longer pulls on the leash, running around like a bowling ball on steroids. Thanks to Kevin and everyone for all their hard work and tools they gave and taught us to keep up with continually training and improving Davey Boy's behavior. You guys are truly a blessing!! read more

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Wanna give a huge thank you to strategic k9 training and Kevin for helping my dog Gemini! Did the board and train program to help her learn basic commands. Now our walks, time in public, and even at home is so much better and manageable! Thank you again! read more

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Working with Strategic K9 Training has been the best thing I've done with my German Shepherd pup. Prior to choosing Strategic K9 training, I was actively searching for a trainer for my 7 month German Shepherd, Leia. Leia is a smart, active, and extremely curious puppy. Leia had a lot of leash reaction and aggression I soon realize by the time she was 7 months she was walking me on the leash. I am a small woman being pulled by a 75lbs dog. I was definitely not going to win. It took 1 day of Leia pulling on the leash so hard that I let go and she was chasing a bird. My heart dropped. Luckily, she didn't cross a business street we live on and came running back to me. After searching and speaking with several local board and train, I came across Strategic K9 Training. The few things that sets Strategic K9 Training apart from others that told me I was making a good decision were (1) Kevin was interested in knowing my willingness to educate and train myself. Dog training is not just about the dog but includes training you as the owner. (2) The in-home consult should be industry standard. No other board and train required this during my search. It was a great assessment to see where Leia was at. (3) My favorite: Kevin brings your dog into his family. Just knowing my fur baby was going to be a living with a family just like at home made me feel more at ease. During the board and train, I had a mid session follow up. I probably have more separation anxiety from my pup lol. It was so great to know her progress throughout the training. Kevin and his wife, Michelle, went above and beyond for my pup. I truly enjoyed receiving photos and videos of her progress. I can't thank them enough for helping me with my relationship with Leia. I am finally able to take Leia on walks without her walking me. I have learned so much about my dog that I didn't know before. Kevin takes the time to train me, as dog owner, to have a clear line of communication with my pup, Leia. That communication has made me feel so much more confident about her safety and that's priceless. read more

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At first I was scared that my dog was going to be too stubborn to trained or I've waited too long to train her but Kevin proved otherwise! Before our sessions, Chewwy was constantly pulling on walks and very reactive towards dogs, humans, cars, basically anything that moved, to the point where I'd just dread having to take her outside but within 2 sessions Kevin showed me how to read her and how to correct her bad behaviors! Kevin also incorporated a prong collar into the training and i am now forever a firm believer in them. It helped a lot! We also did a couple sessions at Home Depot to familiarized Chewwy to all the noise and commotion and she did great the second time. Less stressed and was able to ignore the humans and noises, which before would have had her hiding behind me legs. Overall, I'm so happy with the results, worth every penny! read more

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My Great Dane ALDO just came home after training with Kevin and he is a changed dog! We did the 3 week boarding and train, He needed help with heel, reactivity, and walk pulling. I was shocked! He's a different dog in the best way possible. ALDO would never walk properly on a leash, practically dislocate my shoulder on walks, and was all over the place. I didn't think it would be possible for me to walk him off leash, have great recall, be able to take him out to public places without worry and have a solid place command. I now have a dog I feel comfortable walking. I'm so happy with the communication and updates throughout the 3 weeks he was away. I highly recommend Kevin! read more

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Kevin is a great dog trainer and Michelle has an amazing customer service, great communication skills. I have a belgan malinois and after being trained by them. She's the best dog ever. Thanks to them. read more

Strategic K9 training is awesome. We have had two sessions and our dog is so much more attentive. He walks nicely on the leash, we have a new collar, and our little pup is on his way to being a trained doggy. We learned how to train the dog. Kevin, the owner is very easy going and knowledgeable. He really cares about the animals as well. Looking forward to more sessions and continue read more

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My experience with strategic K9 has been nothing but amazing. I did the 3 week board and train for my mini goldendoodle puppy (6 months old) who I seriously believed had zero chill in her. My puppy would completely tune me out and not listen when being called, She would chew everything she could get her paws on and would get super excited and intentionally grab stuff for me to chase her. Walks would take forever with her as she would ignored me and take in the big beautiful world around her. While she was under their care I consistently got updates and pictures of my pup. Any questions or concerns I had they were quick to answer. I was almost sad to pick up my pup from them as she seemed to be having a great time. Strategic K9 took my fur baby accepted her, showed her manners and how to just relax in one spot. Since getting her back I can let her roam more of our apartment. Walks are actually fun now. I get so many compliments on how well behaved she is. She actually listens to me now when I call her name. I don't fear her eating my socks anymore or chewing on my shoes. She used to nip at me all the time too that behavior is gone. Strategic K9 has showed me the ropes to continue training her as she develops into an adult puppy. I recently taught her to roll over and we've been taking trips to the park to work on her commands while multiple distractions are present. If you ever thought about having your pup trained I would not hesitate to contact Kevin and his family at Strategic K9. read more

To try to charge me to come to my house and see my Belgium puppy $150 and I live 2 blocks away means that he don't care about dogs or training them it's nothing but a business I could have easily to the puppy there and fyi every puppy and dog is trainable only difference some learn faster then others So if I could I would put zero stars read more

Strategic K9 is the way to go when it comes to getting your dog trained! This was our second trainer and my Dog Kona who is a German Shephard, came home to us after doing board and trained she is amazing and listening she is like a completely new dog! Highly recommend them to train yalls pups! read more

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Like most people who got a pandemic pup, I didn't know where to start. I've watched countless YouTube videos and those videos can only get you so far. I felt like I've reached my ceiling with training on my own, so I searched for a balanced dog trainer and found Strategic K9. Michelle and Kevin make a great team. Michelle is there for all your questions, billing, and scheduling needs. She's always very responsive and detailed oriented. Kevin is the main trainer and is awesome to work with. He explains exactly why he does things in a clear and communicated manor. He makes sure that YOU learn how to use the tools and communicate clearly with your dog and I've seen a huge difference in my dog. Walking my dog has been a breeze since seeing Kevin. My dog's overall behavior has improved and I like to thank Kevin for all of that. read more

Strategic K9 Training - My little guy was always reactive toward bigger dogs and now he doesn't care. - Pet Training Near Me - Spring Valley, California

I did the B&T 2 Week training option and it worked wonders! Kevin or Michelle will always respond in a good timely manner and you can tell Kevin actually cares which means good results! Collar was also given. Everytime I saw him he always made sure everything was done correctly for good results. He took care of Duke really well the 2 weeks he was away from me. He informed me almost everyday on updates on how he was which made me feel better since Duke is my love of my life. I personally have trust issue, but I trust this trainer! He has good intentions and just wants for everyone to be happy. He was gone 2 Weeks which was hard and especially sad, but he seemed happy after a couple days of adjusting. Highly recommend Strategic K9 Training! Professional, Helpful, Caring, & Motivated read more

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HIGHLY RECOMMEND, we needed extra help controlling our dogs and the strategic team really taught us and our dogs a lot, they took great care of our dogs, always made sure we were satisfied with their progression and were very patient with us and made the whole process simple and easy! read more

5 starts all around. Sent my 6-7month old GSD puppy to the 3 week board and train. She was a great pup we just wanted to set her up for success. They helped with obedience, resource guarding, prong & ecollar training, exposure to young kids, counter surfing, the list goes on. She made great improvements! Kevin and his team are extremely flexible and amazing at communicating, they gave me updates on Miley almost everyday! I had evaluations with other trainers and companies before this and Kevin and his team were definitely the most hands on! Highly recommend! read more

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I did their 3 week day train program and it transformed my dog! He had a lot of the basics down already but they reinforced them and also helped with his socialization. I could never take him out to a (dog friendly) restaurant or in big public places because he was so overstimulated and anxious (tail down) and now he does great with all of it! Highly recommend if your dog wasn't properly socialized or is scared of lots of things! read more

We have had our pup back for about a month now! The night and day difference in his behavior wouldn't even be enough to explain how much he has changed. His training has changed our lives and his for the better. He was so hyper and would jump on people and wouldn't listen. I like the fact that Kevin and his family and staff use psychology to train the dogs it's not like doggy Boot Camp. The dogs are trained in a loving patient family environment! Not to mention every Sunday we have park class and it's great place for the dogs to practice their skills that they have been trained. If you are hesitant about it. DO IT! It is very much worth it! Thank you so much Strategic family! read more

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Kevin, Michelle and Felix were wonderful with our dog. In three weeks our rescue puppy came a long way with walking on leash, staying in place, and traveling in the car. They were very caring for our dog and very communicative providing us updates on progress as well as photos and videos of our pup. I also appreciate their emphasis on training us to ensure we clearly understand the commands, the importance of consistency and repetition and how to effectively reward our dog when he does the right things and correct poor behavior. Highly recommend the team at K9 Strategic Training! read more

Strategic K9 Training I highly recommend! Kevin is great, after our training session I learned so much already with my 7 month old Shar Pei. Shar pei's are known to be aggressive but with the tips and tricks we learned from Kevin, and being repetitive my dog Oliver was better especially with walking him on the leash. He no longer drags and walks side by side. My friends with new dogs Kevin is the guy to go to! Well worth it. Thank you!!! read more

Kevin did an amazing job with our pup Mack. Mack loved going to classes weekly. We see a huge improvement with Mack's behavior. Kevin was awesome, he worked with our schedule and explained everything in detail once we were done with Mack's classes. I would definitely recommend others to work with Kevin. read more