Michael R.

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

Lynn R.

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.

Patty B.

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.

Noelle Kristine S.

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!

Josephine E.

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.

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!!

Isaac N.

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!

Emily H.

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!

Mary C.

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!

Samantha S.

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!

Elisa G.

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.