Blackheart K9 Services

We sent both of our dogs for board and train. Allie went for puppy training and returned for her big girl training. Squirrel went for his big dog training after a bad experience with another trainer as a puppy. Scott was patient and worked with both dogs. Squirrel is now happy and can be taken out in public. We can also walk him on leash without being pulled where he wants to go. Allie is still a puppy but is very smart and knows her commands. Since returning from her big girl training, we've noticed a big difference in her consistency with obeying commands.

I know this is a very hard decision and a big investment. Rest assured Blackheart K9 is totally worth it. This is a safe place run by caring and knowledgeable people. They totally changed my dog in a month. He is more confident and happy.  It was worth every penny. Zeus was doing fine until covid hit. By the time we returned to the baseball field, my dog who used to sit there quietly accepting rubs was now nearly taking the fence down he was tied to. Boy’s who used to pet him couldn’t get close to him. I didn’t take him back, it was that bad. Scott told me “Your dog is not aggressive, he is scared. There is a big difference. I will need to focus on desensitizing him”. If anyone came near me, the house, or the car we were in he would turn into Cujo. I am serious when I say my car looks like a bear had a field day in it. My mailman was sure he was going to break the window.  No one could come over without me locking him away. Then he bit my cousin’s husband. Well, that was that. I knew I needed serious help. I’ve hired and spent a lot on trainers coming to my house.  They just train you. I did a ton of research.  I was looking for a person that trained either police dogs or military dogs and a place I could trust. I found a few and wow the prices were high and in speaking to them I just knew they weren’t right.  Too many promises, not enough knowledge. You may feel a bit shocked at pricing, but Scott’s prices were on the lower end for a 3-5 week boarding/training. My first conversation with Scott, he was upfront about what to expect. It is not like your dog will never be scared again in its life. Scott is a goal oriented military man, with a passion for excellence. He obviously knows his trade having trained working dogs and over 1000+ pets. He’s even moving into training sheep herding dogs with real sheep! I knew he was the real deal. The unexpected bonus was his wife Ally. I started talking with her before pick up.  She is sweet and kind and made me feel less nervous.  An EMT from Australia who grew up on a cattle ranch. My fur baby was going to be in good hands. More proof is when she asked for an extra day and sent a picture of a baby cow. “We need to save this sweet baby cow who just lost its mother delivering it. ” Happy to report they were successful. I fell in love with both and better yet so did my dog.  They sent videos, pics, and called. They hands down are honest and kind people you can trust. They pick up your dog in a very large professional van, with super secured cages. I won’t lie, it was one of the hardest things I have ever done. I just kept telling myself he was going off to K9 college. The first week is earning trust of the dog. He knows when a dog is ready to accept training and earns not wearing a muzzle if agressive.  Once the dog is comfortable it’s go time.  He works in a big yard teaching things like 'place' on a raised dog bed and 'break' (when they can get off). Then it is on like donkey kong. Visits to Cabellas, Home Depot, Lowes, and parks. When Scott feels your pup is ready he will set up meeting in a public place close to you. He spent 3 hours showing me what I have to do.  My dog was in Home Depot with no muzzle and people walking by us without a problem. I was stunned. He jumped on shelves, piles of rocks when told to go to place and sat there. The change is night and day difference. I can tell he is so much happier with the world. I practice 'place' at home on a couch and make him sit there.  I do this everyday so when visitors enter the house he will sit on that couch until less excited and given the break command. He now travels quietly in the car. I use the e-collar with one tap on low if it looks like he is triggered. I haven’t had to use it this week. One of things I really liked is Scott is there if you slack on training. He will come work with your dog if needed. There are few magical things in this world. Your mess of a dog coming home following commands and ok with the world is one of them.

Wondering if your dog needs some training? Just take the leap and hire these amazing folx! My Mr. Sauce had been on the streets for the last 2-3 years as a stray and his behavior was awful. I picked him up yesterday after adopting him from his foster mom who hooked up the training with BlackHeart. This dog is amazing because of the hard work they put in all day, everyday. He is the coolest, sweetest, best behaved doggo now. He knows the basic commands along with “place” where I can put him in a spot and he STAYS! And his reaction to the “OFF” command is nothing short of a miracle. He took off after one of my cats today and a quick, loud “off!” was all I needed. He backed off the cat immediately and came and sat by my side. Vanessa spent almost 2 hours with us walking through the commands, having us practice, and gave really helpful feedback to us humans. We left with our dog confident and comfortable and knowing we could text or call with any question or issue. I don’t think we’d be as happy or as comfortable with our dog right now had it not been for the work BlackHeart did with him (and us!). Oh, and they are ridiculously kind and easy to talk to. Don’t hesitate if you need a trainer. Call BlackHeart now! 🖤

Blackheart K9 Services are the absolute best!!! This pup you see in the picture was previously attacked by a mis-handled pitbull. He was fearful and defensive. The vet said they had no suggestions because they didn’t think there was anything a person could even do about it. I am SO happy to report that the vet was wrong. The Blackheart K9 team saved our pup’s happiness! After a board and train with Scott and team, he is doing amazingly. Here he is hanging out with us outside at a mall, plenty of dogs, people, and noise. And he is chill and at ease. We couldn’t be happier with the simply miraculous work they did with Nanook. Blackheart, thank you so much!!!