CRK9

Carlos and his assistant Dorothy are absolutely awesome. Such incredibly nice people. Carlos is amazing with the dogs and my boy Bravo loved him. Its obvious watching him with his own personal dog Brava that he was a kind and fair trainer. I can not recommend him enough. I have been in the "dog world" since the 80's and can tell you that he is one of the best. Do not hesitate to send your pup to him, they will be very well taken care of.

Have you ever lost your soul dog—the calm, well-behaved, perfect companion—and wondered how you’d ever open your heart again? That was me. After my beloved senior rescue crossed the rainbow bridge, I decided to foster again. That’s when I met Macy. If you’ve seen Marley & Me, you’ve met Macy in spirit. She had been returned to the shelter twice for chasing cats, brought in by animal control, and left outside in freezing temperatures. One day, while volunteering at the shelter, I saw her—same color as my late dog—and my heart melted. I brought her home as a foster. Within a week, she became a “foster fail” and part of our family. But Macy came with a storm of behaviors I couldn’t manage. Accidents in the house, counter surfing, jumping on guests, pulling so hard on walks I lost circulation in my wrist, leaping over gates, and relentlessly chasing our rescue cat. She even ate a Bible—cover to cover—and a pair of leather loafers. We were exhausted, overwhelmed, and losing hope. I refused to give up on her. We tried a home trainer—kind, but not equipped for Macy’s intensity. After weeks of searching, we found CRK9. From the first call, Alyse listened with empathy and understanding. When we met Carlos, who spoke fluent Spanish, it was a blessing for my senior parents to fully grasp the training philosophy and expectations. We enrolled Macy, and the updates began. Progress was slow—she needed more time than most—but she came back transformed. The passion Alyse, Carlos, and the CRK9 team have is rare and real. They didn’t just train Macy—they gave us our life back. Of course, training doesn’t end at pickup. We had a setback with Macy chasing the cat again. Alyse offered guidance over the phone, and Carlos even made a home visit to ensure we had the right tools and support. If you’re at your wit’s end, feeling hopeless but not ready to give up—CRK9 is your next step. They’re the real deal. And if you’re willing to put in the work, they’ll walk with you every step of the way.

This was my first experience as a dog owner, and not only did my dog Izzy need training — I did too! Throughout her stay, the team stayed in regular contact, keeping us updated on her progress and even sending photos, including a sweet birthday message for my son. Since completing the program, they’ve continued to be incredibly supportive and responsive, always making themselves available to answer any questions. I truly appreciate their dedication and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for expert training and ongoing support.