IQ K9 Training

We spent a lot of time researching professional trainers and knew we hit gold when we met IQ K9. Our goal was to raise a dog we could travel anywhere with, have adventures, and be confident with her behavior in public. We enrolled our amazing but rambunctious 4 month old German Shepherd pup into their puppy genius program and saw awesome results. She was heeling and much more attuned to the commands we gave. Since then our pup has had some unfortunate health issues and IQ has been with us every step of the way, always providing advice and support. They really care about the success of your dog and want the best for them. We’ve realized most often the issue is not just with the dog but the handler. IQ K9 is not only training our dog but US as well so we can communicate with clarity and confidence. We are so grateful for them.

THANKS SO MUCH, Lianne, Brett and the team of trainers @ IQ K9 We totally appreciate you and what you have done for Ta'ku...and our family! We adopted Ta'ku as a wee bear cub @ just a month old. She lost her mama and was separated from her siblings at 2 weeks old. We nurtured her and her gut health to give her the best start we knew how. However with an aged dog at home and this little one once she became of substantial size it was clear she had some resource guarding issues (she bit twice trying to guard her prized bone) and she had a lot of fear of the world, ie diving under parked cars as she was walked, she would cower when there were loud noises or dogs barking at her. She didn't walk well at all on a leash. etc We are Jeepers and like to go out with groups and have her along but she really didn't like the people much or other dogs. She does love the Jeep rides. We started leaving her home because she was unpredictable. I chose to dig in and "save" our relationship, I just love her so much. (Truth be told her humans had failed her.) I didn't make a short-term commitment. So I made an appt with IQ K9 training... On consultation day Brett explained to us why she was acting as she was and what we could start doing that day to help her, and ourselves. It took a few months before there was an opening but we sent her off to BootCamp for 3 weeks of training. I have to say it was the best decision I made for her. It was tough for us all, we missed her so much. She now handles herself with confidence... she obeys, walks like a dream, she has become such a love bug in a positive sense. She loves learning tricks and playing. She now interacts with other dogs in play "properly" and engages well with our "old man" our 14lb 10 yr old dog. She recalls wonderfully. She is amazingly behaved in a mall/people setting. She clearly loves to work. Now she is able to join us when we go out most of the time. She is great with strangers and people coming into the home. I am so very thankful..... the trainers will tell you she is a different dog... she did us proud and she is so very happy now. If you are considering this training company don't hesitate, and keep in mind they usually have a wait before you can get in with your best friend. Thanks IQ K9 Training !!!!!

This is the most amazing group of individuals we have EVER been acquainted with in any capacity!!! We originally came to Lianne, Bret and their team in June (couple months ago) when we realized we had issues with our Airedale pup that needed immediate attention in order for me to feel confident in his behavior as I planned to return to work. A friend recommended IQK9 as she had incredible results with her dog. Doing my due diligence, I interviewed 5+ dog training companies in the Bonsall, Vista, and Fallbrook area. Our pup was 7 months old at the time and in need of a higher level of training than the puppy socialization/training we had done. We were deeply concerned about finding the right group that would appreciate his high energy and sweet spirit yet help us to create the rules necessary for a smooth running home. From our first contact with IQK9 we KNEW it was the perfect group for us! Lianne reached out to us almost immediately and scheduled a zoom call with Bret. After the introductions, Bret's primary concerns were to know what we had going on with our pup. He wanted to know what we were experiencing and what we were truly in need of. Every company I spoke with told me what they could do for our pup but NEVER asked what it was we were experiencing! The discussion regarding what we were experiencing put us immediately at ease. At the end of our zoom, Bret felt a board and train period of 2 weeks would be perfect for our pup, Indy. I attempted to push for 3 weeks as I was concerned that anyone could get him under control within 2 weeks. Bret insisted 2 weeks would be perfect. We took our pup up to meet everyone about 1 week before his board and train. We wanted to make certain Indy felt comfortable around everyone. So many of our friends have experienced training programs with people they personally did not feel comfortable with. We absolutely adored everyone the minute we met them! We were so thrilled that our pup seemed happy and comfortable when he met them! I want to mention the communication we have had with Lianne and everyone at IQK9. EVERY TIME we have reached out with questions, desire for updates, changes, etc, we have received communication back from Lianne within minutes!!! I can never express my gratitude enough for such dedication! They were fantastic about providing us with all of the necessary information to make Indy's stay a successful one. Once we dropped him off, we had updates and pictures every few days. The warmth and consideration of the team helped ease our concerns being away from our pup. When we picked Indy up we were completely astounded at his behavioral changes. We were given lessons to train us to help him maintain his new behaviors and their follow-up and concern that his changes remain has been exceptional! When you schedule your first zoom call with IQK9 you will become familiar with their training and future follow-up. It can be a bit overwhelming to remember everything so IQK9 provides you with succinct and important directions but most importantly, they are ALWAYS available to help and continue to guide. We are now 2 months post initial training.... Once you have completed a program with IQK9 you are given the privilege of boarding your pup with them. Indy has now been boarded 3x when we have been gone for work. One of the IQK9 team meets you when you drop off to board and they watch and do a quiet assessment of skills they see may need refreshing. They take whatever time is needed to help you see what tweaks may be needed in the training and then work with to help you make those changes. While our pup is with them he is having fun and continuing to have his training refreshed. We are absolutely passionate about IQK9 because they are a group that has shown our family such tremendous dedication, heart, and unwavering support in helping our pup to become a valued and wonderful member of our family! Lianne, Bret, Stanislava and Kaitlyn, we adore you all and are more grateful then we could ever express! IQK9 - BEST COMPANY EVER!!!

I can’t say enough about the training my two dogs received. The experience was professional yet caring. It’s obvious they have a love for dogs, they got to know both my dogs individually and trained them accordingly. We have completed the follow up trainings, which were easy to coordinate and look forward to boarding our dogs in the future. Thank you, thank you, thank you, my dogs are so much better, couldn’t ask for anything more than we received. Highly recommend!!!