Island Dog Obedience

Raya with island Dog Obedience was amazing. Our 8 month old Australian Kelpie Ena was an absolute beast. she would destroy our turf, dig holes, barely listen to sit commands and always pull like crazy when going on walks. After her two weeks with Raya, it’s like I got a completely new dog(for the better) Ena knows commands like sit,stay,place, and so much more as well as being able to walk right next to me on her own even without a leash and even kennel trained/potty trained. Raya essentially took Ena in as her own dog and had her live with her personal family to get that real experience and even took her on awesome adventures/field trips.I am 175% satisfied with the results and would recommend anyone i know to give them a call.

Raya has been absolutely amazing with our two dogs! She has helped transform them with their reactivity and anxiety. She took the time to understand each dog’s individual needs and gave us practical tools and guidance that have made a real difference in their behavior and confidence. We’ve seen such wonderful progress, and we’re incredibly grateful for Raya’s patience, expertise, and genuine care. She is encouraging, professional, and clearly passionate about helping both dogs and their owners succeed. We highly recommend Raya to anyone looking for an exceptional dog trainer!

We couldn’t be happier with the transformation we saw in our doodle, Loki! He came home a completely different dog—in the best way—and we’re so impressed with the progress he made during his training. Raya was absolutely amazing throughout the entire process. She was incredibly communicative and kept us updated every day with photos, videos, and detailed updates on Loki’s training. She also took the time to teach us how to carry the lessons over at home, which made such a huge difference in keeping his progress going. We’re so thankful to Raya for her patience, dedication, and genuine care for Loki. You can tell she truly loves what she does, and it shows! We highly recommend this program to anyone looking for a positive, effective training experience. Thank you, Raya, for helping bring out the best in our boy! 🐾❤️

We dropped off our 1 year old pup for 2 week board and train with Raya-- she was professional, an excellent communicator, and provided regular daily updates and assessments of progress. At the end of the 2 weeks our pup showed significant progress on walks, leash behavior, general obedience, and off leash recall. We were extremely satisfied with this course and are considering using them for service dog training in the future.

Kristi at Island Dog Obedience is truly exceptional. From the very beginning, she was communicative, thoughtful, and incredibly insightful. She took the time to understand my Rottweiler, Koa, as an individual—recognizing his unique personality, needs, and strengths—and helped me learn how to communicate with him in a way he could truly understand. The transformation has been incredible. Kristi didn’t just teach Koa obedience; she helped bring out the very best version of him. One of the things that may seem small to some, but has made such a meaningful difference for us, is teaching Koa to calmly allow me to clean his ears. What used to be difficult is now something we can handle with trust and cooperation. It’s just one example of how Kristi’s training has made everyday life with Koa easier, safer, and more enjoyable. I’ve seen such a positive change in Koa’s confidence, behavior, and ability to listen, and our relationship has grown so much stronger because of the tools and understanding she gave us. What stood out most was how much genuine care Kristi puts into her work. She is patient, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about helping dogs and their people succeed. Watching Koa grow and thrive through her guidance has been such a rewarding experience, and I’m incredibly grateful for the impact she has had on both of us. I wholeheartedly recommend Kristi and Island Dog Obedience to anyone looking for a trainer who truly makes a difference. Thank you, Kristi, for helping Koa become the best version of himself—and for helping me become a better dog owner along the way!