K9 Kindergarten LLC

We love K9 Kindergarten! We used Dave 8 years ago for our older dog and when we needed help with our new puppy, we knew exactly who to call again. Our new puppy was showing signs of resource guarding and was having a hard time getting used to the crate. He was so sassy that I had my doubts that anything would work, but sure enough after 5 days with the K9 family, my puppy is doing amazing! He seems happier and we definitely are! He is seriously the best little guy now and we are so in love💙. We have boarded him there twice since he completed the program and he is always so excited to see everyone. I really can’t recommend them enough.

Our dog Peaches was a sweetie but she had some issues with listening, jumping and confidence. She trained with Dave and in a week she was listening, we could let her off the leash, she was no longer trying to attack every bike and car that we passed on a walk and was so eager to please. We then had the electric fence installed to give her even more freedom. We can now let her outside without the worry of her trying to run off. She understands her boundaries and does not try to leave the property. We are so pleased with the outcome from K9 kindergarten. We would recommend them to everyone.

David is truly a master trainer! He taught my puppy Ash how to be obedient. Which for my stubborn puppy, was hard. While he did listen to me, he was a mediocre at best with obedience. With David (K9 K) they make sure you have consistent obedience. PSA: The training isn’t only for your best friend, it’s also for you. YOU MUST put in forth time and effort as instructed by the master teacher, David. Thank you K9! 🐶 Update 09/06/19: I can not recommend K9K enough. I’m so happy with the results of just 5 days by the master trainer! This is so different than when I see well behaved dogs in videos. It feels like a dream. Teaching Ash as apart of my quest is also been so easy. All because of K9 KINDERGARTEN. The heels. The leash walking. Of course, so many variables; puppy, still learning, so he’s still pulling a bit and not listening as well. But, I’m making sure to reinforce it and be there with my buddy every step of the way. Thank you again David. You’re honestly the best.

Where to begin? Our puppy joined our family in August 2018. I never had a dog before and l was overwhelmed, to say the least. Neptune is a great and sweet dog but we had some barking issues EVERY NIGHT about the time we wanted to sit and unwind from our day-despite him getting plenty of exercise. At times, Neptune would bark in the middle of the night for over an hour, or more. While I am sure he heard something, we heard nothing and it was extremely frustrating. Also, Neptune would get so hyper when a door opened or someone was at the door, we worried he would run out. Dave, Michelle, and their amazing staff provided so much help and support from the beginning of the journey. I took K9’s puppy class and as a result I was able to teach Neptune a few of the basics. At times I would go to the store at 25 mile and Van Dyke and I felt they were providing me therapy. As the barking continued, I decided to call and see about some training. Even though K9 Kindergarten was no longer around the corner, Dave and Michelle were just a phone call away and they certainly came to my rescue. Dave came over and we discussed my goals, which were to control the barking a bit and give Neptune some “off leash” experience by having him master the come command, which would also help with our fear of him running off. After a couple days of training with Dave you could see a difference, after a week the difference was amazing. My little dog that barked at everything (and nothing) was more calm and more confident, if that makes sense. When I used the come command he would actually come to me. I was amazed and a little upset I didn’t do this sooner! Neptune easily allows me to put on his e collar, which he only wears a few hours a day and when he is off leash. I have to say I pretty much never need to “correct” him. If he starts barking and I tell him to “leave it”, he stops barking. A MIRACLE! If the there is a knock at the door, he still barks but it’s not as crazy and he stops upon me telling him to “leave it.” If I can’t find him in the house, I tell him to come and he does. If he is off leash and I tell him to come-he listens. It really has helped with our overall enjoyment of our sweet boy. I’ve had follow up questions and Dave and Michelle are always prompt at returning calls and eager to help with any questions or concerns. Also, it’s so nice to give Neptune the freedom to run around (within reason and in a safe area) off leash. Dave’s training has given us the ability to enjoy our dog throughout the day and not dread the evening hours which in turn makes everyone happier-especially me. It is also nice to not have the constant fear of him running off any time a door opens since we can calm him down with a simple leave it and tell him to come if he starts to go in another direction. Thank you Dave for training Neptune