K9’s In Harmony- Dog Training

Our recently adopted heeler mix had major issues with anxiety and reactivity. Enough so that as the shelter staff handed me the leash to walk him out the door, they also handed me a bottle of Prozac. We almost changed our minds about him, but decided that we can handle him. Well, it became apparent that he was beyond our abilities. As time went on, he was showing he was a biter and started attacking other dogs (no injuries, thank goodness). He was becoming dangerous! So worried about liability, I’m now ashamed to admit that I had decided to put him down. Through many tears, because Jax and I had become very attached to each other, I searched online for help, desperately seeking hope that would prevent me from making THAT appointment with the vet. That’s when I found Trisha. After several conversations with her, I realized that the idea of investing $$ in training hurt my heart so much less than the thought of letting him go, so we decided to send him to “rehab”. Upon drop-off, he exited my car growling and very nervous. I worried about leaving him, as well as the well-being of Trisha, her family, and other dogs he may encounter while in her care. Trisha was excellent at keeping in touch with me on his progress, as well as posting videos of the training sessions. The progress I saw was amazing! After 4 weeks of training, he won the hearts of Trisha’s family and pets, and came home a happier and less stressed dog. He and I both have benefitted greatly from Trisha’s expertise. Being a heeler with some attitude, he does still need gentle reminders (he’s been back only about 2 weeks), he’s been taught to allow me to be the leader. Trisha was even able to wean him off his medication. He will likely always be a work in progress, as he keeps me on my toes, but I’m looking forward to continued relationship building with my buddy through a solid routine consisting of structure, leadership, discipline and known expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend Trisha for your dog training needs. She truly cares, and you won’t be disappointed.

My seven month goldendoodle did three weeks of training with K9s In Harmony. We found Trisha to be very patient kind and has a lot of dog intelligence. When Maverick went to her he was a wild barky, jumpy, and pully puppy lol. After three weeks with Trisha he came back a well mannered, respectable young man who doesn’t jump bark or pull anymore. We appreciate Trisha giving us the foundation for a better relationship with our dog and we couldn’t be more happy with the Love and training he received while with her. When we picked him up. He looked back several times at her as if he was deciding if he wanted to stay, lol I highly recommend her for your training

Trisha’s training of our dog—and us—has made a world of difference in our lives and our dog. Our girl is a mixed breed, but predominantly Australian Cattle Dog, Alaskan Malamute, and Siberian Husky. We were told that combination can be very willful, and it proved true. Our girl had a mind and agenda of her own, and typically blew us off when asked to do something that wasn’t her own plan. Chasing the chickens was a real concern. Not coming when called was another major issue, especially since we live on acreage and she could be anywhere. Trisha’s training changed all that. Through her use of expectations, routine, discipline, and playtime, in conjunction with training the human owners, she instills a relationship that works for both dogs and their humans. She has created an in-depth manual which details each aspect of the training and tools, and is an invaluable resource to refer to when your dog comes back home. After training is complete, Trisha is also available by phone or text to contact with any questions, concerns or feedback. I have had dogs my entire life, and this is the first dog we have sent for training. We had run out of ideas in working with her, even though she was under a year old. We chose Trisha based upon a good friend’s recommendation, and we are delighted we did. We did follow up with training with Trisha’s recommended 90-day follow-through of reinforcing the training tools. We’re approximately 4 months post training, and our girl is a joy! She would like to chase the chickens, but I catch her catching herself and keeping herself in check. She looks to me, actually looks me in the eye, for guidance as we go through our day. She now not only follows verbal commands, but knows my hand signs. She rides in the passenger seat, doesn’t wander around the vehicle, and waits patiently as necessary. Since I’d never had a dog in training, I was concerned she might be more of a robot at the end. Instead, our girl has more confidence because she knows what’s expected of her and is happy when she pleases us. It has made her relationship with all our other animals better. Hands down, sending our girl to Trisha is one of the best decisions we’ve ever made! I would do it again in a heartbeat.