Kabler School For Dogs

I’m leaving this review to share my serious concerns about the training methods at the Kabler School For Dogs. While they advertise themselves as professional trainers, they put an e-collar and prong collar on virtually every dog, even when it’s clearly not necessary for that dog’s behavior or temperament From what I saw, these tools were used as a default, not as a last resort after trying positive, reward-based methods. Many well-meaning owners brought in dogs who simply needed guidance, structure, and patience, but were immediately fitted with equipment designed to cause discomfort or pain to stop unwanted behavior. This approach ignores modern, evidence-based training that shows positive reinforcement is effective without the added risk of fear, stress, and anxiety E-collars and prong collars are controversial for a reason: research and major welfare organizations have raised serious concerns about their impact on dogs’ mental and physical wellbeing, including increased stress, fear, and potential aggression. These tools can create fallout like avoidance, shutdown, and confusion, especially when they’re used on every dog instead of being carefully reserved for rare, appropriate cases (if at all) What bothered me most was the lack of individualized training plans. There was no real assessment of whether a dog could succeed with humane, reward-based methods first; instead, the collars were treated as a one-size-fits-all solution. Owners were not fully informed about the potential risks of these tools, nor given balanced options like positive reinforcement or force-free trainers who avoid aversive equipment entirely I believe dogs deserve training that prioritizes their emotional welfare, builds trust, and teaches them what to do, instead of relying on pain or fear to stop behaviors. Because of how casually and routinely e-collars and prong collars were used here, I would not recommend this Dog School for anyone looking for kind, science-based training for their dog

I adopted a dog that was being rehomed. When I picked it up it was very apparent that she had not been socialized. She is the sweetest girl but she was afraid of absolutely everything. People, places and inanimate objects would cause her to have a flight response daily. I contacted Kabler and had a consultation with Candy. After seeing Riley, Candy assured me that while Riley will most likely always be a little fearful because we were past the puppy stage, that they could help her enough so that she could still have a happy life. Riley worked with Candy, Mars and Bennett and they all were wonderful with her. With patience and kindness, they taught Riley how to redirect her fear through obedience training and she is a completely different dog. She is happy and excited and now has the confidence to go places and is slowly getting better about meeting new people. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this school. Because the severity of Riley's fear, I enrolled her in the advanced day trained program and the results are well beyond what I had hoped for. I am so thankful to Candy, Mars and Bennett and I am looking forward to our park sessions to continue helping Riley past her fears!

We had such a wonderful experience with Kabler School for Dogs. Mars was Linus’ lead trainer, and Bennett also worked closely with him—both were incredibly thorough, caring, professional, and kind. Linus learned so quickly, and I really believe that’s because of how well they structured everything. I especially loved the way they communicated with us after each session—showing us exactly what Linus had worked on during the day and then giving us clear, manageable “homework” to practice at home. It made such a difference to be able to see it, understand it, and then apply it in our own real-life situations. I always felt prepared and supported. They were also so generous with their time—always available to answer questions—and they provided all the tools and equipment we needed, adjusting things as Linus progressed. The whole program felt very organized, and the structure was excellent. Linus genuinely looked forward to going, which says everything. We’re excited to move into more advanced training in parks and public settings, and we feel completely confident continuing with them. I would highly recommend Kabler to anyone looking for thoughtful, effective, and truly caring training. It really feels like becoming part of the Kabler family.