FirstBarkKirsten was fantastic to work with. She makes you feel comfortable throughout the process and provides practical, thoughtful advice as well as great exercises to practice between sessions.
KW Happy Dogs
Woodacre, California
About KW Happy Dogs
Happy Dogs. Happier People. Dog Behavior Consulting, Training, and Enrichment- I am a positive-based IAABC Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and a Licensed Family Dog Mediator. I find solutions for your dog's struggles and teach them alternate behaviors. We will work together to nurture and guide your dog so they become more calm, confident and connected to you. I specialize in aggression and reactivity. Looking for education and enrichment for your dog? Reach out today for private sessions geared to meet you and your dog's needs. I also am a mentor teacher and have a school for Dog People (dog enthusiasts and professionals). Check out Canine Behavior Education
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Puppy training
- Socialization Customer-reported
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
- Senior dogs Customer-reported
Dog sports
- Agility
- Trick training
Other listed services
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- Animal Behavior Consultants
- Behavior Evaluations
- Behavior Plan
- Canine Behavior
- Consults & Classes
- Dog Behavior Consultant
- Dog Chat
- Enrichment Classes
- Family Dog Mediator
- Home Consults
- Pet Photography
- Positive Behavior Change
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- Training team
- CDBC
Customer reviews
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Mentioned in reviews
- Understanding dog behavior 17
- Confidence building 13
- Dog behaviorist 6
- Dog communication 6
- Positive reinforcement 5
- Leash reactivity 4
All 10 topics
- Calm demeanor 3
- Customized training 2
- Dog adoption 2
- Dog whisperer 2
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Kirsten is amazing. My Belgian Malinois mix rescue girl has been struggling with anxiety, and we were referred to KW Happy Dogs by a veterinarian. Kirsten is warm, calm, and incredibly intuitive. She understood my dog from the outset and taught us many things we could do to imp…Read full reviewClose full review
Kirsten is amazing. My Belgian Malinois mix rescue girl has been struggling with anxiety, and we were referred to KW Happy Dogs by a veterinarian. Kirsten is warm, calm, and incredibly intuitive. She understood my dog from the outset and taught us many things we could do to improve her quality of life. My girl showed improvement during our first session and continues to grow and feel happier and more balanced every day. We are so lucky we found Kirsten! ❤️
Working with Kirsten was great! She really helped me understand my dogs' behavior and their perspective as fearful dogs. Right away they were responding to my signals with her guidance. Her methods work and are also kind, gentle and empathic.
Patient, thoughtful and wise- Kirsten coached us with our complicated dogs. So much progress and growth thanks to her. 5 stars!!
Kirsten is an absolutely amazing trainer of dogs and, more importantly, their owners. I adopted Lunar, a 2 1/2 year old Siberian Husky, last year and went to Kirsten to help me get the most out of this new relationship - which she did, mainly by helping me understand Lunar's natu…Read full reviewClose full review
Kirsten is an absolutely amazing trainer of dogs and, more importantly, their owners. I adopted Lunar, a 2 1/2 year old Siberian Husky, last year and went to Kirsten to help me get the most out of this new relationship - which she did, mainly by helping me understand Lunar's natural motivations and not over controlling her. She has a deep understanding of dog's behaviors and always very calm and patient and always willing to share her knowledge in this field. She has recommended so many books and courses in the latest thinking regarding dog/human relationships. I can't recommend her highly enough!
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