FirstBarkKirsten provided excellent proactive care to our family, as we struggled with some frightening aggression from our adopted Jack Russell Terrier. Her experience paired with intuition informed a training plan that worked wonders for our family. Thank you Kirsten!
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
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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
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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
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- Calm demeanor 3
- Customized training 2
- Dog adoption 2
- Dog whisperer 2
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Kirsten is absolutely amazing with dogs, she is extremely knowledgeable not just about behaviors but all aspects that help develop a well rounded happy social dog. She is very generous with her time and detailed with the information she shares I am thrilled to be.working with her and my pup absolutely loves her! Thank you Kirsten!
Kirsten is very knowledgeable and has been integral in helping us manage our sweet, anxious, leash-reactive dog. She makes the most of our session time and always follows up with detailed notes and practical tips/training exercises. Kirsten is an expert in the field, a pleasure to work with, and clearly cares about helping her clients.
Our family has used Kirsten’s training techniques in both general behavior classes and scenting classes for our young Boxer girl. Kirsten is incredibly positive and grounded, which benefits dogs and their owners equally. The animals receive a mental workout and appropriate rest t…Read full reviewClose full review
Our family has used Kirsten’s training techniques in both general behavior classes and scenting classes for our young Boxer girl. Kirsten is incredibly positive and grounded, which benefits dogs and their owners equally. The animals receive a mental workout and appropriate rest time. The owners gain valuable tools and insights into their companion’s behavior. You know it’s a win win situation when your dog is thrilled to see Kirsten around town (and she’s eager to say hi, too!). We highly recommended her classes.
Kirsten is really great. I reached out to her for help with resource guarding issues. She did a great job of helping me to understand the underlying dynamics and presented several options for dealing with the problem. Kirstin is an an excellent communicator - she is super clear. …Read full reviewClose full review
Kirsten is really great. I reached out to her for help with resource guarding issues. She did a great job of helping me to understand the underlying dynamics and presented several options for dealing with the problem. Kirstin is an an excellent communicator - she is super clear. She is also warm, encouraging, and really ‘got’ who my dog was right away. I would turn to Kirsten in a heartbeat with any other training issues that might arise.
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