Method K9, LLC

My husband and I recently attended the Train the Owner 1.0 program at Method K9 with our 4-year-old chocolate Labrador who is reactive to other dogs. Prior to attending this program, we had tried several different trainers and training techniques but were never able to get the reactivity under control. I came across Method K9 on social media and initially signed up for the online courses. The online content is very professional and of high quality, but I needed/wanted something more personal, and I was thrilled to see that they offered an in-person Train the Owner Program. From day one, Stephanie and her team were the utmost professional training team we have come across. They were friendly, compassionate and highly knowledgeable. We learned so much about ourselves and about our pup, it was an eye-opening experience, and I cannot praise them enough. Hope, who was the teacher/trainer for this program, is an amazing instructor; her teaching style is 100% genuine. She kept the days very interesting and captivating while adding light-hearted humor. She is AWESOME. Not once did she lose my or my husband’s attention throughout the intensive days of lectures and training. We are super excited about the progress we have made with our pup since completing the 1.0 program, and we cannot wait to go back for the 2.0 program in a few weeks. Update: We completed train the owner 2.0 in early October, and for anyone who has completed 1.0, I highly recommend signing up for the 2.0 program as well. This is the week when you will get to implement and work extensively with your pup which will make a major difference. For our very dog reactive dog, we now go on weekly walks with another dog. He used to be overly excited and rambunctious when we had guests visiting, he now rests in his place. The improvements we are seeing have completely changed our life for the better. Our pup is calmer, more confident and fulfilled. Again, I highly recommend signing up for both the 1.0 and 2.0 programs with Method K9.

I recently attended the Train the Trainer 1.0 program in early November, and it was truly a transformative experience. Stephanie and her team go above and beyond to create a welcoming and supportive environment. Their passion for the work they do is evident, and their expertise is unique. Over the course of five days at their facility, I gained so much knowledge in a short period of time. They truly exceed to ensure that each participant grasps the material and feels confident in applying it. The training was thorough, well-structured, and hands-on. Stephanie and Hope kept it very upbeat and engaging throughout the week. I appreciated the team’s commitment to ensuring that no question went unanswered. Stephanie is an excellent teacher, trainer, and person—very well-spoken, thorough, and incredibly effective in communicating her training concepts. Her team mirrors this level of excellence, ensuring that no detail is overlooked. The facility itself is well-organized, absolutely spotless, and the systems they have in place are something in itself to learn from. I want to give a big shout-out to Stephanie, Hope, Karrie, and Julius for their dedication and hard work. Thank you for such an amazing experience—I’m already looking forward to Train the Trainer 2.0! If you’re considering this program, don’t hesitate—this is hands-down one of the best investments you can make in your career. I am so excited to apply everything I learned to better help the dogs we work with. I’ve had an outstanding experience with Method K9 from the moment I reached out to inquire about their Train the Trainer program. Their customer service is exceptional—Karrie promptly contacted me to schedule a consultation, answered all of my questions, and took the time to walk me through every aspect of the program.

I attended MethodK9’s Train the Trainer 1.0 last week and my experience far exceeded my expectations ♥️ I have been a fan of Stephanie & followed her on social media for a while & her team & her are truly incredible. I was so nervous showing up on day 1, and Stephanie did such an amazing job at making everyone feel so welcome & right at home from the start. My goal is to be professionally training dogs by Fall of 2025, and I’m that much more confident in that goal after my week with Stephanie & Hope. I took my 2.5 year old rescue, Olive, with me & it was an incredibly life changing experience for us. We already had what I thought was a really good experience, but now our bond & relationship is on another level & truly growing into something so incredible. I have such a better understanding for her to truly give her what her needs and help her be her best self. Stefanie and Hope were so helpful while I was there with some really good handling tweaks and things to really ensure I am giving her everything she needs, and client dogs in the future. Julian & Karrie are just as exceptional and made sure we had everything we needed & felt supported the whole time we were there. I have been involved in rescue for years and wanted to not only help shelter dogs, but also help less dogs end up in shelters in the first place. Stephanie’s work with major behavioral dogs & work in shelters and rescues is beyond inspiring and I only hope to someday have a fraction of the impact that she’s had ♥️ I’m over the moon about MethodK9 becoming a school and if anyone has any desire to get into the dog training world or just make sure they are giving their dog everything they need, MethodK9 is absolute my top recommendation.

I attended Method K9's Train the Trainer 1.0 program. As primarily a dog owner, who is looking to delve deeper into the world of dog training, I can't recommend this program enough. I spent an incredible week of learning from Steph and Hope with a great group of ladies. Great facility, top notch trainers, and incredible swaths of information! I learned so much about my relationship with my dog, as well as tips and tricks to handle dogs better, mitigate behaviors, working through struggles together, everything one needs to know about starting a business, and everything else in between! I am ecstatic to be making progress with my personal dog, as well as to start my journey as a dog trainer thanks to Method K9. Looking forward to 2.0 and 3.0! Thanks Method K9