Rising Starr K9 Dog Training

Joseph,<br><br>I appreciate you taking the time to lay this out the way you did.<br><br>You didn’t just show up—you did the work. That’s the difference.<br><br>Three short sessions a day. Consistency through a long winter. No shortcuts. That’s exactly why June held her progress and came back strong even after time away.<br><br>That’s also why she’s ready for the next step into Intermediate.<br><br>I also respect the fact that you and your family made the drive down from the Winona area and stayed committed to the process. That tells me everything I need to know about your mindset going into this.<br><br>June didn’t get lucky—she earned it. And so did you.<br><br>Looking forward to seeing you both continue to build on this.<br><br>—Rick<br>Owner | Trainer | Speaker<br>RSK9 – Rising Starr K9<br>Real Training. Real Results. No B.S.<br>UPDATE: 8-17-2026 / Joe and KC, thank you for coming back and updating this.<br><br>I remember that first Intermediate class pretty well. June came in so reactive and barked so much that at the end of class I told you guys, we'll see how this goes, but I'm not sure we're going to get through this.<br><br>And look where she is now.<br><br>You guys kept showing up, you did the work between classes, and you didn't quit when it wasn't easy. June made it through Intermediate, went on to CGC and passed.<br><br>That's a long way from where we were after that first Intermediate class.<br><br>I tell people all the time that I can show you what to do, but I can't go home and do the work for you. You guys did the work.<br><br>I'm proud of how far June has come, and we're not done yet.<br><br>Thanks, Joe and KC.<br><br>Rick<br>RSK9

Thank you, Julie. I really appreciate the review. Raven has come a long way, and that's a credit to the work you've put in with her. Giant Schnauzers are smart, driven dogs that will absolutely find the loopholes if you let them, but you've stayed consistent and it's paying off. I'm glad you've enjoyed the classes, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you and Raven accomplish next. Thanks again for putting your trust in me.

Kate & Justin, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I really appreciate it. One of the biggest parts of my job is helping owners learn how to communicate clearly with their dog, so I'm glad that stood out to you. I'm looking forward to seeing you both in Intermediate class tomorrow and continuing to build on the foundation we've started. Thanks again, and I'll see you soon!<br>— Rick

Tari, thank you for the review.<br><br>This one has definitely taken some patience, but that's okay. An 8-year-old dog doesn't change overnight, and I don't expect one to.<br><br>You've kept showing up, you've been willing to learn, and that's why we're making progress. I appreciate the trust you've put in me, and I'm looking forward to continuing to build on what we've started.<br><br>Thanks again!<br><br>Rick

Alicia, thank you so much for the kind words and for trusting me with Mack. He's a great pup with a lot of potential, and I can already see the work you're putting in between lessons. With everything you have going on, you've stayed committed to the process, and it shows—that's why you're already seeing progress.<br><br>I know you have high expectations for Mack, and I think that's a good thing. My job is to help turn those goals into a clear, structured plan so both you and Mack can continue building confidence together, one step at a time.<br><br>We're only a few weeks into the journey, and I'm excited to see where the next several months take you both. Thanks again for the recommendation. I truly appreciate your trust and look forward to watching you and Mack continue to grow as a team.<br>