Sound K9

We adopted two staffies who we believe were LA street dogs evacuated to the PNW due to the fires. Neither had any training whatsoever and one was very reactive to other dogs. After a few sessions of working with Micah and Dave, both dogs are responsive to off leash commands at home and well-mannered on-leash in public. The difference is remarkable. Knowledgeable and patient, this is the team you want working with your dog(s).

I brought my newly adopted 4-year-old dog Nyx to Sound K9 soon after I got her and it was the best decision I could have made. From the beginning it was clear that Micah and Dave enjoy the process of training as much as the result. They have the ideal blend of technical skill and empathy with dogs. I learned how to change my technique and energy level to both motivate and bond with my new dog. We worked on many different topics from basic leash training and obedience to integrating my new dog with our resident cats. Lots of fun to see her learning to solve problems and make good choices. Nyx enjoyed training so much she started barking joyously when we turned into the parking lot each session. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise. Our cats are really grateful too. Highly recommended

We cannot recommend Micah and Dave enough. Our dog is a rescue with an intense mix of three working breeds, and to say he was a challenge would be an understatement. We don’t know his background and didn’t know his breeds. He was constantly overstimulated, reactive, and misunderstood—even by professionals (this was our third trainer in less than 6 months). Our vet had even suggested medication, but it felt like a band-aid rather than a solution. Enter Sound K9. After just two lessons, our dog is completely transformed. I never would’ve believed it if someone told me two months ago that playing with our dog instead of daily walks (which were actually overstimulating him) would lead to better behavior and a calmer demeanor. But Micah and Dave showed us how to truly understand and meet our dog where he’s at—honoring his breed instincts and channeling his energy through engagement, skill-building, and trust. We’ve developed a completely different relationship with our dog. He’s calmer, more responsive, and clearly trusts us more. The bond we’ve built through play and the tailored techniques Micah and Dave taught us has made all the difference. He’s gone from a reactive, misunderstood pup to a dog that’s focused, connected, and thriving. Also, the fact that they are so understanding from a scheduling standpoint has been such an added bonus. Life happens, and Micah and Dave has been incredibly flexible when we’ve needed to reschedule. We were already stressed, not seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and unsure what to do with our pup—so not having to worry about strict policies or penalties was a huge relief. It allowed us to focus on what really mattered: helping our dog and building a better relationship with him. If you have a dog with high drive, complex needs, or a behavior pattern that others have given up on—don’t give up. Call Sound K9! We are so grateful and genuinely blown away by the results in just two sessions!

Thanks to the team of Micah, Max and Dave to take an afternoon to evaluate our Malinois after an incident we had. The way this team approached our situation was not only professional, knowledgeable, but mostly compassionate to our concerns. Their quick actions from getting right back in contact with us to wanting to evaluate him IN PERSON speaks volumes!! We are very grateful for the time they spent with us and the information they provided. We would highly recommend SoundK9 to anyone looking for help in the K9 world. Thank you again Micah!!!