TacoMo Dog Training

My dogs love their classes there. Teachers are great! Our newest baby is also a grooming client! He can be a little touchy, but Rick does a great job. Marley, seems to do way better with Rick than he allows me. Rick, asks and follows through with my concerns and needs for Marley. The only service my fur kids have not done is Doggy Daycare, but I know they would live every minute there. My boys have always loved Kim and Erin once she joined the team.

When I’m choosing anyone to care for my dogs—whether it’s grooming, training, veterinary care, boarding, or pet sitting—the most important thing I look for is fear-free and force-free care. For me, there is nothing more important than knowing my animals are going to be treated with kindness, patience, compassion, and respect. And when you have a dog who has experienced trauma in the past, that trust becomes even more important. That’s why I trust Kim and Rick implicitly. Their certifications aren’t just letters behind their names—they represent a genuine commitment to the comfort, emotional well-being, and safety of the animals they work with. As a certified force-free professional myself, I understand the knowledge, patience, compassion, and dedication that go into this type of care. It’s about understanding the animal in front of you, respecting their boundaries, listening to what they’re communicating, and helping them feel safe. And Kim and Rick truly embody that philosophy. To my knowledge, they are the only professionals in the entire U.P. who hold this particular combination of certifications, which speaks volumes about their commitment to their profession and to the animals they serve. That level of dedication is incredibly rare, and it is something I value tremendously. Kim and Rick are also so much more than excellent professionals. They are staples in the community and true advocates for animals, while treating the people who love those animals with kindness and respect. They genuinely care, and that comes through in everything they do. Marquette is incredibly lucky to have them way up here. There simply aren’t many people who have made such a strong commitment to providing compassionate, humane, fear-free and force-free care—and their dedication truly sets them apart, not just in Marquette, but across the entire U.P. For me, there is no greater peace of mind than knowing my dogs are with people I trust completely. If you’re looking for someone who will prioritize your animal’s comfort, safety, trust, and emotional well-being, Kim and Rick are the people I would wholeheartedly recommend. Our animals deserve to feel safe, respected, and understood—and I’m so grateful there are people like Kim and Rick who are committed to giving them exactly that.