The K9 Effect

I cannot say enough good things about Kerri and the incredible work she did with my dog, Willow. Before training, Willow was reactive, anxious, and lacked confidence. I felt overwhelmed, unsure if she would ever be able to enjoy the world without fear and reactivity. But Kerri changed everything. With patience, expertise, and a deep understanding of canine behavior, she didn’t just train Willow—she transformed her. My once-reactive girl is now obedient, confident, and thriving. Watching her grow into a calm, well-adjusted companion has been nothing short of amazing, and it’s all thanks to Kerri. One moment from training that stuck with me was when Kerri told me, “He is still reactive, he’s just more obedient than reactive,” referring to one of her own pack. That single sentence changed the way I perceived my situation, and today, that lesson was truly put to the test. A random person walked up and immediately got in Willow’s face while I had her in a down—without even acknowledging me. As soon as I realized what was happening, I corrected the individual, but the real miracle was Willow. Just months ago, she would have reacted differently. But today, she simply looked to me and maintained eye contact, waiting for direction. I could not have been more proud. Beyond her skill, what truly sets Kerri apart is her heart. She genuinely cares about the dogs she works with and the people who love them. She didn’t just train Willow—she gave me the tools, confidence, and understanding to continue building on everything we learned. If you’re looking for a trainer who truly makes a difference, look no further. I will forever be grateful to Kerri for giving Willow (and me) a new lease on life.

I highly recommend Kerri! She's the best! She has worked wonders on my giant schnauzer, Gino! He did the board and train with her and his obedience is top notch and now that he has that foundation, I can pretty much ask him and teach him to do anything. He literally came back home a different boy and it completely changed both of our lives for the better! Also, she's always available for all of my 100 questions and long conversations about how to continually help Gino to improve. And, it totally helps that Gino loves her! :) I trust her with my boy and that's saying a lot! Since she trained him I now have a big boy who has manners, is controlled and knows when it's ok to let loose! Other GS owners know exactly what I mean! Just go ahead and let Kerri work that K9 effect magic on your pup, it's the best thing you'll ever do and you'll both be happy! 🙂

Kerri is WONDERFUL!!! I have two GSD/Malinois male littermates that were playful, mischievous, and didn't want to listen to anything at all. I sent them to Kerri and after two weeks of her PATIENTLY and firmly training them, they came back home different dogs. They still like to play pretty rough with each other during their back yard play breaks, but there is nothing vicious about them, and now they have perfect recall, sit, stay, down, off leash walking in large spaces, and even have learned my hand signals without my having to say a word. Truly, Kerri was the best decision I have ever made for my pets, because I was thinking about rehoming them separately, which would have broken my heart and theirs. Please don't think harshly of me for thinking about rehoming them, I am a 63 y/o lady that doesn't need two 100 pound dogs that could have possibly knocked me over without Kerri's training. They are perfect little angels now. THANK YOU, KERRI!!!