THE TRAINING STICKS!! One year ago I dropped Vision off for his Board and Train. Today, I took him out on a hike off-leash and he did amazing! By the end, he was WILLINGLY in heel and walking by my side. He continued to listen to commands throughout the hike, and this just goes to show that sticking with Bailey's plan and continuing the training works! Since Vision's Board and Train, I've utilized Bailey's boarding for various trips. Vision is excited every time he's dropped off and I know that I can trust Bailey and her team. I'm even more grateful now than I was a year ago after picking Vision up. He is still the same goofy and happy dog - he's just more fulfilled and I am a more knowledgeable owner. I can't thank Bailey and her team enough. read more

We are so happy with our experience with Bailey and IdealK9. She is so very knowledgable and did a fantastic job both with training our dog and with training us! We feel much more confident taking our girl into situations that were previously uncomfortable. After board and train with Bailey, we feel like we have the knowledge and skills to deal with those situations without making mistakes that might make the things worse. We also feel like our girl feels more confident. read more

Our dog Poppy is a rescue with an unknown background (as many rescues are). We love her like a child, and she is our whole world. We have always wanted/still want the longest happiest life for her. Unfortunately, Poppy was incredibly reactive. It was mostly to dogs, and sometimes to people, and she was on the verge of causing damage to someone. We worked tirelessly for two years with her. Twice a day walking/training, going to training classes, having private training, reading books/watching videos, just trying to help her have good experiences and associations, so that she could experience more of life and have more fun (safely). Despite a great food drive & being incredibly smart, Poppy's reactivity even seemed to get worse no matter how hard we worked with her or what we tried. After this worsening, we knew that something had to give or Poppy could end up hurting someone or having to be locked away/euthanized. Bailey/Ideal Canine was our choice & saving grace to help our pup. We were taken with their dedication to dogs that so many others have given up on. We found that many trainers will not take aggressive dogs, so what are owners supposed to do? Give up on them? That wasn't an option for the pup we love so dearly, so we decided that Bailey's 6-week program would be right for Poppy and after our first meeting and conversations, we were even more confident that our dog wasn't a lost cause and could still be loved and helped into living her best life! Bailey is incredibly dedicated to the welfare and safety of all the dogs she works with and Poppy not only LOVES her, but it is so evident that she also feels safe and cared for with Bailey. Bailey worked with our pup and us, setting all parties up for success and answering all questions we had (which was quite a few). Bailey was never stumped by our queries and her experience/knowledge shows in the happy dogs she has helped live their best lives. Bailey not only teaches you how to handle & train your dog, she explains how everything she does is based on how dogs act, respond, & understand the world around them. She explains dog behavior specific to your pup and lets you know what different dog body language means which is supremely helpful in knowing your dog's thresholds and moods. During the mid/later parts of the 6 week training, our dog was hanging out peacefully on outdoor dining patios, having off leash freedoms, & co-existing happily with many other dogs-all of which would have been unthinkable to us prior to her time with Bailey. We are still in the early stages of Poppy's transition back home, but I have never seen her so confident & happy. One of our big struggles used to be barking out the windows and now, that behavior is non-existent. Our pup can now pass other dogs just steps away without reacting at ALL and feel confident knowing that we have her back and she knows what to do. Bailey has set us all up for success and given our pup a longer happy life and we are supremely grateful. Additionally, we can't wait to take advantage of the great perks that all of Bailey's clients can get like in-home boarding, group walks/training sessions and private training when we feel like a refresher. read more

Bailey is truly a Godsend! She is insanely knowledgeable, has a true passion for helping pups and we're so grateful for her. She not only trains and works with the dog, but also the "people." Thanks to her thorough mid sessions and take home info, I am confident in following through & keeping up with our dogs training because Bailey made she we knew exactly what Stella was taught. I highly recommend Ideal Canine and will forever. read more

We just got our Jaxx from Bailey this week... all we can say is WOW.. literally!! We are so blown away by the changes in Jaxx. He went to Ideal Canine with some reactivity issues and needed an overall manner adjustment. I swear the dog we got back is not the same one we brought! Jaxx is so much happier and confident, he really is a new dog. Bailey made the whole process very easy, sent updated and photos frequently so we could keep up on his progress. During the mid-session training, she showed us all of the new tools we'd be using and sent us videos of everything in case we needed refreshers. The go home session was awesome and so helpful! I feel 100% confident taking Jaxx home that we'd be able to continue the training that Bailey has laid the foundation for. 100/10, would absolutely recommend!! read more

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We placed our 1 year old husky with Bailey's 3 week board and train program at Ideal Canine, and were very pleased with the results. Our husky pup has had some foundational training locally in the Bay Area, and Bailey worked on strengthening her "heel" work, and the basic Sit, Down, Place. Our pup was not kenneled at some off-site facility, but lived and trained at Bailey's home. Because Bailey trains out of her home with her own dogs there, our pup also got some needed socialization and interaction with other dogs. We loved the in-home boarding with their large yard, and the open space in Bailey's neighborhood where they take the dogs on daily walks in addition to training time. We also appreciated Bailey's post training summary session with us, making sure we knew how to continue reinforcing the training; she also provided a packet of post-training info which was very helpful. We would not hesitate to use Ideal Canine for training refreshers when we come to Tahoe. read more

The first few months of being a "new" puppy owner again had me realize quickly that I had no clue about dog training and I needed professional help for my very smart, sweet, and bull-headed Borderdoodle. Bailey at Ideal Canine's consistent, level minded, no-nonsense approach to training was exactly what I (the human) needed to understand what he (the puppy) needed to become the best version of himself. Things our 9 month old puppy Bruno can now do that would not be possible without going to Bailey's stay and train program: Meet new people without being on defense (not all, but most), and I've learned to give him the space and control over what is comfortable to him. Watch any kind of wheel go by (bikes, skateboards, scooters, roller blades....) without the impulse to chase it as far as he could go. He can now control himself and make eye contact with me instead until the thought passes by. Walk on a leash without pulling my arm off. He doesn't even think about walking any other way than with the manners that Bailey taught him. Place/down/relax on command - I didn't know that you could just tell your dog to relax (aka "place") and they actually would! This has been a game changer when he gets too amped up to calm down on his own. Relax and/or sleep in the crate. I have learned better cues on when he needs downtime instead of play time. The crate has become a sanctuary for him. Come when called. Every time. I have a completely different relationship with Bruno since he's returned from training and we are able to communicate with each other rather than be stressed out about what he was going to do next, or who he was going to bark at or jump on. He had a lack of confidence that was creating some of his issues, but Bailey tackled it head on and was able to work over time to shift him from being uncomfortable in any new situation, to focusing on other things that would build his confidence. The key to the training is staying consistent every single day and using all the tool Bailey provides because they all serve a huge purpose. I can't say enough about Bailey's professionalism, expertise and her absolute love and connection she has with every dog she encounters and takes "under her wing". I highly recommend her trainings to anyone wanting life changing tools for their dog to be not only successful and fit into the family better, but for their overall safety as well. read more

Bailey with Ideal Canine did a fantastic job with our girl Sadie. She's a rescue who was attacked by another dog the same day we adopted her. She walks right beside us, does great off leash and ignores barking, misbehaved dogs. Plus, she has remembered all the commands Bailey taught her. And, her training was three years ago! We highly recommend Bailey and Ideal Canine! read more

We are forever grateful for Bailey. We were crazy enough to get a puppy right after having a baby so we knew we wanted to invest in training. We sent Bodie, our border collie/lab to Bailey when he was six months old and it was worth every penny even though we missed him so much for three weeks. Now we take him everywhere with us and we don't have to think about it for a second. He is so well behaved, he stays right with us on hikes, sits nice and quietly at restaurants, and with a toddler on our hands we don't have to worry about him at all, which was the goal :) on top of that after a board and train you can board your dog with Bailey when you go out of town for the same price as a dog sitter in town. read more

Faith returned home yesterday from her 21 day board & train at Ideal Canine in Reno and our only regret is not taking her sooner. -We can now reach for a leash or our car keys without a major frenzy ensuing. -She will now heel without even being on a leash. -Today I took her for a run & instead of the 1st mile being a dead sprint with her pulling me she stayed in a steady "heel" the entire run. -She immediately lays down & relaxes during car rides instead of frantically circling & barking with anticipation -Today she laid down at the vet & relaxed & even rolled over for a belly rub twice instead of frantically pacing & whining the whole time. -At home we can enjoy peace & quiet again without the constant interruption of barking at EVERY little noise. -Someone can talk to us at our car window & approach our vehicle now without her losing it barking incessantly at them in protective mode -Instead of pacing in circles, LOTS of circles with anxious energy all the time she has learned how to "relax" in her "place" In addition to all the training, Bailey would post tons of videos and pictures of Faith showing the things they were working on throughout the 3 weeks which made being away from her easier. The list goes on and on and this is just day 2 of having her back home. She will only continue to get better at all of her new skills and it is all possible because of Bailey Lissner at Ideal Canine! We couldn't be happier! If you or anyone you know is looking for an amazing dog trainer we highly recommend talking to Bailey! read more

We have now taken both of our dogs to Bailey for her board and trains. She goes above and beyond with her training and care for the dogs. Her dedication and knowledge about what she's doing is outstanding! I have recommended her business to many of my friends because I've seen and experienced firsthand of what she can do. I would highly recommend ideal canine to anyone out there looking for a good trainer that will truly help your dog be the best they can be! read more

We took our two golden doods to Bailey (ideal canine) and couldn't be happier. They loved her and she was able to really make a difference in their behavior. We started working with her for training when they were pups ... they are now 3 1/2 and have gotten better and better. Now we use Bailey for boarding and for refresher services .... As the dogs are great but the parents not so much. The doods love seeing Bailey and we trust her completely. Highest praise possible ! read more

Bailey is the absolute best! Wish I could give her 10 stars! We did a 6 week board and train with our young border pittie puppy Lucy and the transformation she underwent is nothing short of astounding, Bailey truly goes the extra mile, she even said our pup needed two more weeks of training to get it just right and didn't charge us an extra penny for it. It was hard not seeing our pup for that long but that right there just goes to show what a truly dedicated class act Bailey is to her business. We plan to take our next dog to her no questions asked! Yes its a lot of money, but its way cheaper than a new car interior or couch or anything else dogs can destroy due to being unhappy! If you want to get a feel for what her training is like check out her instagram. Anyhoo, it is an investment in your dog and I am willing to do that for my loved ones. Another bonus is that I can also take Lucy to boarding with Bailey on occasion as well and she always comes home clean and super refreshed and relaxed. read more

I wouldn't trust my baby Karma with anyone else for 3-4wks than these two amazing young ladies and I promise you will never regret making this decision the only regret you may have is not taking your baby to them they our absolutely amazing trainer's and amazing young women who keep updating and learning more to accommodate any problems your may have so that they keep growing in knowledge and experience to handle any situation! They truly want what's best for you and your ! I recommend them to everyone who asks me anything about Karma and her best behavior especially out in public! So if you are having any problems with your or want them to learn anything don't have regrets, hesitate,or say I wish I had at least called and met with them and took my to them they our truly and absolutely the best at what they do! I have experienced other trainer's and they our the best I have met at what they do! I feel so blessed to have met Paige and Bailey and for them to be training my Karma! read more

Ideal Canine - Pet Training Near Me

I have known this young lady for quite some time also being a trainer for 30+ years I know she understand dogs, I know you will be happy with the training and I would recommend any of my customers to Bailey. read more