Haley is AMAZING & incredibly knowledgeable! She has been helping us train (via private lessons) our 6mos old rescue & our pup has made incredible progress. She uses common sense dog training & I love how she gives us the leash. She instructs us so we learn how & what to do with our pup! Haley is communicative, supportive, & intuitive. read more

Highly recommend!! I contacted Haley when I adopted my pup Sophie from the shelter and quickly learned she had intense separation anxiety and dog + cat reactivity. After my initial conversation with Haley, I was able to successfully work through the separation anxiety and cat reactivity on my own, then had a series of training sessions to address the dog reactivity. Before training, walks with Sophie caused me so much anxiety - we had to stay far away from any dogs to avoid the embarrassing meltdowns. Going on any trails near dogs was out of the question. With training, swapping her collar and lots of practice on our own, we now regularly walk busy trails and beaches and have fun! Sophie can now pass 10-20 dogs on Los Gatos Trail without issues. She prances along with so much more confidence now! I'm very grateful for Haley's help and for being so accommodating with us. Look forward to more training in the near future! read more

She is a warm person and understands animals needs...I recommend her for your dog or puppy training

Haley is amazing. She met us at our home and did an assessment for our dog and made us a personalized training plan and set new goals every 2 weeks. We have noticed a tremendous change in our dog's behavior and we are so thankful for her expertise and patience. 10/10 would recommend. read more

I wrote this same review on Google, but I wanted to share here as well. Apologies in advance for the length, but knowing the full story is important. I own a young (a year and some months) female French bulldog/Boston terrier mix that is prone to aggression towards both strangers and other dogs. I couldn't take Ginny anywhere where there was even a remote possibility she would be in close proximity to other people or dogs without fearing she would try to bite. Additionally, I had no options for dog sitters other than my folks (whom Ginny knew from puppyhood) because she would aggress towards everyone else - muzzled or not. So, forget hikes, dining out on a restaurant patio, walking through a park, or even going on overnight/multi-day trips if my folks weren't available. Needless to say, it was a very stressful situation. On top of which, it was one where I was continuously questioning where I went wrong in Ginny's training, feeling like a terrible owner, embarrassed because she was behaving this way, and frustrated because I didn't know how to fix it. After a ton of research to find the best fit, I came across Haley. She already had great reviews, reported extensive experience, and certifications from credible organizations. She also had some of the most reasonable prices (for the services I needed), and I could tell we would not be getting a cookie-cutter approach with Ginny's training. I figured if I was only going to have one shot at helping Ginny, my best bet would be placing my trust in Haley. Let me tell you that it was the absolute best decision I could have possibly made. Haley was thorough in her explanations of training techniques (and the "why" behind their use), patient, methodical, and straightforward - yet kind. Throughout my journey so far with Haley, I have learned so much and developed a stronger bond with Ginny. I finally had answers for my hundreds of questions, and, for once, hope that things could change. I'm not ashamed to admit I was brought to tears at the sight of Haley being able to pet Ginny without an aggressive reaction (AFTER ONLY 4 SESSIONS) - and realizing that she was the first stranger to be able to do that since I got her. I even get comments from my folks like, "Is this really the same dog?!" or "This would have been impossible 3 months ago!". I acknowledge that Ginny is still, and will likely always be, a work-in-progress - even post-training. But, Rome wasn't built in a day, and she's so much further along than I ever could have dreamed or expected in such a short period of time. If you want results, AND you are willing to put in the practice outside of training, you cannot go wrong with Haley. Trust the process, do the homework, and have faith in your canine companion. You may be just as surprised at the results you get! From the bottom of my heart - thank you, Haley & Petra K9! I don't know what I would've done without you! read more

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Thank goodness for Haley! I'm a new dog owner and Haley provides useful bite size information for me to digest and answers all questions I have about training. In our training session, Haley demonstrates the exercises and provides tidbits on how to do them correctly and more efficiently. I was wary of the mini educator, so Haley has the genius idea of me wearing the band to I become more consistent before putting it on my dog, Tony. This is my 4 or 5th session and each time, I learn something new. I went from feeling overwhelmed to starting to get the hang of things. Still have ways to go and appreciate Haley as our dog trainer. Today is the first time Tony let me hug him and is happy when I take him out by myself! 100% recommend Haley. Do yourself a favor and get Haley as your dog trainer read more

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I called Petra K9 over a year ago almost in tears as I was so overwhelmed with our German Shepherd/Dutch Shepherd cross Willa. Haley was so reassuring and professional as we started training. Haley gives confidence and calming direction. I now feel so much more confident and Willa is doing remarkable! Thank you so much Haley. read more

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Friendly, clear instructions, shows up on time, easy to work with; I highly recommend!

My Border Collie/Great Pyrenees mix, Koda, is very high energy, but also very anxious. Working with Haley has not only given him a set of mental challenges perfect for his Border Collie side, but has given me so many tools to helping build his confidence and manage his anxiety. In a way, she has also helped me manage my own. I never knew where to start with training him, as he is my first big dog, but in just a few months I've learned so much; my relationship with Koda is stronger. In my research for a dog trainer, I find that many charge high rates for the same value of skills and learning tools that Haley has provided. Their teaching skills are also more harsh, which I didn't want for Koda or for myself. Haley is the perfect amount of firm, and she is very patient and understanding. She is encouraging, and she will celebrate all your wins, even if it seems small to you. You can tell she really cares about dogs and the teams that she works with, and it's that type of compassion that makes her such a wonderful dog trainer! Koda used to run away at the slightest noise, pull terribly on the leash, and could never sit still with distractions. We are three months in, and today he was in a down-stay position with a highly reactive dog across the street barking at him. He didn't even try to get up and remained patiently in that position until I gave him a break. With Haley's expertise and the consistency she motivates you to have, working with her has been absolutely worth it. read more

Petra K9 - Koda in a down-stay position, not jumping for food like he used to! - Pet Training Near Me - Henderson, Nevada

Haley is great at what she does! I never owned a dog before so I had no clue on how to start training my puppy but knew I had to get her trained asap. I stumbled across Petra K9 when researching trainers and saw that others had good experiences so I decided to take the chance and I'm so happy I did. She is patient and I love how she models what to do then has you practice. And i appreciate that she always takes the time to educate you so you can be the best pet owner for your dog. I can't thank her enough for helping me train my fur baby! read more

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I have a 5 year old Pit/Terrier/Chihuahua mix named Sprout that is extremely territorial of our home. Whenever guests would come over, she would bark and try to lunge at the guests immediately. Her mouth would start to chatter because she's so anxious. She's also reactive to kids if they run or scream near her. Our first 3-4 sessions were at home and the rest were out at the park/pet store. Sprout is obviously still reactive at times, but there's definitely improvements from before. Haley did a wonderful job helping not only Sprout, but me as well! It made me more confident in correcting/training Sprout. She is very professional and has great training techniques. I would highly recommend if you're looking to get some training for your dog! read more

Haley did an amazing job working with my Pekingese puppy Teddy. He needs to learn basic commands such as sit, leave it, etc., play fighting too roughly with our older dog, walking on a leash for the first time, etc. She covered all of the topics that I wanted to within one hour long session! It is well worth the price and her prices are reasonable as well. She also responds to e-mails and texts very quickly. Her availability is very open as well. Well recommended! read more

Our dog Piglet was a menace, she had lots of puppy energy and we did not know how to put her on the right path. Haley from Petra K9 was a life saver. She offered a payment plan to fit our needs, very responsive and most importantly, helped us with Piglet. Giving us the right tools and advice, after 4 sessions she is a completely different dog :) read more

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Haley was a very helpful trainer! My dog Luna has had high anxiety and aggression since I got her as a puppy. When I first found her through Yelp, her response rate was very fast and we were able to schedule an evaluation very quickly. When meeting her, I could tell Haley was very knowledgeable and she explained thoroughly to me how she would approach training for Luna and what she would work on. We started with some basic confidence training at home and gradually worked on the training outside at a park. Luna is able to heel during walks and her reactivity has improved in just six classes! Luna is still afraid of other dogs but at least it is managed and I can control the situation much better. Thank you Haley!! read more

I have a 4 year old pomsky that started developing aggression issues when she was almost 2 years old. I was very overwhelmed and didn't even know how to begin addressing her behavior. She would pull me on walks, not listening outside, growl and even get into fights with other dogs at the dog park. I would dread taking her to parks for a walk because I would get frustrated with her pulling and lunging at birds/squirrels/etc. And then we found Haley. Haley is exceptional at breaking down training sessions into little steps for us to follow and is very knowledgeable about dog behaviors. What drew us to work with Haley is that she's willing to come to you for private sessions. We really liked that we started our trainings in our house to get a solid foundation before we moved to outside sessions. We started about 8 months. Now we're doing group sessions and we're loving it! We still have more to learn, but we're very happy with how far our girl has improved. THANK YOU HALEY for giving us the confidence and the knowledge that we have today! HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

We have a rambunctious Bernedoodle puppy that is a different dog with Haley! You can see he understood the commands and instructions just as he was taught. Haley is very professional, shows up on time, easy to work with, and reasonable priced. She explains well and demonstrates knowledge working with all pups. Will definitely reach out to Haley again in the future for some more touch up sessions. Highly recommend! read more

Found Petra K9 on Instagram. What initially drew me here was her pittie. Have two large dogs myself it was a no brained. Her 'costumer' service has been excellent and she's always open to text/calls with concerns. Recently the vet complimented me on my rottie's behavior. I contribute this to Haley. We have been given the tools to set in place. We're only half way through training, looking forward to the rest. read more

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If I could give more stars I would. Haley is great with not only the dog, but the handler/owner of the dog. She makes sure you and the dog understand the exercises and the reasoning behind it. She is patient, professional and straight to the point. Also a great communicator, punctual and is able to adapt to the dog's behavior, skills and response to commands. I think the most important part of the dog training experience is making both the owner/handler and dog successful. Haley has made sure this happens with us and our dog. One more piece of advice to the owner/handler: Do the work. If Haley gives you homework, do it!! read more

i found pertra k9 through Instagram, and im sooo happy i did. Because of her i have a well behaved and trained goldendoodle. She is very professional, responsive and punctual. i would defiantly recommend her for all puppy or dog training. read more

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Haley to anyone who needs help with their dog's behavior issues. My dog, Sky, was extremely reactive to dogs when we had first started training. He could not be within 20 feet of another dog, his reactions were explosive (barking, lunging, pulling to the end of the leash/choking). I felt extreme anxiety whenever I walked him outside, fearing we would run into other dogs and set him off. With humans, he was more okay within 5 feet as long as they didn't make sudden quick moves or try to pet him. Haley's calm energy put me at ease from the first meeting. Her training methods helped me learn to communicate better with Sky and gave me the tools necessary to manage his reactions when we run into a potential trigger. After 6 weekly sessions working with various distractions, he is now able to pass by another dog at a park with only minimal whines or a couple barks and I'm able to get his attention back to me a lot easier. My goal is to be able to bring Sky with me everywhere eventually, and while we still have some ways to go, I definitely feel more confident handling him on walks now after working with Haley. read more

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I can't say enough about how effective Haley's training sessions have been for us. Our puppy has so much energy, and she has taught us how to manager her by teaching us all kinds of strategies. She is building our dogs confidence, while increasing our confidence as a dog owner. I highly recommend her and have enjoyed the process, I am sure you will as well. read more

We saw the difference immediately after the first session, we did 6 sessions and now our dog is more calm and understand the commands. Haley understands the dog's behavior very well and her confidence on her job matches the expectations. Strongly recommend. read more

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Haley did a great job working with us and our pug Fritz. We feel much more confident in ourselves when training our dog & are applying the techniques she taught us regularly. Haley was flexible with scheduling and was able to drive out to us for sessions in the comfort of our home. Her private sessions were very informative and tailored to our dog's needs. 5/5 read more

My now 7 month old double doodle was extremely terrified of even stepping foot off my front yard. She would constantly bark at any dog/person she would see out of fear and would bolt straight home if she heard any unfamiliar sound. Haley really helped my boyfriend and I build her confidence and I am now able to walk her around my neighborhood with little issues. She pays no mind to other dogs and people now as well. Our dog definitely still has her fear periods but she has grown A LOT since we first began working with Haley. I will definitely implement everything she taught us with our dog. She is very knowledgable and knows how to adapt to your dog's needs! I highly recommend training with her. She is also super flexible with scheduling training sessions as we have very busy schedules which was a plus. read more

When we hired Haley our beagle Simba was 7 months old puppy.m was a crazy mess. He wouldn't listen to any of our commands and he would always run away and destroy our home. We tried many different trainers but none of them seem to work. We wanted to focus on potty training, leash walking and come when called his name. Haley gave us a slip collar which made things much easier when walking. He sits when he is told sit and comes when called. Haley also suggested adding pea pebbles to a tree to make a potty place for Simba he hasn't had an accident in the house since then. He doesn't bark at small kids, bikes,cars, skateboards,etc. So we really suggest having Haley as your dog trainer. read more

Haley is helping us with our first pet - a Shiba Inu puppy. We are all amazed at how much progress we have made in just a few weeks, and I really don't think you could find a better trainer. read more