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Michael R.

We on boarded Lucy for the 3 week program. We know we make the the best decision for Lucy and us. She is so well trained, using the tools and commands Kevin has taught us. We know it's up to us to keep the habits Lucy has learned. Strategic K9 offers park, public meet ups through the Band app where we can get refresher training and be part of the family . We can't thank Strategic K9 enough

Lynn R.

I 100% recommend Strategic K9 to anyone who is interested in cultivating a better and stronger relationship with your pooch! We signed our 9 year old retriever/shepherd mix in the three-week Board + Train there and he really came out a new lad. He was an anxious and an antsy dog beforehand. Kevin and Michelle were reassuring and helpful from the start - from consultation to post-B+T. Kevin has provided some imperative tools in maintaining the training Trigger received that we can use for a lifetime! Trigger does great on walks and is not distracted in public places anymore. He seems purpose-driven, less anxious and a lot more satisfied. Strategic K9 has been a godsend in aiding me and Trigger into a stronger bond and meaningful lifestyle.

Patty B.

I am thrilled to share my experience with an outstanding dog trainer like Kevin who worked wonders with my little guy Kobe. From the first consultation we had, we knew Kevin was the right trainer for us. He genuinely cares about your dog. It was evident that his passion and dedication to canine training is truly exceptional. He treats your dog like a family member and kept us informed of his progress with pictures or videos. Which gave us a peace of mind. We had a 7 month old puppy that I knew we were messing up with trying to train ourselves. And, now with the knowledge Kevin has showed me I have a head start on continuing to apply Kevin's instructions with Kobe at home. I'm so glad we found Kevin and Michelle.

Noelle Kristine S.

Strategic K9 helped my dog and I so much, and I don't know where we would be without them. My boyfriend I are the owners of a sweet but challenging female Akita Inu named Cirilla, or Ciri for short. We also have an older shiba (zuko) who we are interested in getting trained with Strategic K9 since we were so happy with Ciri's results! It was difficult for me to take Ciri out on walks especially on my own as she was very scared of dogs+humans, and would often bark intensely/pull if dogs or people simply came into her view. She'd be so fixated on others that it was impossible for me to get her attention. Other dogs would run up/jump on Ciri with no warning when we walk, and owners get upset when she reacts negatively, so it was reassuring to hear from the team that Ciri isn't a bad dog, as many people have assumed the worst in her. I felt like I was failing her. After crying while attempting to train her, resulting in intense reactivity in public, we contacted Strategic K9 interested in their board+train program, and they got back to us quickly. The initial consultation went well and made me comfortable enough to entrust our baby with them for 3 weeks. It was very thorough, and Kevin really analyzes you + your dog's needs in your home environment. The entire Strategic K9 team/family are professional and friendly! We found them very personable and the vibe was comforting when I dropped Ciri off. Throughout the 3 week board+train, they keep you updated with photos & videos of your dogs progress. If you have any questions, they respond quickly. They saw how weary she was of humans+dogs, and did a lot of confidence building with her. Missed our girl a lot, but loved seeing how much fun she was having! During follow ups and her graduation, I could see how close Ciri got with Kevin! On the last day, Kevin taught me the tools and skills that I needed to help Ciri, and we got to put them into practice with a walk around their location amongst all the distractions. I had never felt so confident taking her out before. Forever thankful for the knowledge and trust that I now have. I love how they also teach you how to be a good owner in order to maintain your dog's learning as it definitely goes both ways! I knew that my anxiety was not good for her, so personally working on my own confidence to make my pups feel more comfortable. I got to learn how to properly continue her training by learning the proper times to reward/correct her, how to desensitize her, and much more. It has only been 2 days since we brought her back home, but the difference after the board+train is very noticeable. Well behaved while still her silly self. We are a work in progress together, but the doors that have opened are so exciting. Long review, but we are so grateful for Strategic K9, and highly recommend them to everyone. It is worth every penny ensuring a better+happier life for your fur babies :) Thank you so much Kevin, Michelle, Katie, and the rest of the fam! Looking forward to park classes!

Josephine E.

The Strategic K9 Family impressed me from our very first interaction. We set up an at-home appointment with Kevin and as soon as we met him, he made us feel comfortable and understood in our wants for our cane corso. Let me add that we met with two other training companies before meeting with Kevin and he was the only one to make us feel involved and comfortable. We started with 5 sessions at the training facility with Kevin. We started to see positive changes in our cane corso after session 1. We completed our 5 sessions and moved forward with day-training for 3 weeks. Our Cane Corso's first week was rough but she would come home with better behavior and maturity. During the day train, Katie and Nate made sure to keep us involved in where they were going for the day and what they were working on. We enjoyed getting pictures/videos throughout the day.. it made leaving her for 7 hours a day not so hard. And bonus! (I didn't know this or was just too excited to remember this detail) We get a lifetime of group park classes every first and last Sunday of the month after day train. It will give us the opportunity to stay connected and ensures that training will continue. We have and will always recommend Strategic K9 to anyone with a dog. I've also had people reach out through social media asking how my experience was and I can't say enough positive things about the entire family/company. I am grateful for all involved. Reggie misses all of you.

Lucy and I thoroughly enjoyed our training with Strategic K9. Kevin and Michelle were both great at communicating and a wealth of information. Lucy did 1 week day train, 1 week board and train, and then another week of day train. Lucy loved her trainer Felix and we are able to take her everywhere with us and she's so well behaved!!

Isaac N.

Kevin and his staff were beyond amazing with our 8 month old Tibetan Mastiff mix, Bane when doing the 3 week board and train. We absolutely didn't know what to do as he was scared of everything from the moment we got him and already had a history of nipping. They worked day in and out building his confidence and skills, sending updates throughout the process. Kevin is very knowledgeable and gifted at what he does. He just has a way with dogs and if you trust the process and do the maintenance, his methods work. Bane is still doing great since training and thriving! Thanks again!

Emily H.

I highly recommend Strategic K9 Training! I enrolled my dog in the 3 weeks day training program and she's now walking better, getting a long with other dogs, and getting out of her stubborn behavioral issues. Kevin and Nate are awesome! I am forever grateful!

Mary C.

I rescued a husky mix, Jaja, and didn't know what I was in for with him. We have another husky at home but Jaja displayed behaviors we have never seen before in a dog. We had to stop walking him and couldn't take him anywhere because of his intense reactivity. We couldn't even drive with him in the car without him completely freaking out if he saw another dog on the sidewalk. He is a sweet dog at home and great with our other dog but we weren't able to make progress with his reactivity for 4 months. I tried everything at home and consulted in home dog trainers - nothing worked and I still couldn't take him on a walk around our neighborhood. He would pull, lunge, bark, growl and whine on the leash if he saw another dog on a walk. We decided to send him to a 3 week board and train with Strategic K9. Kevin came to our house for an initial consultation and was able to take in Jaja quickly to start training. Kevin had amazing reviews and he did great with Jaja during that initial consultation so it was an easy decision for us. I visited Jaja one week into the board and train and I knew he was turning into a happier more confident dog. He was SO happy with Kevin and was able to show me all of the new things he learned in one week. Jaja has had a rough life through a high kill shelter, other rescue shelters and 5+ owners. He was always returned to the shelter. So it was amazing to see how genuinely happy he was and that he knew I was going to come back for him. When I got Jaja back from the 3 week board and train he was one happy pup! I took him for his first walk and a huge weight lifted off my chest because he did AMAZING! Kevin had a prong collar and ecollar on him which has helped him a lot. On that first walk we saw multiple dogs and I had him sit and lay down each time we saw a dog. He listened to me and didn't react to any of the dogs we saw. And guess what?! - he listened and paid attention to me every time without me having to use the ecollar. Incredible! Another reason why we chose Strategic K9 is because he holds lifetime classes for his graduated dogs every Sunday. We're excited to keep progressing with Jaja's training!

Samantha S.

Kevin has greatly helped my pup, Remy, and I would highly recommend If you're serious about training your dog! Kevin not only teaches your dog but you as a owner as well. I sought help from Strategic K9 to address Remy's behavioral issues. He was a very nervous dog who displayed both fight and flight responses when scared. His behaviors were becoming extremely troublesome and I knew he needed some help. I found Strategic K9 and reached out. Kevin came out to my house and saw these behavioral issues first-hand. We agreed that board and train would be the best course of action for Remy. Fast forward to the end of training, Remy made huge progress! He wasn't reacting as much to things that scared him and he was much better at listening. Kevin also taught me how to use the correct tools and techniques to up-keep Remy's training. We're able to put them into practice daily which has made a huge difference. I'm so glad we found Strategic K9!

Elisa G.

My baby Leo couldn't go near another dog without lunging. We couldn't even get in close proximity of another animal. It was so stressful because you truly try to give your dog the best life possible. Then came along Kevin and his team for an in person assessment. They recommended board and train because of Leo's behavioral issues. When I did the follow up with him I almost lost it (in a good way) my dog was in a stay position surround by five other dogs and he was COEXISTING. I couldn't believe it. Kevin guided me through our session with all the tools I needed. Today we brought Leo home, no leash pulling, no more avoiding other dogs, and more than anything my dog is more confident than ever. First time I was able to walk my dog for two miles!! Forever grateful for what they did for our family.

Mark T.

Kevin, Michelle, Katie and the rest of the crew have helped tremendously with our 9 month old 70+ lbs bulldog. He is a completely different pup than before we had him boarded and trained for 3 weeks. He no longer pulls on the leash, running around like a bowling ball on steroids. Thanks to Kevin and everyone for all their hard work and tools they gave and taught us to keep up with continually training and improving Davey Boy's behavior. You guys are truly a blessing!!

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Emily M.

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5 years ago

Where to even begin?! In the span of 2 months I was able to learn more about my dog and his behaviors thanks to Kevin! I watched YouTube videos and attempted to train my puppy based off that but once I decided to reach out to Kevin and begin training, it was a huuuge eye opener. I've been able to form a stronger bond with my puppy and saw major improvements within the first week! Where do you hear about trainers coming to you and showing you how to train your dog?! Pretty rare! Every session has been in the comfort of my own home and so convenient. Every penny spent on training has been well worth it and more!! So happy and thankful for both Kevin and Michelle! read more

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Kevin S.

Thank you Emily!!! So grateful you had reached out to us!! :)

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Augustus B.

2 years ago

One of the best decisions I have made as a dog owner was to work with the strategic K9 team. Recently did the day train with my doberman(Roux) and it made a night and day difference with how easy it was to handle him. Not only do they train your dog but they teach you how to be a better handler. Family owned and operated, supports the military, will work with your schedule, and geniunly nice people. Thank you Kevin and Michelle with your hard work with Roux and looking forward to scheduling more classes for him. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! read more

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Eleanor N.

4 years ago

Strategic K9, Kevin especially, was exactly the kind of help/expertise we were looking for in regards to training our shepherd/Malinois mix puppy. He quickly assessed our training needs and worked with us to guide our pup in the right direction, and we're so grateful! We've signed up for the advanced classes after the beginner course worked so well. read more

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Susan B.

3 years ago

I'm not into writing reviews normally however I can't emphasize enough how amazing Strategic K-9's team are. I have a 11-month-old pup that had no manners and was obnoxious to walk because she pulled so hard. A neighbor referred these guys to me and it has changed my life and hers. All I can say is she is amazing now. She listens to commands I took her for a mile and a half walk the other day she was off her leash and healed by my side the whole way. We walked by people, we walked by dogs jumping at her on the other side of the fence and she stayed at a heal. Priceless! Thank you guys so much! read more

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Iris R.

4 years ago

If you're looking for quality training for your precious pup look no further! Strategic was the best decision we made for our dog. We sent our maltipoo to the three week board&train program about a year ago and have been joining Strategic for their Sunday park classes since. What a steal of a deal! Not only is Kevin an amazing trainer, knowledgeable, fun to work with, he also is very personable. He makes training your dog fun and not feel like work! (Even tho it is a lot of work!) I have had experience with trainers who made me feel stupid or ashamed but Strategic never has. They genuinely care about the progress of your pet. Stop wasting your money on Petco training classes, you are clearly on Yelp looking for a solution and you have found it! Strategic is worth every dollar for a happier pup and a happier home. read more

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Ireen I.

3 years ago

Absolutely love this place! My dog did a 3 week training program and came back amazing. Kevin did an awesome job with Moose (my dog) and he really helped me as well and taught me how to keep up with training. As well as gave me all the tools necessary to keep up with that too. Overall 10/10 would recommend! read more

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Brenna S.

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5 years ago

Strategic K9 Training turned my little velociraptor into a well mannered good boy! I was at my wits end with my 5 month old Belgian Malinois. He was the typical Mal, bouncing off the walls, stubborn, mouthy, separation anxiety, driving me absolutely crazy! He spent 3 weeks with Kev'n and I couldn't believe the results!! I get compliments in public about how obedient he is - ALL THE TIME. Really glad I added Raptor to the Strategic K9 Pack! read more

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Kevin S.

Big Ole puppy Raptor! We are happy you came and trusted us with him!!…

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Anastasia E.

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5 years ago

I'm extremely satisfied with Strategic K9 Training. Kevin does an amazing job helping me figure out my pup and also figuring out what's best for her. Right off the bat I can definitely say that my dog is now a completely different dog! She has learned how to place very quickly and walk side by side. Only within 3 sessions!(of course there is still much to learn but it's unbelievable to think how fast my pup picked up from him!) Can't wait for the park training! read more

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Kevin S.

Thanks Anastasia!! We are excited to see you guys come join park…

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Peter W.

2 years ago

We were at our wit's end with our 10 month old golden retriever. Sweet personality but very poorly behaved. The 3 week board and train with Kevin has made a huge difference. Walking on leash is much easier and staying in place while we eat or watch TV is a miracle. Thank you so much Kevin and family. read more

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Amy L.

4 years ago

We are very very happy with the 3 week training results. I consider it a very valuable investment! We sent our golden retriever puppy to Strategic K9 at 6-7 months old because she was pulling a lot on walks and as she was getting heavier it was harder to control her. Also her nails were getting ground down to the nail bed because of the pulling. I did a lot of research on Yelp before landing on Strategic K9 and during our initial consultation session it was clear to me Kevin is a true expert and I liked his training style (very engaging and pup was excited). I wanted her to be more obedient and not go crazy on walks. I was a bit nervous sending her away from home but honestly she was in great hands with a team of experts so you don't have to worry. We also got progress updates and video clips from Instagram which was really cool to see. She looks liked she had a lot of fun with the other pups. Two weeks in we visited the facility to see her progress and was very amazed at how well she obeyed commands and walked calmly by my side. Kevin will not only train your dog but train you to learn how to maintain what your dog learned. Michelle his wife was also extremely organized, helpful and friendly from the start. She answered our many many questions and was very responsive about any concerns. It was like messaging a friend. We love attending the ongoing Sunday park class now! We take our pup out to the mall, restaurants and the neighborhood which is a very pleasant walking experience. Looking forward to sending Charlie to board when we go on vacation . They only board dogs that they have trained and I feel more comfortable about that than sending her to a doggy daycare with random dogs. Thank you Kevin, Michelle and his team! read more

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Zeida R.

6 years ago

We got our pup and needed a trainer to properly teach us how to work with her breed. We definitely recommend Strategic K9 Training ! We learned so much and had such an amazing improvement on our pup ! Kevin and his team are amazing! Without a doubt you will learn so much and see amazing results and especially you will have so much fun at every session with your dog. Thank you Kevin and his team for the amazing work you dog ! read more

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Malina M.

4 years ago

We had our cattle dog for about a year and adopted a 2 year old French bull dog about 8 months after, our house was chaos and we needed to get these boys into training ASAP. After doing some research, we went with Strategic K9 and we are so glad we did! The obedience that we now have on both our boys feels so good and gave use a huge sense of relief. Kevin not only trained our boys but educated us on how to properly train our boys with the tools he provided, Kevin was super patient with us, which we both appreciated because working with our cattle dog, tested us A LOT. The whole Strategic Team was very helpful, kept us informed and reminded us of all our trainings. We highly recommend training with Strategic K9 ! read more

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Deatrice S.

3 years ago

Strategic K9 Training has helped my Bentley so much! He's a different dog. Kevin and his staff weren't absolutely amazing! Would recommend hands down! read more

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Yeny Q.

5 years ago

We highly recommend Kevin and his team! We rescued Roxy, a 9 month old Belgian Malinois, and had no idea what we were getting ourselves into. As soon as we met Roxy, we knew we needed professional help to deal with her major leash reactivity and anxiety. Kevin and his team were so accommodating and moved around their schedule to see us as soon as possible. Looking back at our initial session two months ago, it's amazing to see Roxy's progress! Something that helped us a lot in this journey was Kevin's emphasis that we, as Roxy's handlers, play a major role in our girl's progress. Our training sessions were as much for Roxy as for ourselves. Before starting our sessions with Kevin we felt defeated and incapable of dealing with Roxy, but Kevin helped us to feel empowered and gave us tools to help Roxy. The weekly park classes have also been an incredible resource for us and we consider them such an important part of Kevin's program. Thank you Kevin and Michelle for helping us when we had lost all hope! read more

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Kevin S.

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Amanda S.

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Wow! Had an evaluation session for our chiweenie puppy with Daniel and he's truly a miracle worker and dog whisperer! We have seen drastic improvement in his behavior with just this one session. Daniel not only taught us all about training techniques but explained everything so well and gave us a few options to customize based on our preferences. He taught our puppy to walk better on a leash and he immediately picked up new commands. I was SO impressed I honestly can't even express it. So thankful we found this godsend! Gives us hope for continued improvement in behavior and obedience. Thank you Daniel!!!! read more

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Kevin S.

thank you Amanda! So happy to hear that Daniel was able to help you…

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Anna H.

3 years ago

Can't say enough on how improved our 5 month old beautiful pitbull baby is! Thank you to Kevin and the Strategic K9 team. Miss. Lulu keeps on improving every day. read more

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Yvette R.

6 years ago

Kevin has worked with both our pit bull puppies and has made a difference! He has so much knowledge and patience with us and our puppies! Thank You Kevin read more

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Oscar L.

5 years ago

Kevin really knows his stuff. I had my dog frankie do B&T to do confidence build up. He is much calmer he is not really afraid of the world any more since he was a rescue dog. I would 100% recommend kevin and his team. Looking foward for the sunday classes to build up a much more better frankie!! Thank you kevin and michelle for all the updates during his B&T!! read more

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Shannon G.

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5 years ago

We are so happy to be working with Strategic K9 Training! Kevin and Michelle are a great team! Michelle was very helpful with scheduling and communicating for each session. Kevin gave us the knowledge to help our German Shepard and his confidence! You can tell he is passionate about what he does and does a great job explaining everything so we can apply it ourselves! 10/10 Recommend!!! So glad that we came across Strategic K9 Training! read more

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Maria PaoLa N.

6 years ago

My husband and I decided to have the 2 week board and train for our sweet and energetic goldendoodle Dolce. When he came back he was definitely more responsive and well mannered. Dolce remembers the commands and our time with him now is even better. This is the start of his training and we are very pleased with the results. Kevin is the best! We highly recommend Strategic K9 Training. read more

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Kevin S.

Thank you Maria!!! Dolce was so sweet!! We hope to see you come out…

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Jo B.

4 years ago

Kevin is an awesome trainer. I recommend him highly. He is so knowledgeable and patient. Try him, you won't go wrong.

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Amber P.

6 years ago

Kevin was amazing. We liked how we had an in-home session, making it comfortable for us and our puppy. Kevin showed us many techniques on how to control our puppy with positive reinforcements. Our puppy learned quick with the easy techniques that were shown. We're excited for our follow up sessions. Thanks Kevin! read more

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Kevin S.

Thank you Amber!! We are looking forward to our next follow up with…

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Daisy W.

5 years ago

Kevin helped my husband and I understand our Pit Bull mixed. After our first session we were able to get him under control and now he is getting better when there are other dogs walking around and he helped us understand the tools we needed to be using. He's is definitely worth it and we appreciate everything he has done to help. We will be in touch with him when we need more help! Thank you! read more

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Kevin S.

Thanks Daisy! For trusting us!! Hope to hear from you very soon!!

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Manuel H.

6 years ago

Kevin was awesome!! He helped with our puppy "Shi-chi" (mixed breed chihuahua shitzu). My family and I-first time dog owner took puppy training classes. In five sessions we learned strategies, used positive reinforcement techniques by praising Benji and giving rewards using food. Kevin taught our puppy appropriate behavior to be around other dogs. Benji little by little learned to adapt to change. Thank you Kevin & Strategic K9 training for your support.. Happy Holidays!! read more

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April H.

5 years ago

My dog Tanuki came home to us today and I would like to say that I'm pleased with what I see. I plan to continue working with Tanuki after I get home from work. And use the tools given to me by Strategic k9 Training staff. I would recommend this place to other dog owners. And first and foremost affordable. Michelle, she's been very informative and honest since day 1. Kevin and Nate, great job with handling these family members of ours. Thank you all so much. read more

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Damon S.

6 years ago

Kevin is an Amazing trainer. Our 1 year old Westie/Bichon has fear issues like no other and on our first 2 hour session he had her following his lead with the collar and leash. Taught us how to control her when she wanted to bark or not follow direction with negative, positive and praise system. She was walking outside with people and other dogs just as a well behaved pup should. I highly recommend Kevin and his company for any doggy issues you may have. #happydogparents read more

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Kevin S.

Thank you Damon!!! we are excited for our follow up!!! :)

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Hannah Innah L.

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6 years ago

Buddy is a 1 year and 5 mos. old dog with so much energy... he is kennel agressive and he lunges/bark/growl to people/dogs that's why I was kinda embarrassed while walking him at the park. I asked for some tips/suggestions from the puppy training where I enrolled him for his boot camp but none of their suggestions work. I was frustrated that time. I really love him and I don't want to give up on him. Luckily, I found Strategic K9 training and saw the reviews and gave it a try. Once Kevin entered our house, Buddy won't stop barking and growling towards him to the point that even me, got afraid to touch him. But during the training, we we're impressed on how Buddy and Kevin get along well. We were extremely pleased with Kevin. He is very knowledgeable about dog training. All along, I thought I already knew how to dealt with Buddy's behavior but liitle did I know, I was told wrong. FYI, they've only met once but looks like they're best friends...Now I am confident to walk Buddy at the park . Still much to be done tho, but I am a happy mom seeing Buddy has a progress... I would highly recommend him to anyone... Thank you so much Kevin and Michelle... see you soon!!! read more

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Kevin S.

Thank you Hannah!! We are so glad to hear that Kevin was able to…

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Mao Y.

6 years ago

My husband and I are so impressed with how different our german shepherd is after just two hours of training with Kevin! Some main concerns we had with our dog was leash aggression and leash reactivity. During our time together, Kevin was very informative and patient. He answered all the questions we had. We got a chance to take our dog to Home Depot and just wow! That was the calmest we've ever seen our dog on a leash. Before, taking our dog for a walk was a dreaded chore but now we are excited to keep training her and take what Kevin has taught us and keep implying it everyday. We are also excited for the group walk! Thank you, Kevin, for helping us out! We are definitely referring all our friends and family here :) read more

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Kevin S.

Thanks. See you soon!

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Anna N.

5 years ago

Kevin and his family and team are amazing and well knowledgeable. I have a 4 year old Shiba, Butter, that had a lot of social anxiety and bad habits that I wasn't sure anyone could help fix. I did the 3 weeks B&T and I couldn't be more happier. My stubborn Shiba no longer tug on the leash when I'm going on walks. And since Shiba Inu's are known to be so stubborn, I was having a hard time having Butter do some of the commands, even tho he knows those commands. Now, whatever I tell him to do, he does as told. Butter also suffers from social anxiety, I guess when he was younger, I didn't expose him enough to things, so Kevin has helped me and shown me how to continue exposing him to new things everyday and in time he will get better. When you do B&T, Kevin offers life time of park classes, so every Sunday, he holds a class to further train your doggy's and maintain the trainings that has been done and taught. I take Butter to every single one of those glasses and he's been doing so well. I'm completely obsessed with the transformation Kevin has provided for me and Butter. read more

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Robin C.

4 years ago

Thank you Kevin and Michelle for taking such good care of our Henna during her 2 week board and train. She is so happy now that she is getting clear messages from us. We couldn't be happier! Money well spent. Can't wait to train on Park Days. Thanks again from two big fans!! read more

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Justina V.

3 years ago

We were in a dire situation with a very large and potentially dangerous two year old dog that bit both my husband and myself. We were at the end of our wits, not really knowing which way to go. I obtained information about StartegicK9 from a reputable dog breeder that knew my dog's breed. I gave them a call and it was like I had answers immediately. Kevin, the owner came within a week and after observing our dog, he picked him up and took him for a six week Board & Train. His wife Michelle( family business) was extremely attentive and answered every question no matter the time of the day. We felt like we were listened to and that they really cared about helping us and our pup. Fast forward two months later, we picked our pup two days ago and although I know we still have a long road ahead of us to reestablish the broken trust, at least now we have the tools and the language to get around understanding our pup.We will be forever grateful to Strategic K9 training for giving us this chance to keep our precious baby. They are available at any time of the day for any questions that may arise after your dog comes back home, as well as continuing education classes to fine tune the training received. We got back a well behaved, happy and calm dog, we highly recommend them for any needs your pet may have. Kevin is extremely knowledgeable about dog behaviors and a pleasure to work with. read more

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Morgan S.

6 years ago

Kevin is incredible! We brought our 7 month old rescue puppy to him and he helped us tremendously! Within one session, the dog was trained in ways we'd been trying to work him for weeks! Let's be real, WE need the training more than the dog! Kevin was super patient and passionate about his trainings! I can't wait to work with him again VERY soon! read more

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thank you Morgan!!! can't wait to work with you guys again!!

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Ida W.

6 years ago

Kevin is great at demonstrating techniques as well as helping us understand and anticipate our dog's next move. He was very patient and worked with us step by step. Our 7month old German shepherd/lab mix is a handful, but with Kevin's help, he is getting easier to control. read more

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Ciara R.

6 years ago

Kevin was AWESOME! By the third week our Belgian Malinois was blazing through all her training. We were even recommended some great tips on how to further our dogs training and have been able to use those tips to train our pup to do some amazing things! Totally recommend! read more

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Anavel M.

6 years ago

My little Remi had his last puppy training with Kevin on Wednesday at the park. Kevin is the dog whisperer! He is amazing with my Remi. Has taught my 16 year old son how to train his Doberman puppy. I have been recommending him left and right. Can't wait for Remi's next training session. Will be getting in touch with Kevin soon. read more

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Thank you Anabel! we hope to work with Remy again! such a cutie!! :)

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The R.

6 years ago

Had our first session today with Kevin, he is amazing! He was so patient with our 4 month old puppy, she is the nervous type. He even took the time to show my young son what to do. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I saw a difference in less than an hour of work. Kevin seems to enjoy what he is doing, and it shows. Thank you!!! read more

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Thanks Rick!! Can't wait until our next session!!

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Leslley N.

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7 years ago

Wow! Just wow! My family and I had our first consultation for our 1 year old dog Leo today and we learned so much! Kevin our trainer was great! Very informative and knowledgeable! He made learning easy and fun and when we didn't understand, he was patient and answered all of our questions! It's going to be very challenging! We are 5 people in the house. When we first got Leo he was a cute sweet pup! We let him roam our house and be in charge. He could understand simple commands like sit, lay down, stay and wait, but Leo is a very territorial dog. He would bark and be very aggressive to anyone that came to our house or walked in front of our house! We could not let anyone come over our house to visit! He acted like a killer dog. Today with the help of Kevin we have learned to be in control of Leo instead of Leo being in control of us! Leo is doing a great job being obedient with praise of course! We have a lot of work ahead of us but I am confident we found the right trainer for Leo. Thanks Kevin! read more

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Della D.

7 years ago

Top notch training and well worth every penny! I didn't expect my crazy out of control 1 1/2 year old chocolate lab to be where he is today. Kevin is an amazing, patient, and skilled trainer. Patient with both me and the dog. I'm blown away. This is serious dog training and worth the investment. read more

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Thanks for trusting me with Papa.

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Haley N.

5 years ago

Strategic K9 and the trainer Kevin has changed our lives. We hired Kevin to help us train our 2 year old rescued pit bull mix. We sent our dog for the two week board and training session. We were worried about how she would do away from home with a stranger but Kevin arranged to come to our house to meet our dog and go through how his training program work. Kevin and his team is always readily available when we have questions and sent us pictures throughout the training. Kevin has been extremely patient with us and enthusiastic about helping us learn how to train our pup. As a part of the board and train program, Kevin offers lifetime training classes every weekend at Liberty station park which has been amazing. The lifetime park classes really made the program standout compared to others. Strategic K9 is an amazing company and worth every cent! Kevin has helped us achieve our training goals above and beyond what we expected, specifically recall in distracting environments. Would highly recommend Strategic K9 training program for anyone who wants a better life for them and their pups! read more

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Chelsea K.

7 years ago

Kevin went above and beyond with training our Airedale Terrier. Airedales are known for being intelligent, but also stubborn and having a lot of energy. Our puppy is no exception and we had some undesirable behaviors we really needed help with. Kevin has been an exceptional trainer. He was committed, very patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. I was blown away when I asked how long he had been training dogs because his answer was "two years" (or something like that) and I thought for sure he'd say at least ten plus because that's how good he is. He really knows dogs and their behaviors well. Not only that, but he was super nice and very professional! He took and shared training videos and gave lots of useful/helpful tips for us to use as we continue training our pup on our own. The training results have been impressive and we would definitely recommend Kevin to anyone looking for an exceptional dog trainer. He was fantastic! read more

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Joanna G.

3 years ago

Strategic k9 was an absolute godsend for us and honestly this review is much overdue! We rescued our German Shepherd boy Howard when he was 5 months old and a huge, energetic, and stubborn puppy. We called many trainers in a panic and asking for help but Kevin and the rest of the Strategic K9 Family were the only ones willing to help us right away and came out to assess Howie as soon as they could. When Kevin met him, I was astonished by his deep knowledge, patience, and evaluation. We felt so comfortable handing Howie over to him and trusted him to help us develop him into the best boy we all knew he could be. Howie went to board and train with the crew for 3 weeks and we saw him thrive, playing with other dogs (which was huge for his reactivity), and he honestly came back a totally new boy. I got to go visit him during his stay and was overjoyed with his progress! Katie was also so nice and sent me updates throughout his stay that made me feel so much better. We have two little senior chihuahuas at home and it was absolutely important to us that Howie was nice to them and Kevin made sure to make that a priority in his training. When Howie graduated, instead of having us pick him up at the facility, Kevin personally dropped him off and helped us introduce him to our two little guys which was more than we could have asked for and showed us how much he cared. After training, of course we needed to develop our handler skills to be the best parents to Howie so we definitely took up the crew on their free Sunday classes where they gave us all the tools and confidence we needed to continue guiding him. Nate even exposed to us Howie's kryptonite of Mozzarella cheese which was a game changer. Overall, I couldn't recommend them enough! Howie now truly looks and acts like a police dog (for the most part lol ) and everyone compliments him on his behavior everywhere we go. Eventually we'll be getting Howie a little sister, and you better believe this is where she'll be going to learn her fundamentals! Thank you for everything Strategic fam! read more

Semi M.

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Elizabeth R.

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J N.

3 years ago

Update: it has been 2 years since Kona attended board and train with Kevin at Strategic K-9 and he's thriving! We have since added another Mal and an Anatolian Shepherd to our family. Kona is living his best life with his four legged "brothers"- playing, going on outings, and visits to family members houses. The real training takes place with us humans. You have to be willing to listen to Kevin, do what he tells you, and stay consistent with your dog. Kevin showed us that Kona could live a happy life. More importantly, he taught us how to be the handlers Kona and our other dogs need. read more

Susan K.

3 years ago

I highly recommend Strategic K9. I have an 8 month, 75 pound Doberman Pinscher that we opted for the board and train program. Let me tell you...well worth the money spent. Amazing customer service from all the staff. We were always greeted as we entered. My pup used to get excited as we got closer to the facility for drop-off time. Thats how I knew they took amazing care of my pup. Not only did we see a noticeable improvement, but we got reassurance in ourselves as owners and handlers. read more

Donna D.

1 year ago

Best Investment Ever!!! At the age of 70 we needed some structure with our two 10 month, 90 pound lab puppies. Kevin gave us the language and tools to guide them along. He is an excellent instructor and we learned so much in a 3 week period. Kevin, Dua and Michelle are awesome. read more

Scott M.

2 years ago

Strategic K9 Training was just the thing we needed for our busy lifestyle. Not only did our dog's behavior change for the better, but I learned the skills to continue his training after the board and train session was complete. Well worth the investment! read more

Michelle C.

3 years ago

The best choice was to contact Strategic K9 for my Stormi! It's been more than 1 month since she did the 15-day training, and I can walk with her calmly, obeying all my commands. Thank you for everyone who took care of my baby super well. read more

Patti S.

2 years ago

Apparently, they don't need any more business. I submitted a request for quotes on July 23rd, and no one has bothered to get back to me, so I guess I will go elsewhere!! read more

Vince E.

1 year ago

I Got Say My First Metting With Kevin went Great. Can't Wait To How He Helps With My Dog Eddy

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