A holistic approach to dog training based on canine psychology that fosters success and builds a harmonious relationship between owner and dog.

Our Mission

At KimsK9, our mission is to provide a holistic approach to dog training, focusing on behavior correction and nurturing a deep, lasting bond between you and your dog. Training is about more than teaching commands; it's about creating a shared understanding and fostering trust that leads to meaningful transformation.

Our approach equips you with the knowledge, tools, and support needed to address your dog’s unique physical, mental, and emotional needs. By helping you understand why your dog behaves the way it does and how to meet its needs effectively, we empower you to build a balanced relationship. Together, we aim to create positive, lasting changes that enhance your dog’s well-being and the joy of pet ownership.

At KimsK9, we’re here to guide you every step of the way on this rewarding journey.

Meet the Trainer

As a lifelong dog lover who spent many years working in rescue and training her dogs, I decided to pursue my passion and expertise in training dogs using behavioral science.

I learned balanced training from studying with local trainers, but my approach to training transformed after I received Learn to Lead mentorship under the direction of Cheri Wulff Lucas.

As an advocate for the well-being of all dogs, I am deeply committed to promoting positive and humane training methods. My ultimate goal is to help foster a strong and harmonious bond between dogs and their owners.

Services

Behavioral Consultations

Tailored one-on-one sessions to address specific behavioral issues such as separation anxiety, resource guarding, and reactivity. Gain insights and strategies to foster a healthy relationship with your dog.
Private Training

Customized training programs designed to meet your dog’s unique needs and your goals. Perfect for targeted skill-building or focused attention.
Pack Walks

Join a guided group walk that promotes socialization, leash manners, and community bonding for both dogs and owners.
Small Group Classes

Engaging training sessions in a small group setting, focusing on essential skills and commands while encouraging social interaction in a controlled environment.
Puppy Program

The best way to set up your puppy for success is to have a strategy in place for structure, which helps prevent problems before they start. Such as healthy boundaries, beginner leash skills, crate training, and potty training.
Coming in Spring of 2025

Dogs Day Out: Enjoy half-day sessions with Kim, where each dog will receive personalized training lessons tailored to their needs.

We cannot recommend Kim highly enough! Our Great Dane, Baloo, struggled with severe anxiety and had been on medication for quite some time. We were feeling hopeless about his behavior and quality of life, but then we found Kim, and everything changed.
From the very first session, Kim demonstrated an incredible understanding of dog behavior and a level of care that immediately put both us and Baloo at ease. She tailored a plan specifically to his needs, combining well researched and practiced techniques, structured routines, and exercises that helped him gain confidence in himself and in us as his owners.
What truly sets Kim apart is how she went above and beyond for us. She provided not only training guidance but also emotional support, checking in regularly and giving us the tools to succeed at home. Her patience and dedication were remarkable, and she celebrated every small victory with us.
By the end of our training program, Baloo was a different dog. Not only had his anxiety decreased significantly, but with Kim’s guidance, we were able to successfully wean him off his anxiety medication—a milestone we didn’t think was possible when we started.
Thanks to Kim, Baloo is now more relaxed, happier, and a joy to be around. She truly changed our lives, and we are forever grateful! If you’re looking for a trainer who genuinely cares and delivers amazing results, look no further.
Kim is an amazing trainer! She has a magical way with dogs. Our two dogs love and respect her and that was instant. We’ve mastered many commands like sit, stay, down etc. and leash walking is improving every week. Kim is clear and direct and cares so much about the safety of our dogs. If we have a question or concern between sessions, Kim is a text away and always promptly gets back to us.
Kim came to us and helped transition our puppy into a home with a nine year old Morkie princess. Her passion, patience and encouragement helped train our puppy, other dog, but more importantly our people. It’s never too late to change behavior and Kim made us believers!
She truly cares about her canine and human clients. She was always prepared. She listens to her clients wants and needs. She teaches training techniques that work for your family! Kim would check in during the week to see how things were going and if we needed any additional support.
Kim is an AMAZING trainer who cares deeply about the dogs and the families she’s working with. My husband and I got a puppy that thought he was in charge of the house. With her training, we now are in an awesome place with our puppy. He learned so much from Kim, and so did we as owners. I 100% recommend Kim and enjoyed every minute with her!