Real dogs. Real-world obedience.
Real obedience, real structure — for adult dogs who never got the foundation they needed.
Not every dog comes to me young. Some arrive as adults — pulling on leash, ignoring recall, reactive to other dogs, never quite taught how to settle. This program builds that foundation now, at whatever age your dog is today.
Four quick questions — takes under a minute, and tells us both whether this is the right program for your dog.
A dog who never learned structure early doesn't lose the chance to learn it later. It just takes a more deliberate approach — real obedience, real impulse control, built now instead of assumed from puppyhood.
“I believe the highest compliment you can give someone is to entrust them with your child. To me and my wife, our dogs are our children, and we feel blessed to have Kate teach and care for our girls.”
An on-site board-and-train built for adult dogs specifically — starting at 4 weeks, because a dog who's practiced a habit for years typically needs more time to unlearn it than a dog just forming one. Private sessions throughout mean you learn the handling that makes it hold once your dog's home.
Your dog's story, and whether this program fits — no commitment yet.
I meet your dog at my place, so they can get familiar with the space before their stay, and we schedule it.
Impulse control, settling, and loose leash work, followed by refined obedience and e-collar recall — built into one continuous stay instead of separate stages.
A go-home session and 2 follow-up lessons after, so you know exactly how to maintain what your dog learned.
Working with Kate has been exceptional! My dog used to need constant supervision on a leash outside, but now she can be trusted off leash and has excellent recall. We struggled with basic walks since she always wanted to stop, lay down or say hello to people. She is now extremely well behaved and walks consistently without distractions, which has made my life so much less stressful! I'm so grateful for the progress we have made and would highly recommend Kate to anyone looking for a truly skilled trainer.
People are constantly marveling at how calm and well-behaved my 2.5-year-old pup is and I owe so much of that to Kate. She is an exceptional dog trainer, but what I appreciate most is how good she is at training humans! She has taught me how to understand my dog, how to communicate with him, and how much consistency and clarity matter. She is incredibly knowledgeable and has the perfect balance of warmth and firmness that dogs respond to immediately. Working with her has made me a more confident dog owner and, more importantly, has helped me raise a happy, secure, beautifully behaved dog. I cannot recommend her enough.
Because she has built such a trusting, positive bond with Randy, he now stays with her for boarding whenever we travel — giving us complete peace of mind knowing he is in such capable and loving hands.
I take a limited number of dogs at a time — the individual attention required doesn't scale.
A real conversation about your dog and whether this is the right fit.
A short session at my place before anything's booked.
Dates confirmed, deposit secured, and your dog's stay begins.