Karen is amazing! I adopted a rottweiler from a local shelter and she is very sweet but turned out to be extremely high energy. She was obsessed with toys, overly excited when meeting new people, and difficult on the walk. All of this was a problem because I adopted her to eventually become an emotional support dog for visitors to a community center I work at in Los Angeles. But she was a challenge to get under control, and it didn’t seem that she would ever be ready to come to work with me and be reliable around other people.
I’m lucky that I found Dynamic Dog Training Az and that Karen was able to fit us in. I choose to go with Karen after researching other trainers because of her clear knowledge and success in training dogs of various breeds and issues, and most importantly the love she has for her work and dogs. Also, many board and trains have several staff and you don’t actually know who will be training your dog. With Dynamic Dog Training Az, I knew that my dog would be living with, and cared for, by Karen.
During the board and train, I received regular updates and pictures so I could follow the process. Karen put in extra time to find challenges for my dog and get her ready to be in the chaotic environment of the community center. There is no magic – it’s a lot of work. Being able to see the work that Karen was doing helped me learn a lot and be more prepared to continue working with my dog when I got her back.
Now, with Karen’s help, my dog is able to bring joy to folks who come into our community center. She regularly gets compliments on how well behaved she is and is even trustworthy around children and babies! Words could not express my gratitude for the impact Karen has had on my dog. Making the long drive from California to Karen’s place in Arizona was well worth it for the results. Whether you're looking to address a challenging behavior or want to build trust and communication early – Dynamic Dog Az is your answer. I would recommend Karen to anyone who needs a caring and effective dog trainer.
I’m lucky that I found Dynamic Dog Training Az and that Karen was able to fit us in. I choose to go with Karen after researching other trainers because of her clear knowledge and success in training dogs of various breeds and issues, and most importantly the love she has for her work and dogs. Also, many board and trains have several staff and you don’t actually know who will be training your dog. With Dynamic Dog Training Az, I knew that my dog would be living with, and cared for, by Karen.
During the board and train, I received regular updates and pictures so I could follow the process. Karen put in extra time to find challenges for my dog and get her ready to be in the chaotic environment of the community center. There is no magic – it’s a lot of work. Being able to see the work that Karen was doing helped me learn a lot and be more prepared to continue working with my dog when I got her back.
Now, with Karen’s help, my dog is able to bring joy to folks who come into our community center. She regularly gets compliments on how well behaved she is and is even trustworthy around children and babies! Words could not express my gratitude for the impact Karen has had on my dog. Making the long drive from California to Karen’s place in Arizona was well worth it for the results. Whether you're looking to address a challenging behavior or want to build trust and communication early – Dynamic Dog Az is your answer. I would recommend Karen to anyone who needs a caring and effective dog trainer.
In March of 2016, we moved our family, and sweet, 3 year old, Labradoodle, Charlie, to Arizona. From the moment we started packing up our home in Colorado, Charlie began showing signs of anxiety. He became nervous about loud noises, doorbells, house guests, and power tools. You name it, he was scared of it. He had to go on an anti-anxiety medication just to make the road trip to AZ. Unfortunately, once we settled into our new environment, we didn't see much improvement. In March of this year, we adopted a Golden Doodle puppy. He was adorable, until he wasn't. He behaved like a puppy, and Charlie wasn't having it. Charlie became more anxious and less confident as Slider made his presence known in our home. Slider, on the other hand, bullied Charlie; body slams, hording toys, lack of impulse control, hyper activity, etc. Our dream was to have doodles that would be best friends, but it wasn't happening and we didn't see much hope. We hit our wall with this duo and needed help. Our minds were eased from the first conversation we had with Karen. We had no doubt she was the answer to our dog dilemma. Charlie and Slider went to the two week board and train program. Both dogs worked really hard, and the improvement we saw was remarkable. We poured over every text and video Karen sent of Charlie and Slider during their stay at her house. They were beginning to behave like the dogs we dreamed they could be, and we were learning the tools, and confidence, to continue the training at home.
We highly recommend Karen to any frustrated dog parents. Dogs are a wonderful addition to many households, why not make the best investment to enjoy them to the fullest for years to come?--Krista K., Gilbert, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
We highly recommend Karen to any frustrated dog parents. Dogs are a wonderful addition to many households, why not make the best investment to enjoy them to the fullest for years to come?--Krista K., Gilbert, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
When we adopted our sweet pittie Sven, we began looking into training methods that would be appropriate for him. He's very high energy and had puppy impulse control challenges on top of being nearly completely deaf (he cannot hear any frequency in the human vocal range). We have small kids and cats, so we absolutely needed him to be his best. Karen and the e-collar were recommended by a friend and we gave her a call. After our first session in her home, we walked out knowing that we were going to be able to do this. Sven learned prong collar, his name, sit, down, place, come, and good boy in the couple of hours we were there. We went home and trained hard on those commands for 5 weeks in prep for our board and train program. Karen gave us a ton of great advice and was available by phone/text whenever we had questions or concerns. We have a pretty busy household with demanding work and two small kids, but we made a commitment to 15 solid minutes of training plus 2 "working walks" per day. Sven made great day over day progress and we were pretty confident dropping him off that he'd do well with his board and train. We were in constant contact with Karen through the two weeks she had Sven in her home. We loved seeing the update videos and getting texts whenever he hit a new milestone. In that two week time period, Karen taught Sven to respond to three taps on the e-collar (his new name!), to play nicely with other dogs, to control the chase impulse, and started long line work with the long term goal of letting Sven off-leash. At pick up, Karen gave us the tools to lead Sven. We learned the right way to use the e-collar, prong collar, and our own bodies to provide the best guidance and leadership possible. She was super accommodating when our sitter cancelled on us and we had to bring our small kids at the last minute and she included our 4 year old in some of the training. Fast forward to now, about three months post training and Sven is just incredible! He looks to us for guidance in situations where he might have gotten excited or given chase in he past. He's not quite ready for true off-leash work yet, but he rocks a 50 foot line like a champ. He's completely under our control at all times. He walks on the leash led by our 4 year old and responds to her signals just as he does to ours. We were a little concerned in researching the methods for training that Sven would lose his sweet and happy nature, but the opposite seems to be true. The balance e-collar and Karen's guidance has given him and us has only made his sweet nature more noticeable. We remain in contact with Karen as we work through issues or questions via phone/text and the Facebook group she runs for DDTAZ families. We could not have asked for a better experience and highly recommend Karen and DDTAZ for any dog training needs!--Jessica T., Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
If you are reading this, chances are you've realized you need help. I needed help. Luckily , I found Karen. Night Fury was a typical puppy, & we thought we were set for success in the beginning. We've had experience with Great Danes as well as puppies. We brought him to all the typical pet store training classes & continued what we had learned from previous dogs. Around 13 mo of age his behavior began to change, it was little by little and we were not equipped, and did not take appropriate or quick enough action. He started dominating the couch, being in our faces, & poking everyone in the butt. He seemed overly skittish and was unpredictable. Then the unthinkable happened, my retired parents came for a visit and within 10 minutes, Fury bit my father in the arm causing puncture wounds. I felt guilty and helpless. I was up most of the night researching dog trainers & narrowed it down. After speaking with all three my answer was clear. Karen was the perfect fit not only because of her experience with big dogs but because she did not give me any promises or absolutes like the other trainers did. In fact, she gave me a reality check of what the future may look like with and without training. Even with training, she told me some of my goals may not be realistic. Lastly, she did not jump at the chance to accept Night Fury, and in fact said she wanted to think about it based on his increased aggression. Luckily, she said Yes. My husband & I immediately became unified & committed to her methods. Night Fury outgrew is 31" puppy crate, we purchased a 45" crate & built up his time for sleeping & preparing for the 2 week board & train. It has been 4 months since completion. Is he perfect? No, but neither are we. We continue to follow the rules and homework. Night Fury is still skittish, but now we anticipate possible stress points and act as his advocate. He is calmer, and more predictable. My one regret is not reaching out to Karen sooner. If you are reading this, you have questions, and likely need help. Karen IS the answer. Don't wait for issues to escalate. I have no regrets.
UPDATE FROM NIGHT FURY'S OWNER: -Dear Karen, I again can't thank you enough for how you have helped us! When I am doing research and reading testimonials, I always look for a follow up. Things are often the rosiest immediately after a service is completed. A true testament to the carryover and follow through is the overall picture many months later.
It has been 20 months since Night Fury attended a 2 week board & train with Karen at DDTAZ. Have you every been lucky enough to have the dream dog that was easy going, easy to train, confident and you didn't have to pay a significant amount of attention to? Night Fury is NOT that dog. Karen helped us to realize he may never be that dog; she was right. I'm pleased to say Night Fury is so much more in many ways. It is a different type of experience when your dog needs you and not the other way around. Night Fury needs us to be the strong and confident leader. He depends on us to anticipate his needs. Karen taught us how to provide an environment that is safe, enjoyable and routine. When life got busy and we were not consistent Fury let us know; a jump here, barging out the door there & dominating the couch or pacing. For a brief moment I thought he may need a tune-up session. Then I quickly realized it was us that needed the tune-up. In short, the place commands and routine are what keep everything in sync. It was a quick turnaround and we haven't looked back since.
The place command has been very useful to us as well as giving him a job that keeps him calm. We use place command when trimming his nails, when pulling burrs out after a hike or providing him other medical attention. Our other favorite command is "out". Great Danes can be a little intimidating and even when he is confident and wanting to sniff visitors - if we do not like the vibe of the human we say "out" & he makes a 180 and walks away. Brilliant. Watch Night Fury's story and read my testimonial. He has gained many inches and 30lbs since then, but we have had zero incidents. My parents came for a visit and were amazed at the difference in Night Fury, what they didn't "see" was the difference in our behavior or routines, and that is fine. The credit should go to Karen & Night Fury. --Elizabeth & Bao, Phoenix (2 Week Board & Train)
UPDATE FROM NIGHT FURY'S OWNER: -Dear Karen, I again can't thank you enough for how you have helped us! When I am doing research and reading testimonials, I always look for a follow up. Things are often the rosiest immediately after a service is completed. A true testament to the carryover and follow through is the overall picture many months later.
It has been 20 months since Night Fury attended a 2 week board & train with Karen at DDTAZ. Have you every been lucky enough to have the dream dog that was easy going, easy to train, confident and you didn't have to pay a significant amount of attention to? Night Fury is NOT that dog. Karen helped us to realize he may never be that dog; she was right. I'm pleased to say Night Fury is so much more in many ways. It is a different type of experience when your dog needs you and not the other way around. Night Fury needs us to be the strong and confident leader. He depends on us to anticipate his needs. Karen taught us how to provide an environment that is safe, enjoyable and routine. When life got busy and we were not consistent Fury let us know; a jump here, barging out the door there & dominating the couch or pacing. For a brief moment I thought he may need a tune-up session. Then I quickly realized it was us that needed the tune-up. In short, the place commands and routine are what keep everything in sync. It was a quick turnaround and we haven't looked back since.
The place command has been very useful to us as well as giving him a job that keeps him calm. We use place command when trimming his nails, when pulling burrs out after a hike or providing him other medical attention. Our other favorite command is "out". Great Danes can be a little intimidating and even when he is confident and wanting to sniff visitors - if we do not like the vibe of the human we say "out" & he makes a 180 and walks away. Brilliant. Watch Night Fury's story and read my testimonial. He has gained many inches and 30lbs since then, but we have had zero incidents. My parents came for a visit and were amazed at the difference in Night Fury, what they didn't "see" was the difference in our behavior or routines, and that is fine. The credit should go to Karen & Night Fury. --Elizabeth & Bao, Phoenix (2 Week Board & Train)
"My husband and I had lived with Ziggy’s terrible behavior for seven long years. He was so leash reactive that we rarely took him out of the house, he bullied our other dog, and he generally got his way through whining and growling. When he growled at my infant daughter, that was the final straw and I called Karen the next day. Three weeks with Karen have made an enormous difference. With the place command, Ziggy gets to spend time with the family, instead of staying locked behind gates or in the back yard. He is amazing on a leash, he is much calmer in the house, and he listens to me and my husband when we give commands. I think the most impressive change is Ziggy no longer feels entitled to every scrap of food that falls on the kitchen floor! He’s not perfect, but he has continued to improve since he came home and Karen has given my husband and I the skills to address mistakes. We are so grateful for Karen’s training!
UPDATE FROM ZIGGY'S OWNER: One year later, Karen also trained our second dog and Ziggy and Cosmo are doing great. The dogs have much more confidence and are very well behaved on their walks. Our veterinarian cannot believe the change she has seen in Ziggy. Ziggy is MUCH more relaxed around the kids and we no longer feel like we have to constantly watch him around them. He understands that baby toys and baby food do not belong to him and he listens to us and responds when we need him to go to Place. Our family is much happier with calm, confident dogs."--Emily S., Tempe, AZ (3 Week Board & Train)
UPDATE FROM ZIGGY'S OWNER: One year later, Karen also trained our second dog and Ziggy and Cosmo are doing great. The dogs have much more confidence and are very well behaved on their walks. Our veterinarian cannot believe the change she has seen in Ziggy. Ziggy is MUCH more relaxed around the kids and we no longer feel like we have to constantly watch him around them. He understands that baby toys and baby food do not belong to him and he listens to us and responds when we need him to go to Place. Our family is much happier with calm, confident dogs."--Emily S., Tempe, AZ (3 Week Board & Train)
"I wanted to thank you for setting us on the right track with my boy Biscuit, a 3.5 year old Golden Retriever. We were having general problems with all the basic commands: Sit, Stay, Down. He would bother guests when they were over, run out the front door and was generally out of control. We were exhausted and at our wits end.
Two weeks with you and I feel like we have a new dog. He listens now! It is such a joy to have our new relationship with a dog that is under control and willing to listen and follow commands. Not only did you set Biscuit on the right track but you provided my wife and I the tools to continue to work with Biscuit. He enjoys working on his commands and I think Biscuit feels he has a “job” now and is eager to please. It has been several months since his stay with you and I am happy to report that we are all doing much better. It seemed impossible before but now I can walk Biscuit around my neighborhood without a leash. Thank you again for helping all of us to have the family dog we wanted." --Aaron, Phoenix, AZ |
"When we came to Karen, we had already been through one negative experience with a trainer for our high-energy, dog-reactive Carolina dog, Tally. She had been labeled aggressive and we were told that she would need medication. Karen took her in for a 3-week board & train and she came back a different dog! Not only was Karen able to get through to Tally, she found the root of her issues and was able to communicate that to us while teaching us how to effectively train and and be better leaders for her. She kept us updated the entire time with photos, videos and stories, and has been there for any questions we've had since Tally's been home. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a trainer - her method saved us years of stress, and we got to really get to know our dog in the process."--Tressa, Scottsdale, AZ
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Karen is amazing! Josie our Rotten Rottie (Rescue)did a two week board and train and I have to say we have never enjoyed a dog so much! We can go anywhere anytime on leash or off and she's the most behaved Rottweiler we have ever had and being so good, she goes everywhere with us! It actually cracked me up that such a small girl had so much power over her dogs! Karen, we can't thank you enough for your hard work and dedication to owners having balanced dogs!!!!❤️ --Jim M., Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"Karen did a great job with providing my wife and I peace of mind that our dog was being well taken care off while we were on our two week vacation out of the country and our little one was getting her two week training course. Karen provided almost daily photos and progress reports which was exciting for us to be part of. Since her training course our dog has been incredibly more manageable with his leash and dog aggression. Now that he has chores and tasks we can tell be has less anxiety and happier overall. The products provided through the course like prong and e-collar have been extremely easy to use and high quality. We would recommend Karen to any of our friends and family and we take our pets very seriously so that says a lot. Thank you Karen for helping us enjoy time with our Cinder and reach that perfect balance."--Scott J., Mesa, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"I can't speak highly enough about Karen. My daughter brought her Boston Terrier pup, Kaycee, to Karen and when I saw the happy, well behaved pup that came home, I brought my pup, Cheyenne, (Kaycee's sibling) to Karen. I had spoiled her a lot and Karen got that turned around so that now I have a well behaved pup. Instead of a spoiled brat, I have a happy, well adjusted companion. Next, came Cody, my daughter's 6 year old Boston rescue and Karen worked her magic on him. Great job Karen!"--Denise M., Gilbert, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"My 5 month old Rottie, Khaleesi, had her first puppy training with Karen on Wednesday. Wow! What a difference structured training had made. Khaleesi can now walk on a leash without pulling me, listens well to commands and stays by my side. She's still learning the "place" command and doing well with it. This was well worth the money that I spent on her learning to be a content puppy! Thank you Karen!"--Terri M., Chandler, AZ (Puppy Class)
"I couldn't be more pleased with the training or prouder of my Freddy! Karen truly is a gem and works wonders with dogs. At just 7 months old, my little lovebug is so well behaved and happy. He's made two big trips through the airport... OFF LEASH and wowed everyone who saw him pass. It's just a small testament to her training abilities and love for dogs. I would highly recommend."--Christina K., Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
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"Karen is simply amazing! My husband and I brought our 2 1/2 year old Rottweiler to Karen after many discussions on what to do about him behaviorally. Although Moose wouldn’t hurt a fly and is super sweet, he was jumping on people, pulling on his leash, disobedient and wouldn’t listen to us at all. He is definitely a high energy dog that we just couldn’t control. It was hard for us to have anyone over to our house or even take him for walks with the family. We are so glad we decided to take him to Karen. Karen was honest with us from the beginning and was/is there to answer our questions. She did say that Moose is just not going to be a chill dog because of his high energy, but he is so much more obedient and now we can control him...Thanks to Karen! He actually listens to us, walks are great, we even take him for walks off leash which was never an option before. Moose is just a great dog now!! He has a whole new mind frame thanks to Karen. Best decision we made. Thank you Karen!"--Gianna N., Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"We are beyond satisfied with Karen and her dog training services. Our one year old puppy, Emma, was very disobedient on multiple fronts (i.e. territorial, wouldn’t listen to commands, counter surfed etc). It’s important to understand that this was as much our fault as it was her's. After sending her to Karen for 2 weeks and having a few hours to train with Karen, I can honestly say it’s been a 180 degree change.
The reason it has been so successful is because we are all on the same page. After understanding which commands are necessary, speaking that to Emma and making sure she understands it, everything has become so easy. The previously poor behavior disappeared over the course of two weeks. It was impressive. She is so fun to work with, play with, and have around because she get’s it. Life is much easier for her because she is no longer stressed out, unsure or insecure. Her quality of life has improved and so has ours. Our best piece of advice for you is to invest in your puppy. It's worth every penny and the longer you put it off, the longer your doing yourself and your pup a disservice. P.S. The best part about Karen is her no nonsense approach. Listen to her and follow everything she say. It works."--Dave & Jaqlyn C., Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train) 
"Karen you have been a truly amazing blessing for us in training Ky! Knowing you for all these years and seeing you do what you love, and what you are clearly so talented at - it's awesome!!!! We are happy to have Ky home, and it's already so much calmer here! We will keep up your hard work!! ❤️❤️--Carmelle R., Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"Karen changed how we look at our relationship with our dog. She helped guide us to understand what we all needed and how best to achieve that. She is more like a counselor than a dog trainer! Lennox is now a calm, trusting puppy who will now, with the correct direction from us, continue to grow into a wonderful advocate for his breed. I'm grateful for Karen and the work she did and would recommend her to anyone who is serious about sharing their life with a balanced dog."--Michele, Scottsdale, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
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"So I have been a HUGE fan of Karen's work for about a year now. Seriously amazing work! Brought our 10 month old mix pup to her due to resource guarding on her toys with my 7 year old daughter. That scared the heck out of me and we wanted what's best for the dog and the safety of our daughter. ONE HOUR! That's how long we spent for an In Home Training Session. Karen educated me on the use of the prong collar, setting boundaries and helped my 7 year old become the LEADER... of the dog, instead of the pup thinking she was a litter mate. I mean to say I am GRATEFUL is a complete understatement. Karen, you rock, are AWESOME, LOVE LOVE LOVE your work and how passionate you are about what you do!!!! How lucky are we to have you in our lives! Seriously the transformation was IMMEDIATE. We have a pup we can walk on a leash, she sits when we stop, the Place command is taken seriously now. We are forever transformed dog owners."--Paula T., Gilbert, AZ (One, In-home Session)
"What success we had with Karen/Dynamic Dog Training of AZ. Our one year old Rottie jumped and knocked down guests and grandkids at our home. Karen worked with "Biscuit" for the 2 week board and train session. Biscuit now has much improved manners!! She walks the neighborhood side by side with my husband. She steals a sock now and then but returns it without a fuss. A big thank you to Karen and the tools she taught us to use to have Biscuit continue to be a part of our family."--Pat P., Gilbert, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
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"Can't say THANKS enough about how Karen helped us with our pup Dojo. He has come so far since we got him back from his 2 week board and train. Dojo is so good on leash now, even our 6 yr old can walk him. I'm also impressed with his recall and the ability to calm himself down when put in place. My husband and I think it was best money spent and we enjoy our pup even more now!"--Misty C., Gilbert, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"I found Karen through a previous client of hers. I am so happy that I met her and made the decision to move forward with the 2 week board and train. My dog had several issues which all have been corrected. She no longer jumps on people when they come through the door, she is amazing on her walks(on and off leash) and her overall energy is much more calm. A perfect example of how big of a change she has made can be summed up with an experience we had this weekend. I took my dog to the park with my friend and her daughter. I put my dog in a down and only had to correct her once in a 2 hour time frame with lots of kids running around her and other people walking by with their dogs. I would have never gotten her in a down with this many distractions before Karen! Karen has allowed me to have the relationship I have always wanted with my dog! If you are on the fence... Just do it... You will not regret it!"--Lindsey C., Scottsdale, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
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"We are so thankful to have found Karen. My husband and I were at the end of our rope with our pit bull, Remington. Despite our best efforts, we ended up with a crazy dog who wouldn't listen to a word we said. He had attacked a couple of our other dogs (situations that "made sense" but obviously weren't ok) and we had lost all trust in him and our ability to manage him, in a multiple dog household, safely. A year of triple checking doors and gates was a year too long and I only wish we had found Karen sooner. Prior to finding Karen, we began exploring some less than ideal options for Remington, as we just couldn't deal with him any longer. The night I found Karen's website was the first night I felt there may be some hope. After speaking on the phone, we agreed to move forward and dropped Remy off for his two week board and train a few weeks later. We were SO thankful to have a bit of a break from him.
Karen went over our list of issues with him, let us know what we could expect while he was in her home and a little bit about what to expect when he came home with us. She sent updates just about every single day, and we were becoming more and more excited to have Remy HOME! We saw more progress than we ever dreamed of. When it came time to finally pick him up, Karen taught us what he'd learned and corrected our technique in working with him so we'd succeed without her. He came home in the midst of several unexpected and chaotic situations in our home. We didn't have near as much time or energy to work with him as we should have those first few weeks. Karen was great in answering questions and providing moral support. We would have been hard pressed to keep any sanity if we had The Old Remington at that time. As things have started to calm down, I've had more time to work with him and can still hardly believe the change. We've thrown some crazy stuff at him and he hasn't really missed a beat. He no longer jumps on people, stays in place when we have company and hasn't jumped or scratched a single person! We've begun very slow reintroductions with the other dogs and have hope that one day, we may be back to allowing him to be with the others more often than not.
We are learning to trust him again, and Karen has helped us learn to trust in ourselves again when it comes to our boy.
My only regret is not finding Karen sooner, if we had found her when things first started, it would have been much easier on all involved."--Melissa G., Surprise, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
Karen went over our list of issues with him, let us know what we could expect while he was in her home and a little bit about what to expect when he came home with us. She sent updates just about every single day, and we were becoming more and more excited to have Remy HOME! We saw more progress than we ever dreamed of. When it came time to finally pick him up, Karen taught us what he'd learned and corrected our technique in working with him so we'd succeed without her. He came home in the midst of several unexpected and chaotic situations in our home. We didn't have near as much time or energy to work with him as we should have those first few weeks. Karen was great in answering questions and providing moral support. We would have been hard pressed to keep any sanity if we had The Old Remington at that time. As things have started to calm down, I've had more time to work with him and can still hardly believe the change. We've thrown some crazy stuff at him and he hasn't really missed a beat. He no longer jumps on people, stays in place when we have company and hasn't jumped or scratched a single person! We've begun very slow reintroductions with the other dogs and have hope that one day, we may be back to allowing him to be with the others more often than not.
We are learning to trust him again, and Karen has helped us learn to trust in ourselves again when it comes to our boy.
My only regret is not finding Karen sooner, if we had found her when things first started, it would have been much easier on all involved."--Melissa G., Surprise, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"Karen was introduced to my wife and I by a mutual friend. We reviewed her website and FaceBook page, which contained videos, information about her and her services, tons of other useful information, and her pricing. We decided on the two week board and train option.
We rescued Diesel, my first dog in 17 years and as an adult, on Veteran’s Day 2015 from the Humane Society. He is a loving high energy, always on the go, super excitable Shepard, Rottweiler, and Lab mix. Diesel... is our first child. We treated him like a human (Don’t do this). Diesel would jump on and mouth us and our guests; he rarely listened, did not respect us, counter surfed, broke out of most crates, destroyed household items, and he would resource guard our bed. We loved Diesel, and he is lover too, but we needed serious help.
We were nervous training would change Diesel’s loving personality and he would be a zombie when he came home. To our surprise Diesel came back a calmer, happier, respectful, and better version of himself, not a zombie. He listened! It was amazing! One of the most important parts of Diesel’s training was our training (and we need some). Karen kept us informed and was helpful and communicative while Diesel was in her care. Karen continues to check in on him and answers the many questions we still have, even after Diesel came home. You will be in great hands with Karen before, during, and after you and your dog’s training. I highly recommend Karen and her services."--Bradley S., Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
We rescued Diesel, my first dog in 17 years and as an adult, on Veteran’s Day 2015 from the Humane Society. He is a loving high energy, always on the go, super excitable Shepard, Rottweiler, and Lab mix. Diesel... is our first child. We treated him like a human (Don’t do this). Diesel would jump on and mouth us and our guests; he rarely listened, did not respect us, counter surfed, broke out of most crates, destroyed household items, and he would resource guard our bed. We loved Diesel, and he is lover too, but we needed serious help.
We were nervous training would change Diesel’s loving personality and he would be a zombie when he came home. To our surprise Diesel came back a calmer, happier, respectful, and better version of himself, not a zombie. He listened! It was amazing! One of the most important parts of Diesel’s training was our training (and we need some). Karen kept us informed and was helpful and communicative while Diesel was in her care. Karen continues to check in on him and answers the many questions we still have, even after Diesel came home. You will be in great hands with Karen before, during, and after you and your dog’s training. I highly recommend Karen and her services."--Bradley S., Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"We adopted Jack from the pound the day after Christmas and spent the next two months treating him for pneumonia. He was 10 months old and so sick, I thought he would die. When he finally recovered, we discovered his true personality. And it was way more than I could handle! Jack ate everything! He chewed up the door frames, ate a hole in the drywall, ate a significant chunk out of the wood pillars holding up our patio roof, took down the Christmas tree, ate glass ornaments, counter surfed, dragged the garbage all over the house and yard, AND started to pee on my bed. I have always believed that when you adopt, it's for life-no going back or passing your new family member on to someone else. I was devastated to realize I just couldn't take any more. I did some internet surfing and found Karen's website. I watched a video she had of a board and train dog and I was impressed. I gave Jack and I an ultimatum of sorts. If Karen could "fix" him, then I would consider keeping him. We went for an initial session to learn the prong collar, place, and the need for crate training. I knew during that session that I wanted the board and train too! I counted the days til I could drop him off to Karen! The initial training was very helpful, but I was struggling with consistency and still felt a bit desperate as a result. During his training, we got daily updates with pictures and videos. It was cool to see how quickly he progressed. I couldn't believe it. It became pretty clear that the problem was not really just Jack. When his two weeks were up, Karen spent a couple of hours teaching us how to be leaders. We probably needed more work than Jack did. She sent us home with a write up of recommendations and promised to be available to coach us. Oh, man, did I ever need coaching! Karen was so supportive afterwards. She took the time to teach and encourage us to be strong. It's been three months since Jack's training and she still checks in with us. Sometimes, I look at Jack now and I wonder how I ever could have been ready to give him up. He is such a sweet, wonderful, playful dog. I can't thank Karen enough for showing me who Jack truly is and for giving me the gift of experiencing a joyful and loving relationship with him. Karen has a real gift of teaching, not just dogs, but humans too! I can't recommend her highly enough!"--Annie C., Apache Junction, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"Karen worked with my dog, Goober, in March for the two week board and training option, and he is a changed dog because of her training. Before training he was jumpy, pacing all the time, could not walk on a leash, barely listened, and just seemed stressed out all the time. We now enjoy running together, hiking, and playing with other dogs. His off leash skills are stellar, and I never thought I would be able to have him out and about without a leash. Karen has been so helpful through text and phone calls since I have picked up Goober. She is a rock star, and has given me all the confidence I needed to be able to be the best leader and owner for Goobs. I would absolutely choose Karen again in a heart beat. Thank you for all you have done, and continue to do!--Sara, Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"I highly recommend Karen for your dog's training needs. Karen recently worked with my 6 year old rottie and the results are fantastic! Douce is very well behaved. She is e-collar trained (it's worth the money), place trained, heel trained on a leash, crate trained, doesn't bark and the list goes on!! Karen cares about her clients and takes the time to follow up to see how things are going after the transition to home. You can't afford not to go to Karen. Her deliverable and sustainable results of a well behaved dog are priceless. Please feel free to contact me for a reference."--Heather W., Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
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"We have to say a BIG thank you to Karen at Dynamic Dog Training AZ!! Our Lexi girl was a crazy rottie that needed a little more training than we were giving her. 2 weeks with Karen and there is a night and day difference! Lexi is so much more in control of her energy and listens but still with her spunky personality that we've grown to love! We now have a peaceful home and we can't thank her enough!!"--Marissa S., Sun City, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
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"Karen exceeded our expectations with Riley! She is truly a changed dog. Her aggression towards other dogs is now minimal. This was our most hoped for outcome with the training. Riley is calm, doesn't bark when the doorbell rings, doesn't chew up items in the house and unbelievably, no wrestling matches needed when its time to get in her crate! Karen's training allows us to simply stand by the crate and say "Riley, crate" and she goes right in and lays down. Sometimes when I am describing Karen's skills to others, I think they must be thinking "too good to be true". Karen can get you in touch with me - its absolutely true, she turned Riley around. I am happy to talk to anyone considerring this training option for their pet. Karen does an outstanding job! She is professional, down to earth, candid, doesn't over promise and truly knows her stuff."--Carol M., Scottsdale, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"Karen is awesome and has such a huge heart. When ever she has a spot open she will take one of our Rotten Rotties and give them a free boot camp to make them more adoptable! Who wouldn't want to support a trainer who supports rescue dogs? Not only is she a very talented lady, she is truly in this business to help dogs. You can rest assure that your dog will be safe with her, and when she returns your dog to you, he will be a better version of himself!"--Shelly F., Owner of Rotten Rottie Rescue
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 Riggs and his family camping in Flagstaff
"We brought in our one year old crazy lab and two weeks later picked up a calm and well behaved dog. We now have a pet that can be part of our family and do evreything we do!!! Thank you Dynamic Dog Training!!!!!!!"--Jessica, Maricopa, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
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"In the past week Shae has met two bunnies for the first time and did awesome. I just took her to Kiwana's park and 95% of the time I wasn't even holding her leash. There were ducks, smells, people and water and I was still able to get her to listen to me and be near me. This is from the dog that would bolt out the door the instant it was open and had very much teenage level selective hearing and would obey when she wanted to. I cannot recommend Dynamic Dog Training AZ enough - it has done wonders for Shae and myself. Not only is she now safe and obedient, she is also more cuddly and likes to be near me. Thanks Karen!"--Lydia S., Tempe, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
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"We are so thankful for Karen and her passion and commitment to making dogs the best they can be. We thought sending Bruce would make him more manageable, but in reality she trained all of us and now we can walk him proud and fulfill the commitment we made to him when we adopted him to be the best example of his "pit bull " breed.. Thank you Karen .. But thanks are not enough." --Julie S., Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
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Stella and Alisha at 'Bark at the Park'
"Karen has been a life saver for me and my 4 yr old dog Stella. Before going to Karen's 2 week board and train Stella would run around the house barking, she would jump on people as they came to the door, she would bark and lunge uncontrollably at other dogs - she was a whiner, she broke out of her kennel, leaving her at other peoples houses was out of the question because of her separation anxiety....
Two weeks with Karen and Stella is entirely different dog. She goes in the kennel willing and happily, we take nice walks where she ignores the barking of other dogs - no more running around the house like a mad puppy - and we left her at a friends for the weekend and she was an angel... even taught their dog a thing or two!
I would recommend Karen to ANYONE - whether you are having issues or adding a new dog to the family - our next dog that we adopt will be making a stop at her house first!" -- Alisha, Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
Two weeks with Karen and Stella is entirely different dog. She goes in the kennel willing and happily, we take nice walks where she ignores the barking of other dogs - no more running around the house like a mad puppy - and we left her at a friends for the weekend and she was an angel... even taught their dog a thing or two!
I would recommend Karen to ANYONE - whether you are having issues or adding a new dog to the family - our next dog that we adopt will be making a stop at her house first!" -- Alisha, Phoenix, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"What can I say? Karen is amazing and her amazing helper Dexter is too. I acquired a 2yo Serbian Dobie about 8 weeks ago who was rowdy, destructive, and had bad separation anxiety. I was at my wits end with what to do for this beautiful boy, I knew he deserved a chance at an amazing, confident life. I have been watch Karen via the Rotten Rottie Dog Rescue and decided, why not????? If she can he...lp these dogs, I'm sure she can help mine.
I was right! Karen was able to help my boy gain the confidence and discipline he deserves. NO it hasn't been easy, but it has been worth it. I continuously work with him to keep him up on his training, I'm in training myself. I have to remember my part of the bargain. My boy Conan thank you Karen, as do I! You really are the best!"--Kasey, Suprise, AZ (2 Week Board & Train) |
"Status Report on Oso: He is now a wonderful and responsive Labrador Retriever. Took him for my first outside walk today, he was right with me! My 18 year old Son Seth has been walking him daily since he returned a week ago, my leg immobilizer is off and I went out with him for 2 blocks. He minds so well in the house now, many times the voice command is all I need, he still runs to Girlfriend Donna: but he totally loves his "Mom"! Thanks to Karen and Dynamic Dog Training AZ I now have my Oso able to be with me in my current invalid condition, what a comfort this is to me!" --Don, Chandler, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
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"Karen with Dynamic Dog Training is AMAZING! She recently E- Collar trained two of my dogs both a little over a year old bratty puppies but they're not anymore! She took my female Rottweiler Kona for a two week board and train first and then took our Kelpie mix Damon also for a two week board and train. They came home to us so different. They still had their great little personalities but we're ...more secure, confident, obedient, calm, and just happy. They listen to commands, walk excellent on leashes, walk great on the treadmill, and our home is so much more peaceful. The E-Collar has changed our lives! It's amazing to have a device to be able to communicate with my dogs. That is exactly what it does it communicates to my dogs what I want or need them to do. My dogs actually love having it on. It's part of their daily lives and their tails wag while I'm putting it on them. Karen was awesome she communicated with me through text almost daily and posted lots of cool stuff on Facebook so I could follow their journey but what makes Karen even more amazing is after my dogs were home and done with training any problem or question I had she would respond right back and gave me advice and encouragement and kept us going strong. I know I could pick up the phone anytime if I needed her. Karen is very companionate, professional, knowledgeable, devoted, firm but fair. I am so grateful and happy to have had her train my dogs and will definitely be sending future dogs her way. Thank you Dynamic Dog Training for giving me my house back!" --Christina, Mesa, AZ (2 Week Board & Trains)
"I am so blessed to have found Karen at Dynamic Dog Training AZ! My dogs are my world & I have a hard time trusting anyone with them. Karen not only did amazing work with my boy Hunter but she made me feel safe leaving him with her for 2 weeks. We checked in daily with each other helping me relax & feel involved in the process. Hunter went to Karen a rude, stubborn, thinking he owned me dog. I hated walking him; he walked me! He was super stressed & stuck in his own head unable to even hear me. My friends & family did not think Hunter could ever learn to be good. Well, Karen proved it could be done! I now have a calm dog that I can walk anywhere proudly & he hears me. I didn't think I could love him more than I did but thanks to Karen I really do! I have & will continue to recommend this awesome trainer! I'm already planning my other dog's board & train. Thank you Karen!!!" --Trina S., Mesa, AZ (2 Week Board & Train)
"If I could, I would give 100 stars to Dynamic Dog Training!!!!! My husband and I are a military family and move around a lot!! Back in February my husband and I had decided to move me back home to Tucson while he goes on his deployment. Meanwhile we have not one but TWO rotten rotties that I would have to deal with myself!! We tried training at Petsmart, vibrating collars, tried gentle leaders, easy walks, you name it we tried it!! We were out of options or so we thought we were.....we looked up Rottweiler rescues in Arizona to consider giving them up which just the thought was heart breaking! Until a huge beam of light surrounded Dynamic Dog Training on the Rotten Rottie Rescue page. We went on to her website and decided to contact Karen for our last hope to keep our rotties!! Especially since we are looking to add a baby to our family soon, this was it. My dogs Rocko and Roxie spent two weeks with Karen for a board and train and let me just say that Karen saved our family!!! They don't lunge at other dogs anymore!! Their confidence and my confidence is up! Their anxiety is low, and I love all the compliments I get when I take them out on how well behaved my dogs are!! I can't thank Dynamic Dog Training enough for my dynamic rotties!!!!" --Whitney, Tucson, AZ (2 Week Board & Trains)
"Karen has helped us get Jax's anxiety in check, we have learned so much from her. She is always available even after your training is over. Give her a call you will be pleased. Thank you Karen!!!"--Mathew, Chandler AZ (One on One Lessons)
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"Karen has done wonders with my dog. Great training and advice. Oscar has gone from being an unruly, anxious dog to one that listens, is comfortable in his home and gets along great with my other animals. I highly recommend her." --Christy N., Chandler, AZ (One on One Lessons)
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"Karen and Dynamic Dog Training has helped us turn around our two year old puppy Sadie. Sadie had high seperation anxiety and has had destructive chewing episodes. Sadie had spent one week in a board and train to utilize prong and command training. After a few months we sent her back for E-Collar training. After her one week stay with Karen and the updated training we now have an awesome Sadie! We are able to walk her off leash, take her to the park and work her come / down commands and she is great with our other dogs at home! Her anxiety and chewing are very rare nowadays.
She has started the transformation into a great dog that everyone can be proud of. Sadie's training as well as ours will continue each day to make our relationship grow now that we have the tools given to us by Karen! We highly recommend Dynamic Dog Training to anyone seeking help with a troubled pet and helping set a dynamic needed for your pet! Thank you from, Ty, Teri and Sadie, Mesa, AZ" (1 Week Board & Train)
She has started the transformation into a great dog that everyone can be proud of. Sadie's training as well as ours will continue each day to make our relationship grow now that we have the tools given to us by Karen! We highly recommend Dynamic Dog Training to anyone seeking help with a troubled pet and helping set a dynamic needed for your pet! Thank you from, Ty, Teri and Sadie, Mesa, AZ" (1 Week Board & Train)
"Karen is awesome. I went to see her with Diego, my min pin/chihuahua dog. Diego was quite the brat...stole food from the table, chewed up paper and fabric, barked at anything that moved, and insisted on sitting on people. He had zero manners. Karen taught Diego basic commands, and taught me how to use them. We did three sessions over three weeks, with homework in between. The change in Diego is remarkable. He now obeys without hesitation, and walks well on leash despite numerous distractions (even with other dogs around!). He is happy and relaxed, and so am I! Karen was very firm and effective with Diego, patient and encouraging with me. I highly recommend Dynamic Dog Training! Thank you Karen! **Update...Since starting training Diego, he's been doing so well! We also adopted Mufasa from Rotten Rottie Rescue; Karen was fostering him, and ecollar trained him. After seeing how awesome this training method is, we decided to train Diego this way, too. Having both dogs trained the same way, with the same mindset, and same routine and boundaries is amazing. Our dogs are calm, happy, and obedient. The whole dynamic of our home is so different, and so great. Karen has not only effectively trained our dogs, but is patient with me as well. I highly recommend Karen at Dynamic Dog Training AZ. " --Amy G., Mesa, AZ (One on One Lessons and E Collar Lessons)
"Henri has been great, his house manners are awesome. Last week we went to Sky Harbor and he was the perfect gentlemen. Saturday we spent a couple hours at the mall and then to Petsmart. He was very well behaved; I had him sit and stay down and he watched all the shoppers. He doesn't react at all toward other dogs while he's working. You are the best thing that's happened to Henri! I told my son once he settled down, any pup he gets has to come to you for a board and train!"--Scott C., Phoenix, AZ (One on One Lessons)
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"Karen assisted me in training Hugo, my hyper 5 year old, pitbull/ shar-pei. In just one night of teaching me the proper way to train Hugo, he quickly picked up on my commands and is behaving so much better. Thank you, Karen! :)" --Tiffany O., Phoenix, AZ (One on One Lessons)
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