Beyond Obedience, LLC

I was having some leash behavior issues with my two dogs and was stumped trying to get their behavior to improve. I found Kirstin online and scheduled an in-home appointment, but before that could happen COVID struck so we did a virtual consultation instead. We spent about two hours talking, during which time Kirstin asked a lot of questions about me and my dogs, our relationship, and dove into their behaviors and what motivates them individually. She gave me a lot of techniques to try and a training plan, as well as guided me to some reference materials to read to gain a better understanding of the minds of my dogs. That was two months ago. They were unruly and not very polite on leash before and walking them was something to dread. Now I get compliments from strangers on how well behaved they are and our walks are something we all look forward to.

Kirsten's help was something truly special. She helped my dog Josie and I bond and become one as we learned how to adapt to our special situation.Josie was difficult to control and after discovering her reactivity and her high anxiety, I now know what to do in certain situations, how to make her calm, and Josie herself knows what do based on the training and commands she has completed. I truly appreciate all that she did for us and am thankful that she showed us so many ways to make progress in our training!

Many years ago, one of my previous veterinary co-workers was so pleased with Kirstin’s service with her dog that we started recommending her to our veterinary clients. I was happy to see Beyond Obedience brochures at my new place of employment and continued to recommend her to our current clients. I adopted a dog with severe behavioral issues and decided to call Kirstin myself for an in-home consult. I was very pleased with her professionalism, knowledge, kindness, many suggestions, and her honest assessment of my situation. It has taken a great deal of work, but my dog has come further than I expected and I continue to see improvements every day. Kirstin is happy to get updates on my progress and give me suggestions as I continue to work with my dog. As always, I highly recommend Kirstin with Beyond Obedience!

Kirstin did a nice job talking with us regarding what type of dog would be best for our current life style and what it would mean to have a puppy in the house. She did a great job setting expectations and what to expect the first few months. Once we had our puppy picked up and at home, Kirstin came for another visit to get us started on training our new puppy. If you wondering what type of dog would be best for your life style and you need someone to talk to your children about what having a dog/puppy in the house means, she is the right person for you. I would highly recommend her.