Blackheart K9 Services

Thank you, thank you, thank you! I don't even know where to start. I called Scott for my incredibly lovable, derpy, too smart for his own good, and highly anxious three-year old GSD. I thought I did all the rights things - started training young, sent him away for board and trains with a different trainer, tried to put him in different scenarios to adjust to people, places, and things he wasn't familiar with, etc. But, it wasn't quite enough, my sweet boy grew to be highly anxious and was jumping and using his teeth to share his anxiety with others. I was at a loss - I didn't know what to do and I wasn't getting the support I needed. And then I found Scott. He spent hours on the phone with me to understand what was going on. Personally came and picked Grimm up and worked with him for two months. He called and texted me consistent updates - not "Grimm is doing well", but detailed updates telling me what they had accomplished and what they were doing next. Even with the positivity, I kept my hopes low. I was worried I had ruined my boy. Then Grimm came home. Again, Scott brought my boy all the way to me. We had a four hour turnover session in a public place and I got to meet a new dog. One who was confident in himself, relaxed in his surroundings, and comfortable with his people, but still had his derpy, lovable personality. Gone was the constant high drive whine, the head on a swivel, the vibrating, ready to jump at a moment's notice energy. To say that Scott has completely changed Grimm's life and mine is an understatement. I'm excited for this boy to be able to enjoy a fuller, bigger life. I'd trust Scott and his team with Grimm in any situation at any time. The true care, compassion, and commitment he put into Grimm is incredible and I know it will continue for his entire life.

We sent our Blue Heeler/Blue Tick mix to Josh and his wife for 5 weeks, and I genuinely can not find words to express my gratitude to them. They kept me updated on Chip and progress, took care of him above and beyond. The day they came and picked him up, I was a nervous wreck and by the time he was loaded and gone I felt comfortable knowing he was in their hands. He is a much more well mannered, and less anxious boy now certainly, they helped me with tools to keep his reactive tendencies in check. Above and beyond doesn't even cover it honestly. They spent a few hours with us going over everything about chips training the day they dropped him off, provided us with a "cheat sheet" for his commands, and a video I can always look back on. They set the foundation for a very happy future for my pup and I, I couldn't suggest them more.

Josh and his wife worked with my dog Layla and I could not be happier ! They consistently sent me updates while she was away and spent so much time with me reviewing everything she learned when they dropped her off . You can really tell that they really care about what they do and I know Layla was in great hands . She has learned so much and I’m excited to keep up with everything that she learned !

We’re very thankful we were matched with Sarah, our Blackheart K9 Trainer. We first talked with Vanessa and she was very helpful and patient while we figured out timing and asked a lot of questions. Our trainer, Sarah, communicated with us before, during and after our dog’s five weeks of boarding and training. She sent videos regularly to show his progress and that also showed us how she worked with him in a firm and caring way. She understood his challenging behaviors and showed us the impossible was possible. Working with Sarah has been a game changer. From prepping us for his return to teaching us how to use his e collar and making us feel like we can always reach out to her, Sarah was exactly who we all needed. She even made our dog special cookies and celebrated his birthday since he was with her and not home. We have felt more confident in correcting his behavior by using the e collar and our dog has been calmer since returning home. Thank you Sarah and Blackheart K9!

Sarah is fantastic!! I was at my breaking point with my 1.5 year old reactive dog and in need of a major reset. We did the four week board and train and when my pup came back with a whole new level of confidence. She no longer paces around with anxiety, is much more relaxed, and we can finally get back to walking in parks and going on field trips. Doing board and train with Sarah was the best thing I ever did for me and my pup!