Canine Karma Dog Training

Three months ago, we adopted Pearl, a 3.5-year-old rescue from Puerto Rico. As first-time dog owners living in a condo, we were unsure how to support her, especially when she began showing signs of aggression. That’s when we connected with Isabela and David, and our experience completely changed. From the very beginning, they offered clear, actionable advice that we could immediately implement. Online sessions with Dave were excellent. In just one day, Pearl started being connected and calm. Isabela and David are incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, and responsive. They’ve supported us in every way, from crate and leash training and behavior guidance to choosing the right food, treats, and daily structure. Thanks to their support, life with Pearl now feels peaceful and joyful. Something we never thought possible. While we traveled abroad, we enrolled Pearl in a one-month board and train program at Canine Karma and it was truly one of the best decisions we’ve made. During her stay, Pearl received the best care and thoughtful training. She learned to walk on leash, respond to commands like “go potty,” “sit,” “down,” and “place,” and gained confidence in both indoor and outdoor settings. A once insecure dog, Pearl has become calm, confident, and content. The guidance hasn’t stopped there. Isabela and David continue to provide follow-up sessions and ongoing support, helping us reinforce and sustain Pearl’s progress at home. Their commitment to both dogs and owners are extraordinary. If you’re looking to truly change your relationship with your dog, I wholeheartedly recommend working with Isabela and David. We are so thankful for all they’ve done for our family!

Saying Canine Karma saved our dog Sammy’s life is not an exaggeration. Sammy is a 9 year old senior hound mix who we adopted in Feb of this year (2025). From what we know, Sammy did not have a great 9 years before we met her and she had been returned to the rescue multiple times before we adopted her for severe anxiety and for aggression issues. We had Sammy for 3 weeks before we knew we could not manage her behavior issues on our own. She had gotten to the point where she refused to leave our apartment, she paced constantly, was afraid of everything and had a bite incident. She came to us taking a high daily dose of Trazodone and we had started her on Prozac after talking to our vet about our problems. Sammy was only getting worse. I reached out to Canine Karma out of pure desperation because we were considering if we could get Sammy to just function daily in our home. David called me back the same day and explained their philosophy which is centered on relationship building and I just knew Sammy had found the team that would give her confidence and a new chance at life. And, the best part is we could take her off every single medication that was only making her more anxious and causing her more stress and disorientation. Sammy completed a 60 day board and train and we received constant updates from David and Isabela on Sammy’s progress. The updates were honest and thorough and always included pictures and videos. Sammy thrived like we knew she would behaviorally but what surprised us was how they went above and beyond to care for Sammy in every possible way including suggesting a new diet to help her digestive issues. But, the most important part of the program beyond the amazing care and compassion and relationship building training they provided to Sammy is the in-depth education they provided to us so that we knew exactly how to continue Sammy’s training at home. When you work with Canine Karma you aren’t just getting support for the length of your dog’s training you are getting amazing and responsive support for when you take your dog home. We have had video calls, sent them videos of us training Sammy that they were able to help us correct, discussed concerns about how to introduce her to new situations at home and just shared success stories that they are always so enthusiastic to hear. The Canine Karma team are not only the most professional and dedicated trainers you will find but they are kind and supportive and truly passionate about ensuring you and your dog build a strong relationship and lead happy and fulfilled lives. We have had Sammy home with us for almost a month now and every day she is thriving! Sammy will never need to take medication for behavior concerns and every day she is only getting happier and healthier. Your dog is not too old or too challenging for this team. You will not regret working with Canine Karma.

Canine Karma and their team are miracle workers. We decided to board and train our 8 year old pitbull/shepherd mix (Mahina) and it has been a game changer. We would be afraid to leave our apartment with her because she was so reactive. We were constantly on alert making sure we avoided any other dogs or cats. Sadly some of our neighbors were afraid of her. She would constantly pull, so hard it was hard to hold her. She was such an anxious dog anywhere outside of our apartment. She is such a sweet girl and we hated that others weren’t able to see that. Canine Karma honestly changed our lives. NOW, we can now enjoy going on walks with her, taking her to the dog park, we walk near other dogs and we are able to be at ease, and she is more obedient than ever. They’ve transformed her into the dog we’ve always hoped she could be. We are so grateful we decided to train with Canine Karma! 100% recommend.

We were a little in over our heads with a puppy golden retriever who had become almost unwalkable on leash, pulling and bolting any chance he could. Canine Karma trained our puppy Duke into an incredibly well trained dog - he has heel, sit, down, place, and they even trained him around their baby because we had a newborn on the way so that when she arrived he was well behaved around her. No more pulling! We couldn’t have asked for a better trainer for our dog! We will be sending all our dogs to Canine Karma in the future and also will send them much earlier!

We can’t say enough good things about David and Isabel at Canine Karma Training! Our dog, Maverick is 4 years old and recently completed their 6-week board and train program, and the transformation has been absolutely incredible. Before training, Maverick was very reactive toward other dogs, which made it hard—and honestly, stressful—to take him out in public. We avoided parks and busy places because we didn’t feel confident handling those situations. We knew we needed to help him but didn’t have the tools or knowledge to get him (or ourselves) there. Canine Karma’s philosophy is built on strengthening the relationship you have with your dog. We’ve always loved Maverick like family, but Isabel and David helped us understand how to build trust, communication, and structure into that relationship in a way that really changed everything. Since Maverick has been home, we feel confident bringing him to parks and public places without the anxiety we used to feel about his reactivity. Beyond working through his reactivity, Maverick also gained a ton of new skills—his obedience and command work have improved so much. He listens better, responds faster, and seems more focused and in tune with us than ever before. The best part about working with David and Isabel is how empowered they made us feel. They didn’t just train our dog—they trained us to understand him and lead him well. They continue to be available anytime we have questions or need a refresher, and it’s clear they genuinely care about Maverick’s continued success even after the program ended. We are so grateful for everything they’ve done. Our relationship with Maverick is stronger, our confidence is higher, and everyday life is so much more enjoyable now. If you’re considering training, Canine Karma Training is the real deal.