Certified Dog Trainer and Behavioral Specialist serving McHenry County and nearby communities including Woodstock, Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills and Algonquin. I offer private in-home training and evaluations. I help owners with leash pulling, barking, reactivity, aggression, socializing, puppy help and anxiety using force-free positive reinforcement methods. No shock collars, prong collars or other painful tools. Training happens in your home where your dog feels most comfortable so we can address real life problems right where they happen. I create a plan tailored to your dog’s personality and your family’s routine. Based in McHenry County and available for in-home sessions.
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5/5This woman’s spirit motivates me to look at dogs in a whole new way. I am writing this review about 7months in. Pricing is beyond fair, beyond worth it. The mentorship and compassion that this woman has warms my heart. I am not good with words- I don’t usually leave reviews. You …Read full reviewClose full review
This woman’s spirit motivates me to look at dogs in a whole new way. I am writing this review about 7months in. Pricing is beyond fair, beyond worth it. The mentorship and compassion that this woman has warms my heart. I am not good with words- I don’t usually leave reviews. You just need to experience it for yourself. If you are googling “dog trainers near me” - there’s a reason- do it- book it- book it with K9MAMA, you owe it to yourself, and your doggo. Investing in this protects your dog and people. Keeping our dogs happy and secure keeps people happy and secure- K9MAMA will show you, reassure you, and support you. Commit.
And best of luck
-Thank you always.
xoxoxo BOSCO
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Cassie Ortiz
5/5
Robyn took the time to truly understand the challenges we were experiencing with our dog. She was very observant and offered thoughtful suggestions to help manage our dog’s anxiety. She also provided valuable tools, along with a some helpful resources and links. Her support during a difficult time meant a lot to us, and we look forward to working with her again in the future.
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Margaret Lawrence
5/5
I’ve had the pleasure of working with Robyn, and the results have been amazing. She’s incredibly skilled—whether you’re dealing with a tough behavioral issue, want to fine-tune something small, or just want to understand your dog on a deeper level. I can’t recommend her enough!
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Brianna Wold
5/5Robyn was absolutely amazing and transformative with our dogs, and we highly recommend her. We worked on resource guarding, walking, and reactiveness with our dogs, and in just three sessions they made so much improvement. These sessions not only taught our dogs what to do (with …Read full reviewClose full review
Robyn was absolutely amazing and transformative with our dogs, and we highly recommend her. We worked on resource guarding, walking, and reactiveness with our dogs, and in just three sessions they made so much improvement. These sessions not only taught our dogs what to do (with an emphasis on positive reinforcement), but also taught myself how I should be training and interacting with my dogs. Robyn’s training was worth every penny and we can’t recommend her enough!
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Nicole Moore
5/5
After one session with Robyn, I am so excited to start implementing the training she taught us with my dog. I understand his behaviors and signals so much better now. She was very informative, friendly and professional. I have been wanting to hire a trainer for so long now and I am so glad I found her. I would recommend her to anyone who is struggling with their dog!
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