Robyn is THE best! She spent quality time with my family and our new pup helping us through this new transition. She provided useful tips and tools for us to use on this new journey. With her guidance and support I feel more confident where we are and where we will be. I am so thankful we connected and looking forward to building a connection with our new addition!

K9 Mama Behavioral Specialist
Wonder Lake, Illinois
About K9 Mama Behavioral Specialist
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.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- House training
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Recall training Customer-reported
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
- Reactivity training
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- In-home training
- Online or virtual training
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Personalized training plans
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs Customer-reported
Training approach
- Force-free training
- Positive reinforcement
Other listed services
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- Animal Training
- Behavioral Assessments
- Behavioral Evaluation
- Behavioral Health
- Canine Behavioral Specialist
- Coaching Call
- Dog Behavior Therapy
- Dog Behavioral Consultant
- Dog Bite
- Dog Parents
- Dog's Health
- In-Home Consult
- In-Home Workshops
- Personalized Coaching
- Phone Consultation
- Physical Exercise
- Positive Dog Training
- Virtual Coaching
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Understanding dog behavior 18
- Reactive dog training 5
- Phone consult 4
- Calmer home vibe 3
- Dog adoption 3
- Dog whisperer 2
All 10 topics
- Harness training 2
- In home consult 2
- Rescue dog training 2
- Working with shy dogs 2
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I couldn’t be more impressed with the quality of training and care we received. From the very first session, it was clear that the trainer is highly skilled, patient, and genuinely committed to helping both dogs and their owners succeed. They took the time to understand my dog’s …Read full reviewClose full review
I couldn’t be more impressed with the quality of training and care we received. From the very first session, it was clear that the trainer is highly skilled, patient, and genuinely committed to helping both dogs and their owners succeed. They took the time to understand my dog’s personality, explained every step of the process in a clear and supportive way, and provided practical tools that made an immediate difference at home. My dogs responded incredibly well, and the transformation has been remarkable. Beyond the results, the trainer’s professionalism, kindness, and passion for what they do truly stand out. If you’re looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and compassionate dog trainer, look no further. I highly recommend them without hesitation.
K9 Mana is the absolute best investment we have made in our digs. Untrained for three years Robyn had a real challenge on her hands. From the very first session both dogs improved immediately and the positive results have been lasting. The dogs and we as the owners enjoyed her non-judgmental guidance. I highly recommend K 9 Mama.
Robyn completely changed the way I train my pet. I called her during a very emotional point in my life with my dog Winston and she helped me understand why he was having the issues he has. I've had my dog for 4 years and been through 3 other trainers that weren't able to help me.…Read full reviewClose full review
Robyn completely changed the way I train my pet. I called her during a very emotional point in my life with my dog Winston and she helped me understand why he was having the issues he has. I've had my dog for 4 years and been through 3 other trainers that weren't able to help me. I now feel I have the tools to help set my pet up for success and manage his behaviors. I would definitely recommend giving Robyn a try especially when you might feel like you have lost all hope for your animal. Winston issues included resource guarding, reactivity and anxiety.
I had a phone consultation with Robyn, and it was such a wonderful experience! Even over the phone, she was incredibly insightful, compassionate, and practical. She took the time to really understand my dog’s behavior and gave me so many helpful suggestions that I could start imp…Read full reviewClose full review
I had a phone consultation with Robyn, and it was such a wonderful experience! Even over the phone, she was incredibly insightful, compassionate, and practical. She took the time to really understand my dog’s behavior and gave me so many helpful suggestions that I could start implementing right away. I left the call feeling more confident, supported, and hopeful, like I finally had a clear plan and a better understanding of what my dog was trying to communicate. Her approach is gentle, intuitive, and deeply respectful of both the dog and the human. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for guidance, clarity, and tools that actually work!
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