Kelly Engel will help you profoundly change your relationship with your dog. Kelly is a professional dog behaviorist with over 30 years of experience. Based in Santa Fe, NM, she offers private training, behavior consultations, and immersive Board & Train programs. Her approach blends science, intuition/feel, and custom formulas to help dogs confidently and safely navigate the human world. Kelly gives owners the specific tools and lens to deeply see and support their dogs. Kelly works with all breeds and specializes in raising resilient puppies, off-leash and lifestyle-specific training and complex behavior cases. She also mentors aspiring trainers and supports experiential learning. Virtual and in-person services available nationwide.
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Kelly Engel will help you transform your relationship with your dog. Kelly offers training and behavior consultations, as well as immersive training experiences—including full off-leash training programs. Kelly supports clients both locally in NM and throughout the United States.
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5/5Our family has been blessed to share our home with two dogs from Kelly. The first we adopted from Kelly, Rooster, came with his own little version of crazy. Kelly was upfront, told us his quirks, and trusted that our family would give him a great home. She was spot on about hi…Read full reviewClose full review
Our family has been blessed to share our home with two dogs from Kelly. The first we adopted from Kelly, Rooster, came with his own little version of crazy. Kelly was upfront, told us his quirks, and trusted that our family would give him a great home. She was spot on about him and we love him for the little oddball he is. When we knew we wanted to adopt a Pomeranian for our daughter, we got in touch with Kelly and she entrusted our daughter with Rosie. Rosie has ended up being a wonderful addition to our family and her foundation with Kelly enabled her to have an incredibly strong bond with my daughter. Both of these dogs are incredible with other dogs, but not in a push-over way. They are appropriate and confident and I attribute all of it to their time with Kelly. Over the years we've kept in contact with Kelly and she is always happy to hear updates and share in our joy with our dogs.
Anyone looking to train with Kelly will be getting the best. The proof is in the hundreds of dogs she's helped and supported throughout the years. She understands dogs and helps us be better people for them. She is truly a gift to dogs and the dog community.
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Stacy Romo
5/5My husband and I first met Kelly, probably 15 years ago when she was working at our local animal shelter. My husband went to look for our our friends missing dog, and while there overheard Kelly talking to some coworkers about a very special pitbull that she was fostering. His na…Read full reviewClose full review
My husband and I first met Kelly, probably 15 years ago when she was working at our local animal shelter. My husband went to look for our our friends missing dog, and while there overheard Kelly talking to some coworkers about a very special pitbull that she was fostering. His name was Rollo, and he hadn’t had the best start in life. But lucky for him. he had Kelly looking out for him. My husband and Kelly arranged for a meeting, she brought him to our house to meet the other dogs and the family. It love at first sight. Rollo was a once in a lifetime dog that loved us as much as we loved him.
We started following Kelly on social media and watching the things that she does and what she gives to the animals. She never ceases to amaze me with how talented she is when it comes to animals. The dog that brought so much joy to our house had been trained by her, and if he is any testament to her abilities and her love for animals, there isn’t enough stars in the world to rate her and her business.
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Serena Wiswar
5/5
Kelly is my go-to for all my dog related questions. I adopted a previously feral rez dog from Kelly and she's become the best family/ranch dog ever! I highly recommend Kelly's services!
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Lori W
5/5
Kelly is one of the best trainers I know. I've had 2 dogs go to her place in Bozeman MT. She has impressed me with her strong sense of wanting to be fair with dogs. This is very important, in my opinion, to get a stable behavior in your dog. I would highly recommend her!
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Lila Masters
5/5
Kelly has trained multiple dogs over the years for me as well as consulted when issues required a skilled dog trainer. I recommend her highly and with no reservations. She is passionate and shows great compassion for the animals as well as owners. She is a wonderful human being!!
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