Koena K9

Christa changed my life, and I trust her more than anyone with my dog. Last year, I adopted a black lab mix puppy named Lucy from a rescue. She had spent the first 10 months of her life alone on the east side of Cleveland, and while she was incredibly sweet, she was also deeply anxious and fearful. She would break the bars on her crate, digging into the carpet if left alone, and start shaking the moment she realized we were about to leave the house. She also didn’t know how to safely interact with other dogs. Her default reaction was fear and aggression, and after a few dog fights, I was terrified to have her around other dogs at all. I would worry about walks, worry about leaving her alone, worry about trusting anyone else with her. My mental health was suffering because of how severe her anxiety had become. Everyone around me told me to rehome her, but I knew Lucy was not a bad dog. She was the sweetest girl who simply needed help, structure, and someone who understood her. My boyfriend had used Koena K9 services before, so I reached out to Christa. From the very first phone call, Christa immediately started helping me even before we were officially booked. You can tell instantly that she genuinely cares about these dogs. Lucy completed Christa’s board and train program, and the transformation was unbelievable. Watching Lucy’s progress through Koena K9’s instagram stories, I was amazed. With Christa’s guidance, structure, and training methods, Lucy started becoming more confident almost immediately. Her anxiety dramatically improved, she learned how to safely coexist with other dogs, and she finally felt secure. Lucy is now a completely different dog. She peacefully sleeps in her crate, confidently goes on off-leash hikes, and I don’t have to worry when we see another dog or person on a walk. The freedom and peace Christa gave both of us is impossible to put into words. When I say Christa changed our lives, I truly mean it. She didn’t just improve Lucy’s quality of life but she improved mine too. Lucy is happier, calmer, and confident now, and I finally feel like I can fully enjoy life with my dog. I will recommend Christa over and over again to anyone who needs help with their dog. What she does is incredible, and I will never be able to thank her enough.

From the very beginning, Christa was amazing. I had a 5-month-old Golden Retriever and was preparing to move across the country, so I wanted to get my puppy into training before the move. Christa was incredibly helpful, flexible with my tight schedule, and made it clear from day one that her #1 priority is the dogs. Throughout the entire board-and-train process, she was communicative, transparent, and professional. She consistently updated me on my dog’s progress, highlighting both his strengths and the areas he still needed to work on. Wrapping up training was seamless, and the level of obedience and skills Christa is able to teach is truly incredible. Even during my move — and long after the board-and-train ended — she continued to make herself available 24/7 for advice, tips, and support based on real experience. That kind of dedication is rare and speaks volumes about how much she genuinely cares about the dogs she works with. I can’t recommend Christa enough.

I cannot recommend Christa with Koena K9 enough! She has truly helped transform my dog from being very reactive to walking calmly and confidently. My dog is now much better mannered and so much easier to live with day to day. The difference has been life-changing — I can finally take her on walks without constantly feeling on edge that she’s going to bark at everyone and everything. The training and e-collar work have helped my dog feel calmer and more secure, and it’s been amazing to see her progress. Christa is also an incredible resource for questions and ongoing support. One of the biggest bonuses is knowing I have a trusted place for boarding. It gives me so much peace of mind knowing my dog is not stuck in a cage all day and instead gets plenty of activity, structure, and socialization. I am beyond grateful for everything she has done for my dog and for me!

Thank you so much for the incredible care, patience and dedication you put into training our dogs. We truly appreciated the time and effort you invested in helping them learn and grow. Your guidance has made such a positive difference, and we are grateful not only for the progress they’ve made but also for the confidence and knowledge you shared with us. We can tell how much you genuinely care about animals and it shows in the way our dogs respond./ and behave. Thank you again for everything you’ve done- we couldn’t have asked for a better trainer.

We had our very energetic golden retriever do a board and train with Christa and it has changed our lives for the better. We get so much more joy out of walking him now that we know he is going to listen to us. He is able to lay in his bed and calm himself when visitors come and just so many more everyday situations with him are way easier now. During his board and train she posted videos and kept us updated so we knew he was in good hands. It was worth every penny