FirstBarkI’ve only had one session with Rick and it went great! All and all good information, worked very well with my 14 week Aussie pup. Knows what he’s doing and helped so much within 1 hour!
Rising Starr K9 Dog Training
La Crosse, Wisconsin
About Rising Starr K9 Dog Training
If your dog listens at home but falls apart around distractions, it’s not random, and it’s fixable. Rising Starr K9 (RSK9) provides real-world dog training in La Crosse and the Coulee Region for pulling, reactivity, and unreliable behavior that doesn’t hold up in public. With 25+ years of experience, Rick Pedersen has worked with over 1,000 dogs in training, building calm, focused, reliable dogs at home and anywhere you take them. Services include private training, group classes (AKC STAR Puppy, Intermediate, Canine Good Citizen), and in-home Board & Train with one dog at a time. Recognized as Best Dog Trainer 2026, RSK9 serves La Crosse, Onalaska, Holmen, West Salem, Sparta, Winona, Viroqua, Westby and the Coulee Region.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Canine Good Citizen preparation
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Fear and confidence
- Reactivity training
- Separation anxiety
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- In-home training
- Pack walks
- Private training
Dog age
- Adult dogs
- Puppies
- Senior dogs
Training level
- Advanced training
- Beginner training
- Intermediate training
Class options
- Small classes
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support
- Homework and practice Customer-reported
- Personalized training plans
Assistance and working dogs
- Hunting dog training
- Therapy dog training
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Balanced training
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Advanced Skills
- Classes
- Dog Kennel
- Dog Training Facility
- Dog Training Sessions
- Great Training
- In- Home Dog Training
- Individual Coaching
- Reactive Training
- Skills Training
- Specialized Training Classes
- Training Equipment
- Week Class
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Customer reviews
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Mentioned in reviews
- Leash walking 24
- Intermediate classes 12
- Obedience training 10
- Puppy class 10
- Group training 9
- Canine good citizen class 8
All 10 topics
- Individual sessions 4
- Personalized training 4
- Confident dogs 3
- Small class sizes 2
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I’ve known Rick for years. I was recommended to him through a co-worker. I had been searching for the right person to work one on one with, constantly researching the web for someone with the experience I was looking for. I found Ricks website, entered my contact information and …Read full reviewClose full review
I’ve known Rick for years. I was recommended to him through a co-worker. I had been searching for the right person to work one on one with, constantly researching the web for someone with the experience I was looking for. I found Ricks website, entered my contact information and what I was looking for help with. Rick called me within an hour and we got our first session scheduled. We have had 5 training sessions so far and I am beyond impressed with what he’s taught my dog and the confidence he’s given both my dog and I. Prior to Rick, I couldn’t walk my dog rather my dog walked me. Just after our first training session, I was walking my dog, right at my side. Each session has been amazing. Our most recent session, we went to Home Depot and walked all throughout the store, something I never thought possible! If you’re having any sort of difficulties with your dog, I without a doubt recommended Rick. Thank you Rick!
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