Rising Starr K9 Dog Training

Thank you, Melissa. One of the things I appreciated most about working with you was watching your confidence grow. A lot of people come into training thinking it's all about the dog, but in reality both ends of the leash are learning. I'm glad to hear walks and car rides have become more enjoyable and less stressful. Those everyday moments are where the real payoff happens. You put the work in, stayed open to learning, and gave your dog the consistency needed to succeed. I'm excited to see where things continue to go from here. Thank you for trusting me with your dog and for taking the time to leave a review. — Rick

Thank you, Maile. Bear is a good example of why I tell people not to get too hung up on a dog's past. Being surrendered three times could have easily become an excuse for where he ended up. Instead, your family stepped up and gave him a chance. I also appreciate your comments about confidence. A lot of people come to training thinking the dog is the only one learning. The reality is that both ends of the leash are usually learning something. Bear has made great progress, but you've put the work in as well, and it shows. Thank you for trusting me with Bear, and I'm looking forward to seeing what you both accomplish as training continues.

"Thank you, Kristine. It was a pleasure working with you and Lilah. One of my goals is helping owners understand not just what to do, but why they're doing it, so they can continue building success long after class ends. I appreciate you making Saturday mornings part of your routine and trusting RSK9 with Lilah's training. Thank you for the kind words and support."

Thank you, Cali. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. I'm glad we were able to work around the scheduling conflicts and still get your puppy into class. The early months matter, and it's rewarding to see a puppy gain confidence, learn around distractions, and build the foundation for everything that comes later. You put in the work, and it shows. I'm looking forward to seeing what you and your puppy accomplish in future classes. Thanks again for trusting RSK9.

Thank you so much, Maddy. I truly appreciate you taking the time to write this and for trusting me with both Moose and Byrd over the years. Watching Moose go through Board & Train, complete his CGC, and become such a solid dog, and then seeing your family continue all the way through Puppy, Intermediate, and CGC with Byrd really means a lot to me. Having two CGC dogs in the family is something to be proud of. Byrd has made some very nice progress, and a big part of that comes from consistency and the effort your family has continued putting in outside of class. I also appreciate the commitment you made driving in from Winona each week to help work with Byrd and continue learning alongside your family. That kind of involvement makes a difference. Thank you again for the support, kind words, and trust. I’m very grateful to have your family as part of the RSK9 family and look forward to continuing to watch both dogs grow. Rick