Rising Starr K9 Dog Training

Brooke, I want to start by apologizing for the delayed response to your thoughtful review. Somehow this slipped past me, and I deeply regret not replying sooner to express my gratitude. 🙏 Thank you so much for sharing your journey with Sherlock! From that wild 10-week-old pup to a Canine Good Citizen graduate, it’s been incredible to see the transformation. Your dedication to applying what you’ve learned and working with Sherlock has truly paid off, and I couldn’t be prouder of the progress you’ve both made. 🐾 Helping you not just train Sherlock but also build the skills to maintain a peaceful home with such an energetic pup is exactly why I love what I do. Knowing I’ve had a positive impact on your family means the world to me. I’m so grateful for your trust and for choosing Rising Starr K9. I look forward to seeing you both in future classes and continuing to help Sherlock shine! Thank you again for your kind words and patience with my late reply. Rick Pedersen Rising Starr K9 risingstarrk9.com 608-386-9914 UPDATED OWNER REPLY: Brooke and Seth, I also want to thank you for coming back to share this update. Seeing Sherlock continue to mature and stay sharp through Community Canine and Urban CGC is a direct reflection of your commitment to the process. It truly means a lot that you’ve continued to make the drive in from Galesville and stayed consistent over the years. Knowing Sherlock is now able to bring joy to others, especially in a nursing home setting, is incredibly rewarding and exactly what real-world training is about. I’m grateful to have you and Sherlock as part of the RSK9 alumni group.

Jacob — appreciate the trust and the thoughtful words. It means a lot, especially when someone is relocating and looking to build that next level of reliability with their dog. You and your dog have already stepped into the process with the right mindset — structure first, consistency always. Excited to have you joining the RSK9 alumni team as you work through Canine Good Citizen, Community, Advanced, and Urban reliability training. This is where training stops being “classroom work” and becomes real-world performance. Keep showing up and putting in the reps — that’s what builds dogs you can rely on anywhere. Glad to have you on board, Jacob.

🌟 Chelsie, thank you for sharing your amazing experience with Rising Starr K9! 🌟 Your kind words make all the effort we put into each session worth it—and let's be honest, the dogs steal the show every time. 😉 It’s been an absolute pleasure working with you and your pup in both one-on-one and group settings. Seeing your progress and dedication is what makes this job so rewarding! I’m excited to see where your journey leads next, and you know I’m always here to help, whether it’s fine-tuning training or tackling new challenges. Thanks for trusting Rising Starr K9 to be a part of your dog training adventure—it’s been an honor to be your “wingman” on this ride. 🐾 Keep up the great work, and don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything. Give your pup a big scratch behind the ears from me! Rick Pedersen, Rising Starr K9 📞 608-386-9914 🌐 risingstarrk9.com #RisingStarrK9 #HappyClients #DogTrainingJourney Chelsea — I really appreciate you coming back to update this. Watching Rex and Montana go from hard-pulling dogs on leash to calm, working therapy dogs has been an incredible journey, and it’s a credit to the work you stayed consistent with. The alumni group only works because owners show up and keep training — and you’ve done exactly that. Seeing your dogs involved with Reading to Rover, visiting veterans, and working around kids and college campuses is exactly what solid, real-world training looks like in action. Safe, reliable dogs that can actually give back. I’m proud of the work you’ve done with both dogs, and grateful for the trust you put in me and Joane from day one. Thanks for being part of the RSK9 family and continuing to raise the bar. — Rick

Hey Erin, It truly warms my heart to read your kind words. I'm elated to know that I could make a positive impact on your furry family's journey. The transformation in your dogs (Winnie and Zeus) and the harmony in your household is testament to your dedication and hard work as well. K-9 Good Citizenship is a noble goal, and I have every bit of confidence that your pup will achieve it with your continued commitment. Remember, the journey with our pets is just as much about growing together as it is about training. Thank you for entrusting me with this crucial phase in your pet's life. Here's to many more positive and happy moments with your two wonderful dogs! Warm regards, Rick Pedersen at RSK9. Updated: Since your original review, your household has gone through another full transition — from working with Zeus and introducing Winnie into the home, to saying goodbye to Zeus, and now building a strong team with Winnie and your newest addition, Cash. Watching you navigate each stage with your dogs has been incredibly rewarding. Both Winnie and Cash have now earned their CGC and are continuing advanced work toward CGCA and CGCU — and seeing the level of calm focus and reliability you demonstrated together in real-world environments like Rotary Lights is a direct reflection of the consistency and commitment you’ve put into your training. You’ve created something special as a team, and you should both be extremely proud of what you’ve accomplished.

Sabina, thank you for taking the time to write this — especially on a holiday. Your feedback means a lot. Giggio’s progress isn’t luck; it’s the consistency and follow-through you’re putting in at home, and it shows every week. I appreciate the trust you’ve placed in Rising Starr K9. Looking forward to watching Giggio continue to climb. — Rick