Take The Lead LLC

Kimberly was very professional and kind to work with not only to my family but to our Dog Peach. If you are thinking of adopting a dog, and that dog has anxiety or aggression due to being in a shelter or from past trauma….Kimberly can help. Theses dogs have so much potential and you are there open door to that life they deserve. Kimberly investigated our dogs past and worked on trauma. Peach has completely changed into an amazing dog and will continue to grow. She’s part of the take the lead pack! Thank you Kimberly.

Kim has been nothing but spectacular with Mila and our trainings. We did the private lessons and soon to start classes with her because of her approach and gentleness and love with miss Mila. She is focusing on her separation anxiety which is something Mila has struggled with for sometime. Since receiving lessons with Kim it has decreased Milas anxiety a TON! She is so good with our little Mila and the love she shows our pet like she is one of her own. I cannot thank her enough for not only her patience in this learning process with Mila but us as the parents too because it really is not just the dog who needs the learning! We have now a beautiful relationship with mila as well as continuing her journey to grow from the separation anxiety she’s faced. I have and would recommend Kim for your pup and watch how little things transform your dog and your relationship with your dog. She has taught us things with Mila I would have never imagined Mila being capable of. #1 in our book always and blessed to have found the perfect person for Mila❤️

Our experience with Kimberly was life-changing. We adopted two huskies from the shelter—as brand-new, very naive first-time dog owners. They started to fight and it was scary. Not to mention the potty training felt hopeless. I was not willing to give either puppy up and desperately began looking for trainers. When I connected with Kimberly, she took a long time out of her day for a phone consult to listen to what was going on. She was very honest about our situation and the basic steps we would need to take starting out (separation, crating, routine). After a very personable experience meeting with her and hearing quite reasonable rates, we scheduled for her to come out and meet the pups. Hired her for one dog at a time so they could get the individualized attention they each needed. It was hard work and we had to be consistent — but within about two months of the first dog’s training, we were able to bring them together again and they quickly became best friends! Or partners in crime… We then did the three months of training for the other pup and saw so much growth. These dogs are both so unique and loving; we could not imagine our life without either of them! I am forever grateful we found Kimberly. We have a second baby on the way and despite a busy schedule I’m determined to get at least one of them into the group classes before baby gets here! I see videos of her group classes all the time and can’t wait to join one. If you’re on the fence, JUST CALL HER!!!

We truly cannot say enough wonderful things about Kimberly from Take The Lead LLC. Bringing home Sasha—our Bernese Mountain Dog and our very first family pet—was such an exciting but overwhelming experience, and Kimberly was an absolute gift to our family. From the moment she started working with us in our home, she brought such a calm, kind, and reassuring presence. After every session, we felt more confident, more capable, and honestly just so relieved knowing we had her guidance. With three young children, creating structure and consistency for Sasha was really important to us, and Kimberly helped us do that in a way that felt doable and natural for our whole family. What meant so much to us is how she included our children in the process. She took the time to gently teach them how to properly play with Sasha and how to interact with her in a safe, respectful way. That alone made such a difference in our home. Kimberly is incredibly knowledgeable and thoughtful in her approach. She didn’t just train Sasha—she taught us so many practical tools and techniques that have helped Sasha become a happy, well-adjusted puppy and helped us feel like confident dog owners. We are so grateful for her support, her patience, and the genuine care she shows. We’re also so excited that she offers group lessons and pack walks—we can’t wait to continue learning and growing with her. We wholeheartedly recommend Kimberly and Take The Lead LLC to anyone looking for a trainer who truly cares and goes above and beyond.