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The Liberated K9

Kirkland, Washington

5/5· 18 Google reviews

About The Liberated K9

At The Liberated K9, we specialize in compassionate, custom-tailored dog training that empowers both dogs and their humans. Whether you're working on leash manners, confidence building, reactivity, or everyday obedience, we create a personalized plan that meets your dog where they are, and helps you both thrive. Our focus is on real-life results through relationship-based, motivation-driven methods. Training is available in-home or in your neighborhood, making it practical, effective, and deeply connected to your everyday life.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Leash training
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  • Obedience training
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  • Recall training
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Behavior support

  • Aggression training
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  • Fear and confidence
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  • Reactivity training
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  • Resource guarding
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Dog age

  • Puppies
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Your dog’s background

  • Rescue dogs
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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 518 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • behavioral issues 4
  • leash pulling 4
  • aggression issues 3
  • dog behavior issues 3
  • resource guarding 3
  • interacting with dogs 2
All 10 topics
  • reinforcement 2
  • rescue dog training 2
  • successful methods 2
  • training tools 2

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18 collected reviews

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Sora Baukol
5/5
When I found Marisa (Liberated K9), we were at the end of our rope with our new high energy and highly reactive Pomsky puppy. Honestly, we were wondering if we needed to return him to the breeder. Marisa offered a lifeline and hope that we could figure out how to raise and trai…Read full reviewClose full review

When I found Marisa (Liberated K9), we were at the end of our rope with our new high energy and highly reactive Pomsky puppy. Honestly, we were wondering if we needed to return him to the breeder. Marisa offered a lifeline and hope that we could figure out how to raise and train this puppy. We had two at home sessions with her and then had our puppy boarded with her while she trained him. We are so pleased with the results! He is a brand new dog. Marisa’s patience with all of our questions, her high level of professionalism and knowledge throughout this process has been truly wonderful! I absolutely recommend her to anyone that is looking for a professional who can work with their four legged family member.

Sphie Holman
5/5

Marisa is very knowledgeable, kind, and attentive. I have invested in many trainers and training modalities over the course of six years and have never found the right fit. After only one session with Marisa, my pup is a changed dog. Thank you, Marisa!

Britta Sedler
5/5
Marisa gave us the tips and tools to help our 2-year old girl improve her problem behaviors, like jumping, leash pulling, and very low impulse control. Marisa didn’t just tell us what to do or what might work, she really empowered us to change the dynamics in our home. We are muc…Read full reviewClose full review

Marisa gave us the tips and tools to help our 2-year old girl improve her problem behaviors, like jumping, leash pulling, and very low impulse control. Marisa didn’t just tell us what to do or what might work, she really empowered us to change the dynamics in our home. We are much more confident dog owners. Our pup can stay calm when people enter the home and hold her place for as long as we need her to. She has also completely stopped pulling on the leash. It’s amazing! She is a happier dog and I’m so relieved and happy with the changes we have seen so far.

Brenna DeGross
5/5
Marisa has given us the support and tools to help modify our dog Milo's behavior. We have had him 5 years and he is a low drive dog who is not food motivated. Therefore, other positive reinforcement only type training methods did not work with him. We changed how we functioned in…Read full reviewClose full review

Marisa has given us the support and tools to help modify our dog Milo's behavior. We have had him 5 years and he is a low drive dog who is not food motivated. Therefore, other positive reinforcement only type training methods did not work with him. We changed how we functioned in our own home because he was reactive to new people coming over and had some resource guarding issues. I am beyond grateful I found Marisa and she helped us tremendously. Our anxiety and frustration with Milo has improved because he has responded so quickly to Marisa's training techniques. Milo is able to just relax and his reactivity has improved so much so quickly! Marisa told me we could have the dog we needed him to be and we did not believe her at first...we believe her now! Thank you for helping us and helping our Milo!

Ashley Angst
5/5
When our golden retriever first showed signs of food aggression over a high-value treat at 4 months, we knew we needed to act immediately to stop the behavior from worsening. I spent days researching trainers, reading opinions online, and trying to figure out the “right” approach…Read full reviewClose full review

When our golden retriever first showed signs of food aggression over a high-value treat at 4 months, we knew we needed to act immediately to stop the behavior from worsening. I spent days researching trainers, reading opinions online, and trying to figure out the “right” approach. Finding Liberated K9 and working with Marisa was one of the best decisions we could have made. From our very first conversation, Marisa immediately stood out. She was knowledgeable, calm, realistic, and incredibly easy to work with. She broke training down into simple, manageable steps that actually made sense and felt achievable. Instead of making us feel overwhelmed, she gave us confidence and a clear plan. What I appreciated most was how much she emphasized consistency, repetition, and building a strong foundation. She helped us understand that training isn’t about quick fixes, it’s about communication, structure, and follow-through. The results we’ve seen in our dog have been incredible. The food aggression was gone after a week and since then, we’ve really just focused on helping our dog become the best he can be along with Marisa’s help! If you’re struggling with behavioral issues or just want to build a better relationship with your dog/puppy, don’t wait! I cannot recommend Liberated K9 enough. Put in the work, trust the process, and you truly will be rewarded with the best dog.

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