Training With Play

We really enjoyed the Training with Play group puppy class. We have a very rambunctious 5 1/2 month old cattle dog mix and she is stubborn. Kenzie and Sarah embraced the challenges of training difficult dogs. When we arrived for class they asked how things were going, and provided instructions on how to train appropriate puppy behavior. They were eager to tackle the problems and helped us train our puppy to stop jumping and biting. We are planning to continue training with them. The classes are fun and Kenzie and Sarah are very knowledgeable. We highly recommend taking your dog to Training with Play!

Professional, educated, compassionate. Training With Play’s trainers, specifically McKenzie Hegstad are an exceptional asset to have in this valley. In an industry often full of competing, confusing theories and ideologies, Kenzie simply takes the time required to learn each dog’s needs and fine tunes her curriculum (private and class training) to the individual dog and human partner based on their aptitudes, needs, skills, comfort with tools and concepts and most importantly the comfort of the dog and and wellbeing of the relationship - All while having fun with play of course! If something isn’t working or a novel challenge presents itself, TWP’s trainers are a collective wealth of information, sounding board and tireless researchers on the forefront of both the newest science and hands-on experience with a variety of dog breeds, personalities and human needs. I was lucky enough to be able to utilize Kenzie’s day training services for my sensitive puppy for socialization and basic life skills as well a month of board and train as a large, exuberant, intact male adolescent. When my schedule could not accommodate his age-specific needs I was completely confident he was in the best hands. At each weekly meeting it was evident both their and my relationship with the dog were solid and my dog happy, healthy, learning and progressing. Kenzie was quick to check in if anything presented out of the ordinary and come up with a plan for meeting the dog’s physical and mental needs (including snuggle time). She was also a thorough and patient human educator and supplied follow up details and directions to ensure our continued success with newly learned skills. Kenzie and the team at TWP safely exposed my dog to more novel situations, circumstances and opportunities to learn and refine new skills than I ever could have. Money very well spent! That giant, well behaved, now-nearly-adult-dog, still wags and wiggles whenever we pass TWP’s class and board and train locations. A clear indication of his positive experiences there. I can’t imagine a more resounding endorsement for his time in TWP’s capable care and training.