Wolf's Lair K9

When you rescue a dog that has emotional issues, reactivity, or aggression, it can be incredibly scary. It's hard when you love your dog so much but you also feel kind of stuck not knowing how to best handle their needs so that they feel safe and that you as their owner feel safe too. That's why I am so glad to have found Carlos for our two-year-old rescue Theo. Carlos truly understands these nuances—that there are some dogs who, in order to feel safe with their owners (and thus be safe to the world around them), need serious training beyond "sit and here's a treat."' And it is truly remarkable to see Carlos in action while he's in training mode. He's brought out the best in Theo and taught us how to be better trainers and dog parents, too. We've had about five sessions now, plus a ton of time training at home and I can say that Theo is really a changed dog. He's not only more calm, but he's happier. He trusts us more (and snuggles more!). Carlos' methods really truly work and we're just endlessly grateful. Whether you have a new puppy or you have a rescue and you're out of your comfort zone, Carlos will be able to help train you both into being a better team and family. It takes a lot of work in and out of sessions, but it worth it. I can't recommend him enough!

I highly recommend Carlos, Elly, and Wolf’s Lair K9! Their expertise and passion for dog training are unmatched. They truly care about building a strong bond between you and your dog while addressing behavioral challenges with patience and skill. Whether it's obedience, behavior modification, or advanced training, they deliver amazing results. Wolf’s Lair K9 is the go-to for anyone looking for professional and compassionate dog trainers!

We brought home a red lab puppy and were ready to return her to the breeder at 16 weeks. She was barking constantly, jumping on people, pulling the leash while walking, counter-surfing…just terribly behaved. We tried training her ourselves and also tried another trainer who came to our house, but the progress was slow and not working well enough. I found Carlos at Wolfs Lair K9 after doing a bunch of research. We dropped Ruby off over Thanksgiving and picked her up 2 weeks later. I am not exaggerating when I say Ruby is a COMPLETELY different dog. She understands commands, barely barks, walks next to me with a leash, and knows she’s not supposed to jump on people (but is so excited to see new faces, so we allow it occasionally 😃). We feel like Ruby is part of our family now! Carlos gave Ruby the skills she needed to live a much more fulfilling dog life. Would 100% recommend Carlos to anyone with a naughty dog! Worth every penny.

We have had one session with Carlos for our 10 month old Retriever puppy. As soon as our pup turned 8 month, he forgot all his training and how to walk on a leash. He is a big boy and it was nearly impossible to take him for walk and that led to destructive behavior at home (chewing furniture, mouthing, zoomies). In one session with Carlos, our pup learned how to walk calmly on a leash and listens to commands. As soon as we put his training collar on him, he obeys commands. We had trick or treaters yesterday and I had him in a stay while I passed out candy and he didn't move an in, even though I know he LOVES kids. We have been going on 2-4 mile walks and I can listen to a podcast while I walk him instead of constantly stressing about handling him. My son's relationship with our pup has improved. He listens to my son's commands and has stopped being mouthy with him. We are so excited to continue work with Carlos and Elly! He is SOO much better than a group class or any other trainer I have worked with.